Add Automatic Transmission Fluid

ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID




a. When adding a maximum amount of fluid: [*1]
1. Lift up the vehicle while keeping it level.




2. Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.




3. Add ATF to the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.

NOTE: Be sure to add ATF WS.




4. Temporarily install the gasket and overflow plug.

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

5. Add proper amount of ATF to the refill hole.






NOTE: Refill amount is different depending on the related procedures.




6. Temporarily install the O-ring and refill plug.

Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

7. Lower down the vehicle.




8. Using an SST, short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

SST 09843-18040

9. Start the engine and run at idle.

NOTE:
- A/C switch must be turned off.
- On the model with the active height control suspension & adaptive variable suspension, turn the height control switch off.

10. Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the 2-L position.
Return the shift lever to the P position.




11. Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
- Move the shift lever from the N to the 4D position, or from 4D to N, within 1.5 seconds.
- Perform the above procedure for 6 seconds or more.

Standard: Meter indicator light "ATF temperature warning light" comes on for 2 seconds and then goes off.

12. Disconnect terminals TC and CG after confirming the above condition.
13. Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.




14. Lift up the vehicle right after the meter indicator light "ATF temperature warning light" comes on.

NOTE:
- Add fluid only when the meter indicator light is on.
- Perform the procedure while the engine is idling.




15. Remove the overflow plug. If ATF overflows, proceed to [*2].

If ATF does not overflow, proceed to [*3].

HINT: Overflow" indicates the condition that ATF drains out from the overflow tube.

NOTE: Capacity of the overflow tube is approximately 3 cc.




b. When fluid overflows: [*2]
1. Install the overflow plug through a new gasket when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

2. Install the refill plug through a new O-ring.

Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

3. Lower down the vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the SST.
5. Check the fluid leaks.
Check for leaks in the transmission.

If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.




c. When fluid does not overflow: [*3]
1. Remove the refill plug.




2. Add ATF to the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.




3. Install the overflow plug through a new gasket when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

4. Install the refill plug through a new O-ring.

Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

5. Lower down the vehicle.
6. Turn the ignition switch off.
7. Check the fluid leaks.
Check for leaks in the transmission.

If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.




d. When adding a minimum amount of fluid: [*4]
1. Using an SST, short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

SST 09843-18040

2. Start the engine and run at idle.

NOTE: A/C switch must be turned off.

3. Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the 2-L position. Return the shift lever to the P position.




4. Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
- Move the shift lever from the N to the 4D position, or from 4D to N, within 1.5 seconds.
- Perform the above procedure for 6 seconds or more.

Standard: Meter indicator light "ATF temperature warning light" comes on for 2 seconds and then goes off.

5. Disconnect terminals TC and CG after confirming the above condition.
6. Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.




7. Lift up the vehicle right after the meter indicator light "ATF temperature warning light" comes on.

NOTE:
- Add fluid only when the meter indicator light is on.
- Perform the procedure while the engine is idling.




8. Remove the overflow plug. If ATF overflows, proceed to [*5]. If ATF does not overflow, proceed to [*6].

HINT: "Overflow" indicates the condition that ATF drains out from the overflow tube.




e. When fluid overflows: [*5]
1. Install the overflow plug through a new gasket when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

2. Install the refill plug through a new O-ring.

Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

3. Lower down the vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition switch off.
5. Check the fluid leaks.
Check for leaks in the transmission.

If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.




f. When fluid does not overflow: [*6]
1. Remove the refill plug.




2. Add ATF to the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.




3. Install the overflow plug through a new gasket when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.

Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

4. Install the refill plug through a new O-ring.

Torque: 39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)

5. Lower down the vehicle.
6. Turn the ignition switch off.
7. Check the fluid leaks.
Check for leaks in the transmission.

If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.