2014 BMW M5 oil type

Addendum
13.At page 192, under the heading:
“Fine-link snow chains,” the text
should be disregarded and the
following text should be read in lieu
thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow
chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of your vehicle and
are determined by the manufacturer
of your vehicle to be road safe and
are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle.
Information about recommended
snow chains is available from a
service center.
14.At page 193, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
15.At page 197, under the heading:
“Approved oil types,” the references
to “Approved” should be read as
“Suitable.” Where it reads: You
can add oils with the following
specifications,” that text should be
disregarded, and the following text
read in lieu thereof: “Add engine
oils that meet the following oil rating
standards: . . .”
16.At page 197, under the heading:
“Alternative oil types,” the text
preceding the chart should be
disregarded, and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows: “If an
engine oil suitable for continuous
use is not available, up to 1 US
quart/liter of an engine oil with the
following oil rating can be
added: . . .” The reference to
“specification” should be read as
“rating.”
17.At page 197, under the heading:
“Engine oil change,” the text should
be disregarded and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have
the oil changed at your BMW
dealer’s service center or at another
service center that has trained
personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW
specifications.
18.At page 199, under the heading:
“Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models,” the
second paragraph should be
disregarded and the following text
read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you have
maintenance and repair performed
by your BMW dealer’s service
center or another service center or
repair shop that employs trained
personnel that can perform
maintenance and repair work on
your vehicle in accordance with
BMW specifications. The
manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you maintain
records of all maintenance and
repair work performed on your
vehicle.
19.At page 202 and page 203, where it
reads: “Do not perform work/bulb
replacement on xenon headlamps,”

Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires, they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the
tire specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam‐
age and accidents can occur.◀
Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against switching wheels between the front
and rear axles. This can impair the handling
characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes on the front and
rear axles, i.e. when using different types of
tires.
Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
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.Mobility System
The concept
With the Mobility System, minor tire damage
can be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the
inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
inflation pressure.
Hints▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.▷Contact the nearest service center if the
tire cannot be made drivable.▷If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.▷Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.▷The use of a sealant can damage the TPM
wheel electronics. In this case, have the
electronics checked at the next opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if needed.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Storage The Mobility System is located under the
cargo floor panel.
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Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
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.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷M Double clutch transmission: selector
lever in selector lever position N and accel‐
erator 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 engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Add 1 US quart/liter.
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 the viscosity grade
SAE 0W-30, or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.
As an alternative, you can also use motor oils
with a viscosity grade of SAE 5W-30.◀
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The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Approved engine oil types
You can add engine oils with the following
specifications:SpecificationBMW 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:
SpecificationAPI 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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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 127
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Activated-charcoal filter 146
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122
Active M differential 129
Active Protection 124
Active seat, front 54
Active seat ventilation, front 55
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 124
Adaptive Light Control 101
Additives, oil 196
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 215
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 145
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 145
Air distribution, manual 144
Air flow, automatic climate control 144
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 146
Air pressure, tires 184
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 189
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 151
Alternative oil types 197
Ambient light 103
Animal detection, see Night Vision 118
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 127
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 127
Approved axle load 220
Approved engine oils 197
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 160
Arrival time 95
Ashtray 152
Ashtray, front 152, 153
Ashtray, rear 153
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 209
Assistance when driving off 127
Attentiveness assistant 124
AUTO intensity 144
Automatic car wash 214
Automatic climate con‐ trol 143
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 107
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 101
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 145
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic trunk lid 41 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 144
AUTO program, intensity 144
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 94
Average speed 94
Axle loads, weights 220
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 209
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 212
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 206
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 206
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 161
Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 199
BMW M technology 166
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 161
Brake assistant 127
Brake discs, break-in 168
Brake force display 124
Brake lights, adaptive 124
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Cosmetic mirror 152
Cruise control 132
Cruising range 89
Cupholder 161
Current fuel consumption 89
D
Damage, tires 187
Damping control 129
Damping control, dy‐ namic 129
Data, technical 220
Date 88
Daytime running lights 101
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 144
Dehumidifying, air 145
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 95
Differential lock 129
Digital clock 88
Digital speed 88
Digital tachometer 88
Dimensions 220
Dimmable exterior mirrors 60
