Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the transmission fluid up to normal operating temperature; 158 to 1768F (70 to 808C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
3. First shift the select lever in each position. Then shift it in the “P” position, and run the engine at idling speed.

1) Yellow handle

1) HOT range
2) COLD range
3) Upper level
4) Lower level
4. Pull out the level gauge and check the fluid level on the gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT” range, add the recommended automatic transmission fluid up to the upper level.
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Unfastening the rear seatbelts seatbelt
Push the button on the buckle.
Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid
catching the belt webbing in the door. ...
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
- Do not adjust the steering wheel
tilt/telescopic position while driving.
This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in
personal injury.
- If the lever cannot be raised to
the fi ...
