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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R09-EA-02G

4. With the engine still idling, pull out the 

dipstick, wipe it clean.

5. Put the dipstick back into the filler tube 

and make sure it is fully seated.

6. Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid 

level.

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

Fluid hot scale

When checking the fluid level at normal 
operating temperature, the fluid level 
should be within the FULL and LOW 
marks on the dipstick.

Fluid cold scale

When the vehicle has not been driven but 
the engine is idling, and the outside 
temperature is above 20°C (70°F), the 
fluid level should be close to, but not 
above, the bottom notch on the dipstick.

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

FULL

LOW

Fluid
cold
scale

NOTE

Use the cold scale as a reference.

NOTE

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

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