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 74
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Display in windshield 97
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 103
Displays, cleaning 217
Disposal, coolant 198
Disposal, vehicle battery 206
Distance control, refer to PDC 134
Distance to destination 95
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39 Door lock, refer to Remote
control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 77
Drivelogic 79
Drive mode 78
Drive-off assistant 127
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 127
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112
Driving Dynamics Control 81
Driving instructions, break- in 168
Driving notes, general 169
Driving on racetracks 167
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 79
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 127
Driving tips 169
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 127
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic driving systems 90
Dynamic driving, system states 90
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 127
E EfficientDynamics 90
EfficientDynamics display 90
EfficientDynamics menu 90
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 195
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 127 Emergency detection, remote
control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 180
Emergency Request 208
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 209
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 89
Energy recovery 90
Engine, automatic reel-off 70
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 70
Engine compartment 193
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 193
Engine coolant 198
Engine oil 195
Engine oil, adding 196
Engine oil additives 196
Engine oil change 197
Engine oil filler neck 196
Engine oil temperature 88
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 197
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 197
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 209
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 69
Engine stop 69
Engine temperature 88
Entering a car wash 214
Equipment, interior 150
Error displays, see Check Control 84
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 127
Exchanging wheels/tires 188
Exhaust system 169 Seite 224ReferenceEverything from A to Z224
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Manual operation, doorlock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 180
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 135
Manual operation, rearview camera 137
Manual operation, Side View 140
Manual operation, Top View 141
Manual transmission 82
Marking on approved tires 188
Massage seat, front 54
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 145
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 189
M carbon ceramic brake 166
M Compound brake 166
M differential, active 129
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 128
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 77
M Drive 62
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 171
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 81
M Dynamic Mode MDM 128
Measure, units of 97
Medical kit 209
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19 Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 84
Microfilter 146
Minimum tread, tires 187
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Mobility System 189
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 202
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
M technology 166
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, head-up display 98
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 216
New wheels and tires 188
Night Vision 118
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 118
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 212
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 199
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 199
Object detection, see Night Vision 118 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 138
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 182
Odometer 88
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 195
Oil, adding 196
Oil additives 196
Oil change 197
Oil change interval, service requirements 91
Oil filler neck 196
Oil types, alternative 197
Oil types, approved 197
Old batteries, disposal 206
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 201
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 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 145
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 88
P Paint, vehicle 215
Park Distance Control PDC 134
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Selector lever position 77
Sensors, care 217
Sequential mode 78
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 199
Service requirements, dis‐ play 91
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 209
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 130
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings, M Drive 62
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 96
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58
Shift Lights 99
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 105
Side View 139
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 52
Size 220
Ski bag 157
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Smallest turning radius 220
Smoker's package 152
Snow chains 192
Socket 154
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 199
SOS button 208
Spare fuse 207
Speaker lighting 103
Specified engine oil types 197
Speed, average 94
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 95 Speed limiter, display 92
Speed Limit Information 92
Speed warning 95
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 95
Stability control systems 127
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 98
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 70
Start/Stop button 68
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 69
Status control display, tires 109
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 130
Steering wheel, adjusting 61
Steering wheel heating 62
Steering wheel memory 58
Stopping the engine 69
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 162
Storage compartments 159
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 159
Storage, tires 189
Storing the vehicle 217
Summer tires, tread 187
Sun visor 152
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 87
Surround View 136
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 149
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
System states of dynamic driving 90 T
Tachometer 87
Tail and brake lights 204
Tail lights 204
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 204
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 220
Technology, BMW M 166
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 144
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 88
Temperature, engine oil 88
Terminal, starting aid 210
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 87
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 118
Through-loading system 155
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 95
Tire damage 187
Tire identification marks 185
Tire inflation pressure 184
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 111
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 108
Tires, changing 188
Tire sealant 189
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 184
Tire tread 187
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 201
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