Hard To Shift From 1 To 2 Gear: Remedy
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Reduce oil quantity.
WARNING:
Adjust oil quantity as follows:
716.600 - 716.639: 1.2L.
716.640 - 716.790: 1.5L.
NOTE:
The reduction in oil quantity is 300 ml resulting in a 10 mm lower oil level (below bottom edge of the filler hole).
NOTE:
Modification introduced into production as of transmission serial number 01209960.