2005 Saturn VUE Owner's Manual - Page 267

Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area 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 one pint (0.5 L). Do not overfill. Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transaxle fluid may damage your vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use the automatic transaxle fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14. 3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under "How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid," earlier in this section. 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. • Park your vehicle on a level place. • Warm the engine to normal operating temperature until the electric radiator fan turns on at least once. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). • 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 PARK (P). Then, turn off the engine and follow these steps: The transaxle fluid dipstick handle is the black loop near the rear of the engine compartment, toward the center. 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be between the upper mark and the lower mark. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. 5-25