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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Engine oilChecking the oil level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface. 
2 Shut the engine off after it has 
reached normal operating tempera-
ture. 
3 After approx. 5 minutes, pull the 
dipstick out and wipe it off with a 
clean lint-free cloth, paper towel, or 
similar material. 
4 Carefully push the dipstick all the way 
into the guide tube and pull it out 
again. 
5 The oil level should be between the 
two marks on the dipstick.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption 
is directly influenced by your driving 
style and vehicle operating conditions.462de244
The oil volume between the two marks 
on the dipstick corresponds to approx. 
1.1  US  quarts (1 liter). Do not fill beyond 
the upper mark on the dipstick. Excess 
oil will damage the engine.460de189
To add oil Wait until the level has dropped to just 
above the lower mark before adding oil. 
However, never let the oil drop below 
the lower mark. 
BMW engines are designed to 
operate without oil additives; the 
use of additives could lead to damage 
in some cases. This also applies to the 
manual transmission, automatic trans-
mission, differential and power steering 
system.<462de245 
Everything from A to Z
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Luggage 
compartment38,107 
capacity186 
emergency release166 
lamps39 
lamps, bulb 
replacement158 
remote control system37 
trunk floor40 
Luggage compartment lid 
emergency release166 
Luggage rack111 
Lumbar support48 M 
Maintenance74 
Malfunction displays75 
Manual transmission64 
Memory49 
MFL (Multifunction steering 
wheel)24 
Microfilter93,165 
Mirror memory49 
Mirrors51 
Mobile phone123 
Modifications, 
technical6,148 
Motion sensor, interior41 
Multifunction steering wheel 
(MFL)24 
M+S tires128 
N 
Neckrest47 
Nozzles96 O 
OBD interface socket149 
Obstruction protection43 
Odometer73 
Oil 
additives135 
capacity187 
consumption135 
dipstick135 
quality136 
specifications136 
viscosity136 
Oil change intervals, refer to 
the Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet or to 
the Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet 
Oil filter change187 
Oil level, indicator lamp20 
Oil pressure, indicator 
lamp20 
OILSERVICE74 
Onboard computer, please 
refer to Computer76 
Onboard tool kit152 
Opening and closing 
from the inside38 
from the outside34 Opening the rear 
window40 
Outside temperature 
display76 
Owner service 
procedure141 
P 
Paint blemishes142 
Paintwork 
minor repairs143 
waxing143 
Paint, care142 
Park Distance Control 
(PDC)78 
Parking brake63 
Parking help78 
Parking lamps88 
Parking, winter122 
Partition net107 
PDC (Park Distance 
Control)78 
Performance184 
Phone, mobile123 
Pocket lamp101 
Pollen93,100 
Power outlet105 
Power steering123 
Power windows43 
safety switch44 
Pressure monitoring, 
tires85,178 
Pressure, tires28,124 
Q 
Quality Grades125 R 
Radiator187 
Radio 
refer to the separate 
Owner's Manual 
Radio Data System 
(RDS)174 
Radio reception123,174 
Rain sensor69,177 
RDC (Tire Pressure 
Control)85,178 
RDS (Radio Data 
System)174 
Reading lamps88 
Rear backrest, folded 
down108 
Rear hatch lamp 
bulb replacement157 
Rear lamps156 
Rear seat backrest, 
folding107 
Rear window 
defroster70,92,99 
Rearview mirror51 
Recirculated air control92 
automatic99 
Recirculated-air mode92 
Reclining seat46 
Refueling27