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hot weather, or if the vehicle has been
pulling a trailer. Wait until the fluid cools
down (about 30 minutes), or the fluid level
indication will not be correct.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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2) Park your vehicle on level ground.
3) Apply the parking brake and then start
the engine in “P” (Park). Let it idle for
two minutes and keep it running during
the fluid level check.
4) With your foot on the brake pedal, move
the gearshift lever through each range,
pausing for about three seconds in each
range. Then move it back to the “P”
(Park) position.
Be sure to depress the brake pedal
when moving the gearshift lever, or
the vehicle can move suddenly.
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WARNING
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5) The handle of the A/T fluid dipstick is
colored red or orange for easy identi-
fication.
Remove the dipstick, clean it and push
it back in until the cap seats. Then pull
out the dipstick.
6) Check both sides of the dipstick, and
read the lowest level. The fluid level
should be between the two marks in the
“HOT” range on the dipstick.
(1) FULL HOT
(2) LOW HOT
(3) The lowest point = Fluid level
7) Add just enough specified fluid through
the dipstick hole to fill the transaxle to
the proper level.
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EXAMPLE
NOTICE
After checking or adding oil, be sure
to insert the dipstick securely.
Changing Oil
Since special procedures, materials, and
tools are required to change the automatic
transaxle oil, it is recommended that you
trust this job to your authorized d MARUTI
SUZUKI dealer.
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