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How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of transaxle fluid to use. See "Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index.
If the fluid level is low, add only enough
of the proper
fluid to bring the level into
the cross-hatched area on
the dipstick.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the
dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level.
It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than one
pint (0.5 L).
Don't ovefill.
LOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label
is
made especially for your automatic transaxle.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-III
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described
4.
When the correct fluid level is obtained, push
the
under "How to Check" earlier in this section.
dipstick back in a l l the way.
Engine Coolant
The cooling s stem in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240
000 km) whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX-COOL' extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system
and how
to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to your
radiator, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL'
coolant will:
0
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265
O F
(129°C).
J
e Protect against rust and corrosion.
e
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0
Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
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