Could someone tell me if i can still check the tiptronic fluid level while the car is in the "reduced driving program" (4 and D are flashing) by removing the plug at the bottom of the pan and seeing if the fluid begins to drip out? I noticed in the repair manual it says the car must not be in the reduced driving program, if that's the case then how am I supposed to check the fluid level then?

 

Have the reason why the Tip is in the reduced driving mode id'd and fixed.

That the fluid level can't be checked in this mode suggests that low fluid level is not a common reason for the Tip to enter this mode.