level properly you should insert indi-cator 1 to its location hole until itstops.ATTENTION!Do not exceed the oil level inthe engine case above MAX markof oil level indicator 1.Otherwise, the oil through the en-gine case ventilation system willenter the combustion chamber andtogether with exhaust gases will beemitted into the atmosphere, and oilcombustion products may result in afailure of the catalytic converter.AIR INTAKEWhen driving in areas with highdust (dirt roads, construction zones,etc.) it is recommended to changethe air filter element of the enginetwice more often than specified inthe vehicle log book.106GEARBOXManual transmissionCheck the oil level in the mecha-nical transmission in the cooledgearbox. The oil level should be atthe lower edge of inspection hole 1(Fig. 50). Top up the oil (see Annex1) in small portions through inspec-tion hole 1.Drain the used oil through thehole closed with plug 2.Automatic transmissionThe working fluid in the automatictransmission is filled by the manu-facturer and does not requirereplacement during operation ofthe vehicle. The exception is repla-cement of the working fluid in therepair of the automatic transmission.Checking the level and replacingthe working fluid (if necessary) arerecommended to carry out at anycertified SSNE.ATTENTION!Only use Genuine EJ-1ATFfluid for automatic transmissions(supplier JX Nippon Oil andEnergy Corporation). The use ofother fluid types will lead to a fail-ure of the automatic transmis-sion and reducing its service life;it also can cause malfunctions,removal of which is not coveredby the warranty of the manufac-turer.Do not pour the oil over themaximum permissible level, itcan lead to splashes of oilthrough the breather that canthen ignite the oil, when it dropsonto hot engine parts.Fig. 50. Checking the oil levelin the manual transmission