242 Vehicle Care
1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0 249.
2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 245.
3. Engine Cover.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil 0 242.
5. High Voltage Battery Coolant
Reservoir and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (High
Voltage Battery) 0 247 or
Cooling System (Power
Electronics and Charger
Modules) 0 248 or Cooling
System (Engine) 0 247.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System
(High Voltage Battery) 0 247 or
Cooling System (Power
Electronics and Charger
Modules) 0 248 or Cooling
System (Engine) 0 247.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine Oil 0 242.
8. Power Electronics Coolant
Reservoir and Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (High
Voltage Battery) 0 247 or
Cooling System (Power
Electronics and Charger
Modules) 0 248 or Cooling
System (Engine) 0 247.
9. High Voltage Cables (Orange
Color).
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 253.
11. Power Electronics Module.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 252.
13. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 262.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and “When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0 244.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle