2014 BMW 328I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO low oil pressure

Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 104.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 101.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of your
vehicle, classified as road-safe and recom‐
mended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷205/60 R 16.▷225/55 R 16.▷225/50 R 17.▷225/45 R 18.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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CoolantVehicle equipmentAll 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 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.
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 ex‐
cess pressure 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 environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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CareVehicle equipmentAll 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.
Car washes Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g., Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Retract the rear spoiler.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 68, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 44.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 117
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 123
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 72
Activated-charcoal filter 151
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 113
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 123
Active hood 98
Active Protection 114
Active rear spoiler 119
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 114
Adaptive Light Control 91
Additives, oil 198
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 221
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147, 150
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 147
Air distribution, manual 147, 150
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 149
Air flow, air conditioner 147
Air flow, automatic climate control 150
Air pressure, tires 185
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 43 Alarm, unintentional 44
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 193
All-wheel-drive 118
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 198
Antifreeze, washer fluid 69
Antilock Brake System, ABS 117
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 117
Approved engine oils 198
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 157
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 215
Assistance when driving off 122
Assist system information, on Control Display 89
Attentiveness assistant 115
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 220
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 123
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 97
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 42 Automatic recirculated-air
control 150
Automatic tailgate 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 70
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 147
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 227
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Backup camera 134
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 215
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 218
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 211
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32
Battery, vehicle 211
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 164
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
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Engine oil types, ap‐proved 198
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 215
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature 79
Entering a car wash 220
Equipment, interior 153
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 117
Exchanging wheels/tires 192
Exhaust system 169
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 215
External temperature dis‐ play 80
External temperature warn‐ ing 80
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 147, 150
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 77
Filler neck for engine oil 198
Fine wood, care 222
First aid kit 215
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 218
Flat tire, changing wheels 211
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99 Flat tire, warning
lamp 100, 103
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 223
Floor mats, care 223
Fogged up windows 147
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 69
Foot brake 169
Front airbags 95
Front fog lamps 93
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 208
Front lamps 204
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 97
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 102
Fuel 184
Fuel cap 182
Fuel consumption, current 81
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 79
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 229
Fuse 212
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 153
Gasoline 184
Gasoline quality 184
Gear change, automatic transmission 71
Gear shift indicator 82
General driving notes 168
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 162 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 227
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 227
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hazard warning flashers 214
Head airbags 95
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 90
Headlamp flasher 67
Headlamp glass 204
Headlamps 204
Headlamps, care 221
Headlamp washer system 67
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 53
Head-up Display 144
Head-up Display, care 223
Heavy cargo, stowing 172
Height, vehicle 226
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 67
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 122
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 164
Homepage 6
Hood 196
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 169
HUD Head-up Display 144
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