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Checking Fluid Level

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  1. Ensure vehicle is level. Apply parking brake and gear selector lever to "P" position. Start and idle engine. Move gear selector lever through all gears, while pausing 4-5 seconds for engagement at each position.
  2. Return gear selector lever to "P" position. Wait 2 minutes and check fluid level with engine idling. Level should be between MIN and MAX marks.