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Fluid - A/T: Testing and Inspection

1. With vehicle parked on level ground, apply parking brake block wheels to prevent vehicle from rolling.
2. Warm up engine until transaxle fluid reaches 140 - 158°F.
3. Press brake pedal while shifting selector lever to each range (P-L), pausing momentarily in each range.
4. Shift back to P position.
5. Ensure transaxle fluid level is in Hot range. Add specified transaxle fluid as necessary.