Check the oil level in the transmission


This function shall be run after oil change on the automatic transmission.

Test conditions:

Procedure:

  1. Start the function.

  2. Move the gear selector to position "R" and then to position "D".

  3. Move the gear selector to steptronic and shift through all gears, hold in each gear for 3 seconds.

  4. Move back the gear selector to position "P".

  5. Check the transmission oil's temperature so that it is within tolerances for running the function.

  6. Screw out the filler screw on the transmission housing.

  7. Check if oil runs out from the filler hole.

    • If oil runs out from the filler hole:

      1. Wait until a small amount of oil runs out or the oil flow stops completely.

      2. Screw back the filler screw and turn off the engine.

      3. Check of oil level is done.

    • If no oil runs out from the filler hole the oil level is too low:

      1. Check the transmission oil's temperature again.

      2. If the temperature is too high, screw back the filler screw and turn off the engine.

      3. Turn on the ignition and check the transmission oil's temperature using the function. Wait until the right temperature has been reached, then start the engine.

      4. Move the gear selector through all gears again and then back to position P.

      5. Fill transmission oil until oil runs out from the filler hole.

      6. Wait until a small amount of oil runs out or the oil flow stops completely.

      7. Screw back the filler screw and turn off the engine.

      8. Check of oil level is done.

  8. The function is done.

    • If the function fails, check the test conditions and repair any faults.