2014 BMW Z4 SDRIVE35I oil level

or SAE 5W-30, or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Some oil types are not available in all coun‐
tries.
Approved oil typesSpecificationBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained 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 used:
SpecificationAPI 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.Let the engine cool.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
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DCC, refer to Cruise con‐trol 103
Defogging windows 109
Defroster– Rear window 109, 112
Defrosting windows 109
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 142
Destination guidance 149
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 147
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 140
Digital clock 71
Digital compass 116
Digital radio 163
Dimming mirrors 51
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 60
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 88
Display, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 258
Displays, cleaning 258
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Coolant 239– Remote control battery 39– Vehicle battery 247
Distance control, refer to
PDC 105
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 35
Doors, manual operation 35
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 34– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 231
Draft-free ventila‐
tion 109, 113
Drive-off assistant 102
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 99
Driving notes, breaking in 128
Driving notes, general 128
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 99
Driving tips 128
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 99
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 100
DTMF suffix dialing 198
DVD/CD 170
DVDs, storing 175
DVD, video 172
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 99
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 156
Dynamic Driving Control 100
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 99
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 100
E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution 99
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 132
Electrical fault– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 69
Electrical malfunction
– Door lock 35– Driver's door 35– Fuel filler flap 224
Electric seat adjustment 47
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 99
Electronic engine oil level check 236
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to DSC 99
Emergency operation– Fuel filler flap, unlocking
manually 224
Emergency Request 249
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 250
Emergency unlocking
– Trunk lid, from the inside 37
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function 57
Engine compartment 235
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 239
Engine oil, adding 238
Engine oil additives 238
Engine oil, checking the level 236
Engine oil temperature 72
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 238
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 238
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 72
Engine start, Help 250
Engine, starting 56
Engine, starting
– Comfort Access 37– Start/Stop button 55
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, switching off 57
Engine temperature 72
Entry comparison 23
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 89
Equalizer 160
Equipment, interior 114
Error messages, refer to Check Control 82
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 99
Exchanging wheels/tires 233
Exhaust system 129
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Navigation data, updat‐ing 138
Navigation system– Destination entry by
voice 146
Nets, refer to Storage com‐
partments 123
Neutral cleaner, care 257
New wheels and tires 233
Nozzles, refer to Air vents 107
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 109, 112
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 242
Odometer 71
Office 205
Oil additives 238
Oil change interval, service requirements 78
Oil consumption 236
Oil level 236
Oil, refer to Engine oil 236
Oil types, alternative 238
Oil types, approved 238
Old batteries, disposal 247
Onboard computer, refer to Computer 73
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 242
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 243
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 37– From the inside 35– From the outside 32– Using the door lock 35– Using the remote control 32
Operating principle, iDrive 18
Outside-air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 112Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 108, 112
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 72
P Paint, vehicle 256
Pairing, mobile phone 193
Park Distance Control PDC 105
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 130
Parking aid, refer to PDC 105
Parking lamps 85
Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ ing 91
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 50
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 105
Personal information 205
Personal Profile 30
Pinch protection– Windows 41
Plastic, care 257
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 113– Refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 110
Position, storing 142
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 141
Power windows, opening and closing 41
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 40
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 94
Pressure, tires 227
Pressure warning, tires 92
Pressure warning, tires– Flat Tire Monitor 92– Tire Pressure Monitor 94
Programmable memory but‐
tons, iDrive 22
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows 41
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controller 19
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 239
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 56
Radio ready state
– Switched off 56– Switched on 56
Radio setting, refer to Radio
ready state 56
Rain sensor 61
Random 171
Random playback 171
Range 73
RDS 163
Reading lamps 89
Reading out loud 212
Rear lamps
– Bulb replacement 245
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 245
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps
– Bulb replacement 245, 246
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐
rors 50
Rear window de‐ froster 109, 112
Recirculated air mode 108, 112
Reclining seat, refer to Back‐ rest 46
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