
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Diesel engine:
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.  "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
Engine oil types to add 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.◀
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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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