ATF Level Inspection

Remove the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and display the PID TFT.
Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature is 50 °C {122 °F}.
Remove the dipstick and wipe ATF off using a nylon cloth while leaving the engine idling.

Fig 1: Removing Dipstick Securing Bolt
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WARNING:
- Keep hands and tools away from the cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury, or damage to the cooling fan.
- Do not touch parts which have become heated. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.
Insert the dipstick and pull it out again.
Verify that the ATF is adhering between L and F on the dipstick.
- If ATF is not adhering between L and F on the dipstick, adjust the ATF level. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT .)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying L And F On Dipstick
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NOTE:
- The ATF color is blue.
- Only use ATF FZ for the EW6A-EL, EW6AX-EL.
  ATF type
- ATF FZ
Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.

Fig 3: Installing Dipstick Securing Bolt
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Tightening torque
- 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
Install the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)