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Engine compartment
Mobility
Engine compartment
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, 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 vehicle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also applies to safety related
functions and systems.
Important parts of the engine compartment
1
Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page 259
2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system,
refer to page 71
3 Jump-starting connection, refer to
page 274
4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
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Engine compartment
Mobility
Alternative oil types
If approved oils are not available, you can add
quantities of up to 1 US quart/1 liter of another
oil with 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 available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center about
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may result. Because
additives are harmful to your health, it is impor-
tant to follow the instructions on the contain-
ers. <
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine over-
heats, a warning lamp lights up. A message
appears on the Control Display.
Checking coolant level
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns. <
1. Do not open the engine hood before the
engine has cooled down.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the
filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to
the filler neck.
4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Gasoline engine
API SM or higher
Diesel engine
API ILSAC GF-5
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 95
ACC, refer to Active Cruise
Control 74
Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 69
Accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5
Accident, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request 272
Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate
control 118
Active Cruise Control 74
– indicator lamp 77
– malfunction 78
– selecting distance 75
– sensor 77
Active steering 103
Adaptive brake lamp
– Brake Force Display 104
Adaptive Light Control 109
Additives
– coolant 259
– engine oil 258
Address, entering 146,152
Address for navigation
– entering 146
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 115
Adjusting the thigh support 48
Airbags 104
– indicator/warning lamp 106
– sitting safely 46
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate
control 115
– ventilation 117 Air distribution
– automatic
115
Airing, refer to Ventilation 117
Air pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 235
Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated air mode 116
Air supply
– automatic climate
control 115
– ventilation 117
Air vents 114
Air volume 116
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 233
Alarm system 36
– avoiding unintentional alarms 38
– interior motion sensor 37
– switching off an alarm 37
– tilt alarm sensor 37
ALL program 116
All -se
ason tires, refer to
Winter tires 254
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 97
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated air mode 116
Antifreeze
– coolant 259
– washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System ABS 95
Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 36
Appointments, refer to
Calendar 219
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 283
Approved engine oils 258
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 283Apps
228
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 124
Arrival time, refer to Computer 82
Ashtray 126
Assist systems, refer to Driving stability control 95
AUC Automatic recirculated air control 116
Audible instructions, refer to
Voice instructions 157
Audio device, external 125
Automatic
– air distribution 115
– air volume 115
– cruise control 72,74
– headlamp control 108
Automatic car washes 262
Automatic climate control 114
Automatic curb monitor 54
Automatic high beams and low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant 110
Automatic recirculated air control AUC 116
Automatic Service Request 227
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
– interlock 63
– overriding selector lever
lock 65
– shiftlock, refer to Changing selector lever position 63
– sport program 64
– towing 275
– tow-starting 275
AUTO program for automatic climate control 115
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Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 94
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, emergency operation 34
DOT Quality Grades 251
Draft-free ventilation 117
Drinks holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Drive mode 67
Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 95
Drive-off assistant 98
Driving dynamics control 68
Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 108
Driving notes 136
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 98
Driving stability control
systems 95
Driving through water 138
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes 136
Dry air, refer to Cooling function 117
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 96
– indicator/warning lamp 96
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 95
Dynamic destination guidance 162
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 95
– indicator/warning lamp 96
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 96
– indicator/warning lamp 96E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 95
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 68
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 34
– driver's door 34
– fuel filler flap 232
Electric seat adjustment 48
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access 38
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV 95
Electronic oil level check 256
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 95
E-mail 218
Emergency actuation, automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock 65
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual release 232
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation
– door lock 34
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside 36
Emergency Request 272
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 273
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 136
Engine
– breaking in 136
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 259
– starting 61
– starting, Comfort Access 38
– switching off 62
Engine compartment 255Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 259
Engine oil
– adding 258
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 258
– alternative oil types 259
– approved engine oils 258
