The 722.6xx is VERY sensitive to fluid level. Drain some out until you get to the 80 degree band on the dipstick tool. Each tick mark on the tool is 0.1 liters so you are about 0.5 liters overfilled.

Did you use factory spec ATF? Brown color is normal as the red fades after a few thousand miles.

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1998 E320 Wagon