2015 BMW 3 SERIES ACTIVE HYBRID oil change

Addendum
thereof:  “BMW recommends that you have
the maintenance carried out by your service
center.”
10. At page 192, under the heading “Tire infla-
tion specifications,” the sentence begin-
ning, “Tire inflation pressure specifications
apply to approved tire sizes …” should be
disregarded.
11. At page 197, under the heading: “Mount-
ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have
mounting and balancing …” should be dis-
regarded and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends
that you have mounting and balancing per-
formed by your service center or a tire
mounting specialist.”
12. At page 197, under the heading: “Approved
wheels and tires,” the term “Approved”
should be disregarded and in lieu thereof,
the term “Recommended” should be read
in its place. In addition, the text of that sec-
tion should be disregarded and the follow-
ing text should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly
suggests that you use wheels and tires that
have been recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type; other-
wise, for example, despite having the same
official size ratings, variations can lead to
body contact and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate non-recommended wheels and
tires to determine if they are suitable for use
on your vehicle.
13. At page 202, under the heading: “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 204, under the heading “Hood,” the
sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar”
should be disregarded.
15. At page 207, 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 cen-
ter or at another service center that has
trained personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW specifications.
16. At page 209, 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 recom-
mends that you have maintenance and
repair performed by your BMW dealer's ser-
vice 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.
17. At page 212 and page 215, where it reads:
“Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlights,” that text should be dis-
regarded and in lieu thereof the following
text should be read: “Xenon headlight work
or replacement can cause serious and fatal
injuries.” In the text that follows, where it
reads: “[h]ave any work on the xenon light-
ing system … ,” the following words should
be read as preceding that passage: “It is
strongly suggested that you …”
18. At page 220, under the “Battery replace-
ment” section, the text should be disre-
garded and in lieu thereof the following text
should be read:
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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.
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐
quired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 209
Bonus range, ECO PRO 182
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 167
Brake assistant 125
Brake discs, break-in 172
Brake force display 124
Brake lights, adaptive 124
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 124
Brake pads, break-in 172
Braking, hints 175
Breakdown assistance 222
Break-in 172
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 96
Bulb replacement 211
Bulb replacement, front 212
Bulb replacement, halogen headlights 212
Bulb replacement, rear 217
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 215
Bulbs and lights 211
Button, RES 133
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 223
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera lenses, care 231
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 141
Camera, Side View 144
Camera, Top View 145
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 167 Car battery 220
Car care products 229
Care, displays 231
Care, vehicle 229
Cargo 177
Cargo area, enlarging 163
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 167
Cargo, securing 178
Cargo straps, securing cargo 178
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 231
Car wash 228
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 174
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 209
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 166
Center console 16
Central locking system 43
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 211
Changing wheels 219
Changing wheels/tires 197
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 72
Charge indicator, high-volt‐ age battery 82
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 84
Checking the engine oil level electronically 205
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 205
Children, seating position 64 Children, transporting
safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 64
Child safety locks 67
Child seat, mounting 64
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 230
Cigarette lighter 161
Cleaning displays 231
Climate control 151
Clock 88
Closing/opening via door lock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Clothes hooks 167
Coasting 71
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 73
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 74
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 70
Comfort Access 45
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 128
Compartments in the doors 166
Compass 159
Compressor 198
Computer, refer to On-board computer 92
Condensation on win‐ dows 153
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 176
Condition Based Service CBS 209
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Electronic Stability ProgramESP, refer to DSC 125
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 189
Emergency Request 222
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 79
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 45
Energy recovery, CHARGE 72
Engine, automatic stop 70
Engine compartment 203
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 204
Engine coolant 208
Engine oil 205
Engine oil, adding 206
Engine oil additives 206
Engine oil change 207
Engine oil filler neck 206
Engine oil temperature 88
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 207
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 207
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 223
Engine temperature 88
Entering a car wash 228
Equipment, interior 157
Error displays, see Check Control 84
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 125
Exchanging wheels/tires 197
Exhaust system 174
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61 External start 223
External temperature dis‐ play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 88
Eyes for securing cargo 178
F
Failure message, see Check Control 84
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 49
Fan, refer to Air flow 153
Filler neck for engine oil 206
Fine wood, care 230
First aid kit 223
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 226
Flat tire, changing wheels 219
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Flat tire, warning lamp 107, 110
Flooding 175
