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:
Conditions of use
Cold starting
Frequent cold starting will not enable the engine to reach optimal running temperature.
It follows, therefore, that consumption will be higher (from +15 to +30% in towns)
as will th ...
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance
intervals.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. D ...
External light failure
The warning light on the dial comes on (on certain versions together with the
message on the display) when a failure is detected to one of the following lights:
taillights, brake lights (3rd ...