Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about
15
miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above
50°F
(IOOC).
If
it’s colder than
50°F
(IOOC),
drive the vehicle
in THIRD
(3)
until the engine temperature gage
moves and then remains steady for
10
minutes.
A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has
been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine
off,
but this is used only as a reference. Let the engine
run at idle for five minutes
if
outside temperatures are
50°F
(IOOC)
or more. If it’s colder than
50°F
(IOOC),
you
may have to idle the engine longer. Should the fluid
level be low during this cold check, you must check the
fluid hot before adding fluid. Checking the fluid hot
will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level.
Checking the
Fluid
Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine
running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK
(P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK
(P).
Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more.
Then, without shutting
off
the engine, follow these steps:
The red transmission
dipstick handle with the
graphic is located at
the rear
of
the engine
compartment, on the
passenger’s side.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on
page
5-14
for
more information on location.
1.
Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick
and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
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