■Checking the Oil

We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
  1. Bring up the Oil Level Check Assist display on the Driver Information Interface.
  2. Warm up the engine until all the bars in the Warm Up gauge light up.
  3. When the bars turn green, park the vehicle on level ground and select Park (P).
  4. Allow the engine to continue idling until all the bars in the Idle Time gauge in the engine Oil Level Check Assist display light up. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while the engine is idling, as this will reset the Idle Time.
  5. When all the bars in the Idle Time gauge light up, Ready To Check Oil Level message appears.
  6. Change the display in the Driver Information Interface to any display other than the Oil Level Check Assist display.
  7. Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
  8. Open the hatch. (See Opening the Hood) Remove the right engine compartment cover. Remove the dipstick (orange).
  9. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
  10. Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole.
  11. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.

    Add oil if necessary.

  12. After checking the engine oil level, make sure to select a display other than the Oil Level Check Assist display.
Parent topic: Engine Oil