2012 BMW 335I coolant

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 314.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive23Voice activation system26Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing45Adjusting55Transporting children safely59Driving70Displays86Lamps91Safety104Driving stability control systems109Driving comfort134Climate control141Interior equipment148Storage compartments
Driving tips
156Things to remember when driving159Loading162Saving fuel
Navigation
168Navigation system
Entertainment
188Tone190Radio198CD/multimediaCommunication220Business mobile phone preparation
package228Professional mobile phone preparation
package238Office247Contacts250ConnectedDrive
Mobility
260Refueling262Fuel263Wheels and tires272Engine compartment274Engine oil276Coolant277Maintenance279Replacing components290Breakdown assistance296Care
Reference
302Technical data306Short commands of the voice activation
system314Everything from A to Z
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▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 276.
Odometer and trip odometer
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is switched
off, the time, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the display drops to +37 ℉/
+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 83.
Date The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the date and date format,
refer to page 84.
Range After the reserve range is
reached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles/
50 km, or operation of the engine is not ensured
and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"2."Info display"Seite 76ControlsDisplays76
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and die‐
sel engines is located on the opposite side
of the engine compartment.Seite 272MobilityEngine compartment272
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CoolantVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.
Coolant level
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks. The
marks are on the side of the coolant reser‐
voir.Adding engine oil1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, and then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives.
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Blinds, sun protection 43
Bluetooth audio 213
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 222, 229
BMW Assist 250
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 277
BMW Search 252
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 150
Brake assistant 104
Brake discs, breaking in 156
Brake force display 102
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 102
Brake lights, adaptive 102
Brake pads, breaking in 156
Braking, notes 157
Breakdown assis‐ tance 290, 291
Breaking in 156
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 85
Bulb replacement 279
Bulb replacement, front 280
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 280
Bulb replacement, rear 285
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 283
Bulbs and lamps 279
Button, RES 111
Button, Start/Stop 59
Bypassing, refer to starting aid 291
C
Calendar 243
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 125
Camera, care 299
Camera, Side View 128 Camera, Top View 127
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 150
Car battery 287
Car care products 297
Care, displays 299
Care, vehicle 297
Cargo 159
Cargo area, enlarging 146
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 151
Cargo straps, securing cargo 160
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 298
Car wash 296
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 156
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 277
CD/DVD 198
CDs, storing 205
Cell phone 220, 228
Center armrest 149
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 279
Changing wheels 287
Changing wheels/tires 269
Check Control 73
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child safety locks 58 Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 298
Cigarette lighter 145
Cleaning, displays 299
Climate control 134, 136
Clock 76
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 151
Collision warning 115, 117
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 65
Comfort Access 38
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 107
Compartments in the doors 149
Compass 143
Computer 81
Concierge service 251
Condensation on win‐ dows 138
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 158
Condition Based Service CBS 277
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 239, 0
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 83
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 104
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 276
Coolant temperature 76
Cooling function 135, 137
Cooling, maximum 137
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Corrosion on brake discs 158
Cruise control 119
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 109
Cruising range 76
Cupholder 150
Current fuel consumption 77
Current location, storing 170
Customer Relations 253
D
Damage, tires 269
Damping control, dy‐ namic 105
Data, technical 302
Date 76
Daytime running lights 87
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 135
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 138
Defrosting the windows 135
Destination distance 82
Destination guidance 176
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 174
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 168
Digital clock 76
Digital compass 143
Digital radio 191
Dimensions 302
Dimmable exterior mirrors 53
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 53
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 64
Displacement, engine 303
Display, ECO PRO 163
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 72
Display in front wind‐ shield 128
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 89 Displays 70
Displays, cleaning 299
Disposal, coolant 276
Disposal, vehicle battery 288
Distance control, refer to PDC 121
Distance, selecting for ACC 111
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 21
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Drive-off assistant 108
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 104
Driving Experience Switch 106
Driving instructions, breaking in 156
Driving notes, general 156
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 104
Driving tips 156
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 104
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 105
DVD/CD 198
DVD/CD notes 204
DVD changer 202
DVD settings 201
DVDs, storing 205
DVD, video 200
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 105
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 183
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 104
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 105
E
ECO PRO 163 EfficientDynamics 164
EfficientDynamics menu, refer to ECO PRO 163
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 72
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 104
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 260
Emergency Request 290
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 291
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 77
Energy recovery 77
Engine, automatic start/stop function 61
Engine, automatic switch- off 61
Engine compartment 272
Engine compartment, working in 273
Engine coolant 276
Engine oil 274
Engine oil, adding 274
Engine oil additives 275
Engine oil change 275
Engine oil filler neck 274
Engine oil temperature 75
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 275
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 275
Engine specifications 303
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Engine start, Starting aid 291 Seite 316ReferenceEverything from A to Z316
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Malfunction displays, refer toCheck Control 73
Manual air distribu‐ tion 135, 138
Manual air flow 135
Manual air volume 138
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 68
Manual operation, backup camera 124
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 52
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 260
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 122
Manual operation, Side View 128
Manual operation, Top View 126
Manual transmission 67
Map, destination entry 173
Map in split screen 180
Map view 178
Marking on approved tires 270
Marking, run-flat tires 271
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 137
Maximum speed, display 79
Maximum speed, winter tires 270
Measure, units of 85
Medical kit 291
Memory, seat, mirror 51
Menu, EfficientDynamics 164
Menu in instrument cluster 80
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 180
Messages 241 Messages, refer to Check
Control 73
Microfilter 136, 139
Minimum tread, tires 269
Mirror 52
Mirror memory 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 157
Mobile phone 220, 228
Mode, ECO PRO 163
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 280
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
MP3 player 210
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Music collection 205
Music search 207
Music, storing 205
N
Navigation 168
Navigation data 183
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 50
New wheels and tires 269
No Passing Information 79
Notes 245
Number of cylinders, en‐ gine 303
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 294
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 278
Obstacle marking, backup camera 125 Odometer 76
Office 238
Oil 274
Oil, adding 274
Oil additives 275
Oil change 275
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 77
Oil filler neck 274
Oil types, alternative 275
Oil types, approved 275
Old batteries, disposal 288
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 278
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 279
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 138
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 76
P
Paint, vehicle 297
Pairing, mobile phone 220, 229
Panic mode 35
Parallel parking assistant 130
Park Distance Control PDC 121
Parked-car ventilation 139
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 158
Parking aid, refer to PDC 121
Parking assistant 130
Parking brake 63 Seite 319Everything from A to ZReference319
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