Topping Up ATF

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Remove engine guard. → Removing engine guard
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- Secure vehicle to prevent it rolling away.
- Vehicle must be horizontal in order to check ATF.
Start engine, move selector lever to position N and continue at idle speed.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

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- Note the test conditions → Test conditions with cooler lines closed→ Test conditions after opening cooler lines for the following steps.
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Undo oil inspection plug only when temperature reaches 40 °C.
Unscrew oil inspection plug -2- .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain And Inspection Plug
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Fill with ATF using material 00000 until oil emerges at the lifting pipe.
Screw in oil inspection plug -2- . → Tightening torque: 70 Nm (52 ft lbs.)

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Drain Plug And Oil Inspection Plug
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Move selector lever to position P and switch off engine.
Fit engine guard. → Installing engine guard