ATF Level, Checking
-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .
-- Start the engine in "P".
Start the engine, when all required aids are prepared because the ATF temperature quickly rises, and because of this the ATF level test cannot be performed.
-- While depressing the brake pedal and with the vehicle idling, shift through all the selector lever positions "P", "R", "N", "D/S" leaving each position engaged for at least 10 seconds.
-- Move the selector lever to "P".
-- Run the engine at idle.
-- Place the :SMN372500 under the transmission.
Danger of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.
-- When the ATF reaches 35 °C (95 °F), remove the plug -arrow A- and drain any excess ATF.
- The ATF level is OK when a temperature of 35 °C to 45 °C (95 °F - 113 °F) (hot climate countries maximum 50 °C (122 °F)) a small amount of fluid drips out at the ATF check and fill hole -arrow A-. (This is normal as the fluid expands as it heats up).
- If no ATF drip out, fill with ATF. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF), DRAINING AND FILLING
Fill some ATF at a temperature of 40 °C (40 °F) to prevent that the test must be repeated with the ATF level to low, cooling the transmission to the test temperature is a requirement.
The ATF check and fill hole must be sealed off again before the ATF reaches 45°C (113 °F) (50 °C (122 °F) maximum for hot climate countries).
Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.
It is possible to overfill the ATF if the level is checked when the temperature is too low.
It is possible to underfill the ATF if the level is checked when the temperature is too high.
Overfilling or underfilling will influence the function of the transmission.
-- Tighten the new plug for the ATF check and fill hole. The ATF level test is now completed.