Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about
15
miles
(24
km) when outside temperatures are above
50°F
(10OC).
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
(10°C)
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:
0
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:
-1
The automatic
transmission dipstick
handle with the
transmission and lock
symbol is located in the
engine compartment
I
I
on the passenger's side of
the vehicle.
See
Engine
Compartment
Overview
on
page
5-12
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.
3.
If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back
in
all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
5-21
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