ATF Level, Checking And Filling: Checking

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-- Turn off the engine.

The ATF temperature must not be more than approximately 30 °C (86 °F) at the start of the test.

Transmission is not in emergency running mode, and ATF temperature is not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
Vehicles is must be on a flat level surface.
The selector level is in the "P" position.

-- Connect the tester and move through the selections until it is ready for operation. Refer to TESTER, CONNECTING .

-- Press the >>right<< Guided Functions .

-- Then select the vehicle, transmission and Check ATF Level .

-- Press the → button.

-- Start the engine.

-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Place a drip tray under the transmission.

-- Press the → button.

If the test temperature 35 to 45 °C (95 to 113 °F) is displayed:

-- Remove the inspection plug -arrow- in the oil pan.

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Level Plug

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ATF flows out of the overflow pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Example Of Filler Tube As It Is Installed In Transmissions

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If the ATF continues to leak out of the overflow pipe:

The ATF does not need to be topped off.

-- Install the inspection plug with a new seal and tighten it to 27 Nm. The ATF level test is now completed.

If no ATF drips out of the overflow pipe:

-- Fill the ATF. Refer to FILLING .