2010 BMW 535I XDRIVE oil level

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work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent damage and related safety
hazards. Make sure that the new wheels are bal-
anced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may
be impaired. The causes for this include the
possibly different tire casing structures and the
often wide variations in their age, which can
result in a limited service life.<
The right wheels and tires
BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical official size ratings could
actually have different dimensions than the
approved units – these differences could lead to
body contact, and with it the risk of severe acci-
dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot be held liable for driving
safety.<
You can inquire about the right wheel/tire com-
bination at your BMW center.
The correct wheel/tire combination also affects
various systems whose function would other-
wise be impaired, e.g., ABS, DSC or xDrive.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single tread config-
uration from a single manufacturer. Following
tire damage, have the original wheel and tire
combination remounted on the vehicle as soon
as possible.
Wheels with electronics for
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor
When mounting new tires or converting from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use
wheels with TPM electronics, otherwise the
Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire,
refer to page90. Your BMW center will be
happy to advise you on this subject.
Recommended tire brands
Certain tire makes are recommended by BMW
depending on the tire size. You can recognize
these from the clearly visible BMW marking on
the tire sidewall.
When used properly, these tires comply with
the most demanding standards for safety and
vehicle response.
Run-flat tires
When mounting new tires, or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat
tires for your own safety. In addition, no spare
tire is available in case of a flat tire. Your BMW
center will be glad to advise you.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold
winter driving conditions. Although all-season
M+S tires provide better winter traction than
summer tires, they generally fail to provide the
same levels of cold-weather performance as
winter tires.
Paying attention to speed
Always observe the maximum permissi-
ble speed for the winter tires, otherwise
tire damage may occur, which can result in acci-
dents.<
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible. Always
protect tires against all contact with oil, grease
and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of
the tire.

Under the hood
212
Engine compartment
1Filler spout for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
2Starting-aid terminal, refer to page232
3Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page65
4Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page214
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication
of the oil level possible is measurement with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e., following
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km.
You can display the oil level on the Control Dis-
play while driving or when stopped on a level
surface with the engine running.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.1."Vehicle Info"
2."Vehicle status"
3."Engine oil level"
Possible messages
>"Engine oil level OK"
>"Measurement not possible at this time."

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>"Measuring engine oil level...":
This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface and the engine
is running, and about 5 minutes while the
car is moving.
If the engine oil has been topped off, the
measurement of the oil level can take up to
30 minutes.
>"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!":
Add a maximum of 1 literUS quart/liter of
engine oil at the next opportunity, refer also
to Adding engine oil below. If the oil level
displayed is below minimum, add engine oil
immediately. Failure to do so may lead to
engine damage.
>"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked.":
Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<
>"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked.":
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to Service requirements on page77. Have
the system checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until a corre-
sponding message is shown on the Control Dis-
play.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km,
otherwise the engine could be dam-
aged. caused cancer in laboratory testing.
For this reason, thoroughly wash exposed areas
of skin with soap and water after such work.
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of children
and observe the warnings on the containers to
prevent health risks.<
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.
Approved 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.
Do not use oil additives, as these may
result in engine damage.<
Only use approved BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is
unavailable, you can add small quantities of
other synthetic oils between oil changes. Only
use oils of the specification API SM or higher.
Your BMW center will be happy to answer
detailed questions on BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic
oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Viscosity grades
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating and
is specified in SAE grades.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the 0W-40,
0W-30, 5W-40 and 5W-30 SAE
classes.<

Under the hood
214 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 composed of equal parts water and a
coolant additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your BMW. Ask your
BMW center for suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives, otherwise
engine damage may result. The additives
present a health hazard; observe the instruc-
tions on the containers.<
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank counter-
clockwise to allow any accumulated pres-
sure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.The coolant level is correct when the cool-
ant level is between the MIN and MAX
marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the
filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level – do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

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Mobility
Driving through water126
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes124
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function107
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function107
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control85
– indicator lamp13,86
– malfunction87
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control86
– activating86
– indicator lamp13,86
DVD
– country codes162
– settings163
– video playback162
DVD menu163
DVD player, refer to CD
player160
DVD video162
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
– warning lamp87
Dynamic destination
guidance143
Dynamic Drive88
Dynamic Driving Control62
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC85
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC86
E
Easy entry/exit52
– backrest width45
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of CD/DVD
player152
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap200
– glass sunroof, electric40
– luggage compartment lid32
– panorama glass sunroof41
– tailgate33Electrical steering wheel
adjustment52
Electronic brake-force
distribution85
Electronic oil level check212
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap200
– luggage compartment lid32
– tailgate33
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Emergency operation, refer to
Moving manually
– glass sunroof40
– panorama glass sunroof41
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo bay32
Emergency request231
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance232
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control75
Energy Control75
Engine
– breaking-in124
– data238
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature74
– speed238
– starting58
– starting, with Comfort
Access36
– switching off58
Engine compartment212
Engine coolant214Engine oil
– adding213
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils213
– approved engine oil213
– checking oil level212
– electronic oil level check212
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements
77
– oil change213
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils213
Engine output, refer to Engine
data238
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data238
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine58
Entering destination via town/
city name133
Entering intersection,
navigation134
Entering special destinations
by name137
Entering the
address133,139
Entering zip code for
navigation134
Entertainment sound output
on/off152
Entry map for destination138
Environmentally friendly
driving
– refer to Energy control75
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control153
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control85
Event Data Recorders216
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system125

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Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Electric glass
sunroof39
– refer to Panorama glass
sunroof40
Slope assistant, refer to Drive-
off assistant87
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing188
– using178
Snow chains210
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface216
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock57
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices115
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing31
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request231
Spare
– adapter for spare key26
– fuses230
– key26
– wheel, refer to Compact
wheel228
Spare wheel, refer to
Changing wheels226
Special destinations136
Special destinations,
displaying138
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils213
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils213
Speed
– limit81
– with compact wheel229
Speed dial, refer to
Speedometer12
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit81
Speedometer12
Speed Volume153
Speed with winter tires209
Split screen, refer to Control
Display, switching on/off19Split screen content, refer to
Display for split screen
content, selecting20
Sport automatic
transmission62
– Dynamic Driving Control62
– kick down60
– towing234
– with Comfort Access37
Sport program, Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Sports Wagon
– automatic luggage
compartment roller
cover117
– automatic tailgate
operation34
– compartments in cargo
bay118
– expanding cargo bay117
– luggage compartment roller
cover117
– luggage compartment roller
cover for cargo bay117
– opening rear window32
– opening tailgate33
– panorama glass sunroof40
– partition net118
– rear window wiper64
– rear window wiper, changing
wiper blade221
– releasing fuel filler flap in
event of electrical
malfunction200
– self-leveling suspension88
– socket in cargo bay115
– storage area loading
options119
– tail lamps, replacing
bulbs225
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems85
Start/Stop button57
– starting the engine58
– switching off the engine58
Starting, refer to Starting
engine58Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting232
Starting difficulties, refer to
Jump starting232
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Drive-off assistant87
Start menu17
Station, refer to Radio155
Station, selecting
– radio155
Stationary ventilation
– preselecting activation
times109
Status information on Control
Display19
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners217,218
Steering wheel
– adjustment52
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory45
– easy entry/exit52
– heating52
– lock, refer to Ignition lock57
– memory45
– shift paddles62
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering92
Steptronic
– refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic59
– refer to Sport automatic
transmission62
– refer to Sport program and
manual mode61
Storage area loading options,
Sports Wagon119
Storage compartments113
Stored trip, calling up141
Storing220
Storing a destination in the
address book135
Storing a trip140
Storing music167