Owner's Manual

Fluid Level Check

The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be

checked whenever thevehicleis serviced. Operation with

an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the

transaxle and of the fluid.

Procedure For Checking Fluid Level

To properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level, the

following procedure must be used:

1. The vehicle must be on level ground.

2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for at

minimum of 60 seconds.

3. Fully apply parking brake.

4. Depress the brake pedal and place the gear selector

momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever

in P (PARK).

5. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot

or warm. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which

is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has

been driven at least 24 km (15 miles). The fluid cannot be

comfortable held between the finger tips. Warm is when

the fluid is between 85° to 125°F (29° to 52°C).

6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated.

Remove dipstick and note reading.

If the fluid is hot, reading should be in the cross hatched

area marked “HOT” between the upper two holes in the

dipstick.

If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between the

lower two holes, into the area marked “LOW”.

If the fluid level shows low, add sufficient transmission

fluid to bring to the proper level.

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