235
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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