ATF Level, Checking: Procedure: Notes
Replace the sealing plug for the inspection and fill hole.
-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester with the vehicle and start the Diagnostic mode.
- Select Vehicle Test
- 02-Transmission Electronics, Functions
- 02-ATF Level → Check the ATF Level
-- Follow the instructions in the display.
Danger of causing damage to the transmission.
- Engine must not be started if only a small amount or no ATF is in the transmission after repair work or after significant ATF loss.
- In this case, pre-filling is necessary. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING .
-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
The ATF level is checked at the ATF check and fill hole.
The ATF level is correct if a small amount of fluid drips out of the inspection and fill opening (this is normal as the fluid expands as it heats up) at an ATF temperature between 35 and 45 °C (95 and 113 °F)
-- Place the :SMN372500 underneath.
Danger of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.
-- As soon as the ATF temperature reaches 35 °C (95 °F), remove the inspection and fill hole sealing plug -arrow- and, if necessary, drain any excess ATF.
If the ATF Starts to Drip out of the Inspection and Fill Hole before It Reaches 45 °C (113 °F), Then the ATF Level Is OK.
-- Assemble the vehicle. Refer to ASSEMBLING .
If No ATF Drips out of the Inspection and Fill Hole before It Reaches 45 °C (113 °F), Fill the ATF:
Switch off the engine and let the transmission cool down to 35 °C (95 °F).
Danger of causing damage to the transmission.
- Only use the listed replacement ATF for the S tronic transmission 0CK.
- Using other fluids can cause malfunctions or transmission failure.
- For the correct allocation. Refer to the parts information.
- The :VAS6617 must be clean and ATF must not be mixed with another fluid! Rinse the hand pump with ATF if necessary.
Danger of eye injury.
- Wear protective eyewear.