2006 BMW 330CI IDRIVE COUPE checking oil

Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Speedometer
2Indicator lamps for turn signals
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Displays for active cruise control
*60
5Tachometer66
6Engine oil temperature67
7Display for
>Clock66
>Outside temperature66
>Indicator and warning lamps758Display for
>Position of automatic transmission
*54
>Computer67
>Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven71
>Odometer and trip odometer66
>Checking engine oil level
*192
>Settings and information70
9Fuel gauge67
10Resetting trip odometer66
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Everything under control
70
Settings and information
Operating principle
1Button for:
>Selecting display
>Setting values
2Button for:
>Confirming selected display or set val-
ues
>Calling up computer information673When the lights are switched on: instrument
lighting brightness93
4Calling up Check Control75
5Checking oil level192
6Setting the time73
7Setting the date74
8Viewing service requirement display71
Exiting displays
The outside-temperature reading and the time
reappear when you press button2 or if you
make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If
required, complete the current setting first.
Units of measure
You can set units of measure. The settings are
stored for the remote control currently in use,
refer also to Personal Profile on page28.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.3.Select "Display settings" and press the
controller.
4.Select "Units" and press the controller.
5.Select the desired menu item and press the
controller.
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Under the hood
192
Important parts of the engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page194
2Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system,
refer to page583Jump-starting connection, refer to
page204
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
5Reservoir for brake fluid, under the cover of
the microfilter
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You
can have the oil level displayed while you are
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1.Push button 1 in the turn indicator stalk up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".
2.Press button 2 in the turn indicator stalk.
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played.
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Under the hood
194 Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<
>"Please observe recalculated service inter-
val for engine oil"
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to page71. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Do not add the maximum amount of 1 US quart/
1 liter of engine oil until a corresponding mes-
sage is shown on the Control Display.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km,
otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of
children and comply with the relevant
warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health
hazards may result.<
Oil change
Have oil changed only at your BMW center or at
a workshop that works according to BMW
repair procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.
Specified engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical
significance for the operation and service life of
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific oils after confirming their suitability for use
in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Only use approved BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not
available, you can add small quantities of other
synthetic oils in between oil changes. Only use
oils with the specification API SH or higher.
Your BMW center will be glad to answer
any questions regarding BMW High Per-
formance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic
oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity ratings
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and
is categorized in SAE classes.
Selecting the appropriate SAE class depends
on the regional climatic conditions in which you
normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the 5W-40 and
5W-30 classes.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside
temperatures.
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
are hazardous to your health.<
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.The engine must be at ambient tempera-
ture.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
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Reference 223
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control82
– indicator/warning lamp82
DVD for navigation120
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp82
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp82
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution81
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player140
Electric
– seat adjustment41
Electrical malfunction
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler door182
– glass sunroof38
– luggage compartment lid33
Electric seat adjustment41
Electric steering wheel
lock52
Electric steering-wheel lock
– with convenient access35
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV81
Electronic oil level check192
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock56
Emergency call203
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual
release182
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass sunroof38
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock31Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside33
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance203
Emissions test, refer to
Service requirements71
"Enable services"176
"End call"167
Engine
– breaking in112
– data210
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature67
– speed210
– starting53
– starting, convenient
access35
– switching off53
Engine compartment192
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant194
Engine oil
– adding194
– BMW Maintenance
System196
– checking level192
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements71
"Engine oil level"193
Engine output, refer to Engine
data210
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data210
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine53
"Enter address"122
Entering a destination
country122
Entering a house number or
intersection123
Entering a street123
Entering destination122
Entering the address124
Entering the intersection123
"Entertainment"140
"Entertainment
settings"141,147Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps93
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control142
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control142
Error messages, refer to
Check Control75
"ESN"149
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control81
Event data recorders197
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system112
Exterior mirrors47
– adjusting47
– automatic dimming
feature113
– automatic heating47
– folding in and out47
External audio
device105,158
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away205
– for tying down loads115
F
Fader, tone control141
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control75
Failure of an electrical
consumer201
False alarm
– refer to Switching off an
alarm34
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts45
Fastest route for
navigation130
Fast forward
– CD changer156
– CD player156
"Fast route" in navigation131
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Everything from A - Z
224 Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control99
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch203
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock52
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight104
Flash when locking/
unlocking30
Flat
– Flat Tire Monitor82
– Run-Flat Tires189
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM84
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor84
Flat Tire Monitor FTM82
– indicating a flat tire83
– indicator/warning lamp83
– initializing the system83
– malfunction84
– snow chains83,190
– system limits83
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition188
Floor mats, carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir58
"FM", waveband140,144
FM, waveband144
Fog lamps93
– indicator lamp13,93
Folding in the mirrors, before
driving into a car wash114
Folding up the floor panel108
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely113
Footwell lamp, refer to Interior
lamps93
For your own safety5
Front airbags87
"FTM"83FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor82
Fuel182
– average consumption68
– display67
– high-quality brands182
– quality182
– specifications182
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities213
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge67
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge67
Fuel filler door182
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction182
Fuses201
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control101
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel182
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge67
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level192
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– manual transmission54
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– manual transmission54
General driving notes112Glass sunroof, electric37
– closing after electrical
malfunction38
– convenient operation31
– initializing38
– opening, closing38
– operation with convenient
access36
– pinch protection system38
– power failure38
– raising38
Glove compartment104
– rechargeable flashlight104
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system120
Grills95
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights212
H
Handbrake54
– indicator lamp54
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight104
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD, refer to Digital radio147
Head airbags87
Headlamp control,
automatic90
Headlamp flasher56
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Head restraints42
– front, removing43
– rear, removing43
– sitting safely40
Heated
– mirrors47
– rear window98
– seats44
Heating
– mirrors47
– rear window98
– residual heat98
– seats44
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