Transmission Fluid Level Check

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Check

NOTE: The vehicle should not be driven if the transmission fluid level is low. Internal failure could result.

NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high highway speeds, in city traffic, during hot weather or while pulling a trailer, the transmission fluid must cool down to obtain an accurate reading.

NOTE: If a new transmission fluid cooler or new fluid cooler tubes have been installed, drive the vehicle to warm the transmission fluid to 96°C - 101°C (206°F - 215°F) in order to purge the air from the transmission fluid cooling system.

NOTE: The engine must be running continuously while the transmission fluid check is in progress.

Connect the diagnostic scan tool and position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
The following conditions must be met before entering the engine running diagnostic mode:
- Vehicle in PARK
- Ignition OFF Mode
Follow the steps below to enter the engine running diagnostic mode:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. NOTE: Do not press the brake pedal.
  
  Engage Ignition On Mode (Ignition ON Engine OFF)
3. Within 5 seconds - Fully press the brake pedal and accelerator pedal together for 10 seconds.
4. Within 5 seconds - Release accelerator pedal, while keeping foot on the brake then engage Ignition Start Mode (Ignition ON Engine Running)
5. NOTE: If the green READY indicator does not turn off after 10 seconds, cycle the ignition to the off position and repeat the procedure.
  
  Fully press accelerator pedal for 10 seconds or until the green READY indicator turns off and starts flashing once every 3 seconds indicating the vehicle is in the engine running diagnostic mode.
6. Release the brake and accelerator pedals. When this sequence is complete, the vehicle enters the diagnostic engine running mode and the engine should remain running continuously.
Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.

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Remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the transmission.

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Check the transmission fluid level using the transmission fluid level indicator.

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NOTE: The transmission fluid level indicator uses 1 through 6 to indicate the fluid level. The different numbers are for different vehicle models. Use the area between 1 and 2 when checking the transmission fluid level. The correct transmission fluid level is between 1 and 2 on the transmission fluid level indicator.

NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission.

Using the scan tool verify the transmission fluid temperature is between 96°C - 101°C (206°F - 215°F). The transmission fluid level must be between 1 and 2 on the transmission fluid level indicator.

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If the transmission fluid is not at the correct level, follow the steps for adding or removing transmission fluid. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
Install the transmission fluid level indicator.

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Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

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