DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 17
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With the engine idling and the footbrake
applied, the transaxle selector should
be moved from the "P" or "N" position
through to the "L" position and back to
the "N" or "P" position.
Open the bonnet and remove the
transaxle dipstick, remembering that
care must be exercised to prevent in-
jury occurring through contact with hot
or rotating parts of the engine.
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Fluid level should be within
"HOT" range
HTB164 Wipe the dipstick, replace it fully and
promptly remove it again. The fluid
level should be between the upper and
lower marks. Fluid need only be added
if the level is at or below the lower mark
and must never be increased above the
higher mark. If additional fluid is re-
quired, this should be poured into the
transmission through the dipstick tube
with the aid of a suitable funnel. WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by en-
gine coolant temperature and may
sometimes operate even when the
engine is not running. Use extreme
caution when working near the
blades of the cooling fan so that you
are not injured by a rotating fan
blade. As the engine coolant tem-
perature decreases, the fan will auto-
matically shut off. This is a normal
condition.
WARNING (Diesel only):
Never work on injection system with
engine running or within 30 seconds
after shutting off engine. High pres-
sure pump, rail, injectors and high
pressure pipes are subject to high
pressure even after the engine
stopped. The fuel jet produced by
fuel leaks may cause serious injury,
if it touch the body. People using
pacemakers should not move than
30cm closer to the ECU or wiring
harness within the engine room while
engine is running, since the high
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