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Maintenance and CareOwner Maintenance9. Shift the shift lever to the park position(P), check the ATF level while theengine is idling, and make sure that theATF level is within the proper level. Ifthe ATF level is not within the properlevel, add ATF.The proper fluid level is marked on thedipstick as follows.FullOKLow2.0-liter engineThe volume of fluid changes with thetemperature. Fluid must be checked at idlewithout driving at normal operatingtemperature.llCAUTIONLow fluid level causes transaxleslippage. Overfilling can causefoaming, loss of fluid, and transaxlemalfunction.Use specified fluid (page 10-4). Anonspecified fluid could result intransaxle malfunction and failure.1. Park on a level surface and set theparking brake firmly.2. Start the engine and depress the brakepedal.3. Move the shift lever through all rangesand set it at P.WARNINGSudden Vehicle Movement:Shifting the shift lever without firstdepressing the brake pedal isdangerous. The vehicle could movesuddenly and cause an accident.Make sure the brake pedal is appliedbefore shifting the shift lever.4. With the engine still idling, pull out thedipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.5. Pull it out again.The proper fluid level is marked on thedipstick as follows.FullALowFullBLowFluid hot scale AWhen the vehicle has been driven and thefluid is at normal operating temperature,about 65°C (150°F), the level must bebetween Full and Low.8-26