262 Vehicle Care1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting 0 315.2. Battery 0 275.3. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap. See CoolingSystem 0 267.4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 266.5. Remote Negative (-) Location.See Jump Starting 0 315.6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out ofView). See Cooling System0 267.7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “Whento Add Engine Oil” underEngine Oil 0 262.8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil 0 262.9. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See “Adding WasherFluid” under Washer Fluid0 272.10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. SeeBrake Fluid 0 274.11. Engine Compartment FuseBlock 0 282.Engine OilTo ensure proper engineperformance and long life, carefulattention must be paid to engine oil.Following these simple, butimportant steps will help protectyour investment:. Always use engine oil approvedto the proper specification and ofthe proper viscosity grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”in this section.. Check the engine oil levelregularly and maintain theproper oil level. See “CheckingEngine Oil” and “When to AddEngine Oil” in this section.. Change the engine oil at theappropriate time. See Engine OilLife System 0 264.. Always dispose of engine oilproperly. See “What to Do withUsed Oil” in this section.Checking Engine OilIf equipped, the ENGINE OIL LOWADD OIL message displays whenthe engine oil level may be too low.See Engine Oil Messages 0 148.Check the oil level before filling tothe recommended level. If the oil isnot low and this message remainson, see your dealer.It is also a good idea to check theengine oil level at each fuel fill. Inorder to get an accurate reading,the vehicle must be on level ground.The engine oil dipstick handle is aloop. See Engine CompartmentOverview 0 261 for the location ofthe engine oil dipstick.Obtaining an accurate oil levelreading is essential:1. If the engine has been runningrecently, turn off the engine andallow several minutes for the oilto drain back into the oil pan.Checking the oil level too soonafter engine shutoff will notprovide an accurate oil levelreading.
