Cadillac 2009 ESCALADE ESV, Owner'S Manual

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Cold Check Procedure
Use this procedure only as a reference to determine if the
transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until
a hot check procedure can be made. The hot check
procedure is the most accurate method to check the
fluid level. Perform the hot check procedure at the first
opportunity. Use this cold check procedure to check fluid
level when the transmission temperature is between
80°F and 90°F (27°C and 32°C).
1. Locate the transmission
dipstick at the
rear of the engine
compartment, on the
passenger side of
the vehicle.
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-14
for more information.
2. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick
and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way,
wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again.
4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower
level. Repeat the check procedure to verify the
reading.
5. If the fluid level is below the COLD check band,
add only enough fluid as necessary to bring the level
into the COLD band. It does not take much fluid,
generally less than one pint (0.5L). Do not overfill.
6. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after
the transmission reaches a normal operating
temperature between 160°F to 200°F (71°C to 93°C).
7. 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.
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