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4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear
position (allowing time for the transmission to fully
engage in each position), ending with the transmis-
sion in PARK.
5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to prevent
dirt from entering the transmission.
6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is
hot or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 82° C, which
is the normal operating temperature after the ve-
hicle is driven at least 24 km. Hot fluid cannot be
held comfortably between the finger tips. Cold fluid
is at a temperature of approximately 27° C.
7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated.
Then, remove the dipstick and note the fluid level
on both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if
there is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the
dipstick. Note that the holes in the dipstick will be
full of fluid if the actual level is at or above the hole.
• If the fluid is hot, the fluid level should be in the
crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the up-
per two holes in the dipstick).
• If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”
• If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick
tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill.
After adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick
tube, wait at least two minutes for the oil to fully
drain into the transmission before rechecking the
fluid level.
8. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake.
To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmis-
sion after checking or replenishing fluid, make sure that
the dipstick cap is properly re-seated.
• Using a transmission fluid other than
the manufacturer’s recommended fluid
may cause deter ioration in transmission
shift quality and/or torque converter shudder, and
will require more frequent fluid and filter
changes. Refer to“Fluids,Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in "Technical Specifications" for fluid
specifications.
• Dirt and water in the transmission can cause
serious damage. To prevent dirt and water from
entering the transmission after checking or re-
plenishing fluid, make sure that the dipstick cap is
re-seated properly.
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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