1. Park the vehicle on a level, hard paved area and apply the parking brake firmly. If the engine is cold, start it and warm it up at idle.
2. With the engine running, depress the foot brake pedal and alternately move the AT selector lever through all positions, finally returning it to the position «R». Stop the engine.
3. Remove the AT drain plug and pour some liquid into a prepared container. Collect some liquid in a glass container, such as a glass, and check the liquid for color, impurities, and the presence of a burning smell.
Note: When changing the working fluid, the oil is completely drained.
4. If the liquid is red, without turbidity and does not contain any particles, continue checking the condition of the transmission using special instruments and testers according to the instructions for their use.
5. If the working fluid has changed color to brown or black, has become cloudy or has a burning smell, the compilers of this Manual recommend disassembling the transmission to check the condition of the clutch and brakes. Work should be entrusted to specialists.
6. If there is a large amount of metal particles in the liquid, it is recommended to remove the transmission and install a new or overhauled one on the car.
7. At the end of the check of the condition of the fluid and transmission, it is necessary to check the level of the working fluid and, if necessary, make the appropriate adjustment (see chapter 1).
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