2006 Saturn VUE Owner's Manual - Page 289

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. 2. Warm the engine to normal operating temperature until the electric radiator fan turns on at least once. 3. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 4. 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. When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic - especially in hot weather. While pulling a trailer. To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F (82°C to 93°C). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), you may have to drive longer. 5-25