Operation Manual

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped)
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-11
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1. With the brake pedal fully depressed and
the engine idling, select each gear
momentarily, ending with the selector
lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
2. The fluid level should be at the HOT
mark, but never above the HOT mark
when the engine is warmed up. Add or
drain fluid to get to the correct level.
3. Make certain that the dipstick cap is
installed properly to keep dirt and water
out of the transaxle.
Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine ATF-
J3” transaxle fluid to ensure optimum trans-
axle performance.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation does not rec-
ommend the addition of any fluid additives to
the transaxle.
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The continuously variable transmission
(CVT) should be maintained and serviced by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice to obtain the
best performance and longest life. It is impor-
tant that the transmission fluid is kept at the
correct level.
Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine
CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti-
mum transmission performance.
Do not use any fluid additives to the trans-
mission.
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Whenever the transfer oil level is checked,
add oil as necessary to maintain the proper
level. Fill with the oil according to the table
below.
Procedure for checking the
fluid level
WARNING
 Transaxle fluid is extremely flammable
and poisonous. Do not spill fluid when
adding or draining.
Good (Hot)
Fluid type
CAUTION
 Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam-
age the transaxle.
Special additives
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)
Fluid type
Special additives
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive
models)
Fluid type
Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine
Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
classification GL-5
Viscosity
range
SAE 80
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