Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Flush, Performing A Test Run

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Filling the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF), FILLING FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) FLUSH .

CAUTION:

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

-- Drive the vehicle from the hoist.

NOTE:

Notes for lifting and lowering on vehicles with air suspension. Refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE, VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .

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

WARNING:

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

-- Start the engine.

-- Move the selector lever into "D".

-- Move selector lever into "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 "+".

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

NOTE:

If applicable, 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 and speed up to 20 km/h (12 mph).

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

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

NOTE:

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

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

-- Continue flushing. Refer to Flush Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

Filling the ATF during the ATF flushing procedure does not replace the ATF level test.
Check the ATF level and after flushing and adjust it if necessary. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .