00 11 500 Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (A5S 360R / 390R, A4S200R/310R)

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CAUTION: Use only the approved transmission fluid in this automatic transmission.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Details of approved fluid type,

refer also to adhesive label on transmission fluid sump.

Move selector lever to park position "P".

The vehicle must be horizontal and secured against rolling off.

NOTE: The illustration shows the transmission for vehicles with gasoline/petrol engines. The filler plug for vehicles with diesel engines and on the A4S 200R (GM4) transmission is located at the front.

Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS) or BMW MoDiC to vehicle.

Release filler plug (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Filler Plug

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Top up automatic transmission fluid until overflowing.

Screw in filler plug (1) by hand.

Start engine and run at idle speed.

Actuate brake and shift through all gears at idle speed.

Open filler plug (1) again.

Increase temperature of transmission fluid to 30... 50°C.

Interrogate temperature of transmission fluid with MoDiC or DIS.

Top up automatic transmission fluid until overflowing. Screw in filler plug (1).

Installation:

Check sealing ring on filler plug (1) for damage and if necessary replace sealing ring and filler plug.

Tightening torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .