2014 BMW X3 XDRIVE 28I adding oil

3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a
scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
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.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30.BMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested 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 added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification.
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.
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Data, technical 194
Date 81
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 125, 128
Dehumidifying, air 125
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Dimensions 194
Dimmable exterior mirrors 55
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 122
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays 74
Displays, cleaning 190
Disposal, coolant 171
Disposal, vehicle battery 181
Distance control, refer to PDC 115
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 21
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Downhill control 108
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 107
Driving experience switch 110
Driving instructions, breaking in 144
Driving mode 110
Driving notes, general 144
Driving on bad roads 146
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 107
Driving tips 144
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107 DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol 108
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 109
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108
E
ECO PRO 151
ECO PRO, bonus range 152
ECO PRO display 151
ECO PRO driving mode 151
ECO PRO mode 151
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 152
EfficientDynamics 153
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 107
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 156
Emergency Request 182
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 183
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 63
Engine, automatic switch- off 63
Engine compartment 167
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 167
Engine coolant 171
Engine oil 169
Engine oil, adding 170 Engine oil additives 170
Engine oil change 170
Engine oil filler neck 170
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 170
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 170
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 183
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Engine stop 62
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 187
Equipment, interior 131
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 107
Exchanging wheels/tires 164
Exhaust system 144
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 55
Exterior mirrors 54
External start 183
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 148
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 125, 128
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 78
Filler neck for engine oil 170
Fine wood, care 189
First aid kit 183 Seite 200ReferenceEverything from A to Z200
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Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 183
Memory, seat, mirror 54
Menu, EfficientDynamics 153
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Microfilter 126, 129
Minimum tread, tires 163
Mirror 54
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 145
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 175
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 57
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 53
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 189
New wheels and tires 164
No Passing Information 83
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 185
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 173
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 173 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 119
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 158
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 146
Oil 169
Oil, adding 170
Oil additives 170
Oil change 170
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 170
Oil types, alternative 170
Oil types, approved 170
Old batteries, disposal 181
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 174
Opening and closing 32
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 38
Opening and closing via door lock 37
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 35
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 128
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
Overtaking prohibitions 83
P Paint, vehicle 188
Panoramic glass sunroof 46
Park Distance Control PDC 115
Parked-car ventilation 129 Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 146
Parking aid, refer to PDC 115
Parking brake 65
Parking lamps 89
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 176
Parking with Auto Hold 66
Partition net 136
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 118
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 115
Performance Control 108
Permissible axle load 195
Personal Profile 33
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 189
Power failure 180
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 159
Pressure warning, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 22
Protective function, glass sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17
R Radiator fluid 171
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32
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