The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be checked after the fluid has warmed up to operating temperature. The liquid is considered warm after a trip in normal mode for a distance of 16 km (or 24 km in cold weather), and the temperature of the liquid is from 70 to 80°C. After a trip in difficult conditions (long-term high-speed driving, towing, urban driving in hot weather) wait at least 30 minutes.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the handbrake, start the engine and set to idle. Press the brake pedal and move the selector lever from position P through the entire range of gears to the extreme position and return to position P again.
2. Take out the dipstick (indicated by an arrow) (engine continues to idle) and check the fluid level and condition.
3. Wipe the dipstick with a clean rag, reinsert the dipstick all the way into the flange. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
4. If the level was checked on a cold liquid, then it should be between the Cold or Cool marks, if the liquid is warm, then the level should be between the Hot marks. If the level is near the lower marks, then add the recommended brand of fluid through the funnel.
5. Add only the required amount of liquid, without exceeding the allowable level. Approximately 0.5 liters of liquid is needed to bring the level from the lower mark to the upper one (if the liquid is hot). Add fluid in very small portions, periodically checking the level.
6. If the liquid is black or dark brown, or spreads "burnt" smell, it needs to be replaced. If in doubt, compare fresh fluid with used fluid in color and smell.