Specifications

WARNING:
• For vehicles with DSC, if the negative battery cable is disconnected, the stored initial position of
the steering angle sensor will be cleared and the DSC will not operate properly, making the
vehicle unsafe to drive. Perform the steering angle sensor initialization procedure after
connecting the negative battery cable. (See STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION
PROCEDURE )
Oil Leakage Inspection
• Use either of the following procedures to identify the type of oil that is leaking:
Using UV light (black light)
1. Remove any oil on the engine or transmission.
NOTE:
• Referring to the fluorescent dye instruction manual, mix the specified amount of dye into the
engine oil or ATF (or transmission oil).
2. Pour the fluorescent dye into the engine oil or ATF (or transmission oil).
3. Allow the engine to run for 30 min.
4. Inspect for dye leakage by irradiating with UV light (black light), and identify the type of oil that is
leaking.
5. If no dye leakage is found, allow the engine to run for another 30 min. or drive the vehicle then
reinspect.
6. Find where the oil is leaking from, then make necessary repairs.
NOTE:
• To determine whether it is necessary to replace the oil after adding the fluorescent dye, refer to
the fluorescent dye instruction manual.
Not using UV light (black light)
1. Gather some of the leaking oil using an absorbent white tissue.
2. Take samples of engine oil and ATF (or transmission oil), both from the dipstick, and place them next to
the leaked oil already gathered on the tissue.
3. Compare the appearance and smell, and identify the type of oil that is leaking.
4. Remove any oil on the engine or transmission.
5. Allow the engine to run for 30 min.
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