Preliminary Check 1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL HINT: • The vehicle must have been driven so that the engine and transmission are at normal operating temperature. (Fluid temperature: 70 — 80°C or 158 — 176°F) • Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough reference when the fluid is replaced or the engine does not run. (a) Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake. (b) With the engine idling, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and return to P position. (c) Pull out the transmission dipstick and wipe it clean. (d) Push it back fully into the tube. (e) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range. If the level is at the low side, add fluid. Fluid type: ATF DEXRON® II NOTICE: Do not overfill. 2. CHECK FLUID CONDITION If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it as following procedures. (a) Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid. (b) Reinstall the drain plug securely. (c) With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil filler tube. Fluid type: ATF DEXRON® II Capacity: Total: 7.2 liters (7.6 US qts, 6.3 Imp.qts) Drain and refill: 1.6 liters (1.7 US qts, 1.4 Imp.qts) (d) Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and then shift into P position. (e) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick. (f) Check the fluid level with the normal operating temperature (70 — 80°C or 158 — 176°F) and add as necessary. NOTICE: Do not overfill.