Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

1. Start engine and operate vehicle for 25 km (15 miles) or 15 minutes or until a normal operating temperature 88°-93°C (190°-200°F) is reached.
2. Park vehicle on level ground.
3. Apply parking brake.
4. Move gear selector through all gear positions.
5. Move gear selector to P (Park).
6. Let vehicle idle for three minutes with accessories Off.
7. With the vehicle running, pull out the dipstick and wipe it off with a clean rag or paper towel.
8. Push the dipstick back in all the way, and then immediately pull it back out.
9. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched area. There may be some spatters of fluid on the dipstick above the fluid level. This is normal.
10. If the fluid level is in the cross-hatched area on the dipstick, push the dipstick back in all the way. If the fluid level is below the "ADD" mark, then add only enough Transaxle Fluid to bring the fluid level up to the middle of the cross-hatched area. When the fluid level is at the "ADD" mark it will take approximately 0.5L (0.5 qts.) to bring the fluid level up to the normal operating range.

IMPORTANT: The "Add Cold" and "Max Cold" marks on the dipstick are for reference only. To determine the proper transaxle fluid level, it must be checked according to the procedures above.