Automatic Transmission, Fluid Level: Notes
WARNING:
Hold the footbrake depressed.
- Park the car on level ground and apply the handbrake.
- Start the engine and allow it to idle. Select position D and wait for at least 15 seconds. Then select R and wait for 15 seconds. Repeat for position P.
- Connect the diagnostic tool and run the engine until it reaches 80°C as per the "READ VALUES " menu for TCM.
- Check the fluid level (engine idling and selector lever in position P). Top up as necessary. Pay attention to the appearance of the fluid and its odour. If it is turbid or discolored and/or smells burnt, a change of fluid is advisable even if no complaints have been made about poor shifting performance or excessive noise. Refer to CHANGING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
IMPORTANT:
Oil is filled through the dipstick hole. Do not remove any plugs on top of the gearbox.
IMPORTANT:
The dipstick has only one measuring range for warm oil. The oil volume between min-max is 0.5 litres (0.5 qts).