Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
8. Park the car on a level surface. The engine should be running, the brakes applied, Move the selector lever through all positions, ending in the "P" (Park) position.
9. With the engine idling and the transmission in "P", remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then reinsert it and remove it again. Check the fluid level.
10. If the engine and transmission are hot (after running at least 20 km) the fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the dipstick marked "90°C" (photo). The amount of fluid required to raise the level from MIN to MAX is approximately 0.6 liters. If the engine and transmission are cold, the fluid level should be up to the line on the side of the dipstick marked "20°C".
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11. If necessary, top up the level with the specified liquid through the dipstick tube (photo). Be careful not to allow dust or dirt to enter the tube.
12. Install the dipstick, turn off the engine.
Automatic transmission fluid changes
13. Place the vehicle over an inspection pit or jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on axle stands. It is also recommended that the transmission fluid filter be cleaned when changing the transmission fluid. See. Section 13 for further information.
14. Place a container under the transmission pan, then remove the plug and drain all the fluid.
Warning: If the vehicle has just been driven, the fluid will likely be extremely hot, use caution.
15. Replace the sealing gasket if necessary, then install and tighten the drain plug.
16. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Fill the transmission with the correct amount of specified fluid through the dipstick tube.
17. Check the fluid level as described previously.
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