Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Automatic transmission / trans / Automatic transaxle fluid (atm)
Toyota Corolla (E120): Automatic transaxle fluid (atm)
On–vehicle inspection
1. Check the fluid level

Hint
: drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Fluid temperature: 70 – 80 °c (158 – 176 °f)
- park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
- with the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all ranges from p to l position and return to p position.
- pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
- ) push it back fully into the pipe.
- pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the hot position.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace o–rings, fipgs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.
Other materials:
Circuit description
The purpose of this circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling while
driving in lock–up condition, when
brakes are suddenly applied.
When the brake pedal is depressed, this switch sends a signals to the ecm. Then
the ecm cancels the operation
of the lock–up clutch while braking is i ...
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s systems.
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system:
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position to indicate
that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engi ...
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
1 Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P (automatic
transmission or continuously variable transmission) or N (manual transmission).
2 Remove the mud, snow or s ...


