2013 BMW M5 oil additives

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
Only replenish the maximum oil amount of
1 US quart/liter if the message is displayed in
the instrument cluster or the oil level has drop‐
ped to just at the lower mark of the dipstick.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
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.◀
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 the viscosity grade
SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 or malfunctions or
engine damage may occur.
Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity
grades SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 may be
used.◀
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 typesSpecificationACEA A3/B4.API SK/CF or superior grade specification.
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:
SpecificationACEA A3/B3.API SK or superior grade specification.Seite 187Engine oilMobility187
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 117
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 75
Activated-charcoal filter 137
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 113
Active M differential 119
Active Protection 114
Active seat, front 49
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 114
Adaptive light control 93
Additives, oil 187
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 206
Airbags 97
Airbags, indicator/warning light 98
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 136
Air distribution, manual 135
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 136
Air flow, automatic climate control 135
Air pressure, tires 175
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 137
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 180
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 187
Ambient light 95
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 117
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 117
Approved engine oils 187
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 151
Arrival time 89
Ashtray 143
Ashtray, front 143, 144
Ashtray, rear 144
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 200
Assistance when driving off 117
Attentiveness assistant 115
AUTO intensity 135
Automatic car wash 205
Automatic climate con‐ trol 134
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 99
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 93
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 136
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
Automatic tailgate 37
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 135
AUTO program, intensity 135 Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 213
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Backup camera 125
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 200
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 203
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 197
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 197
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 152
Blinds, sun protection 45
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 190
BMW M technology 158
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Brake assistant 117
Brake discs, breaking in 160
Brake force display 114
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 114 Seite 216ReferenceEverything from A to Z216
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Cruise control 121
Cruising range 83
Cupholder 152
Current fuel consumption 83
D
Damage, tires 178
Damper control 119
Damper Control, Elec‐ tronic 119
Data, technical 212
Date 82
Daytime running lights 93
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 135
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 140
Destination distance 89
Differential lock 119
Digital clock 82
Digital speed 82
Digital tachometer 82
Dimensions 212
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Display in windshield 131
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 95
Displays 78
Displays, cleaning 208
Disposal, coolant 189
Disposal, vehicle battery 197
Distance control, refer to PDC 123
Distance to destination 89
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30 Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐
ing 36
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 72
Drivelogic 74
Drive mode 73
Drive-off assistant 117
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 117
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 103
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 103
Driving Dynamics Control 76
Driving Dynamics System 84
Driving dynamics, system states 84
Driving instructions, breaking in 160
Driving notes, general 161
Driving on racetracks 159
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 74
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 117
Driving tips 161
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 117
E EDC, Electronic Damper Con‐ trol 119
EfficientDynamics 84
EfficientDynamics display 84
EfficientDynamics menu 84
Electronic Damper Control EDC 119
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 117
Emergency detection, remote control 31 Emergency release, door
lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency Request 199
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 200
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 39
Energy Control 83
Energy recovery 83
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 184
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 184
Engine coolant 189
Engine oil 186
Engine oil, adding 187
Engine oil additives 187
Engine oil change 188
Engine oil filler neck 187
Engine oil temperature 81
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 187
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 187
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 200
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 81
Entering a car wash 205
Equipment, interior 141
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 117
Exchanging wheels/tires 179
Exhaust system 161 Seite 218ReferenceEverything from A to Z218
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Manual brake, refer to Parkingbrake 67
Manual operation, backup camera 126
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 124
Manual operation, Side View 131
Manual operation, Top View 129
Manual transmission 77
Marking on approved tires 179
Massage seat, front 49
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 136
Maximum speed, display 86
Maximum speed, winter tires 180
M carbon ceramic brake 158
M Compound brake 158
M differential, active 119
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 118
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 72
M Drive 57
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 163
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 76
M Dynamic Mode MDM 118
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 200
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 54
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 16 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 79
Microfilter 137
Minimum tread, tires 178
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 180
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 193
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 59
M technology 158
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
M view, head-up display 132
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 53
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 207
New wheels and tires 179
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 108
No Passing Information 86
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 203
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 191
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 191 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 127
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 174
Odometer 82
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 186
Oil, adding 187
Oil additives 187
Oil change 188
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 187
Oil types, alternative 187
Oil types, approved 187
Old batteries, disposal 197
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 192
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 136
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
Overtaking prohibitions 86
P Paint, vehicle 206
Park Distance Control PDC 123
Parked-car ventilation 139 Seite 221Everything from A to ZReference221
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