cardiagn.com Perform the fluid level inspection while the indicator light is on. 6. CHECK FLUID LEVEL NOTICE: The fluid temperature must be between 36°C (97°F) and 46°C (115°F) to check the fluid level. Do not insert the fill nozzle into the refill hole more than 30 mm (1.2 in.) to avoid contact with the moving parts. (a) Remove the overflow plug with the engine idling. (b) Check that the fluid comes out of the overflow tube. (c) Wait until the overflow slows to a trickle. If fluid does not come out, perform the following. (1) Install the overflow plug. (2) Stop the engine. (3) Remove the refill plug. (4) Add 0.4 liters (0.21 US qts, 0.18 Imp. qts) of fluid. (5) Allow the engine to idle.
(6) Remove the overflow plug. (7) Wait until fluid begins to trickle out from the overflow tube.