Honda Pioneer 1000 2017 Owner's Manual page 159

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 123.
Check the engine oil level each day before operating your Honda
SXS and add, if needed.
Before riding your SXS, check the engine oil level.
1. Park your Honda SXS on a firm, level surface.
2. Start the engine in a well-ventilated area and let it idle for 3 – 5
minutes. Stop the engine and wait 2 – 3 minutes.
3. (SXS1000M3/M3P/M3L)
The dipstick can be accessed by lifting the bed (page 81).
(SXS1000M5P/M5D/M5L)
The dipstick can be accessed by opening the left rear door, then
opening the rubber cover, and accessing it from the footwell.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
5. Insert the dipstick without screwing it in, then remove the
dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level should be between
the upper level mark and the lower level mark on the dipstick.
UNDER CARGO BED
LEFT SIDE
(SXS1000M3/M3P/M3L)
upper level mark
lower level mark
(SXS1000M5P/M5D/M5L)
dipstick
rubber cover
upper level mark
lower level mark
dipstick
(cont'd)