
Under the hood
226 >"Engine oil level too high"
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 page79. Have the system checked as 
soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Do not add 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until a 
corresponding message is shown on the Con-
trol 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 API SH specification 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.< 

Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Driving stability control 
systems89
Driving through water125
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes124
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function107
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control89
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control90
– indicator/warning lamp90
DVD for navigation132
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC89
"Dynamic route" in 
navigation145
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp90
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution89
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD player160
Electric
– seat adjustment46
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door210
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid33
Electric seat adjustment46
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access37
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV89
Electronic oil level check224
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock63
Emergency call236Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual 
release210
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof40
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock32
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid 
from inside34
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance236
"Enable services"207
"End call"193
Engine
– breaking in124
– data244
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature75
– speed244
– starting60
– starting, convenient 
access36
– switching off60
Engine compartment224
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant226
Engine oil
– adding226
– BMW Maintenance 
System228
– capacity247
– checking level224
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements79
"Engine oil level"225
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data244
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data
244
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine60
"Enter address"135
Entering a destination135
Entering a destination 
country135Entering a house number or 
intersection137
Entering an intersection136
Entering a street136
"Entertainment"160
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps103
"Equalizer", refer to Tone 
control162
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control162
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control83
"ESN"170
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control89
Event data recorders229
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system124
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming 
feature53
– automatic heating52
– folding in and out52
External audio device114
External audio device, refer to 
AUX-In port180
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away239
– for tying down loads127
F
Fader, tone control161
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control83
Failure of an electrical 
consumer234
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm36
– switching off an alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts51 

Everything from A - Z
258 Fastest route for 
navigation145
Fast forward
– CD changer177
– CD player177
"Fast route" in navigation145
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control108
Fine wood, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch237
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock59
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight114
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires221
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– indicating a flat tire93
– indicator/warning lamp93
– initializing the system92
– malfunction93
– snow chains92,222
– system limits92
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition220
Floor mats, carpets, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir65
"FM", waveband160,164
FM, waveband164
Fog lamps102
– indicator lamp13,102
Folding in the mirrors, before 
driving into a car wash52
Folding up the floor panel119
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely125
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps103
For your own safety5Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive90
Frequency, selecting 
manually165
Front airbags97
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92
Fuel211
– average consumption76
– gauge75
– high-quality brands211
– quality211
– specifications211
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities247
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel filler door210
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction210
Fuses234
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control110
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption76
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel211
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Gasoline engine, checking oil 
level224
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic61
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61General driving notes124
Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical 
malfunction40
– convenient operation30,32
– initializing40
– opening, closing40
– operation with convenient 
access37
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control30
Glove compartment113
– rechargeable flashlight114
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system132
Grills104
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights247
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake60
Hand lamp, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight114
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control91
"HD radio"167
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio167
Head airbags97
Headlamp control, 
automatic100
Headlamp flasher63
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Head restraints47
– front, removing48
– rear, removing48
– sitting safely45
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window107
– seats49