2013 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID3 adding oil

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 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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CoolantVehicle 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 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, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.
Coolant level
Checking
Marks are provided on the side of the coolant
reservoir.SymbolMeaningMaximumMinimum1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct when it is be‐
tween these two marks.Adding engine oil1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, and then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and the
cap must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives.
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Damage, tires 173
Damping control, dy‐ namic 112
Data, technical 206
Date 78
Daytime running lights 91
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 65
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 134
Dehumidifying, air 133
Destination distance 85
Digital clock 78
Digital compass 140
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 75
Display in windshield 126
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 93
Displays 74
Displays, cleaning 203
Displays, hybrid system 79
Disposal, coolant 180
Disposal, vehicle battery 192
Distance control, refer to PDC 118
Distance to destination 85
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
DRIVE 66
Drive-off assistant 115
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 111
Drive readiness in detail 64
Drive readiness states 63 Driving experience
switch 113
Driving instructions, breaking in 152
Driving mode 113
Driving notes, general 154
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 111
Driving tips 154
Driving tips, hybrid sys‐ tem 152
Driving with the combustion engine 66
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 111
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 112
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 112
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 111
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 112
E
eBOOST 67
ECO PRO 160
ECO PRO, bonus range 161
ECO PRO display 160
ECO PRO driving mode 160
ECO PRO mode 160
ECO PRO Tip - driving instruc‐ tion 162
eDRIVE, electric driving 30
Electric drive readiness, Silent Start 64
Electric driving, eDRIVE 30
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 75
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 111
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, door lock 41 Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 166
Emergency Request 194
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 195
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy recovery, CHARGE 67
Engine, automatic off 65
Engine compartment 176
Engine compartment, working in 177
Engine coolant 180
Engine oil 178
Engine oil, adding 179
Engine oil additives 179
Engine oil change 179
Engine oil filler neck 179
Engine oil temperature 78
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 179
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 179
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 195
Engine temperature 78
Entering a car wash 200
Equipment, interior 138
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 111
Exchanging wheels/tires 173
Exhaust system 154
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 195
External temperature dis‐ play 78
External temperature warn‐ ing 78
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Maximum speed, wintertires 174
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 195
Memory, seat, mirror 55
Menu in instrument cluster 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, refer to Check Control 75
Microfilter 134
Minimum tread, tires 173
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 154
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 184
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 173
No Passing Information 82
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 198
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 182 Obstacle marking, backup
camera 122
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 168
Odometer 78
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 178
Oil, adding 179
Oil additives 179
Oil change 179
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 81
Oil filler neck 179
Oil types, alternative 179
Oil types, approved 179
Old batteries, disposal 192
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 182
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 183
Opening/closing from in‐ side 41
Opening/closing via door lock 40
Opening/closing with remote control 38
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 133
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 78
Overtaking prohibitions 82
P
Paint, vehicle 201
Parallel parking assistant 127
Park Distance Control PDC 118 Parked-car ventilation 135
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 155
Parking aid, refer to PDC 118
Parking assistant 127
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 90
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 122
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 118
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 202
Power failure 192
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 169
Pressure warning FTM, tires 101
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R
Radiator fluid 180
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication Seite 215Everything from A to ZReference215
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