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Maintenance
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Checking the automatic
transaxle fluid level
The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly.
Keep the vehicle on level ground with
the parking brake applied and check
the fluid level according to the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral)
position and confirm the engine is
running at normal idle speed.
2. After the transaxle is warmed up
sufficiently [(fluid temperature
70~80°C (158~176°F)], for exam-
ple by 10 minutes usual driving,
move the shift lever through all
positions then place the shift lever
in N (Neutral) or P (Park) position.
3. Confirm if the fluid level is in the
"HOT" range on the level gauge. If
the fluid level is lower, add the
specified fluid from the fill hole. If
the fluid level is higher, drain the
fluid from the drain hole.
4. If the fluid level is checked in cold
condition [(fluid temperature
20~30°C (68~86°F)], add the fluid
to the "COLD" line and then
recheck the fluid level according to
the above step 2.
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COLD
HOT