2011 Chevrolet Aveo Owner's Manual - Page 216
2011 Chevrolet Aveo Manual
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10-14 Vehicle Care Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Locate the automatic transmission dipstick which is located toward the front of the engine compartment, near the power steering fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑8 for more information on location. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Push the dipstick back in all the way, wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again. 5. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 24 km (15 miles) when outside temperatures are above 10°C (50°F). If it is colder than 10°C (50°F), you may have to drive longer. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in P (Park). 4. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the area between the two dimples in the hot range on the dipstick. 1. Pull out the dipstick. 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It does not take much fluid, generally less than 0.5 L (1 pint). Do not overfill. 4. Check both sides of the dipstick. The fluid should be between the MIN (A) and MAX (B) mark of the hot area of the dipstick.