Fluid Level Check

Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80° C (122 to 176° F). The fluid level check procedure is as follows:

1. Check for fluid leakage.
   Fig 1: Checking Fluid Leakage

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2. With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle in an urban area. When ambient temperature is 20° C (68° F), it takes about 10 minutes for the transmission fluid to warm up to 50 - 80° C (122 -176° F).
3. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
4. Apply parking brake firmly.
5. With engine at idle, while depressing brake pedal, move shift selector throughout the entire shift range.
6. Pull out the dipstick from the CVT fluid charging pipe after pressing the tab on the dipstick to release the lock.
   Fig 2: Pulling Out Dipstick From CVT Fluid Charging Pipe After Pressing Tab

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7. Wipe fluid off the dipstick and rotate the dipstick attached for 180° to securely insert the dipstick until it meets the end of the CVT fluid charging pipe.
   Fig 3: Inserting Dipstick

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   CAUTION: Always use paper towels to wipe fluid off the dipstick.
8. Place the selector lever in P or N and make sure the fluid level is within the specified range.
   Fig 4: Identifying CVT Fluid Level Gauge

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   CAUTION:

   • When CVT fluid level gauge reinstall, insert CVT fluid charging pipe until CVT fluid level gauge is locking surely.