A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 5-16.B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System onpage 5-28 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Capon page 5-24.C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-16.D. Engine Oil Fill. See Engine Oil on page 5-11.E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-11.F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See AutomaticTransmission Fluid on page 5-18.G. Fan. See Cooling System on page 5-28 and EngineFan Noise on page 5-34.H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See JumpStarting on page 5-41.I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting onpage 5-41.J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). SeePower Steering Fluid on page 5-35.K. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 5-37.L. Underhood Fuse Block. See “Underhood Fuse Block”under Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-109.M. Battery. See Battery on page 5-40.N. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See WindshieldWasher Fluid on page 5-36.Engine OilIf the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on theinstrument cluster, it means you need to checkyour engine oil level right away.For more information, see “CHECK OIL LEVEL” underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57.You should check your engine oil level regularly; this isan added reminder.Checking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check your engine oil every time youget fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oilmust be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 forthe location of the engine oil dipstick.Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes todrain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oildipstick might not show the actual level.Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel orcloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,keeping the tip down, and check the level.5-11
