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NOTE:
•
After adding oil to the engine, always reinstall the oil
cap securely by rotating clockwise until it stops.
Never run the engine without the oil fill cap as this
could cause an oil leak.
•
Because the oil level is automatically detected only
when the engine has been off and restarted (after
four minutes), the system cannot immediately
detect a sudden drop in oil level while driving (for
example, if the oil pan starts to leak due to damage
during an off-road event).
CAUTION!
If the “Critically Low or Critically High” Oil Level
Warning Light is illuminated, the following steps
should be taken:
•
Critically Low: add two quarts of manufacturer
specified oil as soon as possible
page 345.
Continuing to operate the vehicle with “Critically
Low” oil level may damage the engine.
•
Critically High: contact an authorized dealer for
service. Continuing to operate the vehicle with
“Critically High” oil level may damage the engine.
Do not use any oils that are not manufacturer speci-
fied and API approved.
Used engine oil and oil filters contain substances
which are harmful to the environment. When oil and
filters are changed contact an authorized dealer and
dispose of in a safe and responsible manner.
CHECKING OIL LEVEL — 6.4L
ENGINES
To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time
to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after
a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are four possible dipstick types:
•
Crosshatched zone.
•
Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
•
Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low end
of the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
•
Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the MIN
and the MAX ends of the range.
NOTE:
Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 qt (1 L) of oil when the reading is at the low
end of the dipstick range will raise the oil level to the
high end of the range marking.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
The instrument cluster display will indicate when the
washer fluid level is low. When the sensor detects a low
fluid level, the Low Washer Fluid Warning Light will turn
on and the "Washer Fluid Low" message will be
displayed.
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is
located in the engine compartment, be sure to check
the fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent only (not radiator antifreeze).
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe
clean the wiper blades, this will help blade perfor-
mance. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer
system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that
meets or exceeds the temperature range of your cli-
mate. This rating information can be found on most
washer fluid containers.
NOTE:
Use care when filling under hood fluids such as engine
oil, washer fluid, antifreeze, etc. to minimize spillage
onto top of engine. Any excess fluid that is spilled onto
the top of the engine should be removed using com-
pressed air or an absorbent cloth.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around the
washer solution.
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free bat-
tery. Water will never have to be added, and periodic
maintenance is not required.
296 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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