Checking Fluid Levels

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NOTE: Inspect the fluid level only when the engine is off. Ensure the vehicle is level. The transaxle must be cold.

Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the level check plug. Verify the fluid is up to the opening. Perform the following procedure if no fluid is visible:
1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Remove transaxle filler cap. See Fig 1 .
3. Add appropriate fluid to the level check opening until the level check opening begins to leak fluid. See Fig 2 .
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Install the fluid level check plug and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Filler Cap

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Fig 2: Locating Fluid Level Check Plug

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