2012 BMW 335I oil temperature

DisplaysVehicle 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.
Instrument cluster
Overview, instrument cluster
1Fuel gauge   752Speedometer3Indicator/warning lamps   734Tachometer  755Engine oil temperature   756Current fuel consumption   777Electronic displays  728Display/reset miles   76Seite 70ControlsDisplays70
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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features1Fuel gauge  752Speedometer3Indicator/warning lamps   734Tachometer  755Engine oil temperature   756Current fuel consumption   777Electronic displays  728Display/reset miles   76Seite 71DisplaysControls71
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Supplementary text messages
Addition information, such as on the cause of a
fault or the required action, can be called up via
Check Control.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
displayed on the Control Display automatically.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷ "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the integrated
owner's manual.▷ "Service request"
Contact the service partner.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared un‐
til the malfunction is eliminated. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to
page 260.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this
range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.Seite 75DisplaysControls75
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Engine oilVehicle 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
The engine oil consumption is dependent on the
driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
Check oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.
Displaying the oil level1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Possible messages
▷"Engine oil level OK"▷"Engine oil at minimum. Add 1 quart of
engine oil!"
Within the next 125 miles/200 km, a maxi‐
mum of 1 US quart/liter oil.▷"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Immediately add 1 US quart/liter of oil.Detailed measurement
Requirements:▷Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.▷Manual transmission: Shift lever in neutral
position clutch and gas pedal not de‐
pressed.▷Automatic transmission: Selector lever in
transmission position N or P and gas pedal
not depressed.
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
During the detailed measurement, the idle
speed is increased somewhat.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least 12 in/
30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Automatic car washes
Notes
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 65,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 41.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Release the parking brake.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Shift to neutral.4.Switch the engine off.5.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
1.Release the parking brake, refer to page 63.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.Seite 296MobilityCare296
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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
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Engine stop 61
Engine temperature 75
Entering a car wash 296
Equalizer 188
Equipment, interior 141
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 104
Exchanging wheels/tires 269
Exhaust system 156
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 53
Exterior mirrors 52
External devices 210
External start 291
External temperature dis‐ play 76
External temperature warn‐ ing 76
Eyes for securing cargo 160
F
Fader 188
Failure message, refer to Check Control 73
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 135
Fan, refer to Air volume 138
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 73
Filler neck for engine oil 274
Fine wood, care 298
First aid kit 291
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 294
Flat tire, changing wheels 287
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Flat tire, warning lamp 95, 98
Flooding 157
Floor carpet, care 298
Floor mats, care 298
FM/AM station 190
Fogged up windows 135 Fold-out position, windshield
wipers 66
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 91
Front fog lamps 89
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 284
Front lamps 280
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 93
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 93
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97
Fuel cap 260
Fuel consumption, current 77
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 82
Fuel filler flap 260
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel quality 262
Fuel, tank capacity 305
Fuse 288
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 141
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 178
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Gear shift indicator 78
General driving notes 156
Glass sunroof, powered 43
Glove compartment 148
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 189
GPS navigation 168
Gray display of the map 181
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 304
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 304 H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 142
Hazard warning flashers 290
HD Radio 191
Head airbags 91
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 87
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 280
Headlamps 280
Headlamps, care 297
Headlamp washer system 65
Headliner 15
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head restraints, rear 50
Head-up Display 128
Head-up Display, care 299
Heavy cargo, stowing 160
Height, vehicle 302
High-beam Assistant 88
High beams 64
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 108
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 150
Homepage 6
Hood 273
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 156
House number, entering for navigation 169
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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
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