CHASSIS
323
CHECKING POWER STEERING
FLUID
Check the fluid level through the reservoir. If necessary,
add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
R
II
or
III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km/h (50 mph) for 20
minutes (a little more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot
(60
_
C
−
80
_
C or 140
_
F
−
175
_
F). You may also check the level
when the fluid is cold (about room temperature, 10
_
C
−
30
_
C
or 50
_
F
−
85
_
F) if the engine has not been run for about five
hours.
"
1
If cold O.K.
2
If cold add
3
If hot O.K.
4
If hot add
Clean all dirt off the reservoir and look at the fluid level. If the
fluid is cold, the level should be in the “COLD” range. Similarly,
if it is hot, the fluid level should be in the “HOT” range. If the
level is at the low side of the appropriate range, add automatic
transmission fluid DEXRON
R
II
or
III
to bring the level within
the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it counterclockwise and lift
up. To reinstall it, turn it clockwise. After replacing the reservoir
cap, visually check the steering box case, vane pump and hose
connections for leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir may be hot so be careful not to burn
yourself.
Summary of Contents for ES300 2003
Page 6: ...PICTORIAL INDEX v INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 8: ...PICTORIAL INDEX vii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER vehicles sold in U S A...
Page 10: ...PICTORIAL INDEX ix INSTRUMENT CLUSTER vehicles sold in Canada...
Page 14: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xiii...
Page 22: ...QUICK REFERENCE 8...
Page 60: ...SWITCHES 46...
Page 76: ...Finish GAUGES METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 62...
Page 96: ...Finish INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 82...
Page 168: ...COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 154...
Page 174: ...AIR CONDITIONING 160 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS 20E283...
Page 176: ...AIR CONDITIONING 162 20E395 Air flow selection...
Page 234: ...AUDIO 220...
Page 262: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 248...
Page 276: ...DRIVING TIPS 262...
Page 300: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 286...
Page 308: ...MAINTENANCE 294...
Page 316: ...INTRODUCTION 302 Make sure to place the jack correctly or your vehicle may be damaged...
Page 317: ...INTRODUCTION 303...
Page 347: ...CHASSIS 333...
Page 350: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 336 64E101 2 Engine compartment 64E102 3 Driver s side instrument panel...