2013 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE check oil

Fuel gaugeThe vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to
page 176.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too
hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 194.
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, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is an increased risk of ice
on roads.
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 increased risk of
an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 90.
Date The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the date and date format,
refer to page 90.
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Engine oilVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and driving conditions, e.g., if your driving
style is very sporty engine oil consumption will
be considerably greater.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
Checking the oil level
electronically
Status display
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.
Requirements
Depending on the previous displays, the status
display appears when the engine is running or
after the vehicle has been driven for at least 30
minutes.
Displaying the oil level1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the oil level. Pay attention to these
messages.
If oil level is too low, immediately add 1 US
quart/liter of oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept
In the detailed measurement the oil level is
checked and displayed via a scale.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements
▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷Automatic transmission: selector lever in
transmission position N or P and accelerator
not depressed.▷Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
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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.
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
Notes 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 FE
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 specification
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.
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MaintenanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
BMW Maintenance System
The maintenance system directs you to re‐
quired maintenance measures and thereby sup‐
ports you in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page 84, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is con‐
tinuously stored in the remote control. Your
service center will read out this data and suggest
the right array of service procedures for your ve‐
hicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control that you used most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed by
your service center. Make sure to have regular
maintenance procedures recorded in the vehi‐
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models, and in the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These en‐
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Manual transmission:1.Release the parking brake.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Shift to neutral.4.Switch the engine off.5.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
1.Release parking brake, refer to page 67, and
deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page 68.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off. In this way, the igni‐
tion remains switched on, and a Check-Con‐
trol message is displayed.
Transmission position P with the igni‐
tion off
When the ignition is switched off, position P
is engaged automatically. When in an auto‐
matic car wash, for example, ensure that the
ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to
insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can
occur.
Remove all residue completely from the wind‐
shields, otherwise streaking may cause loss of
visibility and wiper noise when the windshield
wipers are operated.
Vehicle care
Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can affect
the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frequency
and extent of your car care to these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
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Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 206
External temperature dis‐ play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 168
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 80
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 42
Fan, refer to Air flow 149
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 80
Filler neck for engine oil 192
Fine wood, care 213
First aid kit 205
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 208
Flat tire, changing wheels 201
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Flat tire, warning lamp 103, 106
Flooding 165
Floor carpet, care 213
Floor mats, care 213
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72
Foot brake 165
Front airbags 98
Front center armrest 159
Front fog lamps 96
Front lamps 0
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 99
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 100
Front seats 51 Front turn signals, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 199
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel cap 176
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 88
Fuel filler flap 176
Fuel gauge 83
Fuel quality 178
Fuel, tank capacity 220
Fuse 203
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 153
Gasoline 178
Gasoline quality 178
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 73
Gear shift indicator 85
General driving notes 164
Glove compartment 158
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 219
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hazard warning flashers 204
HDC Hill Descent Control 120
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 94
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 70
Headlamp glass 199 Headlamps 0
Headlamps, care 211
Headlamp washer system 70
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head-Up Display 146
Head-up Display, care 214
Heavy cargo, stowing 168
Height, seats 51
Height, vehicle 218
High-beam Assistant 95
High beams 70
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Hill Descent Control HDC 120
Hills 166
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 118
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 159
Homepage 6
Hood 189
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 39
Hot exhaust system 165
HUD Head-Up Display 146
Hydroplaning 165
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 83
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 83
Identification marks, tires 184
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 189
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 103 , 106
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Manual operation, SideView 141
Manual operation, Top View 140
Manual transmission 72
Marking on approved tires 186
Marking, run-flat tires 187
Massage seat, front 53
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 150
Maximum speed, display 85
Maximum speed, winter tires 187
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 205
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu, EfficientDynamics 172
Menu in instrument cluster 87
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 80
Microfilter 151
Minimum tread, tires 185
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 165
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 199
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 60
Multifunctional instrument display 77
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
New wheels and tires 186
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 111
No Passing Information 85
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 208
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 196
Obstacle marking, backup camera 138
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 178
Odometer 83
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 191
Oil, adding 192
Oil additives 192
Oil change 192
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 84
Oil filler neck 192
Oil types, alternative 192
Oil types, approved 192
Old batteries, disposal 202
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 196
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 198
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 37 Opening/closing with remote
control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 150
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83
Overtaking prohibitions 85
P
Paint, vehicle 211
Panic mode 35
Parallel parking assistant 142
Park Distance Control PDC 134
Parked-car ventilation 152
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 166
Parking aid, refer to PDC 134
Parking assistant 142
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 93
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 199
Parking with Auto Hold 68
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 138
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 134
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 111
People detection, refer to Night Vision 111
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 213
Power failure 202
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