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Engine Oil
There is an oil pressure
light in the instrument
cluster and an Oil Pressure
Low Stop Engine
message on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
If the light and/or message appear, check the engine oil
level right away. For more information, see “Oil
Pressure Low Stop Engine” under DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-54 and Oil Pressure Light on
page 3-43. You should check the engine oil level
regularly; this is an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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