2015 BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO oil

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rear spoiler compartment
To ensure that the function of the rear spoiler
is not impaired, by leaves, snow or ice e.g., the
compartment that accommodates the rear
spoiler should be cleaned regularly.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
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Technical dataVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW 3 Series Gran TurismoWidth with mirrorsinches/mm80.6/2,047 Width without mirrorsinches/mm72.0/1,828Heightinches/mm59.4/1,508Lengthinches/mm190.0/4,827Wheelbaseinches/mm115.0/2,921Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m38.7–40.4/11.8–12.3Seite 232ReferenceTechnical data232
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 126
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 75
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 152
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 116
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 126
Active rear spoiler 121
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 118
Adaptive Light Control 93
Additives, oil 205
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 227
Airbags 97
Airbags, indicator/warning light 98
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 148, 151
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 148, 151
Air distribution, manual 148, 151
Air flow, air conditioner 148
Air flow, automatic climate control 151
Air pressure, tires 190
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 152
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 197
All-wheel-drive 120
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 155
Alternative oil types 206
Ambient light 96
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 119
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 119
Approved axle load 233
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 206
Arrival time 87
Ash tray 158
Assistance when driving off 124
Assist system information, on Control Display 90
Attentiveness assistant 118
AUTO intensity 150
Automatic car wash 226
Automatic climate con‐ trol 147
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 149
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 126
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 99
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 93
Automatic locking 45 Automatic recirculated-air
control 151
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 150
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 148
AUTO program, intensity 150
Auto Start/Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 87
Average speed 87
Axle loads, weights 233
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 222
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 224
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 218
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 218
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 165
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 208 Seite 236ReferenceEverything from A to Z236
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Bonus range, ECO PRO 178
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 165
Brake assistant 119
Brake discs, break-in 170
Brake force display 118
Brake lights, adaptive 118
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 118
Brake pads, break-in 170
Braking, hints 171
Breakdown assistance 221
Break-in 170
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 90
Bulb replacement 210
Bulb replacement, front 211
Bulb replacement, halogen headlights 211
Bulb replacement, rear 216
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 214
Bulbs and lights 210
Button, RES 129
Button, Start/Stop 65
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 222
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 229
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 137
Camera, Side View 140
Camera, Top View 141
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 165
Car battery 218
Car care products 227
Care, displays 229
Care, vehicle 227
Cargo 173
Cargo area 160
Cargo area, enlarging 161 Cargo area, storage compart‐
ments 166
Cargo cover 160
Cargo position, rear seat backrest 162
Cargo, securing 174
Cargo straps, securing cargo 174
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 229
Car wash 226
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 170
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 208
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 164
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 210
Changing wheels 218
Changing wheels/tires 196
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 78
Checking the engine oil level electronically 204
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 204
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61 Child safety locks 64
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 228
Cigarette lighter 158
Cleaning displays 229
Climate control 147, 149
Clock 82
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Clothes hooks 166
Coasting 180
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 180
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 180
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 124
Compartments in the doors 164
Compass 156
Compressor 197
Computer, refer to On-board computer 86
Condensation on win‐ dows 152
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 172
Condition Based Service CBS 208
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 124
Confirmation signal 45
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cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 158
Continued driving with a flat tire 102 , 105
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 89
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 119
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 207
Coolant level 207
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 148, 151
Cooling, maximum 150
Cooling system 207
Cornering light 93
Corrosion on brake discs 172
Cosmetic mirror 158
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 132
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 126
Cruising range 82
Cupholders 165
Current fuel consumption 83
D
Damage, tires 195
Damping control, dy‐ namic 121
Data, technical 232
Date 82
Daytime running lights 93
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 148
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 152 Defrosting the windows 148
Dehumidifying, air 148, 151
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 87
Digital clock 82
Digital compass 156
Dimensions 232
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 59
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Display in windshield 90
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 95
Displays, cleaning 229
Disposal, coolant 207
Disposal, vehicle battery 219
Distance control, refer to PDC 134
Distance to destination 87
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 124
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 119
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 122
Driving instructions, break- in 170
Driving mode 122
Driving notes, general 170
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 119
Driving style analysis 181
Driving tips 170 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 119
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 120
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 119
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 120
E
ECO PRO 177
ECO PRO, bonus range 178
ECO PRO display 177
ECO PRO driving mode 177
