Service Notice or Precautions

Service Notice or Precautions
ATF COOLER SERVICE
^ If A/T fluid contains fictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), or if an A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced, inspect and clean the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator or replace the radiator. Flush cooler lines with cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair.

CHECKING AND CHANGING A/T FLUID
^ Increase ATF oil temperature to 80°C (176°F) first, then check and adjust oil level at 65°C (149°F).

NOTE: The A/T has both water cooling and air cooling systems. The air cooling system has a bypass valve. When ATF oil temperature is at or below 50°C (122°F), it does not flow through the air cooled system. If A/T oil level is adjusted without flow throughout the entire system, the level will be 10 mm lower than required. Therefore, all piping should be filled with oil when adjusting level.

OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS
^ A/T self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. Refer to the table on "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic result. Self-Diagnostic Result Mode
^ The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM memories.
Always perform the procedure on "HOW TO ERASE DTC" to complete the repair and avoid unnecessary blinking of the MIL. How to Erase DTC

For details of OBD-II, refer to "ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM". Description of On-Board Diagnostics
^ Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use the new style slide-locking type harness connector.