Initial Inspection (Basic Inspection)
BASIC INSPECTIONa. Check the fluid level.
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.
- 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.
3. Slowly move the shift lever through all the positions from P to L, and move it back to the P position.
4. Move the shift lever from the N to the D position, or from D to N, within 1.5 seconds. Perform the above procedure for 6 seconds or more. This will activate the oil temperature detection mode.
Standard: The A/T OIL TEMP warning light comes on for 2 seconds and then goes off.
5. Return the shift lever to the P position and disconnect terminal TC and CG.
6. Idle the engine to raise the oil temperature.
7. Lift up the vehicle right after the meter indicator light "ATF temperature warning light" comes on.
- The A/T OIL TEMP warning light indicates the ATF temperature according to the table.
8. Remove the overflow plug and check the fluid level.
9. Remove the refill plug.
Fluid type: AUTO FLUID WS
10. Fill ATF to the refill plug until it flows out from the overflow plug.
11. When the draining ATF becomes a trickle, install the overflow plug through a new gasket.
12. Install the refill plug (only if the refill plug has been removed).
13. Lower the vehicle down.
14. Turn the ignition switch off to stop the engine.
b. Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it (see step 12.).
c. Inspect and adjust the shift lever position.
When shifting the shift lever from the N position to other positions, check that the lever can be shifted smoothly and accurately to each position and that the position indicator is not aligned with the correct position.
If the indicator is not aligned with the correct position, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
1. Loosen the nut on the shift lever.
2. Push the control shaft fully rearward.
3. Return the control shaft lever 2 notches to N position.
4. Set the shift lever to N position.
5. While holding the shift lever lightly toward the R position side, tighten the shift lever nut.
Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
6. Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle moves forward when shifting the lever from the N to D position and reverses when shifting it to the R position.
d. Inspect and adjust the park/neutral position.
- Check that the engine can be started with the shift lever only in the N or P position, but not in other positions.
If it is not as stated above, carry out the following adjustment procedures.
- Loosen the park/neutral position switch bolt and set the shift lever to the N position.
- Align the groove with neutral basic line.
- Hold in position and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
e. Check the idle speed.
Idle speed (In N position and air conditioner OFF):
700 ±50 rpm