6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 66ÉC-77ÉC (150ÉF-170ÉF) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km
(20 miles) of driving.
You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is
above 10ÉC (50ÉF). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill
condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating
temperature.
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (66ÉC-77ÉC
[150ÉF-170ÉF]).
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at ambient temperature
(10ÉC-35ÉC [50ÉF-95ÉF]).
High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transmission failure.
An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Maintenance and specifications
246
A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................132
and child safety seats ............134
description ..............................132
disposal ....................................137
driver air bag ..........................135
indicator light ...................14, 136
operation .................................135
passenger air bag ...................135
Air cleaner filter ...............247, 253
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................79
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................226
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..............................152±153
Audio system (see Radio) ...20, 41
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................157
fluid, adding ............................245
fluid, checking ........................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specification ..................260
Auxiliary power point .................96
Axle
lubricant specifications ..258, 260
refill capacities ........................254
traction lok ..............................155
B
Battery .......................................220
acid, treating emergencies .....220charging system warning light 14
disconnecting ..........................222
jumping a disabled battery ....191
maintenance-free ....................220
replacement, specifications ...253
servicing ..................................220
voltage gauge ............................18
Belt minder ...............................127
Brakes ........................................152
anti-lock ...........................152±153
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................13, 153
brake warning light ..................13
fluid, checking and adding ....244
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specifications .........258, 260
lubricant specifications ..258, 260
shift interlock ..........................156
Break-in period .............................5
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....254
Child safety restraints ..............138
child safety belts ....................138
Child safety seats ......................139
in front seat ............................140
in rear seat ..............................140
tether anchorage hardware ...143
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............209
exterior ....................................212
instrument cluster lens ..........211
instrument panel ....................211
interior .....................................211
plastic parts ............................210
safety belts ..............................212
washing ....................................207
waxing .....................................207
Index
267
Exhaust fumes ..........................151
F
Fail safe cooling ........................231
Fluid capacities .........................254
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................156
Fuel ............................................233
calculating fuel economy .......238
cap ...........................................235
capacity ...................................254
choosing the right fuel ...........236
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................241
detergent in fuel .....................237
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................233, 235, 238
filter, specifications ........238, 253
fuel pump shut-off switch .....175
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel economy ........238
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...........236, 260±261
quality ......................................237
running out of fuel .................237
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................233
Fuses ..................................177±178
G
Garage door opener ..................103
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............235
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................238
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
trip odometer ............................19
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................160
calculating ...............................163
definition .................................160
driving with a heavy load ......160
location ....................................160
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................160
calculating .......................160, 163
definition .................................160
driving with a heavy load ......160
location ....................................160
H
Hazard flashers .........................174
Headlamps ...................................85
aiming ........................................86
bulb specifications ....................88
daytime running lights .............85
flash to pass ..............................86
high beam ...........................15, 85
replacing bulbs ...................89±90
turning on and off ....................85
warning chime ..........................16
Heating
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................83
heater only system ...................78
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................79
Hood ..........................................215
Index
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