2014 BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON coolant

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 238.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing51Adjusting61Transporting children safely65Driving78Displays93Lights98Safety120Driving stability control systems125Driving comfort146Climate control153Interior equipment163Storage compartments
Driving tips
170Things to remember when driving173Loading176Saving fuelMobility186Refueling188Fuel193Wheels and tires201Engine compartment203Engine oil206Coolant207Maintenance209Replacing components221Breakdown assistance227Care
Reference
234Technical data238Everything from A to Z
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middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
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 206.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., 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 for‐
mat, refer to page 90.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 90.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the computer.▷With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
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Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
diesel engines is located on the opposite
side of the engine compartment.Seite 201Engine compartmentMobility201
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CoolantVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hints Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding 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 the vehicle. Information about the
suitable additives are available from the service
center.
Coolant level
General information Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
left side of the engine compartment.
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks.The marks are on the side of the coolant
reservoir.SymbolMeaningMaximumMinimum
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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Continued driving with a flattire 103 , 106
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 90
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 120
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 206
Coolant level 206
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 147, 149
Cooling, maximum 149
Cooling system 206
Corrosion on brake discs 172
Cosmetic mirror 157
Cruise control 131
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 125
Cruising range 83
Cupholders 165
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 197
Damping control, dy‐ namic 122
Data, technical 234
Date 83
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 147
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 150
Defrosting the windows 147
Dehumidifying, air 147, 149
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 88
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 190
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 190 Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐
mum 190
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 190
Diesel particulate filter 171
Digital clock 83
Digital compass 155
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 60
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 70
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Display in windshield 91
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 96
Displays, cleaning 230
Disposal, coolant 206
Disposal, vehicle battery 219
Distance control, refer to PDC 133
Distance to destination 88
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 38
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 124
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 120
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 122
Driving instructions, break- in 170
Driving mode 122
Driving notes, general 170
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 120
Driving style analysis 181
Driving tips 170 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 120
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 122
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 120
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 121
E ECO PRO 177
ECO PRO, bonus range 178
ECO PRO display 177
ECO PRO driving mode 177
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 181
ECO PRO mode 177
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 179
EfficientDynamics 180
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 203
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 120
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 186
Emergency Request 221
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 222
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 76
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic reel-off 67
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
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Engine compartment, work‐ing in 202
Engine coolant 206
Engine idling when driving, coasting 180
Engine oil 203
Engine oil, adding 204
Engine oil additives 204
Engine oil change 205
Engine oil filler neck 204
Engine oil temperature 82
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 205
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 205
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 222
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 82
Entering a car wash 227
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 79
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 120
Exchanging wheels/tires 198
Exhaust system 171
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 222
External temperature dis‐ play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 174
F
Failure message, see Check Control 79 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 46
Fan, refer to Air flow 147, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 204
Fine wood, care 229
First aid kit 222
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 225
Flat tire, changing wheels 218
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Flat tire, warning lamp 102, 105
Flooding 171
Floor carpet, care 230
Floor mats, care 230
Fogged up windows 147
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 171
Front airbags 98
Front-end collision warning with braking function 110
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front fog lights 96
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 214
Front lights 211
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 100
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 100
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 88
Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188 Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 236
Fuse 219
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 74
Gear shift indicator 85
General driving notes 170
Glare shield 157
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 48
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 235
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 69
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hazard warning flashers 221
Head airbags 98
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 210
Headlights 211
Headlights, care 228
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-up Display 91
Head-up Display, care 230
Heavy cargo, stowing 174
Height, vehicle 234
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Lower back support 53
Low-Sulfur Diesel 189
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 175
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 207
Maintenance require‐ ments 207
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 84
Maintenance system, BMW 207
Make-up mirror 157
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 79
Manual air distribu‐ tion 147, 150
Manual air flow 147, 150
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 75
Manual operation, door lock 38
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 186
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 134
Manual operation, rearview camera 137
Manual operation, Side View 139
Manual operation, Top View 140
Manual transmission 73
Marking on approved tires 198
Marking, run-flat tires 199
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 149
Maximum speed, display 86 Maximum speed, winter
tires 199
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 222
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 180
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 87
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 79
Microfilter 148, 151
Minimum tread, tires 197
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 171
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 210
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 61
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 229
New wheels and tires 198
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 225 O
OBD Onboard Diagnosis 207
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 207
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 137
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 188
Odometer 83
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 203
Oil, adding 204
Oil additives 204
Oil change 205
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 204
Oil types, alternative 205
Oil types, approved 205
Old batteries, disposal 219
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 209
Opening/closing via door lock 38
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 38
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 150
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83 Seite 243Everything from A to ZReference243
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