Hydraulic Clutch - Pontiac 2010 Vibe Owner's Manual

Notice: Too much or too
little fluid can damage your
transmission. Too much can mean
that some of the fluid could come
out and fall on hot engine parts or
exhaust system parts, starting a
fire. Too little fluid could cause the
transmission to overheat. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you
check your transmission fluid.
Check the fluid level only when your
engine is off, the vehicle is parked on
a level place and the transmission
is cool enough for you to rest your
fingers on the transmission case.
Then, follow these steps:
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level is
up to the bottom of the filler
plug hole.
3. If the fluid level is good, install
the plug and be sure it is fully
seated. If the fluid level is low,
add more fluid as described in
the next steps.
How to Add Fluid
Here is how to add fluid. Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule
to determine what kind of fluid to
use. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 10-15.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole.
Add only enough fluid to bring
the fluid level up to the bottom
of the filler plug hole.
3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the
plug is fully seated.
Vehicle Care

Hydraulic Clutch

The hydraulic clutch linkage in your
vehicle is self-adjusting. The master
cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3
brake fluid.
It is not necessary to regularly
check the fluid unless you suspect
there is a leak in the system.
Adding fluid will not correct a leak.
The hydraulic clutch and brake
master cylinder use the same
reservoir.
A fluid loss in this system could
indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired.
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