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– capacity 284
– checking level 256
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements 85
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine 61
Entering the postal code for navigation 147
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 112
Entry map for destination 151
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 95
Ex haust sy
stem, refer to Hot
exhaust system 137
Exterior mirrors 53
– adjusting 53
– automatic dimming feature 55
– automatic heating 54
– folding in and out 54
External audio device 125
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing away 275
– for tying down loads 140
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 89
Failure of an electrical consumer 271
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Outside temperature
warning 80
Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 259
Overriding selector lever lock 65
P
Paintwork care 263
Park assistant, refer to Park Distance Control 94
Park Distance Control PDC 94
Parked car ventilation 118
– preselecting switch-on times 118
– switching on and off directly 118
Parking
– vehicle 62
Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 94
Parking brake 62
– indicator lamp 62
Parking lamps 108
– replacing bulbs 267
Parking lamps/low beams 108
Parts and accessories, refer to
Vehicle equipment 5
Passenger side mirror tilt function 54
Pathway lighting 109
Personal information, refer to Office 213
Personal Profile 30
Phone numbers
– dialing 206
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 42
– windows 41
Polish 265
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 118
Power failure 270 Power windows
40
Power windows, refer to Windows 40
Pressure, tires 235
Pressure monitoring, tires 98
– Flat Tire Monitor 98
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 100
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel 11
Programmable memory keys 23
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 42
– windows 41
Providing medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 273
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 98
R
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness 60
Radio readiness 60
– switched off 61
– switched on 60
Radio-remote key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Rain sensor 71
Reading aloud 221
Reading lamps 113
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 268
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints 50
– folding down backrests 128
Rear ventilation 118
Rearview mirror, refer to Mirrors 53
Rear window defroster 117
Rear window roller blind, refer to Roller sunblinds 124Recirculated air mode
116
Recirculation of air, refer to Recirculated air mode 116
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest 47
Redialing 208
Refueling 232
Releasing
– hood 256
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range 82
Reminders 220
Remote control 30
– battery renewal 39
– Comfort Access 38
– garage door opener 120
– malfunction 34,39
– removing from the ignition lock 60
– service data 260
– trunk lid 33
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses 271
Replacement remote control 30
Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 266
Replacing tires 253
Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 253
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Restraint systems
– for children 56
– refer to Safety belts 52
Retractable hardtop 42
– care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure
– C
onvenient opening and
closing 32
– remote control 32
Reverse gear 66
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
– manual transmission 63
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Storing tires254
Stowage, refer to Storage compartments 125
Street, entering,
navigation 147
Suitable mobile phones 200
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires 235
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 62
Switching off the engine
– Start/Stop button 60
Switching the cooling function on and off 117
Switch-on times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting 118
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 81
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 35
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb 269
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 268
Tail lamps 268
– replacing bulb 268,269
Tank contents, refer to Capacities 284
Tasks 219
Technical data 280
– dimensions 281
Technical modifications, refer to For your own safety 5
Telephone 200
– hands-free system 209
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 124
– phone book 207
– received calls 208
– redialing 208
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
– voice commands 209TeleService
225
Teleservice Diagnosis 226
Temperature
– automatic climate control 115
– changing unit of measure 85
– coolant, refer to Coolant
temperature 259
Temperature display
– outside temperature 80
– outside temperature warning 80
– setting the units 85
Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 72
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo 140
Text message 217
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 269
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag 131
Through-loading system 128
Tilt alarm sensor 37
Tilt function, passenger side mirror 54
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times 118
Tire inflation pressure 235
– loss 99,100
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 98
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 100
– r es
etting the system 101
– system limitations 100
– warning lamp 101
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 99
Tire Quality Grading 251Tires
– age
251,253
– air loss 101
– breaking in 136
– changing, refer to Changing wheels 269
– condition 252
– damage 252
– inflation pressure 235
– labels 251
– minimum tread depth 252
– new wheels and tires 253
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 98
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 100
– puncture 99
– replacing 253
– run-flat tires 254
– size 251
– storage 254
– tread depth 252
– wear indicators, refer to Minimum tread depth 252
– wheel/tire combination, refer to Correct wheels and
tires 253
– winter tires 254
TMC station, refer to Traffic bulletins 159
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 266
Top, refer to Retractable
hardtop 42
Tow bar 276
Tow fitting 275
– screw thread 275
Tow fittings for tow-starting and towing away 275
Towing 275
– car with automatic transmission 275
– methods 276
– with 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 276
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