Check the oil level
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The oil level must be checked at a temperature of 80°C. This is to ensure that the read out is correct
Preparations:
- park the car on a level surface
- apply the parking brake
- let the engine idle
- move the gear selector lever to position P
- move the gear selector to each position. Stop for five seconds in each position
- move the gear selector lever to position P. Wait two minutes before checking the level.
NOTE:
Wait two minutes before checking the level.
NOTE:
Cars with Geartronic gear selector assemblies: P-R-N-D-Man. Do not shift up in the manual positions. Cars with conventional gear selector assemblies: P-R-N-D-3-2-1, stop for five seconds in each position.