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How to Add Fluid

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.

If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid to bring the level into the cross

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hatched area 

on the dipstick.

1. Pull out the dipstick.

2. Using a long

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neck funnel, add enough fluid at the

dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.

It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one
pint (0.5 L). Don’t overfill.

NOTICE:

We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON

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III, because fluid with that label is

made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON

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III

is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.

3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as

described under “How to Check.”

4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the

dipstick back in all the way.

Engine Coolant

The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX

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COOL

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 engine coolant. This coolant is designed

to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX

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COOL

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 extended life coolant.

The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in 
the Index.

A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX

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COOL

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 coolant will:

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Give freezing protection down to 

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34

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F (

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37

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C).

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Give boiling protection up to 265

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F (129

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C).

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Protect against rust and corrosion.

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Help keep the proper engine temperature.

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Let the warning lights and gages work as 
they should.