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Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check

  1. Ensure vehicle is off.
  2. Remove oil fill cap on top of transmission.

    3. Note: The vehicles hood must be open or engine will NOT start.

  3. Start vehicle.
  4. Idle engine in Park (P) for 5 minutes (to ensure damper is full).
  5. Move PRND to Park (P) and wait for transmission to heat up to 40-60 °C (104-140 °F).
  6. Move PRND through Neutral (N), Drive (D), Park (P) and Reverse (R) 2 times.
  7. Move PRND to Park (P).
  8. Remove oil setting plug.
  9. Allow oil to drain until it becomes a slow drip. If no oil drains add .5 L (.52 qt) until oil drips slowly from plug.
  10. Reinstall oil setting plug.
  11. Turn vehicle off.
  12. Reinstall oil fill cap.
  13. Grand total oil approximately 8.9 L (9.4 qt).

PROCEED WITH OIL FILL PROCEDURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL HYBRID SAFETY MEASURES.

Fluid Condition Inspection
    • Inspect the fluid colour. The fluid should be red in colour. The fluid may also turn brown form normal use, and does not always indicate contamination.

       Note: Fluid that is very dark or black and has a burnt odour usually indicates contamination or overheating.

    • If the fluid colour is very dark or black and has a burnt odour, inspect the fluid for excessive metal particles or other debris which may indicate transmission damage. Refer to Road Test to verify transmission operation. Change the transmission fluid if no other conditions are found.
    • Fluid that is cloudy or milky or appears to be contaminated with water indicates engine coolant or water contamination. Refer to Engine Coolant/Water in Transmission .
   


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