You must not take any notice of the ATF level without the engine running - the oil from the torque converter and the oilways drains down and gives a totally false reading. Start the engine and let it run for a while, putting the trans through all its positions, before checking the level, with engine running in N or P - it will probably be OK
Adrian

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