| Checking and topping up ATF level |
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| Vehicle diagnosis, measurement and information system -VAS- |
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| ATF filling system -V.A.G 1924- |
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| Adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262- or -VAS 6262A- |
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| Quick coupling -VAS 6262/2- |
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| Gearbox must not be in the emergency running mode. |
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| Vehicle on level ground. |
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| With selector lever in „P“ position, let the engine idle. |
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| Air conditioning and heating switched off. |
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| The ATF temperature must not be higher than 30 °C for beginning the test, if necessary first the gearbox must be cooled down. |
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| The ATF level changes with ATF temperature. |
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| Checking ATF level when ATF temperature is too low may result in over-filling. |
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| Checking ATF level when ATF temperature is too high may result in under-filling. |
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| Both over-filling as well as under-filling affect gearbox operation. |
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| Only ATF available as a spare part should be used for the automatic gearbox 09G. Other oils can lead to functional problems or to failure of the gearbox, ATF spare part number → Electronic catalogue of original parts. |
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| When topping up with ATF, shake the oil reservoir before opening. |
| Shorten the vent pipe of the adapter for oil filling -VAS 6262 A- |
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Caution