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ATF Flush, Testing



ATF Flush, Testing - 01J, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

^ ATF filled.
^ The input shaft (air gap) adjustment is OK.

- Drive vehicle off hoist.

Note:
^ On vehicles with air suspension, vehicle lifting mode must be deactivated.

CAUTION!
Do not allow engine to run without filling ATF and do not tow the vehicle.


- Follow following specifications exactly and carry out all safety instructions.

CAUTION!
In following test drive, all traffic laws must be followed. If necessary, vehicle must be driven on a test site.


- Start engine.
- Place selector lever in position "D".
- Shift selector lever into "Tiptronic gate".
- Move wheels by lightly pressing accelerator.
- Note driving mode display in instrument cluster
- Move from 1st to highest gear by moving selector level towards "+".
- Then move back to 1st gear by moving selector lever back towards "-".

Note:
^ Press brake pedal if necessary

- Press brake pedal and brake wheels down to 0 km/h.
- Place selector lever in position "R".
- Accelerate wheels up to 20 km/h by lightly pressing accelerator.
- Press brake pedal and brake wheels down to 0 km/h.
- Place selector lever in position "D" again and repeat same procedure 5 times.

Note:
^ Process must be repeated five times so that all old ATF is mixed with new ATF.

- Place selector lever in position "P" afterwards and switch engine off.
- Drain ATF.
- Fill with ATF.
- Carry out ATF flush