Fluid - CVT: Service and Repair

Q211 HYBRID TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE: HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID: REPLACEMENT

1. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

(a) Using a hexagon socket wrench 10 mm, remove the filler plug and gasket.





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(b) Using a hexagon socket wrench 10 mm, remove the drain plug and gasket.

(c) Using a hexagon socket wrench 10 mm, install the drain plug and a new gasket.

Torque : 39 Nm (398 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)

2. ADD HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

(a) Add transaxle fluid until the transaxle fluid level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the transaxle filler plug opening.





NOTICE:
* Stop the vehicle on a flat road.
* Recheck the transaxle fluid level after driving when exchanging transaxle fluid.
* Insufficient or excessive amounts of transaxle fluid may be the cause of some trouble.

Capacity:

1.8 liters (1.9 US qts, 1.6 Imp. qts)

3. INSPECT AND ADJUST HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

(a) Check that the transaxle fluid level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.197 in.) from the lowest position of the inner surface of the transaxle filler plug opening.





NOTICE:
* Stop the vehicle on a flat road.
* Recheck the transaxle fluid level after driving when exchanging transaxle fluid.
* Insufficient or excessive amounts of transaxle fluid may be the cause of some trouble.

Capacity:

1.8 liters (1.9 US qts, 1.6 Imp. qts)

(b) Check for leaks if the quantity of transaxle fluid is low.

(c) Using a hexagon socket wrench 10 mm, install the filler plug and a new gasket.

Torque : 39 Nm (398 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)