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