2012 BMW 750LI check oil

Instrument cluster
1
Fuel gauge  75
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps  14
4 Tachometer  76
5 Engine oil temperature   766
External temperature  76
7 Electronic displays  16
8 Miles, trip miles  77
9 Clock  80
10 Reset miles  77
Indicator/warning lamps
Instrument cluster The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning
when the engine is started or the ig‐
nition is switched on, and light up briefly in the
process. Overview: indicator/warning lamps Symbol Function or system
Turn signal
Parking brake
Parking brake in Canadian models
Automatic Hold*
Front fog lamps* Seite 14
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Cockpit

Displays
Instrument cluster
At a glance
1
Fuel gauge
2 Speedometer
3 Indicator/warning lamps
4 Tachometer
5 Oil temperature 6
External temperature
7 Electronic displays
8 Miles, trip miles
9 Clock
10 Display/reset miles
Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to
page 242.
Range After the reserve range is
reached:
▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly. ▷
The remaining range is
shown on the computer.
▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not 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 30 miles/
50
km, or engine functions are not ensured and
damage may occur.◀ Seite 75
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Displaying the cruising range
1.
"Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators" The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field.
In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
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.
▷ 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
256.
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.◀
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
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Displays

Engine oil
General information
The
engine oil consumption is dependent on the
driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, check the engine oil level after every
refueling using the electronic engine oil level
check.
Checking the oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically and dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Requirements
▷ The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
6 miles/10 km.
▷ The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.
Displaying the oil level
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level" Possible messages
▷
"Engine oil level OK"
▷ "Measurement not possible at this time."
▷ "Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: ap‐
prox. 3 minutes. Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
▷ "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
▷ "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.

◀ ▷
"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."
Note the newly calculated remaining mile‐
age until the next oil service. Have the sys‐
tem checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
760i/Li: open/close flap When the flap is closed, it must latch
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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.
Recommended oil types, refer to page
256.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types
Note
No oil additives
Oil
additives may lead to engine damage.◀
Approved oil types
Your service center can advise you on which en‐
gine oils have been approved by the manufac‐
turer of your vehicle.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only use approved BMW High Performance oil.
Approved oils belong to the viscosity grades
SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40 and SAE
5W-30.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of another oil with the follow‐
ing specification may be used.
API SM quality standards or higher. Coolant
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
If there is no Min– and Max– mark in the filler
neck of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant
level checked if necessary by your service cen‐
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Engine oil

Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
The maintenance system directs you to re‐
quired
maintenance measures and thereby sup‐
ports you in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page 81, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is con‐
tinuously stored in the remote control. Your
service center will read out this data and suggest
the right array of service procedures for your ve‐
hicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control that you used most recently.
Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter. Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please
consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed by
your service center. Make sure to have regular
maintenance procedures recorded in the vehi‐
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models, and in the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These en‐
tries are proof of regular maintenance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking

the primary components in the vehicle
emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the

vehicle checked as soon as pos‐
sible.
▷ The warning lamp flashes under cer‐
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Maintenance

Condition Based Service
CBS 258
Confirmation signal 37
Contacts 223, 232
Control Display 19
Control Display, settings 80
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 98
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 256
Coolant temperature 76
Cooler 135
Cooling function 127
Cooling, maximum 126
Cooling system 256
Corrosion on brake discs 146
Cruise control 111
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 105
Cruising range 75
Cupholder 140
Curb weight 278
Current fuel consumption 76
Current location, storing 154
Customer Relations 237
D
Damage, tires 249
Damping control, dy‐ namic 100
Data, technical 276
Date 77
Daytime running lights 85
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 126
Destination distance 78
Destination guidance 159
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 158
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 152
Digital clock 77
Digital radio 173
Dimensions 276
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 59 Direction indicator, refer to
Turn signals 70
Display in front wind‐ shield 123
Display,
instrument cluster 75
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 87
Displays 14
Displays, cleaning 273
Disposal, coolant 257
Disposal, vehicle battery 265
Distance control, refer to PDC 113
Distance, selecting for ACC 106
Distance to destination 78
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 39
Downhill control 99
Drive-off assistant 98
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 98
Driving instructions, breaking in 144
Driving notes, general 144
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 98
Driving tips 144
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 98
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 99
DVD/CD 179
DVD/CD notes 185
DVD/CD player, rear 199, 204
DVD changer 183
DVD settings 182
DVDs, storing 186
DVD, video 181
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 100
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 165
Dynamic Drive 100 Dynamic Driving Control
102
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 98
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 99
E
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 148
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 16
Electronic engine oil level check 255
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 98
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, door lock 38
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 242
Emergency release, parking brake 67
Emergency Request 266
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 267
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 76
Energy recovery 77
Engine compartment 253
Engine compartment, working in 253
Engine coolant 256
Engine oil 255
Engine oil, adding 255
Engine oil additives 256
Engine oil filler neck 255
Engine oil temperature 76
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 256
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 256
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
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Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 65
Engine start, Starting aid 267
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 76
Entering/exiting
vehicle, assis‐
tance, steering wheel 60
Equalizer 170
Equipment, interior 132
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 98
Exchanging wheels/tires 250
Exhaust system 144
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature, dimmable exte‐
rior mirrors 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External devices 190
External start 267
External temperature dis‐ play 76
External temperature warn‐ ing 76
Eyes for securing cargo 147
F
Fader 170
Failure message, refer to Check Control 82
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air volume 126
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 82
Filler neck for engine oil 255
Fine wood, care 273
First aid kit 267
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 269
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 91
Flat tire, warning lamp 92
Flat tire, wheel change 264
Flooding 145
Floor carpet, care 273
Floor mats, care 273
FM/AM station 172 Folding table in the rear
136
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72
Foot brake 145
Front airbags 88
Front fog lamps 87
Front
fog lamps, front, bulb re‐
placement 262
Front lamps 261
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 89
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 90
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 50
Front seats, adjusting 48
Fuel cap 242
Fuel consumption, current 76
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 78
Fuel filler flap 242
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel quality 243
Fuel, tank capacity 279
Fuse 265
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 132
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 161
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 73
General driving notes 144
Gentleman function 50
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 138
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 152
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 278
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 278 H
Hand brake, refer to Parking
brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 133
Hazard warning flashers 266
HDC Hill Descent Control 99
HD Radio 173
Head airbags 88
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 85
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 84
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 37
Headlamp flasher 70
Headlamp glass 261
Headlamps 261
Headlamps, care 272
Headlamp washer system 70
Headliner 18
Headphones, rear entertain‐ ment 202, 207
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 54
Head restraints, rear 55
Head-up Display 123
Head-up Display, care 273
Heavy cargo, stowing 147
Height, seats 48
Height
with roof-mounted aer‐
ial, vehicle 276
High-beam Assistant 86
High beams 70
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 86
Hill Descent Control HDC 99
Hills 146
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 98
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 140
Homepage 6
Hood 253
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 144
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