Continuously Variable Transaxle (Cvt): Maintenance Suzuki Kizashi I

CVT Fluid Check

Note. Failure to take the following precautions when checking the CVT fluid may cause failure of the CVT. Do not use any fluid other than the specified CVT fluid. Use of any other fluids may cause juddering or other faulty conditions. Avoid overfilling the CVT. If the CVT is filled with too much fluid, the fluid can foam and flow out through the breather. The resulting loss of fluid may cause slippage and failure of the transaxle. Use only lint-free paper for wiping. Do not use cloth or rags. Do not reuse CVT fluid.

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1. Check CVT fluid for deterioration referring to factors shown below. Replace CVT fluid and also check functioning of CVT and the vehicle if any faulty conditions are found, see «CVT FLUID CHANGE»(ref-585587-S28544723892013111200000) . NOTE: Burning smell or heavy discoloration of CVT fluid suggests that dust-size friction material particles are mixed in the fluid. In that case, replacement of CVT assembly may be required. Varnish-like appearance Milky or whitish appearance Large amount of metal particles mixed in fluid
2. Confirm that ignition mode of keyless push start system is "OFF" and connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC (1). Special Tool SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT)
3. Display "Data List" mode on SUZUKI scan tool.
4. Drive vehicle so that CVT fluid temperature reaches normal operating temperature (70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)). NOTE: Engine coolant temperature rises when racing engine at "P" or "N" range. But CVT fluid temperature does not rise at "P" or "N" range. Be sure to drive vehicle in order to rise CVT fluid temperature.
5. Stop vehicle with engine running and place it horizontally.
6. With select lever at "P" range, apply parking brake and block wheels.
7. Keep engine idling, depress brake pedal fully and shift select lever slowly to "D" and back to "P" position.
8. With engine idling and A/C switch turned off, pull out fluid level gauge (1), wipe it off with lint-free paper towel and put it back into place.
9. Pull out fluid level gauge (1) again and check CVT fluid level indicated on it. Lowest fluid level should be between full hot (2) and low hot (3). If it is below low hot, add specified CVT fluid up to full hot. CVT fluid specification : SUZUKI CVT FLUID GREEN 1 or Shell GREEN-1 V NOTE: Do not race engine while checking fluid level, even after engine start. Although fluid level can be checked temporarily at room (cold) temperature of 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F), this level check is considered to be preparation before performing level check under normal operating (hot) temperature. Bringing level from low hot to full hot requires 0.6 liters (1.27/1.06 US/Imp. pt.). If vehicle was driven under high load such as pulling trailer, fluid level should be checked about half an hour after it is stopped. Check lower position of fluid on both sides of level gauge.

CVT Fluid Change

Note. CVT fluid does not drain completely.

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1. Hoist vehicle.
2. Remove left side engine undercover.
3. When engine is cool, remove CVT fluid drain plug (1) from CVT oil pan (2) and drain CVT fluid.
4. Install CVT fluid drain plug (1) with new gasket and then tighten it to specified torque. Tightening torque CVT fluid drain plug (a): 34 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.0 lbf-ft)
5. Lower vehicle and replenish proper amount of specified CVT fluid from fluid filler tube (2). CVT fluid specification : SUZUKI CVT FLUID GREEN 1 or Shell GREEN-1 V CVT fluid capacity Reference: 8.0 liters (16.91 / 14.08 US / lmp.pt.) .
6. Check CVT fluid level, see «CVT FLUID CHECK»(ref-585587-S11373563342013111200000) .
7. Check drain plug for CVT fluid leakage.
8. Install left side engine undercover.