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Fluid Level and Condition Check

Fluid Level and Condition Check

CAUTION: The vehicle should not be driven if the fluid level is low as internal failure can result.

NOTE: The transmission fluid temperature must be between 50 degrees C (122 Degrees F) and 60 degrees C (140 Degrees F) whilst checking level. Should the temperature rise above this figure, abort the check and allow the transmission fluid to cool.

This vehicle is not equipped with a fluid level indicator. An incorrect level may affect the transmission operation and could result in transmission damage. To correctly check and add fluid to the transmission: