Owner's manual

When checking the engine oil level
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the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
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the vehicle must have been stationary for
at least five minutes with the engine
turned off
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Turn off the engine.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Open the tailgate.
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Open the engine compartment cover
(Y page 117).
The oil dipstick is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side.
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Pull out oil dipstick :.
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Wipe oil dipstick : clean with a clean
cloth.
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Fully insert oil dipstick : into the
dipstick guide tube.
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Pull out oil dipstick : again after
approximately one minute to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is
between lower mark = (minimum) and
upper mark ; (maximum) on both sides
of oil dipstick :.
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Fully insert oil dipstick : into the
dipstick guide tube again.
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If necessary, add engine oil
(Y page 119).
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The filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 l).
Adding engine oil
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Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with Main-
tenance System. For a listing of approved
engine oils and oil filters contact an
authorized smart center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System will result in
engine or emission control system dam-
age not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
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WARNING
When adding engine oil, always use a funnel
to avoid spilling oil on any hot parts such
as the catalytic converter or exhaust sys-
tem.
If this should happen, however, the engine
must be thoroughly cleaned before you con-
tinue your trip. The engine oil could oth-
erwise ignite.
The filler cap is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side.
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Unscrew filler cap : from the filler
neck.
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Add engine oil as required.
Do not add more than 0.53 US qt (0.5 l)
engine oil at a time.
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Wait one minute until the engine oil has
run into the oil pan.
Engine compartment
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>> Operation.
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