2014 BMW 4 SERIES COUPE oil grade

Engine oilVehicle features and options
This 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.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
case of, for example:▷Sporty driving.▷Break-in the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurement
Electronic oil measurement
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 198.
Engine oil level too low
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐
sult in engine damage.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil. Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
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Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
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 engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil when the
message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
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 observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
Engine oil types to add 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 one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
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Approved engine oil types
You can add engine oils with the following
specifications:Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Additional information about the approved
types of engine oils can be obtained from the
service center.
Alternative engine oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the fol‐
lowing specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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Maintenance require‐ments 201
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 201
Make-up mirror 155
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 145, 148
Manual air flow 145, 148
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 132
Manual operation, rearview camera 135
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual transmission 71
Marking on approved tires 192
Marking, run-flat tires 193
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 84
Maximum speed, winter tires 193
Measure, units of 89
Medical kit 213
Memory, seat, mirror 56
Menu, EfficientDynamics 176
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 18 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 146, 149
Minimum tread, tires 191
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 204
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint 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 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 220
New wheels and tires 192
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 216
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 201
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 201
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 135
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 184
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication Oil 197
Oil, adding 198
Oil additives 198
Oil change 199
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 198
Oil types, alternative 199
Oil types, approved 199
Old batteries, disposal 210
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 203
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 42
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 148
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 219
Parallel parking assistant 139
Park Distance Control PDC 131
Parked-car ventilation 150
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 168
Parking aid, refer to PDC 131
Parking assistant 139
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 91
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