The automatic transmission and differential assembly are contained within a single housing.
The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and the fluid.
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission performance.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission; only the approved lubricant may be used.
Special Additives
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage
your transmission components.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Fluid Level Check
The automatic transmission has no dipstick and is dealer serviced only.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals
See also:
Cruise control
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light
(if present) on the instrument panel
shall turn on but it should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light on the dial comes on (on certa ...
Battery
The battery is of the “Limited maintenance” type: under normal conditions of
use the electrolyte does not need topping up with distilled water.
CHECKING THE CHARGE fig. 22
The battery charge may b ...
EBD failure
(red) (amber)
The turning on at the same time of warning lights
with the engine running indicates an
EBD system failure or that the system is unavailable;
in this case heavy braking may cause ...