2002 BMW M5 SEDAN oil level

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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

The system runs a check on the
warning and indicator lamps marked by
"

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" each time you switch on the igni-
tion. They each light up once for
different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
The following section describes how
you should respond.

Red: stop immediately

Alternator charge current

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The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective
alternator drive belt or a problem with
the alternator's charge circuit. Please
contact the nearest BMW center.
You should never attempt to
continue driving with a defective
drive belt, as the engine could overheat
and sustain serious damage. A defec-
tive drive belt will also make the vehicle
harder to steer.

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Engine oil pressure



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May be accompanied by the
warning "STOP!ENGINE
OILPRESS" in the Check Control
display panel: stop vehicle and switch
off engine immediately. Check level of
oil in engine, top up as required. If oil
level is correct: please contact the
nearest BMW center.
Stop at once. Attempts to
continue driving can lead to
serious engine damage stemming from
a lack of adequate lubrication.

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Brake system hydraulic
circuits

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Have the brake fluid level
checked. Before driving further, be sure
to read the notes on pages 108
and 118
The indicator lamp comes on together
with the "CHECK BRAKE LININGS"
message in the Check Control.
Brake system hydraulic circuits
warning lamp for Canadian
models.

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Temperature gauge Service Interval Display BlueThe engine is still cold. Drive at
moderate engine and vehicle speeds.RedAccompanied by the warning,
"COOLANT TEMPERATURE" in the
Check Control: the engine is over-
heated. Shut off the engine immediately
and allow it to cool down.
To check coolant level, refer to
page 118.Between the blue and red zonesNormal operating range. The needle
may rise as far as the edge of the red
sector in normal operation. 39mde026
Green lampsThe number of illuminated lamps
decreases as the time for your next
maintenance visit approaches.Yellow lampThis field appears together with
OILSERVICE or INSPECTION.
Maintenance is due. Please contact
your BMW center for an appointment. Red lampThe maintenance deadline has been
passed.380us008

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Text messages are used to alert the
driver to system malfunctions with the
ignition key in position 2 and higher.
The alert is accompanied by a gong.
1 Status symbol for messages
2 Display
3 CHECK button
Messages warning of system malfunc-
tions are assigned one of two priority
levels.
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Priority 1
These defects are immediately indi-
cated by a gong and a flashing warning
symbol 1. Simultaneous defects will be
displayed consecutively. These status
messages remain in the display until the
defects are corrected. They cannot be
deleted by pressing the CHECK
button 3:
>"RELEASE PARKINGBRAKE"
>"COOLANT TEMPERATURE"
The coolant is overheated. Stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
immediately. Refer to page 117
>"STOP!ENGINE OILPRESS"
The oil pressure is too low. Stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
immediately. Refer to pages 16, 115>"CHECK BRAKE FLUID"
The level has dropped nearly to the
minimum. Top up the brake fluid at
the earliest opportunity. Refer to
page 118. Have the source of the
brake fluid loss diagnosed and
corrected at your BMW center
>"TIRE DEFECT"

Reduce vehicle speed immediately
and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard
brake applications. Do not oversteer.
Refer to page 83
>"SPEED LIMIT"
*
This is displayed if the programmed
speed limit has been exceeded.
Refer to page 73
Check Control

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Check Control Priority 2
These displays appear for 20 seconds
with the ignition key in position 2. The
warning symbols remain after the
message disappears. The messages
can be recalled again with Check
button 3.
>"TRUNKLID OPEN"
This message appears only when you
initially begin a trip
>"DOOR OPEN"
This message appears after a defined
road speed has been exceeded
>"FASTEN SEAT BELTS"
*
In addition to this message, an indi-
cator lamp with the safety belt icon
appears and an acoustic signal is
sounded
>"WASHER FLUID LOW"
Too low; top up fluid at the next
opportunity. Refer to page 115
>"CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV"
The oil level is at the absolute
minimum, so add engine oil as soon
as possible. Refer to page 115. Until
then, do not drive more than approx.
30 miles (50 km)>"SET TIRE PRESSURE"
The Flat Tire Monitor has adopted the
tires' current inflation pressures as its
reference levels. Refer to page 82
>"TIRECONTROL INACTIVE"

