Checking the fluid level
The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid on the level gauge.
Though the fluid level can be checked without warming up the fluid on the “COLD” range, we recommend checking the fluid level when the fluid is at operating temperature.
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
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Vehicle load limit – how to determine
The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo
space. The load limit of your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to
the driver’s side B-pillar. Loca ...
D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving.
The transmission automatically shifts into
a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to
the vehicle speed and the acceleration
you require.
When more accel ...
N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled
engine.
In this position the wheels and transmission
are not locked. In this position, the
transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll
freely, eve ...