ATF Flush, Performing A Test Run

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Filling the ATF. Refer to ATF, FILLING FOR ATF FLUSH .

CAUTION:

Do not let the engine run or tow the vehicle without ATF.

-- Drive the vehicle off the hoist.

NOTE:

Notes for lifting and lowering on vehicles with air suspension. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Comply precisely with the following conditions and execute all safety instructions.

WARNING:

Obey all traffic laws during the following road test. If necessary, the vehicle must be driven on a test site.

-- Start the engine.

-- Move the selector lever into "D" position.

-- Shift the selector lever into the "Tiptronic gate".

-- Press the accelerator pedal slightly to accelerate the vehicle.

-- Pay attention to the display of the gear in the instrument cluster

-- Switch from the 1st to the highest gear by pressing the selector lever to "+".

-- Downshift to the 1st gear by pressing the selector lever to "-".

NOTE:

If necessary, press the brake pedal

-- Press the brake pedal and brake the wheels to 0 km/h.

-- Place selector lever in position "R".

-- Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle up to 20 km/h.

-- Press the brake pedal and brake the wheels to 0 km/h.

-- Switch the selector lever back to the "D" position and repeat the entire process five times.

NOTE:

Repeat the entire cycle five times so that all the old ATF will get mixed with the new ATF.

-- Shift the selector lever to the "P" position and turn off the engine.

-- Continue flushing the ATF. Refer to ATF FLUSH - go to ATF, Flushing .

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the transmission.

Filling ATF during the ATF flushing procedure does not replace the ATF level inspection.
Check the ATF level and after flushing and adjust it if necessary. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING .