Checking conditions

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Transmission not in emergency run mode, ATF temperature not above approx. 30°C (86 °F)
Vehicle level
Selector lever in "P"

Attach VAG 1924 ATF filling system reservoir to vehicle.
Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool and enter address word "02 Transmission electronics." Advance until "Select function XX" indicated on display.
See VAG 1551 SCAN TOOL (ST), CONNECTING AND SELECTING FUNCTIONS .

Fig 1: Attaching VAG 1924 ATF Filling System Reservoir To Vehicle

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Start engine.
Raise vehicle.
Place container under transmission.
Indicated on display:

Fig 2: Identifying Scan Tool Display (1 Of 4)
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- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select function 08, Read measuring value block.
Indicated on display:

Fig 3: Identifying Scan Tool Display (2 Of 4)
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- Press -Q- button to confirm entry.
Indicated on display:
- Press buttons -0- and -5- to select function 05, Display group number.
- Press -Q- button to confirm entry.
Indicated on display:

Fig 4: Identifying Scan Tool Display (3 Of 4)
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First display field shows ATF temperature.

Fig 5: Identifying Scan Tool Display (4 Of 4)
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Bring ATF to test temperature.