2013 BMW 5 SERIES engine coolant

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 258.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive23Voice activation system26Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing48Adjusting59Transporting children safely63Driving78Displays96Lamps101Safety126Driving stability control systems133Driving comfort160Climate control167Interior equipment176Storage compartments
Driving tips
184Things to remember when driving188Loading191Saving fuelMobility200Refueling202Fuel207Wheels and tires224Engine compartment226Engine oil229Coolant231Maintenance233Replacing components240Breakdown assistance246Care
Reference
252Technical data258Everything from A to Z
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Coolant temperatureIf the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 229.
Odometer and trip odometer▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
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
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐
creased risk of an accident.◀
Time
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 94.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 94.
Range After the reserve range isreached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always 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 of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Oil filler neck.6Coolant reservoirHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 224MobilityEngine compartment224
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CoolantVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
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,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter 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‐
ter and add coolant as needed.
Note Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir may be located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir
slightly counterclockwise to allow any ex‐
cess pressure to dissipate, and then open
it.3.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks
in 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.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the cap must point towards one another.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.Seite 229CoolantMobility229
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Emergency release, fuel fillerflap 200
Emergency Request 240
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 241
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 39
Energy Control 88
Energy recovery 88
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 224
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 224
Engine coolant 229
Engine idling when driving, coasting 195
Engine oil 226
Engine oil, adding 227
Engine oil additives 227
Engine oil change 228
Engine oil filler neck 227
Engine oil temperature 86
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 227
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 227
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 241
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 86
Entering a car wash 246
Equipment, interior 167
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 126
Exchanging wheels/tires 220
Exhaust system 185 Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 241
External temperature dis‐ play 87
External temperature warn‐ ing 87
Eyes for securing cargo 189
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 84
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 161
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 84
Filler neck for engine oil 227
Fine wood, care 248
First aid kit 241
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 244
Flat tire, changing wheels 238
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 108
Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 249
Floor mats, care 249
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 173
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72
Foot brake 186
Front airbags 101
Front fog lamps 99
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 236
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 236 Front lamps 234
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 103
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 103
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 202
Fuel cap 200
Fuel consumption, current 88
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 92
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 86
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 256
Fuse 239
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 167
Gasoline 202
Gasoline quality 202
Gear change, automatic transmission 74
Gear shift indicator 89
General driving notes 184
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 176
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 253
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 253
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 168
Hazard warning flashers 240
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 128 Seite 261Everything from A to ZReference261
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OOBD Onboard Diagnosis 232
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 232
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 149
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 202
Odometer 87
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 226
Oil, adding 227
Oil additives 227
Oil change 228
Oil change interval, service requirements 88
Oil filler neck 227
Oil types, alternative 227
Oil types, approved 227
Old batteries, disposal 239
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 233
Opening/closing the trunk lid with no-touch activation 40
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 162
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 87
Overtaking prohibitions 90 P
Paint, vehicle 247
Parallel parking assistant 153
Park Distance Control PDC 145
Parked-car ventilation 165
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 187
Parking aid, refer to PDC 145
Parking assistant 153
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 96
Parking with Auto Hold 68
Particulate filter 185
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 148
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 145
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 117
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 115
People detection, refer to Night Vision 117
Permissible axle load 253
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 248
Power failure 238
Power sunroof, glass 45
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 207
Pressure warning FTM, tires 107
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 21 Protective function, glass
sunroof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
Q Queuing Assistant, see Con‐ gestion Assistant 139
R Radiator fluid 229
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 164
Rear axle steering 130
Rear lamps 236
Rear socket 171
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 162
Recirculated-air mode 162
Recommended tire brands 221
Refueling 200
Remaining range 87
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 167
Replacement fuse 239
Replacing parts 233
Replacing wheels/tires 220
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 136
Reserve warning, refer to Range 87 Seite 264ReferenceEverything from A to Z264
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