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Fluid Capacity
The total fluid capacity of the trans-
mission unit is 6.1 litres (1.6 DOHC)/
6.7 litres(1.8 DOHC).
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CAUTION:
The transaxle fluid level should be
checked when the engine is at nor-
mal
operating
temperature.
This means that the engine, radia-
tor, exhaust system etc., are very
hot so you should exercise great
care not to burn yourself during this
procedure.
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Checking
the
automatic
transaxle fluid level
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The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly.
Keep the vehicle on the level ground
with the parking brake applied and
check the fluid level according to the
following procedure.
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1. Place the selector lever in N (Neu-
tral) position and confirm the engine
is running at normal idle speed.
2. After the transaxle is warmed up
sufficiently (fluid temperature
70~80°C (158~176°F)), for example
by 10 minutes usual driving, shift
the selector lever through all posi-
tions then place the selector lever
in N (Neutral) or P (Park) position.
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