| Service Adjustment Procedure |
| Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Check |

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| 1. |
Remove the air cleaner and air duct.
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| 2. |
Remove the eyebolt (A).
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| 3. |
Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF injection hole (A).
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| 4. |
Install the air cleaner and air duct.
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| 5. |
Start the engine.
(Don’t step on brake and accelerator simultaneously.)
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| 6. |
Confirm that the temperature of the automatic transaxle oil temperature
sensor is 50 - 60°C (122 - 140°F) with the diagnostic tool.
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| 7. |
Shift the select lever slowly from “P” to “D”, then “D” to “P” and repeat
one more at idle.
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| 8. |
Lift the vehicle, and then remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 9. |
Remove the ATF level check plug (A) from the valve body cover.
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| 10. |
If the ATF flows out of the overflow plug in thin steady stream, the
ATF level is correct.
Then finish the procedure and tighten the ATF level check plug.
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| 11. |
Install the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 12. |
Put down the vehicle with the lift and then tighten the eyebolt.
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| Replacement |
ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn’t be replaced. But, if the
vehicle is severe use or business use, replace ATF every 60,000 miles
for severe usage.
Severe usage is defined as
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| 1. |
Lift the vehicle, and then remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 2. |
Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining
ATF totally.
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| 3. |
Remove the air cleaner and air duct.
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| 4. |
Put down the vehicle with the lift and then remove the eyebolt (A).
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| 5. |
Fill the ATF about 5 liters to the injection hole (A).
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| 6. |
Check the ATF level.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle Syatem - "Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)")
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| 7. |
Then finish check the ATF level procedure and install the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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| 8. |
Put down the vehicle with the lift and then tighten the eyebolt.
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Components Location 1. Automatic transaxle 2. Drain plug gasket 3. Drain plug 4. ATF level check plug 5. ATF level check plug gasket 6.
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") 3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.
Inspection 1. Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean them with water, and blow them with compressed air. If bent, gently bend them using a screwdriver or pliers. 2.