2013 BMW 335I oil type

Performing a detailed measurement
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.
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.
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
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 for refilling
Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage. ◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FEDiesel engineBMW Longlife-04
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specificationSeite 197Engine oilMobility197
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 110
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 115
Activated-charcoal filter 142
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 105
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 115
Active Protection 107
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 107
Adaptive light control 89
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 220
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 138, 141
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 138, 140
Air distribution, manual 138, 141
Air flow, air conditioner 138
Air flow, automatic climate control 141
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 142
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 192
All-wheel-drive 111
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 145
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 110
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 110
Approved axle load 227
Approved engine oils 197
Arrival time 82
Ash tray 148
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 214
Assistance when driving off 114
Assist system information, on Control Display 85
Attentiveness assistant 107
AUTO intensity 140
Automatic car wash 219
Automatic climate con‐ trol 137
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 139
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 115
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 94
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 88
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 141
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 140
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 138
AUTO program, intensity 140
Auto Start/Stop function 61
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 227
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrest, width 47
Backup camera 125
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 217
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 210
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 210
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 154
Blinds, sun protection 43
BMW Advanced Diesel 175
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 200
Bonus range, ECO PRO 166
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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Current fuel consumption 77
D
Damage, tires 190
Damping control, dy‐ namic 111
Data, technical 226
Date 77
Daytime running lights 88
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 138
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 141
Defrosting the windows 138
Dehumidifying, air 138, 140
Destination distance 82
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 176
Diesel exhaust fluid, having re‐ filled 176
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 175
Diesel exhaust fluid, replenish‐ ing yourself 176
Diesel particulate filter 159
Digital clock 76
Digital compass 146
Dimensions 226
Dimmable exterior mirrors 53
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 53
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 64
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 72
Display in windshield 131
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 90
Displays 70
Displays, cleaning 222
Disposal, coolant 199
Disposal, vehicle battery 211
Distance control, refer to PDC 123 Distance, selecting for
ACC 117
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Drive-off assistant 114
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 110
Driving experience switch 112
Driving instructions, breaking in 158
Driving mode 112
Driving notes, general 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 110
Driving tips 158
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 110
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 111
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 111
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 110
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 111
E
ECO PRO 165
ECO PRO, bonus range 166
ECO PRO display 165
ECO PRO driving mode 165
ECO PRO mode 165
ECO PRO Tip - driving instruc‐ tion 167
EfficientDynamics 167
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 72
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 110
Emergency detection, remote control 31 Emergency release, door
lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency Request 213
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 214
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 194
Engine compartment, working in 195
Engine coolant 199
Engine oil 196
Engine oil, adding 197
Engine oil additives 197
Engine oil change 198
Engine oil filler neck 197
Engine oil temperature 76
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 197
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 197
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 214
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 60
Engine stop 61
Engine temperature 76
Entering a car wash 219
Equipment, interior 144
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 110
Exchanging wheels/tires 191
Exhaust system 159 Seite 234ReferenceEverything from A to Z234
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Master key, refer to Remotecontrol 30
Maximum cooling 140
Maximum speed, display 79
Maximum speed, winter tires 192
Measure, units of 85
Medical kit 214
Memory, seat, mirror 51
Menu, EfficientDynamics 167
Menu in instrument cluster 81
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Messages, refer to Check Control 73
Microfilter 139, 142
Minimum tread, tires 190
Mirror 52
Mirror memory 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 159
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 203
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 50
New wheels and tires 191
No Passing Information 79
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 217 O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 201
Obstacle marking, backup camera 127
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 174
Odometer 76
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 196
Oil, adding 197
Oil additives 197
Oil change 198
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 77
Oil filler neck 197
Oil types, alternative 197
Oil types, approved 197
Old batteries, disposal 211
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 201
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 202
Opening/closing from in‐ side 36
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 39
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 141
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 76
Overtaking prohibitions 79 P
Paint, vehicle 220
Parallel parking assistant 132
Park Distance Control PDC 123
Parked-car ventilation 142
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 160
Parking aid, refer to PDC 123
Parking assistant 132
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 87
Particulate filter 159
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 53
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 127
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 123
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 44
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 221
Power failure 211
Power sunroof, glass 43
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 178
Pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 21
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 44
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
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R
Radiator fluid 199
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 60
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 65
Rear lamps 208
Rear socket 149
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window de‐ froster 138, 141
Recirculated-air filter 142
Recirculated-air mode 138, 141
Recommended tire brands 191
Refueling 172
Remaining range 77
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, universal 144
Replacement fuse 211
Replacing parts 202
Replacing wheels/tires 191
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 117
Reserve warning, refer to Range 77
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Retaining straps, securing cargo 162
Retreaded tires 192
Roadside parking lamps 88
Roller sunblinds 43
RON gasoline quality 174
Roof load capacity 227
Roof-mounted luggage rack 162
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 217 RSC Run Flat System Compo‐
nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 192
Rubber components, care 221
Run-flat tires 192
S
Safe braking 159
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 49
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 221
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 107
Safety switch, windows 42
Safety systems, airbags 92
Saving fuel 164
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 202
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 218
Seat and mirror memory 51
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 48
Seat heating, rear 48
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seats 45
Selection list in instrument cluster 81
Selector lever, automatic transmission 68
Sensors, care 222
Service and warranty 7
Service history 78
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 200
Service requirements, dis‐ play 77 Service, Roadside Assis‐
tance 214
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 84
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 51
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 67
Shift paddles on steering wheel 69
Side airbags 92
Side View 130
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 45
Size 226
Slide/tilt glass roof 43
Smallest turning circle 227
Snow chains 193
Socket 148
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 201
Soot particulate filter 159
SOS button 213
Spare fuse 211
Specified engine oil types 197
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 82
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 82
Split screen 20
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 112
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69
Sport displays, torque display, performance display 84
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