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Check Power Steering Fluid Level
CAUTION
When adding fluid, be sure to use fluid
of the same type. While many fluids
have the same description and intend-
ed purpose, they should not be mixed
due to incompatible additives. Mixing
incompatible fluids may lead to equip-
ment damage.
NOTE
Before removing reservoir cap, wipe
the outside of the cap so that no dirt or
debris falls into the reservoir.
Check the fluid level. Use the following
procedure:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground
and turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood.
3. Check the fluid level on the
reservoir.
Power Steering Reservoir
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1. Cold
2. Hot
3. Full
4. Add
5. Fill cap
• If you check the fluid with the
engine and steering system
COLD, the fluid level should be
above the Add indicator level
and should generally not
exceed the middle point
between the Add and Full level
indicators.
• If you check the fluid with the
engine and steering system
WARM, the fluid should NOT
exceed the Full level indicator
and should generally not drop
below the middle point between
the HOT Full and Add level
indicators.
4. To add fluid, open the fill cap to the
power steering reservoir and then
add fluid until the fluid level is in the
middle of the appropriate Minimum
and Maximum level indicators.
5. Reinstall the reservoir fill cap and
close the hood.
MAINTENANCE - Steering System
Y53-6126-1A1 (01/21) 289
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