Maintenance
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Engine oil and filter
engine oil performance may deterio
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rate, and the engine condition may be
affected. Therefore, replace the
engine oil according to the mainte
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nance schedule.
僅 To keep the engine in optimal condi
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tion, use the recommended engine oil
and filter. If the recommended engine
oil and filter are not used replace it
according to the maintenance sched
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ule under severe usage conditions.
僅 The purpose of the maintenance
schedule for engine oil replacement is
to prevent oil deterioration and it is
irrelevant to oil consumption. Check
and refill engine oil regularly.
Used engine oil
Used engine oil may cause irritation or
cancer of the skin if left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods of time.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory ani
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mals. Always protect your skin by wash
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ing your hands thoroughly with soap
and warm water as soon as possible
after handling used oil. Do not leave
used engine oil within the reach of chil
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dren.
When the oil pressure is low due to
insufficient engine oil, the Engine Oil
Pressure ( ) warning light will
appear. In addition, the enhanced
engine protection system, which limits
the engine's power is activated and the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( ) will
appear when the vehicle is driven in this
state continuously.
When the engine oil pressure is restored,
the warning light and the enhanced
engine protection system will turn off
after the engine is restarted.
The engine oil is very hot immediately
after the vehicle has been driven and
can cause burns during replacement.
Replace the engine oil after the engine
oil has cooled down.
Never add any additives to the engine
oil. Engine oil additives can change the
properties of engine oil and may cause
serious engine failure.