SERVICE INTERVALS
Under normal driving conditions, inspect transmission fluid every 15,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first. Under severe driving conditions, replace fluid every 15,000 miles or 24 months.
RECOMMENDED FLUID
| CAUTION | As per Toyota TSB TC003-99, dated May 21, 1999, ATF Type T-IV now replaces other Type T fluids. Only ATF Type T can be mixed with Type T-IV fluid. ATF Type T-II and Type T-IV fluids must NOT be mixed. To prevent damage to transmission, determine which fluid type has been used. |
SC 300 models use Dexron-II ATF. All other automatic transmissions use Lexus/Toyota Type T-II fluid.
DRAINING & REFILLING
| CAUTION | On models equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension height control switch to OFF position BEFORE raising vehicle. If height control switch is in ON position when vehicle is raised, vehicle automatic height adjustment will operate, resulting in possible damage to vehicle. Air suspension height control switch is located inside tool storage on left side of trunk. When vehicle is lowered, air suspension HI indicator light will blink if height control is in OFF position. |