On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL
HINT:

Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.

Fluid temperature:

70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F)
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, move the shift lever to each position from the P to L position, and return it to the P position.
3. Take out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
4. Fully push the dipstick back into the pipe.
5. Take the dipstick out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range.
  If the level is not in the HOT range, add transaxle fluid.
  
  CAUTION: Wear gloves when working.