Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Check
NOTE:
When checking the ATF level, be careful not to allow foreign substance (like dust) to enter through the filler hole.
- Remove the battery.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Remove the battery tray.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
- Add 0.7 l
of ATF SP4M-1 through the ATF filler hole after removing the eyebolt (A).
- Start the engine to warm up the ATF.NOTE: Do not step on the brake and accelerator simultaneously to warm up the ATF.
- Check by using KDS that the temperature of the ATF is between 50°C and 60°C (122-140°F).
- Move the shift lever slowly from "P" to "D", then back to "P". Repeat this sequence two times and then move the shift lever to "P" range.NOTE: Pause in each range for more than 2 seconds.
- Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Lift the vehicle and remove the ATF level plug (A) from the valve body cover.NOTE: When removing the ATF level plug, keep the vehicle on a level ground.
- Check the ATF level.
Normal : ATF flows out in a thin oil stream.
Excessive : (abnormal): Over 0.9 liters of ATF flows out for 2 minutes.
Insufficient : (abnormal): There is no fluid flow.
NOTE: If the ATF level is too high or low, follow the instructions below.- Excessive: Drain until the ATF flows out in a thin oil stream.
- Insufficient: Add until the ATF flows out in a thin oil stream.
- Install the ATF level plug (A).NOTE: The existing ATF level plug O-ring (A) must be replaced with a new one. (Do not reuse it.)
- Lower the vehicle and install the eyebolt (A).
Tightening torque:
4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft)