250 VEHICLE CARE1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See Washer Fluid0 263.2. Remote Positive (+) BatteryTerminal. See Jump Starting0 306.3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block0 274.4. Engine Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap. See Cooling System0 256.5. Remote Negative (-) BatteryTerminal. See Jump Starting0 306.6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See EngineOil 0 250.7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out ofView). See Cooling System 0 256.8. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View).See Engine Oil 0 250.9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 254.10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See BrakeFluid 0 264.Engine OilTo ensure proper engine performanceand long life, careful attention mustbe paid to engine oil. Following thesesimple, but important steps will helpprotect your investment:. Use engine oil approved to theproper specification and of theproper viscosity grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” inthis section.. Check the engine oil level regularlyand maintain the proper oil level.See “Checking Engine Oil” and“When to Add Engine Oil” in thissection.. Change the engine oil at theappropriate time. See Engine OilLife System 0 253.. Always dispose of engine oilproperly. See “What to Do withUsed Oil” in this section.Checking Engine OilCheck the engine oil level regularly,every 650 km (400 mi), especially priorto a long trip. The engine oil dipstickhandle is a loop. See EngineCompartment Overview 0 243 for thelocation.{ WarningThe engine oil dipstick handle maybe hot; it could burn you. Use atowel or glove to touch the dipstickhandle.If a low oil Driver Information Center(DIC) message displays, check the oillevel.Follow these guidelines:. To get an accurate reading, parkthe vehicle on level ground. Checkthe engine oil level after theengine has been off for at leasttwo hours. Checking the engine oillevel on steep grades or too soonafter engine shutoff can result inincorrect readings. Accuracyimproves when checking a coldengine prior to starting. Removethe dipstick and check the level.
