Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Adjustments
*Please refer to all TSB's regarding Automatic Transmission fluid checking, filling and service.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
ADJUSTMENT
1. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
a. When adding a maximum amount of fluid: [*1]
1. Lift up the vehicle.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission case cover.
3. Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.
4. Add ATF to the refill hole until it drains out from the overflow hole.
NOTICE: Be sure to add ATF WS.
5. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
6. Add proper amount of ATF to the refill hole.
NOTICE: Refill amount is different depending on the related procedures.
7. Install a new O-ring and the refill plug.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
8. Lower down the vehicle.
9. Using SST, create a short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
NOTICE: Create a short-circuit between terminals TC, OPA, and CG for a vehicle equipped with air suspension.
10. Start the engine.
NOTICE:
^ If the vehicle is equipped with a smart key, be sure to start the engine by inserting the key into the key cylinder.
^ Turn the A/C off.
11. Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever to the P position.
12. Switch to the fluid temperature detection mode.
^ 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.
Standard: Meter indicator light "D" comes on for 2 seconds and then goes off.
13. Disconnect terminal TC after confirming the above condition.
NOTICE: Do not disconnect terminal OPA on a vehicle with air suspension.
14. Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.
15. Lift up the vehicle right after meter indicator light "ID" comes on.
NOTICE:
^ Add fluid only when the meter indicator light is on.
^ Perform the procedure while the engine is idling.
16. 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.
b. When fluid overflows: [*2]
NOTICE: Capacity of the overflow tube is approximately 3 cc.
1. Install a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Be careful when handing the drained ATF as its temperature is high.
2. Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
3. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
4. Lower down the vehicle.
5. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the SST
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 a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
4. Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
5. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
6. Lower down the vehicle.
7. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the SST
d. When adding a minimum amount of fluid: [*4]
1. Using SST, create a short-circuit between terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
NOTICE: Create a short-circuit between terminals TC, OPA, and CG for a vehicle equipped with air suspension.
2. Start the engine.
NOTICE:
^ If the vehicle is equipped with a smart key, be sure to start the engine by inserting the key into the key cylinder.
^ Turn the A/C off.
3. Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then 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 D position or from D to N within 1.5 seconds.
^ Perform the above procedure for 6 seconds or more.
Standard: Meter indicator light "D" comes on for 2 seconds and then goes off.
5. Disconnect terminal TC after confirming the above condition.
NOTICE: Do not disconnect terminal OPA on a vehicle with air suspension.
6. Idle the engine to raise fluid temperature.
7. Lift up the vehicle right after meter indicator light "D" comes on.
NOTICE:
^ 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 a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.
NOTICE: Be careful when handing the drained ATF as its temperature is high.
2. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
3. Lower down the vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the SST
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 a new gasket and the overflow plug when the draining ATF becomes a trickle.
Torque: 20 Nm (204 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
4. Install a new O-ring and tighten the refill plug.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
5. Install the transmission case cover with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
6. Lower down the vehicle.
7. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the SST