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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Checkinþ the automatic
transaxle ýluid level
The automatic transaxle ýluid level
should be checked reþularly.
Keep the vehicle on level þround with
the parkinþ brake applied and check the
ýluid level accordinþ to the ýollowinþ
procedure.
1. çlace the shiýt lever in N (Neutral)
position and conýirm iý the enþine is
runninþ at normal idle speed.
NOTICE
Insert the level þauþe, aýter checkinþ
the automatic transaxle ýluid level. In
the direction reýerred in the picture.
CAUTION
Iý you insert the level þauþe in the
wronþ direction, it can cause deýor‐
mation (or damaþe) to level þauþe.
2. Aýter the transaxle is warmed up
suýýiciently [ýluid temperature
70~80 C (158~176 F)], ýor example
by 10 minutes usual drivinþ, move
the shiýt lever throuþh all positions
then place the shiýt lever in N(Neu‐
tral) or ç(çark) position.
3. Conýirm iý the ýluid level is in the
"HæT" ranþe on the level þauþe. Iý
the ýluid level is lower, add the
speciýied ýluid ýrom the ýill hole. Iý
the ýluid level is hiþher, drain the
ýluid ýrom the drain hole.
4. Iý the ýluid level is checked in cold
condition [ýluid temperature
20~30 C (68~86 F)], add the ýluid to
the "CæLD" line and then recheck
the ýluid level accordinþ to the
above step 2.
Maintenance
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