Owner`s manual

CAUTION! (Continued)

• Dirt and water in the transmission can cause seri-

ous damage. To prevent dirt and water from enter-

ing the transmission after checking or replenishing

fluid, make sure that the dipstick cap is re-seated

properly.

Fluid Level Check – Six-Speed Transmission

The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not

require adjustment under normal operating conditions.

Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the

transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is pro-

vided. Your authorized dealer can check your transmission

fluid level using a special service dipstick. If you notice

fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit your au-

thorized dealer immediately to have the transmission fluid

level checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper

fluid level can cause severe transmission damage.

Fluid And Filter Changes

Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” for the

proper maintenance intervals.

In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission

is disassembled for any reason.

Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion

Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-

graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads

passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on

trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly

corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,

which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,

road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme

hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will

have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-

body protection.

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