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CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turers recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturers recommended fluid will result in
more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct
fluid type.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be
checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with
an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the
transmission and of the fluid.
To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level,
the following procedure must be used:
1. The vehicle must be on level ground.
2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a
minimum of 60 seconds.
3. Fully apply parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear
position ending with the lever in P (PARK). Wipe the area
around the dipstick clean to eliminate the possibility of
dirt entering the transmission.
4 SPEED DIPSTICK
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439
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Reset Mode.......................... 313
Selection Of Lubricant................438,458
Shifting ............................. 313
Special Additives...................... 441
Automatic Transmission................... 438
Adding Fluid......................... 439
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 440
Fluid Change......................... 440
Fluid Level Check...................... 439
FluidType ........................438,458
BallJoints ............................. 425
Battery............................... 421
Gas Caution.......................... 422
Jump Starting......................... 401
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 153
Bearings.............................. 441
Belts,Drive ............................ 418Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 426
B-Pillar Location........................ 328
Brake Fluid............................ 458
Brake, Parking.......................... 315
Brake System........................317,435
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 317
Fluid Check.......................... 437
Hoses.............................. 436
Warning Light........................ 212
Brakes.............................317,435
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 312
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 86
Bulb Replacement....................... 452
Bulbs,Light ............................ 451
Calibration, Compass..................... 168
Capacities, Fluid........................ 457
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 353
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Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 403
Fuel................................. 349
Adding............................. 353
Additives............................ 351
CleanAir ............................ 350
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 353
Gasoline............................ 349
Gauge.............................. 210
Hoses............................435,438
Light ............................... 211
Octane Rating......................349,458
Requirements......................349,457
System Hoses......................... 435
Tank Capacity........................ 457
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 351
Fueling ............................... 353
Fuses................................ 448Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 175
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............353,355,411
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 350
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 349
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 350
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 215
Fuel................................ 210
Speedometer......................... 212
Tachometer.......................... 214
Gearshift.............................. 313
General Information.................. 18,25,349
Glass Cleaning.......................... 445
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 140
GrossAxleWeightRating ...............359,364
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............359,363
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 98
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 380
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