STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE
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mode (pressing once will access transmission
oil level sensor).
• Observe the digital display for codes.
• Press the
Mode
button to see the next code,
repeat for subsequent codes.
To Clear Stored Codes
• Press and hold the
Mode
button for approxi-
mately ten seconds, two beeps will sound and
all codes will be cleared. Pressing the
Mode
button until one beep is heard will clear all ac-
tive codes.
To return to the normal display, simultaneously
press the Up and Down arrow buttons once while
in diagnostic display.
Importance of Proper Oil Level
Because the transmission fluid cools, lubricates,
and transmits hydraulic power, it is important that
the proper fluid level be maintained at all times. If
the fluid level is too low, the converter and
clutches do not receive an adequate supply of
fluid. If fluid level is too high, the fluid can aerate.
Aerated fluid can cause the transmission to shift
erratically or overheat.
Fill Pipe Protection
When adding or checking oil level, dirt or foreign
material must not be allowed to enter the filler
tube. Before removing the dipstick, clean around
the end of the filler tube. Refer to
Care and
Maintenance
section for manual oil level check
procedure.
Readout of the Oil Level Sensor
The push-button selector can be used to display
the oil level as measured by the oil level sensor
(OLS). To do so:
• Park the vehicle on a level surface, shift to
Neutral
, and apply the parking brake.
• Simultaneously press the Up and Down arrow
buttons once.
Note:
The fluid level check may be delayed until
the following conditions are met:
• The transmission oil must be within a normal
temperature band.
• The transmission must be in
Neutral
.
• The vehicle must be stationary for approxi-
mately two minutes to allow the fluid to settle.
• The engine must be at idle.
The indication of a delayed fluid check is a
flashing display under
Select
and a digit count-
down from 8 to 1 under
Monitor
.
Correct fluid level
"OL" is displayed, followed by "OK". The "OK"
display indicates the fluid is within the "OK" zone.
Low fluid level
"OL" is displayed, followed by "LO" and the num-
ber of quarts the transmission fluid is low. Exam-
ple: "02" indicates 2 additional quarts of fluid will
bring the fluid level within the "OK" zone.
High fluid level
"OL" is displayed, followed by "HI" and the num-
ber of quarts the transmission is overfilled. Ex-
ample: "01" indicates 1 quart of fluid above the
full transmission level.
Invalid for display
"OL" is displayed, followed by "--" and a numeri-
cal display. The numerical display is a fault code.
The fault codes that can be encountered are:
50..............................Engine speed (rpm) too low
59............................ Engine speed (rpm) too high
65..................................Neutral must be selected
70........................Sump fluid temperature too low
79...................... Sump fluid temperature too high
89......................................... Output shaft rotation
95................................................... Sensor failure
