Owner's manual

Use the following procedure to check the transmission

fluid level properly:

1. Monitor the transmission temperature using the EVIC

display, and operate the vehicle as required to reach

the normal operating temperature.

2. Park the vehicle on level ground.

3. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60

seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of

this procedure.

4. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake

pedal.

5. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-

tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en-

gage in each position), ending with the transmission in

PARK.

6. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until

seated.

7. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on

both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there

is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.

Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid

if the actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level

should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes

on the dipstick at normal operating temperature. If the

fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick tube

to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. Use

ONLY the recommended fluid (see ⬙Fluids, Lubri-

cants, and Genuine Parts⬙ for fluid specifications).

After adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick

tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to

fully drain into the transmission before rechecking the

fluid level.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 663