On-Vehicle Inspection

HINT:

Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.

Fluid temperature: 70 - 80°C (158 -176°F) 

Fig 1: Checking Fluid Level

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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position, and return to P position.
3. Take out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
4. Put it back fully into the pipe.
5. Take it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT position.