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3. With foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever
through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. When M is reached,
move the selector from M1 through M3. Then,
position the shift lever in P (Park).
4. Let the engine run at idle for two minutes or more.
Then, without shutting Off the engine:
The transmission dipstick
is located near the center
of the engine
compartment and will be
labeled with the graphic
shown.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 6‑14
for
more information on location.
1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick
and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
A. COLD Range
B. WARM Range
C. HOT Range
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the
lower level. The fluid level must be in the
COLD (A) range for a cold check, transmission
temperature 27°C to 32°C (80°F to 90°F), between
the COLD (A) and HOT (C) range for a WARM (B)
check, 50°C to 60°C (122°F to 140°F) or in the
HOT (C) cross-hatched range for a hot check,
71°C to 93°C (160°F to 200°F). Be sure to keep
the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate
reading.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push
the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
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