Automatic Transaxle (Cvt) - If Equipped - Dodge 2010 Caliber Owner's Manual

404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Automatic Transaxle (CVT) – If Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance. Use
only the manufacturer's recommended transmission
fluid which has been formulated with special metal to
metal friction coefficient additives to provide the proper
steel belt traction on the drive and driven pulleys. Refer
to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle" for further information.
CAUTION!
• Do not use chemical flushes in your transaxle as
the chemicals can damage your transaxle compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Using a transmission fluid other than the manu-
facturer's recommended fluid will cause belt slip
and result in a complete transaxle failure! Refer to
"Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Main-
taining Your Vehicle" for further information.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be
checked only by a trained technician.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for further information.
Special Additives
Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes)
to Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) Fluid
(CVTF+4 ). CVTF+4 is an engineered product and its
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performance may be impaired by supplemental
additives.
CAUTION! (Continued)