On-Vehicle Inspection

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INSPECT TRANSAXLE OIL
1. Stop the vehicle in a level place.
2. Remove the transmission filler plug and the gasket.
3. Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the lowest position of the hole for the transmission filler plug.
  NOTE:
  - Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause problems.
  - After replacing the oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level again.
    
    Fig 1: Inspecting Transaxle Oil
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
5. Install the transmission filler plug and a new gasket.
  Torque: 49 N*m (499 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)