Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct
fluid type. It is important that the transmission fluid be
maintained at the prescribed level using the recom-
mended fluid.
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 should be checked when the engine is
fully warmed up and the fluid in the transmission is at
normal operating temperature. Operation of the trans-
mission with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce
the life of the transmission and of the fluid. Check the
fluid level whenever the vehicle is serviced.
Fluid Level Check – 545RFE/42RLE
Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal
operating temperature 82°C (180°F). This occurs after at
least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating
temperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably be-
tween the fingertips.
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Radial.............................. 369
Replacement......................... 373
Rotation............................. 377
Safety...........................358,366
Sizes............................... 359
Snow Tires........................... 377
Spare Tire........................... 426
Spinning............................ 371
Tread Wear Indicators................... 372
Wheel Mounting....................... 427
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 432
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 397
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 312
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 442
Towing............................... 392
Disabled Vehicle....................... 443
Guide.............................. 397
Recreational.......................... 410
Weight.............................. 397Traction.............................. 337
Traction Control......................234,345
Trailer Towing.......................... 392
Cooling System Tips.................... 404
Hitches............................. 396
Minimum Requirements................. 398
Mirrors..........................124,404
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 397
Wiring.............................. 401
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 397
Trailer Weight.......................... 397
Transaxle
Automatic............................ 12
Manual.............................. 14
Transfer Case........................... 479
Electronically Shifted.................321,329
Fluid............................... 515
Transmission
Automatic........................307,480
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Fluid............................... 515
Maintenance.......................479,480
Manual.....................302,312,314,479
Shifting..........................306,315
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 186
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 372
Trip Computer.......................... 180
Trip Odometer.......................230,235
Turn Signals...................169,227,499,503
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............. 126
Underhood Fuses........................ 492
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 547
Universal Transmitter..................... 186
Variance, Compass....................... 185
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................363,389
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7Vehicle Storage......................... 497
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 275
Voltmeter............................. 227
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 227
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 545
Washers, Windshield..................172,467
Washing Vehicle......................... 488
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 374
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 489
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 489
Wheel Cover........................... 433
Wheel Mounting........................ 427
Wheel Nut Torque....................432,436
Wind Buffeting.......................33,195
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............... 95
Window Fogging........................ 294
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