Mobility
 179Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Adding engine oil 
Wait until the level has dropped to just 
above the lower mark or a message 
appears on the Control Display before add-
ing oil. 
BMW engines are designed to oper-
ate without additives, and their use 
could even lead to damage in some cases. 
This also applies to the automatic transmis-
sion, the differential and the power steering 
system.<
Recommendation: have oil changes per-
formed only by your BMW center. 
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., well out of the reach 
of children; always observe all warning 
labels on the containers.<
Always observe all applicable rules 
and regulations for environmental 
protection when disposing of used oil.<
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has 
critical significance for the operation and 
service life of an engine. BMW approves 
only specific oils after confirming their suit-
ability for use in its vehicles with extensive 
testing.
Use only approved BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil.
If you are unable to obtain BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil, you can add small 
amounts of another synthetic oil between 
oil changes. Use only oils with the API SH 
specification or higher. Ask your BMW center for details con-
cerning the specific BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils 
which have been approved.< 
You can also call BMW of North America at 
1-800-831-1117 or visit this website: 
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this informa-
tion. 
Viscosity ratings
Viscosity is the oil flow rating as defined in 
SAE classes. 
The selection of the correct SAE class 
depends on the climatic conditions in the 
area where you typically drive your BMW. 
Approved oils are in SAE classes 
5W-40 and 5W-30.< 
These oils may be used for driving in all 
ambient temperatures.
Coolant 
Do not add coolant to the cooling sys-
tem when the engine is hot. Escaping 
coolant can cause burns.
Antifreeze and anticorrosion agents are 
hazardous to health. Always store these 
agents in tightly-closed original containers 
kept well away from the reach of children. 
Antifreeze and anticorrosion agents are 
flammable. Therefore, do not pour over hot 
engine parts, as otherwise they could catch 
fire and cause burns. 
Always observe the instructions for use 
provided on the containers.<
Always observe all applicable rules 
and regulations for environmental 
protection when disposing of used anti-
freeze and anticorrosion agents.< 
Everything from A to Z
210 Music track
Ð find 142, 145
"Mute on / off" 44
MW, waveband 134
N
"Navigation" 44, 114
Navigation, refer to 
Navigation system 114
Navigation CD/DVD 114
Navigation computer, 
installation location 114
Navigation destination
Ð manual entry 116
Navigation system 114
Ð address book 120
Ð current position 115
Ð destination guidance in 
assistance window 115
Ð destination input 116
Ð destination list 119
Ð entering a destination 
manually 116
Ð navigation CD/DVD 114
Ð recent destinations 119
Ð route display 123
Ð route list 124
Ð selecting destination 
using information 118
Ð selecting route 
criteria 121
Ð starting 114
Ð starting destination 
guidance 123
Ð switching off, refer to 
Terminating/continuing 
destination guidance 126
Ð terminating/continuing 
destination guidance 126
Ð voice instructions 124
Ð volume adjustment 125
"Navigation voice 
instructions on" 124
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints 39
"New destination" 116, 118
"New route" 125
"Next entertainment 
source" 44North alignment of map for 
navigation 124
Nozzles, refer to 
Windshield washer 
nozzles 57
"Number" on portable 
phone 153
O
OBD connector 183
Octane numbers, refer to 
Fuel quality 169
Odometer 65
Oil
Ð additives 179
Ð capacity 201
Ð dipstick 178
Ð specified engine oils 179
Oil change interval,
refer to Service 
requirement display 66
Oil consumption 178
Oil level 178
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal 189
"On a new destination" for 
navigation 119
"Onboard info" 71
Onboard monitor, refer to 
Control Center 16
Onboard tool kit 184
"On destination" 119
"On location" 119
Opening and closing
Ð from inside 30
Ð from outside 27
Ð using the door lock 29
Ð using the remote 
control 27Operation via voice for 
portable phone 157
Ð adjusting volume 158
Ð canceling 157
Ð correcting phone 
number 158
Ð correcting unlock 
code 158
Ð dialing phone number 158
Ð entering unlock code 158
Ð placing a call 158
Ð redialing 159
Ð switching on phone 158
Ð voice commands 157
Ð voice phone book 158
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu 17
Output, refer to Engine 
data 198
Outside air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode 91
Outside temperature 
display 65
Ð changing the 
measurement unit 74
Ð in the computer 74
P
Panic mode 28
Park Distance Control 
PDC 76
Parking
Ð vehicle 50
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC 76
Parking brake, refer to 
Handbrake 50
Parking lamp
Ð replacing the bulbs 185
Parking lamps/low 
beams 87
Ð replacing the bulbs 185
"Parking lamps on!" 69
Parts and accessories, 
refer to Your individual 
vehicle 5
"Passenger" 42
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function 39
"Pathway lighting" 87