Floor carpet, care 231
Floor mats, care 231
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 163
Fold-out position, wiper 75
Foot brake 175
Front airbags 103
Front-end collision warning with braking function 115
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front fog lights 101
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 216
Front lights 212
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 105 Front-seat passenger airbags,
indicator lamp 105
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110
Fuel 190
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 93
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 88
Fuel lid 188
Fuel quality 190
Fuel recommendation 190
Fuel, tank capacity 235
Functions, hybrid system 32
Fuse 220
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 157
Gasoline 190
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 77
Gear shift indicator 90
General driving notes 174
Glare shield 161
Glass sunroof, powered 51
Glove compartment 165
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 235
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 158
Hazard warning flashers 222
Head airbags 103
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 99
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99
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Oil, adding 206
Oil additives 206
Oil change 207
Oil change interval, service requirements 89
Oil filler neck 206
Oil types, alternative 207
Oil types, approved 207
Old batteries, disposal 220
On-board computer 92
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 211
Opening/closing via door lock 43
Opening and closing 38
Opening and closing, without remote control 43
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 41
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 46
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 153
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 88
P Paint, vehicle 229
Parallel parking assistant 146
Park Distance Control PDC 138
Parked-car ventilation 154
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 176
Parking aid, refer to PDC 138
Parking assistant 146
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 98
Parts and accessories 8 Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 62
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 142
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 138
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 118
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 40
Personal Profile, importing profiles 41
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 50
Plastic, care 230
Power failure 220
Power sunroof, glass 51
Power windows 50
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 192
Pressure warning FTM, tires 110
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 50
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 208
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 38
Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75 Rear lights 219
Rear socket 162
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Rearview camera 141
Rearview mirror 61
Rear window defroster 153
Recirculated-air filter 154
Recirculated-air mode 153
Recommended fuel grade 190
Recommended tire brands 197
Refueling 188
Remaining range 89
Remote control/key 38
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 156
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 42
Remote control, univer‐ sal 157
Replacement fuse 220
Replacing parts 211
Replacing wheels/tires 197
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 133
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 130
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 136
Reserve warning, refer to Range 89
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Residual cooling 155
Retaining straps, securing cargo 178
Retreaded tires 197
Roadside parking lights 99
Roller sunblinds 51
RON recommended fuel grade 190
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 235 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 88
Tail lights 217
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 234
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 152
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 88
Temperature, engine oil 88
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 130
Terminal, starting aid 224
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 87
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 48
Thigh support 56
Through-loading system 163
Tilt alarm sensor 49
Time of arrival 93
Tire damage 196
Tire identification marks 194
Tire inflation pressure 192
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 110
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Tires, changing 197
Tire sealant 198
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 192
Tires, run-flat tires 198
Tire tread 196
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 211
Top View 144 Total vehicle weight 235
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 226
Towing 225
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 226
Tow-starting 225
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 106
Traction control 126
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 126
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 79
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 76
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 196
Trip computer 93
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 73
Trip odometer 88
Trunk lid closing 44
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 45
Trunk lid, hotel function 45
Trunk lid opening 44
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 46
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 42
Turning circle 234
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 142
Turn signals, operation 73
U Unintentional alarm 49
Units of measure 96
Universal remote control 157
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 77
Unlocking/locking via door lock 43 Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 41
Unlocking, settings 47
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 230
USB interface 162
V Vanity mirror 161
Variable sport steering 127
Vehicle battery 220
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 220
Vehicle, break-in 172
Vehicle care 229
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 219
Vehicle paint 229
Vehicle storage 231
Vehicle wash 228
Ventilation 154
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 154
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 27
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 84
Warning displays, see Check Control 84
Warning messages, see Check Control 84
Warning triangle 223
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 76
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 75
Washer system 74 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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