1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 253

fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less than a ' pint (0.5 L). Don I ow@ll. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check." When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way: then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check. All-Wheel Drive If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. However, they have two additional systems that need lubrication. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range,push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down t o lock the dipstick in place. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See "Periodic Maintenance. Inspections" in the Index. How to Add 1 ~ Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants'' in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) I f the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper