Engine Oil Level Check
The 3.0L engine does not have a traditional "dipstick" and there is no need to manually check the oil level. If it is desired to check the engine oil level, it can be seen on the instrument cluster display by navigating to the appropriate screen under "Vehicle Information". Use the up or down arrow buttons within the steering wheel controls to find the "Vehicle Information" menu. Then use the right or left arrow buttons until you reach the "Oil Level" sub-menu.
There is a bar on the gauge which shows the oil level. As long as the oil level is between the minimum and the maximum it is safe to operate the vehicle. If the oil level is either too high or too low, a red bar will be illuminated.
OIL LEVEL DISPLAY - How to refresh
The oil level is automatically monitored when the vehicle is parked on a level surface, the oil is warm, and the engine has been off for five minutes. To refresh the oil level display, follow this process:
- Run the engine until the oil temperature is above 120°F (49°C).
- Park the vehicle on relatively level ground.
- Turn the engine off and cycle the ignition back to the RUN position. Wait five minutes with the engine off, and the ignition in the RUN position.
- Start the engine and the new oil level will be available in the Vehicle Information menu (accessible via the navigation buttons on the steering wheel).
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).