Oil level, checking: Check

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Basic fluid level check

Start the engine.

NOTE: Leave the engine running during the entire check.

NOTE: The following measure must be carried out quickly to avoid overheating the fluid.

Run through all the positions between P and D on the gear selector. Stop at each position for at least 2 seconds. Perform this process twice.

Place the gear selector in position P.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fluid Level Check

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Raise the vehicle and place a receptacle under the transmission.

While the engine is running, remove the integrated level plug (Torx 40).

If there is no transmission fluid coming out of the level plug hole, top up until it starts to drop.

Reinstall the level plug. Hand tighten. Reuse the O-ring.

Switch off the engine.

To prevent the temperature exceeding the measuring interval in the next measure, top up with 0.5 liters of transmission fluid as follows: Lubrication transmission .