▷"Measurement not possible at this time."▷"Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: ap‐
prox. 3 minutes.
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
If engine oil was added, it may take up to
30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading.▷"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 li‐
ter of engine oil at the next opportunity, re‐
fer also to Adding engine oil below.▷"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀▷"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked." Do not add engine oil. It is possi‐
ble to continue driving. Note the newly cal‐
culated remaining mileage until the next oil
service, refer to page 74. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter
of oil only after the corresponding message
appears on the Control Display.
Add oil promptly
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, engine damage could result.◀
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
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
Notes No oil additives
Do not use oil additives as these may
cause engine damage.◀
Viscosity classes of engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the SAE vis‐
cosity classes 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, or
5W-30, or malfunctions or engine damage may
occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Due to national regulations, some oil types are
not available in every country.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained from the service center.
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Alternative oil typesIf the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be used:Gasoline engineAPI SM or a higher quality standard
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by the
service center only.
Coolant
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.
Checking the coolant level1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape; then continue turning
to open.3.The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck
indicates the coolant level. The coolant
level is correct if it is between the arrows of
the respective reservoir label 2.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environ‐
mental protection regulations when dis‐
posing of coolant additives.
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Mirrors, heating 52
Mirrors, interior mirror 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 147
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 138
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 226
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 202
Multimedia 190
Music collection 197
Music search 198
Music, storing 197
N
Navigation 158
Navigation data 158
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 158
Navigation system– Destination entry by
voice 166
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 49
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 138
Neutral cleaner, care 293
New wheels and tires 267
Notes 6, 245
Nozzles of automatic climate control 121
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 125
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 275
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 275
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 260
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 260
Odometer 71
Office 239
Oil additives 272
Oil consumption 271
Oil level 271
Oil, refer to Engine oil 271
Oil types, alternative 272
Oil types, approved 272
Old batteries, disposal 284
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 275
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 19
Onboard vehicle tool kit 276
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 37– From the inside 35– From the outside 32– Using the door lock 34– Using the remote control 32
Opening height, adjusting 36
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control 124
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode 124
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 71
P Paint, vehicle 292
Pairing, mobile phone 227
Panic mode 33
Park Distance Control PDC 111
Parked-car ventilation 127
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 148
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 111
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 111
Parking brake 61
Parking brake, Automatic Hold 62
Parking brake, releasing man‐ ually 62, 63
Parking brake, setting man‐ ually 61
Parking lamps 81
Parking lamps/low beams 81
Parking with Automatic Hold 63
Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ ing 87
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 52
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 111
Personal information 239
Personal Profile 30
Pinch protection– Windows 41
Pinch protection, glass sun‐
roof 43
Plastic, care 293
Playing videos, rear DVD sys‐ tem 213
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 126
Poor road operation 148
Position, storing 162
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 161
Power failure 283
Power windows
– Safety switch 42
Power windows, opening and
closing 41
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 41
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 272
Pressure, tires 262
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