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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(ATF)

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Inspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level

The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.

2.3-liter engine

CAUTION

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Always check the automatic
transaxle fluid level according to the
following procedure. If the
procedure is not done correctly, the
automatic transaxle fluid level
cannot be measured accurately
which could lead to automatic
transaxle damage.

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A low fluid level can cause transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle
malfunction.

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Use only the specified fluid. A non-
specified fluid could result in
transaxle malfunction and failure.

1. Park on a level surface and set the

parking brake firmly.

2. Make sure there is no ATF leakage

from the ATF hose or the housing.

3. Shift the shift lever to the park position

(P), start the engine and warm it up.

CAUTION

Do not shift the shift lever while the
engine is warming up. If the ATF level
is extremely low, the automatic
transaxle could be damaged.

4. While the engine is still idling, pull out

the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then
put it back.

5. Check the ATF level. If there is no ATF

adhering 5 mm from the end of the
dipstick, add ATF.

CAUTION

If there is no ATF adhering to the
dipstick even after the engine has been
warmed up, do not drive the vehicle.
Otherwise, the automatic transaxle
could be damaged.

6. Shift the shift lever to each range and

position, and make sure there is no
abnormality.

7. Drive the vehicle on city roads for 5

km (3.1 mile) or more.

8. Park on a level surface and set the

parking brake firmly.

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  • 2.3-liter engine CAUTION l Always check the automatic transaxle fluid level according to the following procedure.
  • 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
  • 2. Make sure there is no ATF leakage from the ATF hose or the housing.
  • 3. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), start the engine and warm it up.
  • 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back.
  • 5. Check the ATF level.
  • 6. Shift the shift lever to each range and position, and make sure there is no abnormality.
  • 7. Drive the vehicle on city roads for 5 km (3.
  • 8. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.

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