The dipstick for checking the level is located in the engine compartment. ATF transmission oil is also poured here.
The oil level can be checked with the gearbox cold (about 30°C) and warmed up to operating temperature (about 80°C).
1. Stop the car on a level surface.
2. Let the engine run for about 1-2 minutes in idle mode. Set the selector lever to the "P" position, pull up the manual parking brake lever.
3. Start the engine and let it idle while checking.
Caution! When the oil level is too low, you can clearly hear the oil pump sucking in air. This causes the oil to foam, which can lead to an incorrect result when checking the oil level. In this case, stop the engine and add a little oil after about two minutes, then check the oil level again with the engine running.
4. Open the locking device lever (6) and remove the oil level indicator.
5. Wipe the oil level indicator with a lint-free cloth, or better yet, leather, and insert it into the open hole of the locking device until it stops.
6. Pull out the oil level indicator and read the oil level. The fluid level should be between the "min" and "max" marks of the corresponding temperature range.
7. For a cold gearbox (transmission oil temperature approx. 30°C), the temperature range "30" is valid; for a gearbox heated to operating temperature (transmission oil temperature approx. 80°C), the temperature range "80" on the level gauge is valid.
Caution: Too little or too much oil will negatively affect the operation of the automatic transmission.
8. Check the old oil remaining on the dipstick for appearance and smell at the same time. Burnt friction linings cause a burning smell. Contaminated oil can cause problems with the transmission control system.
9. If it is necessary to add ATF (the abbreviation ATF (English) stands for "automatic transmission fluid"), use a clean funnel (050) and a sieve for this purpose (fine mesh filter mesh). All approved ATF oils can be mixed with each other. Do not use additional lubricant.
Attention! Do not add too much oil. Excess oil may cause malfunctions in the automatic system. In each case, drain the excess oil.
Attention! Only ATF oils prescribed by the manufacturer may be used.
10. Without adding ATF oil to the torque converter and automatic transmission, do not start the engine or tow the vehicle. Press the foot brake and slowly move the selector lever through all positions. Then check the oil level again.
11. Insert the oil level indicator as far as it will go and lock it with the locking device lever.