Toyota AVENSIS 2000 Supplement Manual page 198

(3) Check for abnormal noises during acceleration and deceleration, and for shock at up–shift and
down–shift.
(c) L range test
Shift into the L range and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check the following points:
(1) Check no up–shift.
While running in the L range, check that there is no up–shift to 2nd gear.
(2) Check engine braking.
While running in the L range, release the accelerator pedal and check the engine braking effect.
(3) Check for abnormal noises during acceleration and deceleration.
(d) R range test
Shift into the R range and fully depress the accelerator pedal and check for slipping.
CAUTION:
Before conducting this test ensure that the test area is free from people and obstruction.
(e) P range test
Stop the vehicle on a grade (more than 5°) and after shifting into the P range, release the parking
brake. Then, check to see that the parking lock pawl holds the vehicle in place.
Add if hot
AVENSIS/CORONA SUP (RM781E)
DIAGNOSTICS
6.
(a)
HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal
operating temperature.
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OK if hot
If the level is not within the range, add new fluid.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(b)
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
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– AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (U240E)
BASIC INSPECTION
Check the fluid level.
Fluid temperature: 70 – 80 °C (158 – 176 °F)
(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 ranges from P
to L range and return to P range.
(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.
Fluid type: ATF Type T–IV
Check the fluid condition.
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