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Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in’the cross-hatched area.
If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
Replace the
air cleaner assembly.
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
ii.1 the Maintenance Schedule booklet.
If the fluid level is low, add only,enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on
the dipstick. 1
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using along-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It doesn’t
take,much fluid, generally less than a pint
(0.5 ‘L).
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Don’t overfiill. We recommend you use only fluid
labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that-label
is made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11
is
not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level
as
described under “How to Check.”
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way.
How to Reset Transaxle Fluid
Change Indicator:
Your vehicle is equipped with a transaxle fluid change
indicator.
A CHANGE TRANS FLUID message will
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) ‘when
the powertrain computer determines that the transaxle
fluid needs to be changed. When
this message appears,
change the transaxle fluid and reset the transaxle fluid
life indicator as follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the engine stopped.
2. Press and hold the OW and rear defog buttons on the
climate control at the same time until the
TRANS
- FLUID RESET message appears on the DIC.
See your Maintenance Schedule booklet
for
more information.
