ATF Level Inspection

Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See 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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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. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT .)
Fig 2: Checking ATF Between L And F On Dipstick
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NOTE:
- The ATF color is blue.
- Only use ATF FZ for the FW6A-EL.
ATF type

ATF FZ
Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
Tightening torque

8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)