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2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the cross
-
hatched area.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push
the dipstick back in all the way and turn the
handle clockwise. Reinstall the engine air
cleaner/filter assembly.
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in
the Maintenance Schedule booklet.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to
bring the level into the cross
-
hatched area on the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long
-
neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than
one pint (0.5 L). Don’t overfill.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON
R
-
III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON
R
-
III
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.”
4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick
back in all the way and turn the handle clockwise.
