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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

4. With the engine still idling, pull out the 

dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.

5. Pull it out again.

The proper fluid level is marked on the 
dipstick as follows.

Fluid hot scale A

When the vehicle has been driven and the 
fluid is at normal operating temperature, 
about 65°C (150°F), the level must be 
between Full and Low.

Fluid cold scale B

When the engine has not been running 
and the outside temperature is about 20°C 
(70°F), the level must be between Full and 
Low.

Fully insert the dipstick. When adding 
fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make 
sure it doesn’t pass full.

Sudden Vehicle Movement:
Shifting the shift lever without first 
depressing the brake pedal is 
dangerous. The vehicle could move 
suddenly and cause an accident.
Make sure the brake pedal is applied 
before shifting the shift lever.

WARNING

A

B

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Use the cold scale only as a 
reference.

•

If outside temperature is lower than 
about 20°C (70°F), start the engine 
and inspect the fluid level after the 
engine reaches operating 
temperature.

•

If the vehicle has been driven for an 
extended period at high speeds or in 
city traffic in hot weather, inspect 
the level only after stopping the 
engine and allowing the fluid to 
cool for 30 minutes.

NOTE

Inspect the fluid on both sides of the 
dipstick in a well lit area for an 
accurate reading.

CAUTION

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