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2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and

then pull it back out again.

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the 

lower level. The fluid level must be in the
cross

-

hatched area.

4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, 

push the dipstick back in all the way.

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

-

hatched area on 

the dipstick.

1. Pull out the dipstick.

2. Using a long

-

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

R

-

III, because fluid with that label is

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

R

-

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.