2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 oil level

California Proposition 65 WarningCalifornia laws require us to state the following
warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐
bile components and parts, including compo‐
nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐
cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐
ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐
lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐
pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
lowing warranties:▷New Vehicle Limited Warranty.▷Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.▷Federal Emissions System Defect War‐
ranty.▷Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.▷California Emission Control System Lim‐
ited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to de‐
liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle
is operated under those conditions. If you wish
to operate your vehicle in another country or
region, you may be required to adapt your ve‐
hicle to meet different prevailing operating
conditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please contact
Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the
road safety, operational reliability and the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas‐
ures:▷BMW Maintenance system▷Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models▷Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to
these specifications, this could result in seri‐
ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is
not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Data memory
Many electronic components on your vehicle
are equipped with data memories that tempo‐
rarily or permanently store technical informa‐
tion about the condition of the vehicle, events
and faults. This technical information generally
documents the state of a component, a mod‐ ule, a system or the environment:
▷Operating states of system components,
fill levels for instance.▷Status messages for the vehicle and from
its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐
tion speed/ vehicle speed, deceleration,
transverse acceleration.▷Malfunctions and faults in important sys‐
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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, 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 The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions. When
a sporty driving style is used, the engine oil
consumption, for example, is clearly higher.
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 is displayed 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
▷Automatic transmission: selector lever in
transmission position N or P and accelera‐
tor not depressed.▷Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
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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
Hints
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
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
damage 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 types
Gasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30.BMW Longlife-01.BMW 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
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The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by your service
center.

Band-aids, refer to First aidkit 222
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 224
Basic position, rear seats 56
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 219
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 219
Belts, safety belts 58
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 175
Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW ActiveHybrid 30
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 212
Bonus range, ECO PRO 190
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 175
Brake assistant 130
Brake assistant, adaptive 130
Brake discs, breaking in 180
Brake force display 127
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 127
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Brake lights, adaptive 127
Brake pads, breaking in 180
Braking, hints 183
Breakdown assis‐ tance 221, 222
Breaking in 180
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 96
Bulb replacement, rear 217
Bulb replacement, see lamp and bulb replacement 214
Button, RES 139 Button, Start/Stop 70
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 222
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Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera, backup camera 147
Camera, care 230
Camera, Side View 150
Camera, Top View 151
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 175
Car battery 219
Car care products 228
Care, displays 230
Care, vehicle 228
Cargo 185
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 175
Cargo, securing 186
Cargo straps, securing cargo 186
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 230
Car wash 227
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 182
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 212
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 174
Center console 16 Center-Lock, see button for
central locking 37
Central locking system 37
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 214
Changing wheels 218
Changing wheels/tires 203
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 74
Charge indicator, high-volt‐ age battery 97
Check Control 86
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 208
Children, seating position 66
Children, transporting safely 66
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 66
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 67
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 66
Child safety locks 69
Child seat, mounting 66
Child seats 66
Chrome parts, care 229
Cigarette lighter 169
Cleaning, displays 230
Climate control 159
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 182
Climate control wind‐ shield 182
Clock 89
Closing/opening from in‐ side 40
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 175
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Replacement fuse 220
Replacing parts 214
Replacing wheels/tires 203
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 139
Reserve warning, refer to Range 89
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 111
Residual cooling 165
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 161
Retaining straps, securing cargo 186
Retreaded tires 204
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Roadside parking lamps 101
Roller sunblinds 49
RON gasoline quality 198
Roof load capacity 235
Roof-mounted luggage rack 186
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 225
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 205
Rubber components, care 229
Run-flat tires 205
S Safe braking 183
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 58
Safety belts 58
Safety belts, care 229
Safety of the hybrid sys‐ tem 225
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 127
Safety switch, windows 48 Safety systems, airbags 105
Saving fuel 188
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 214
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 225
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 58
Seat heating, front 54
Seat heating, rear 57
Seating position for chil‐ dren 66
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 61
Seats 52
Seats, rear, adjusting 55
Seat ventilation, front 54
Seat ventilation, rear 57
See lamp and bulb replace‐ ment 214
Selection list in instrument cluster 93
Selector lever, automatic transmission 82
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 132
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 132
Sensors, care 230
Service and warranty 8
Service history 91
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 212
Service requirements, dis‐ play 90
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 222
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 95
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 61 Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 81
Shift paddles on steering wheel 83
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 105
Side View 149
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Silent Start, electric drive readiness 71
Sitting safely 52
Size 234
Slide/tilt glass roof 50
Smallest turning circle 235
Smoker's package 169
Snow chains 205
Socket 170
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 213
SOS button 221
Spare fuse 220
Speaker lighting 104
Specified engine oil types 209
Speed, average 94
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 94
Speed limiter, display 91
Speed Limit Information 91
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 94
Split screen 22
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 133
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 83
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 133
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 83
Stability control systems 130
Start/Stop button 70
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