2013 BMW 1 SERIES adding oil

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MobilityEngine compartment
Engine compartment
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip- tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi
cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Important parts of th e engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page 235
2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system,
refer to page 72
3 Jump-starting connection, refer to
page 251
4 Fluid filler neck for engine oil, refer to
Adding engine oil, page 235Hood
Do not work on the car unless you pos-
sess the necessary technical knowledge.
If you are not familiar with the regulations to be
followed, have the necessary work on the vehi-
cle carried out only by your BMW center; if this
work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent dama ge and related safety
hazards. <

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MobilityEngine compartment
2.Press button 2.
The oil level is checked and the reading
displayed.
Possible displays
1 Oil level OK
2 Oil level is being checked.
This can take about 3 min utes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface, or about
5 minutes while the car is on the move.
3 Oil level down to minimum:
Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil on page 235.
4 Oil level is too high.
Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay. <
5 The oil level sensor is defective.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the ne xt oil service, refer
to page 237. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Display via iDrive
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...":
This can take about 3 min utes 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 engine oil was added, it may take up to
30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading.
> "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil below.
If the oil level is be low the minimum value,
add engine oil immediately to avoid engine
damage.
> "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked.":

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Engine compartment
Mobility
Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately; otherwise, the excess oil may
lead to engine damage. <
> "Measurement inactive. Have this
checked.":
Do not add engine oil. Before continuing to
drive, note the recalc ulated remaining mile-
age until the next oil ch ange service, refer to
Service requirements on page 80. 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
Control Display.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, the engine could be
damaged. <
If the engine oil is too high, have the
vehicle checked immediately; failure to do
so may result in engine damage. <
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 grades to add
Do not use oil additives as this could
result in engine damage. <
When selecting an engi ne oil, make sure
to use one from the SAE viscosity classes
0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 5W-30; failure to
do so may result in ma lfunctions or engine
damage. < The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Some oil grades may not be available in all
countries.
Approved oil grades
Additional information about approved oil
grades is available at your BMW center.
Alternative oil types
If approved oils are not available, you can add
quantities of up to 1 US quart/1 liter of an oil
with one of the following specifications:
Oil change
Oil changes should only be performed by a
BMW center.
Coolant
Coolant consists of half
water and half additive.
Not all commercially availa ble additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center about
suitable additives.
Only use suitable a dditives; otherwise,
engine damage may result. Because
additives are harmful to your health, it is
important to follow the instructions on the
containers. <
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when
disposing of coolant additives. <
Gasoline engine
BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30
BMW Longlife-01
BMW Longlife-01 FE
Gasoline engine
API SM or higher

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 136
Display, refer to Control Display 20
Displaying contact
pictures 203
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 104
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Displays and controls 12
Disposal
– of coolant 235
– remote control battery 42
– vehicle battery 249
Distance, refer to
Computer 78
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 80
Distance to destination, refer to Computer 78
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 88
Door key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 32
Door lock 36
Door lock, confirmation signals 35
Doors, manual operation 36
DOT Quality Grades 228
Draft-free ventilation 109
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 116
Drive mode 68
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC 89
Drive-off assistant 90
Driving dynamics control 69
Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 100
Driving notes 124
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 90Driving stability control
systems 89
Driving through water 126
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 124
Dry air, refer to Air conditioning 109
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 89
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 90
– indicator lamps 90
DVD
– country codes 168
– settings 169
– video playback 168
DVD menu 169
DVD player, refer to CD player 166
DVD video 168
D y

namic Brake Control
DBC 89
Dynamic destination guidance 149
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 89
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 90
– indicator lamps 90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 89
Eject button, see buttons on the CD/DVD player 154
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 69
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 221
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV 89Electronic oil level check
233
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 89
E-mail 206
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 221
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 66
Emergency release, trunk lid 38
Emergency Request 250
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 251
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 124
Engine
– breaking in 124
– starting 62
– starting, Comfort Access 40
– switching off 63
Engine compartment 232
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 235
Engine oil
– adding 235
– additives 235
– alternative oil types 235
– approved engine oils 235
– BMW Maintenance System 237
– checking level 233
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 80
Engine oil level, checking 233
Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 62
Entering the postal code for navigation 135
Entry map for destination 139
Equalizer, tone control 155

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