Transient malfunctions and system
errors in the Flat Tire Monitor. Refer
to page 83
>"CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS"
A lamp has failed or the electrical
circuit has a fault. Refer to page 126
and 132 or consult a BMW center
>"CHECK LOWBEAM LIGHTS"
"CHECK SIDE LIGHTS"
"CHECK REAR LIGHTS"
"CHECK FRONT FOGLAMPS"
"CHECK LICPLATE LIGHT"
"CHECK HIGHBEAM LIGHT"
"CHECK BACK UP LIGHTS"
Defective bulb or circuit. Refer to
page 124 ff. and 132 or consult a
BMW center>"CHECK BRAKE LININGS"
Have the brake pads checked at your
BMW center. Refer to page 108
>"CHECK COOLANT LEVEL"
The coolant level is too low; top off at
the next opportunity. Refer to
page 118
>"CHECK FILLER CAP"
Check to see whether the fuel filler
cap has been properly closed. Refer
to page 20. An improperly closed fuel
filler cap will activate the Service
Engine Soon lamp
>"ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG"
Indicates a malfunction in the elec-
tronic engine-management system,
which then reverts to an emergency
default program allowing continued
operation at reduced power and
lower engine speeds.
Please have the system inspected by
your BMW center
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"Outside temperature 24 7 (Ð 5.0 6)"This temperature display is only an
example. The current temperature is
displayed at outside temperatures of
37.5 7 (+3 6) and below. Refer also
to page 63.

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Washer fluids Engine oilHeadlamp and windshield
washer systemCapacity in US quarts (liters).
Windshield washer:
Approx. 3.7 US quarts (3.5 liters)
With headlamp-washing system:
Approx. 6.3 US quarts (6.0 liters).
Fill with water and Ð if required Ð with a
washer antifreeze (according to manu-
facturer's recommendations).
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before adding it to
the reservoir.< 39mde128
Intensive-action washer
reservoirCapacity approx. 1.1 US quarts
(1.0 liter).
Fill with intensive-action washer fluid. It
resists freezing down to approx. Ð 17 7
(Ð 27 6) and is available from your
BMW center.
Antifreeze agents or intensive-
action washer fluids for the
washer systems are highly flammable.
For this reason, keep them away from
sources of flame and store them only in
their original containers. Store them so
that they are inaccessible to children.
Comply with the instructions on the
containers.<39mde129
Checking oil level 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Allow the engine to run at operating
temperature for at least 15 seconds
at idle, then shut it off
3. After approx. one minute, 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 graduations on the dipstick.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption
is directly influenced by your driving
style and vehicle operating conditions. 39mde042

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Engine oilThe 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 While you should wait until the level has
dropped to just above the lower gradu-
ation before adding oil, you should
never allow the oil level to fall below
this marking.
BMW engines are designed to
operate without oil additives; the
use of additives could lead to damage
in some cases. This is also true for the
manual transmission, the differential,
and the power steering system.<
Recommendation: have the oil changed
by your BMW center only.39mde110
Continuous exposure to used oil
has caused cancer in laboratory
testing.
For this reason, any skin areas that
come into contact with oil should be
thoroughly washed with soap and
water.
Store oil, grease, etc., out of reach of
children. Comply with warning labels
and information on containers.<
Comply with the applicable envi-
ronmental laws regulating the
disposal of used oil.<

