ATF Level, Checking: Checking

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-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and identify the vehicle in Guided Functions .

-- Select check ATF level .

NOTE:

Let the transmission cool down if the oil temperature is higher than 45 °C (113 °F).

The engine is idling and the selector lever is in "P".

-- Move the : VAS6208 or Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500 under the transmission near the ATF check plug.

-- Remove the ATF check plug -arrow-.

Fig 1: ATF Level Plug

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-- Always replace the gasket -arrow- for the plug.

Fig 2: ATF Inspection Plug

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NOTE:

Even if the level of transmission fluid is too low, first a small amount of transmission fluid will flow out of the overflow tube, because it fills during operation.

ATF flows out of the overflow pipe.

Fig 3: Example Of Filler Tube As It Is Installed In Transmissions

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-- Let the excess fluid drain.

-- Install the drain plug with a new gasket as soon as all the fluid has drained out (it starts to drip).

-- If no transmission fluid comes out, then fill.

CAUTION:

Too little or too much fluid will impair the function of the transmission.