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Service Notice Or Precaution





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Service Notice or Precaution


CVT FLUID COOLER SERVICE
If CVT fluid contains friction material (clutches, brakes, etc.), or if an CVT is replaced, inspect and clean the
CVT fluid cooler mounted in the radiator or replace the radiator. Flush cooler lines using cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair. For CVT fluid cooler cleaning procedure, Procedures. For radiator replacement, Component Removal and Installation.

OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS
- CVT self-diagnosis is performed by the TCM in combination with the ECM. The results can be read through the blinking pattern of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Refer to the table on CVT RE0F08B for the indicator used to display each self-diagnostic result.
- The self-diagnostic results indicated by the MIL are automatically stored in both the ECM and TCM memories.
Always perform the procedure on Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes to complete the repair and avoid unnecessary blinking of the MIL.
For details of OBD-II, .
- Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use the new style slide-locking type harness connector. For description and how to disconnect, Description and Operation.