Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual page 976

(c) L position test
Shift into the L position and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check the following points.
(1) Check no up−shift.
While driving in the L position, check that there is no up−shift to 2nd gear.
(2) Check engine braking.
While driving in the L position, release the accelerator pedal and check the engine braking effect.
(3) Check for abnormal noises during acceleration and deceleration.
(d) R position test
Shift into the R position, lightly depress the accelerator pedal, and check that the vehicle moves back-
ward without any abnormal noise or vibration.
CAUTION:
Before conducting this test ensure that the test area is free from people and obstruction.
(e) P position test
Stop the vehicle on a grade (more than 5°) and after shifting into the P position, release the parking
brake. Then, check that the parking lock pawl holds the vehicle in place.
Add if hot
2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
DIAGNOSTICS
OK if hot
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− AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U341E)
11. BASIC INSPECTION
(a) Check the fluid level.
HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at
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normal operating temperature.
Fluid temp.: 70 to 80 °C (158 to 176 °F)
Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough refer-
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ence when the fluid is changed or the engine does not
run.
(1) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the park-
ing brake.
(2) With the engine idling and the brake pedal de-
pressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P
to L position and return to P position.
(3) Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT
range.
If the level is at the low side, add new fluid.
Capacity: 2.9 liters (3.1 US qts, 2.6 lmp. qts)
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(b) Check the fluid condition.
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, change it.
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