Everything from A to Z
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) 17, 107
Activated-charcoal filter 91
Active seat 43
Adding brake fluid 118t
coolant 118t
engine coolant 118t
engine oil 115t
washer fluid 115t
Adjusting backrest 41
head restraints 43
mirrors 48
seats 40
steering wheel 47
temperature 89
Air distribution 89
Air pressure 22, 109
Air supply 89
Airbags 17, 49
Alarm system 35
Anchorages for attaching cargo straps 34, 102
Antifreeze 118
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 17, 107
Anti-theft alarm system 35
Aquaplaning 107, 109 Ashtray
front 97
rear 98
Attach vacuum cleaner 98
AUC (Automatic recircu- lated-air control) 90
Automatic climate control removing condensation on
the windows 89
Automatic cruise control 61
Automatic curb monitor 46
Automatic dimming exterior mirror 48
interior rearview mirror 48
Automatic recirculated-air control (AUC) 90
Automatic steering wheel adjustment 47
Automatic windshield washer 60
Average fuel consumption 75
Average speed 76
Avoid false alarms 36t
Axle loads 142 B
Backrest, adjusting 41
Backup lamps 59
bulb replacement 126t
Battery 131
care 131
charging 131
discharged 133t
Beverage holder 97
Blower 89
BMW active seat 43
BMW comfort seat 42
BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil 117
BMW M sport seat 41
BMW Maintenance System 119
BMW Universal Transmitter 93
Bottle holder, refer to beverage holder 97
Brake fluid 118
disposal 118
Brake hydraulic system, brake pads 16
Brake system 108
brake fluid level 108
brake linings 108
malfunctions 108t
Break-in procedures 106
Bulbs and lamps 124 C
California Proposition 65 Warning 120
Capacities 143
Car care, refer to the "Caring for your vehicle" manual
Car telephone 97
Car wash systems, refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Care of paintwork, refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Care of upholstery materials, refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Cargo loading 102
Cellular phone 97
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual 97
Center (high mount) brake lamp 127
Central locking system 26
key 31
Charging the battery 132t
Check air pressure 22t , 109
CHECK button 66

Everything from A to Z
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Check Control66
Check engine oil
level115t
Child seat safety53
Child seats52
Cigarette lighter98
Clock70
refer also to the "Onboard
Computer Owner's
Manual"
Cockpit14
Code76
activating76
deactivating76
refer also to the "Onboard
Computer Owner's
Manual"
selecting76
Comfort seat42
Compartments96
Computer73
refer also to the "Onboard
Computer Owner's
Manual"
remote control77
Configuring individual
adjustments55
Consumption75 Convenience operation of
windows and sliding/tilt
sunroof27
Coolant118
disposal118
Coolant temperature
gauge65
Cooling, maximum90
Copyright notice4
Cover, sun blinds92
Cruising range75
Cup holder97
Cup holder, refer to
beverage holder97
Curb weight142
D
Date
calling up70
changing70
refer also to the "Onboard
Computer Owner's
Manual"
Daytime driving lamps84
DBC (Dynamic Brake
Control)17, 80
Deactivating
alarm system tilt
sensor36t
the interior motion
sensor36t Deep water107
Defrosting position89
Defrosting the
windows89t
Digital clock70
refer also to the "Onboard
Computer Owner's
Manual"
Dimensions141
Disconnect the
battery133t
Displacement140
Display lighting85
Displays, instrument
panel15
Disposal
brake fluid118
coolant118
engine oil116
Distance from
destination74
Divided rear backrest99
Door key26
Doors
manual operation27
remote control28
unlocking and locking27
DOT Quality Grades110
Driving notes107 DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)17, 80
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)17, 80
Dynamic Driving Control81
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)17, 80
E
Electric power windows36
Electrical heating, exterior
mirror48
Electrical malfunction
doors27t
fuel filler door20t
luggage compartment
lid32t
sliding/tilt sunroof39t
Elements of operation14
Emergency release of
luggage compartment lid
from luggage
compartment's interior34
Engine compartment114
Engine coolant118
Engine coolant temperature
gauge65
Engine data140