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Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)*
The ATF' ) level must however be
checked between the interva ls given in the
Service Schedule. To do this the vehicle
must be standing on a level surface. The level must only be checked when the ATF is warm ( approximate ly 10 km afte r starting
from cold the ATF will reach the required
temperature). If ATF is cold or too hot the
reading w ill be incorrect.
The engine must be running at idling speed,
the handbrake must be appl ied and the se
lector lever at "N ".
To check, pull dipstick (see Fig .) out. wipe
w ith a clea n lint -free rag and then insert it fully again.
Pull the dipstick out and check ATF level. When the ATF is warm the level must
11 Automat ic Transm is sion Fluid
- Spe cif ic ati on ATF Dexr on®
be between the two marks -other
w ise the vehicle must be taken to a Volks
wagen dealer without delay so that they can find the reason for the incorrect level. It is not sufficient to merely top up or drain off ATF.
Changing oil
The ATF must be changed at the intervals
given in Service Schedule .
r£il:-, Because of the disposal prob~lems, the special tools necessary and the specialist knowledge required, the ATF changing should preferably be donfY'by a Volkswagen dealer.
Note
• No additives may be mixed with ATF
Power assisted steering
The reservoir is located in the engine com
partment nex t to the battery.
The power assisted steering is fil led with
our hydraulic oil G 002 000.
The leve l can only be checked With the en
gine at normal operating temperature but
not running .
The oil level should always be between the
"MAX." and "MIN" m arks. When the leve l
has dropped down below the "MIN" mark
the power assisted steering should be
ched:ed at a Volkswagen dealer. It is not
suff iCient merely to top up with hy draulic oil.
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