Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained 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 used:Gasoline engineAPI SM or a higher quality standardDiesel engineAPI ILSAC GF-5
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by the
service center only.
Coolant
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.
Checking the coolant level1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape; then continue turning
to open.3.The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck
indicates the coolant level. The coolant
level is correct if it is between the arrows of
the respective reservoir label 2.4.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.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environ‐
mental protection regulations when dis‐
posing of coolant additives.
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Divided screen view, splitscreen  22 
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  30 
Door lock  34 
Doors, manual operation  34 
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals  33– From the inside 35– From the outside  32
DOT Quality Grades  283 
Downhill control  108 
Draft-free ventilation  134 
Drive-off assistant  109 
Driver's seat, calibrating  55 
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant  109 
Driving notes, breaking in  156  
Driving notes, general  156 
Driving on poor roads  158 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  105 
Driving through water  157 
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes  156 
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion  133 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  105  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  106  
DTMF suffix dialing  242 
DVD/CD  200 
DVDs, storing  207 
DVD system in rear  220 
DVD, video  202 
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance  186 
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol  107  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  105 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  106 
E
Easy entry/exit  60 
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel  164 
Electrical malfunction– Door lock  34– Driver's door  34– Fuel filler flap  268
Electrical malfunction of up‐
per tailgate  36 
Electrical malfunction, park‐ ing brake  71 
Electric seat adjustment  50 
Electric steering wheel ad‐ justment  60 
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution  105 
Electronic engine oil level check  290 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC  105 
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation  34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually  268 
Emergency Request  307 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  308 
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion  80 
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐ ing fuel  164 
Engine, breaking in  156 
Engine compartment  288 
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant  292  
Engine oil, adding  291 
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils  291 
Engine oil, alternative oil types  292 
Engine oil, BMW maintenance
system  293 
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments  83 
Engine oil, checking the level  290 
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity  321 
Engine oil temperature  80 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  291 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  291 
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature  80 
Engine start, assistance  308 
Engine, starting  68 
Engine, starting– Comfort Access  40
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button  67 
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button  67 
Engine, switching off  69 
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption  80 
Equalizer  190 
Equipment, interior  139 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC  105 
Exchanging wheels/tires  285 
Exhaust system  157 
Exterior mirrors  58 
Exterior mirrors, adjusting  58 
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming  59 
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating  59 
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out  59 
External audio device  148 
External devices  212 
External temperature dis‐ play  79 
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