Engine compartment

Gasoline Engine (2.4L)
Gasoline Engine (2.4L)

1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick* 9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 12. Power steering fluid reservoir* * : if equipped

Gasoline Engine (2.7L)
Gasoline Engine (2.7L)

1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick* 9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 12. Power steering fluid reservoir* * : if equipped

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