Maintenance
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NOTE
If the vehicle has been operated for
an
extended period at high speeds, in
city
traf
fic during hot weather
, or has
been pulling a trailer, the vehicle
should be turned off for about 30
minutes. This will allow the vehicle
to cool before checking.
CAUTION
S Low fluid level causes transmis-
sion slippage. Overfilling can
cause foaming, loss of fluid, and
malfunction.
S Use only specified fluid (page
10-2).
A nonspecified fluid
could
result in transmission malfunc-
tion and failure.
S Do not drive your vehicle if the
fluid level is below the bottom
hole on the dipstick and the out-
side
bottom temperature is above
50_F (10_C).
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Idle the engine about two minutes.
Push
down
on the brake pedal; move
the selector lever through all ranges
and set it at P (Park).
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