2015 BMW 428I XDRIVE CONVERTIBLE cooling

CoolantVehicle features and optionsThis 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 to
the 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.
Hints Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding 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 the vehicle. Information about the
suitable additives are available from the service
center.
Coolant level
General information
Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
left side of the engine compartment.
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks.The marks are on the side of the coolant
reservoir.SymbolMeaningMaximumMinimum
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 124
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 150
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 116
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 124
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 118
Adaptive Light Control 92
Additives, oil 202
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 96
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147, 149
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 146, 149
Air distribution, manual 146, 150
Air flow, air conditioner 146
Air flow, automatic climate control 150
Air pressure, tires 186
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
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 193
All-wheel-drive 120
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 203
Ambient light 95
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 119
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 119
Anti-theft protection, see through-loading sys‐
tem 161
Approved axle load 229
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 203
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 157
Assistance when driving off 123
Assist system information, on Control Display 89
Attentiveness assistant 118
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐ trol 145
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 124
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 98
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 92 Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 149
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 146
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 229
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 217
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 219
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 213
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 213
Belts, safety belts 55
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 205 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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Control Display, settings 88
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 119
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, hardtop 46
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 146, 149
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate con‐
trol 146 , 149
Coolant 204
Coolant level 204
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 146, 149
Cooling, maximum 149
Cooling system 204
Cornering light 92
Corrosion on brake discs 170
Cosmetic mirror 157
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 130
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 124
Cruising range 81
Cupholders 165
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 192
Damping control, dy‐ namic 121
Data, technical 228
Date 81
Daytime running lights 92
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 146
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 150 Defrosting the windows 146
Dehumidifying, air 146, 149
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 155
Dimensions 228
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 59
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 89
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 94
Displays, cleaning 224
Disposal, coolant 204
Disposal, vehicle battery 214
Distance control, refer to PDC 132
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 123
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 121
Driving instructions, break- in 168
Driving mode 121
Driving notes, general 168
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 119
Driving style analysis 178
Driving tips 168 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 174
ECO PRO, bonus range 175
ECO PRO display 174
ECO PRO driving mode 174
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 178
ECO PRO mode 174
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 176
EfficientDynamics 176
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 201
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 182
Emergency Request 216
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 82
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
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Loading, see interior equip‐ment 159
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 91
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
Lower back support 53
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 205
Maintenance require‐ ments 205
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 205
Make-up mirror 157
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 146, 150
Manual air flow 146, 150
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 133
Manual operation, rearview camera 136
Manual operation, Side View 138 Manual operation, Top
View 139
Marking on approved tires 193
Marking, run-flat tires 194
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 149
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 193
Measure, units of 89
Medical kit 217
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 176
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 147, 150
Minimum tread, tires 192
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Mobility System 194
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 208
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 56 Neck warmer 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 223
New wheels and tires 192
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 206
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 206
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 136
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 184
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 201
Oil, adding 202
Oil additives 202
Oil change 203
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 202
Oil types, alternative 203
Oil types, approved 203
Old batteries, disposal 214
On-board computer 85
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 207
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
Operating concept, iDrive 18
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