ATF Flush, Performing a Test Run

ATF Flush, Performing a Test Run

• ATF filled, refer to => [ ATF, Filling for ATF Flush ] ATF, Filling For ATF Flush.

Do not let the engine run or tow the vehicle without ATF.

- Drive the vehicle from the hoist.

• For vehicles with air suspension, the vehicle lifting mode must be disabled.

- Comply precisely with the following conditions and execute all safety instructions.

Obey all traffic laws during the following road test. If necessary, vehicle must be driven on a test site.

- Start the engine.

- Move the selector lever into "D".

- Move selector lever into "tiptronic gate".

- Press the accelerator pedal slightly to accelerate the vehicle.

- Pay attention to the display of the gear in the instrument cluster

- Switch from the 1st gear to the highest gear by pressing the selector lever to "+".

- Switch back to the 1st gear by pressing the selector lever to "-".

• If applicable, press the brake pedal

- Press the brake pedal and brake the wheels to 0 km/h.

- Place selector lever in position "R".

- Press the accelerator pedal and speed up to 20 km/h.

- Press the brake pedal and brake the wheels to 0 km/h.

- Switch the selector lever back to the position "D" and repeat the entire process five times.

• Repeat the entire cycle five time so that all the old ATF will get mixed with the new ATF.

- Switch the selector lever to the position "P" and turn off the engine.

- Continue ATF flushing => [ Flush ATF ] ATF Flush

There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

• Filling the ATF during the ATF flushing procedure does not replace the ATF level test.

• Check the ATF level and after flushing and adjust it if necessary.