AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(IF EQUIPPED)
Checking the Automatic
Transmission Fluid Level
The automatic transmission fluid level
should be checked regularly.
The volume of the transmission fluid
changes with temperature. Although
it is best to check the level after hav-
ing driven the vehicle for at least 30
minutes, the level can be checked
after warming the fluid using the pro-
cedure below.
MAINTENANCE
7-17
S2BLC704
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
✽✽
NOTICE
• Low transmission fluid level
causes transmission slippage.
Overfilling can cause foaming,
loss of fluid and transmission
malfunction.
• The use of a non-specified fluid
could result in transmission mal-
function and failure.
WARNING
- Parking Brake
To avoid sudden movement of
the vehicle, set the parking
brake and depress the brake
pedal before moving the shift
lever.
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