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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
CHECKING THE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
FLUID LEVEL
The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly. Take the
following precautions to measure the
fluid level properly.
The volume of the transaxle fluid
changes with temperature. For that
reason, it is best to check the level after
having driven the vehicle for 30 minutes.
If necessary, however, the fluid can also
be checked when the vehicle has not
been driven.
CAUTION:
• Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle
malfunction.
• The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transaxle malfunction
and failure.
WARNING -
PARKING BRAKE
To avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle, set the parking brake and
depress the brake pedal while
shifting the shift lever.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground and
set the parking brake firmly.
2. Allow the engine to idle for about 2
minutes, then depress the brake
pedal. Move the shift lever slowly
through all ranges then set it in the P
(Park) position.
3. With the engine still idling, pull the
dipstick out, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
4. Pull the dipstick out again.
The fluid level is checked as follows:
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