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 181
ECO PRO mode 177
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 179
EfficientDynamics 179
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 204
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 186
Emergency Request 221
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 42
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 75
Energy Control 83
Energy recovery 83
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
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Engine compartment 202
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 203
Engine coolant 207
Engine idling when driving, coasting 180
Engine oil 204
Engine oil, adding 205
Engine oil additives 205
Engine oil change 206
Engine oil filler neck 205
Engine oil temperature 81
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 206
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 206
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 222
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 81
Entering a car wash 226
Equipment, interior 154
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 196
Exhaust system 170
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 222
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 174
F
Failure message, see Check Control 78 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 148, 151
Filler neck for engine oil 205
Fine wood, care 228
First aid kit 222
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 224
Flat tire, changing wheels 218
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 171
Floor carpet, care 229
Floor mats, care 229
Fogged up windows 148
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 161
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 171
Front airbags 97
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front fog lights 95
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 215
Front lights 211
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 99
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 99
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 83
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 81 Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188
Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 234
Fuse 219
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 154
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 73
Gear shift indicator 84
General driving notes 170
Glare shield 158
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 233
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 155
Hazard warning flashers 221
Head airbags 97
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 211
Headlights 211
Headlights, care 227
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-up Display 90
Head-up Display, care 229
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Locking/unlocking with re‐mote control 37
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 45
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 64
Low beams 92
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
Lower back support 53
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 175
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 208
Maintenance require‐ ments 208
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
Maintenance system, BMW 208
Make-up mirror 158
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 78
Manual air distribu‐ tion 148, 151
Manual air flow 148, 151
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 74
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 186
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 135
Manual operation, rearview camera 138
Manual operation, Side View 140
Manual operation, Top View 141 Marking on approved
tires 196
Marking, run-flat tires 197
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 150
Maximum speed, display 84
Maximum speed, winter tires 197
Measure, units of 90
Medical kit 222
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 179
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 86
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 78
Microfilter 149, 152
Minimum tread, tires 195
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 171
Mobility System 197
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 211
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 61
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56 Neutral cleaner, see wheel
cleaner 228
New wheels and tires 196
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 224
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 209
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 209
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 138
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 188
Odometer 82
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 204
Oil, adding 205
Oil additives 205
Oil change 206
Oil change interval, service requirements 83
Oil filler neck 205
Oil types, alternative 206
Oil types, approved 206
Old batteries, disposal 219
On-board computer 86
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 210
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 tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
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Outside air, refer to Auto‐matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 151
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
P Paint, vehicle 227
Panoramic glass sunroof 49
Parallel parking assistant 142
Park Distance Control PDC 134
Parked-car ventilation 153
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 172
Parking aid, refer to PDC 134
Parking assistant 142
Parking brake 68
Parking lights 92
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 138
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 134
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 112
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 228
Power failure 219
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 190
Pressure warning FTM, tires 104 Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐
file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 50
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 207
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 65
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear lights 218
Rear seat backrest, adjust‐ ing 162
Rear seat backrest tilt 162
Rear socket 159
Rear spoiler, active 121
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 216
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window de‐ froster 148, 151
Recirculated-air filter 152
Recirculated-air mode 148, 151
Recommended fuel grade 188
Recommended tire brands 196
Refueling 186
Remaining range 82
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38 Remote control, univer‐
sal 154
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 210
Replacing wheels/tires 196
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 129
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 126
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Reserve warning, refer to Range 82
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Retaining straps, securing cargo 174
Retreaded tires 196
Roadside parking lights 93
RON recommended fuel grade 188
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 175
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 224
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 197
Rubber components, care 228
Run-flat tires 197
S Safe braking 171
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 229
Safety switch, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 97
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