Check the fluid level monthly.
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the transmission fluid up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to 808C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
3. First shift the select lever in each position. Then shift it in the “P” position, and run the engine at idling speed.
1) Yellow handle
1) HOT range
2) COLD range
3) Upper level
4) Lower level
4. Pull out the level gauge and check the fluid level on the gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT” range, add the recommended automatic transmission fluid up to the upper level.
See also:
Tool bag
1) Screwdriver
2) Wheel nut wrench
3) Tool bag
4) Wheel cover remover (only models with wheel covers)
5) Hex-head wrench (only models with moonroof)
The screwdriver and wheel nut wrench a ...
Select lever/gear position indicator
1) Upshift/downshift indicator (AT and CVT models)
This indicator shows the position of the shift lever (MT models) or select lever
(AT and CVT models). ...
Non-turbo models
1) Power steering fluid reservoir
2) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) or Differential gear oil level gauge (AT)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir
4) Automatic transmission fluid level gauge (AT)
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