Operation Manual

5. Stop the engine. After it completely
cools down, refill the radiator up to the
filler opening. Fill the reservoir tank
up to the MAX level. Check the drain
plug for any sign of leakage.
6. Check the coolant level again after
driving the vehicle.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat-
ing temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15
minutes (VK45DE engine) or 10 minutes
(VQ35DE engine) for the oil to drain
back into the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick
q
A
and wipe it
clean. Reinsert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check
the oil level. It should be between the
H and L marks
q
1
. If the oil level is
below the L mark
q
2
, remove the oil
filler cap and pour recommended oil
through the opening. Do not overfill
q
3
.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-
in period, depending on the severity of op-
erating conditions.
SDI1821
VQ35DE engine
SDI1822
VK45DE engine
SDI1823
VQ35DE engine
ENGINE OIL
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