Checking ATF

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IMPORTANT: To ensure that the transmission is filled correctly, the vehicle must be horizontal on the lifting platform.

IMPORTANT: An additional quantity of ATF oil is required in the ATF oil circuit to guarantee improved operating reliability.

IMPORTANT: The transmission temperature should be between 30°C and 50°C during the test procedure.

If the transmission temperature is > 50°C, let the vehicle cool down.

If the transmission temperature is < 30°C, let the vehicle heat up with selector lever engaged in position P at idle speed.

Check transmission temperature.
Move selector lever to position P, rev to an engine speed of 2, 000 rpm and maintain this for 30 seconds.
Leave the engine running at idle speed, check idle speed and correct it if necessary.
Press the brake pedal and slowly move selector lever through positions P, R, D.
Hold the selector lever in each position for at least 10 seconds.
> VAS 6622A - Used oil collection and extraction unit must be placed under the transmission.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
  → Let the fluid cool down.
  
  → Wear personal protective gear.
Unscrew screw plug for filling oil -1- .

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Screw plug for filling oil
Check oil level.
- If ATF emerges, wait until the oil thread breaks off
- If no ATF emerges, ATF must be added
Tighten screw plug for filling oil -1- .
> Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 ftlb.) (22.1 ftlb.)

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Screw plug for filling oil
Check the transmission for leaks.