2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 engine coolant

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 242.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle31BMW ActiveHybrid34Safety of the high-voltage system
Controls
38Opening and closing57Adjusting69Transporting children safely73Driving87Displays104Lights109Safety136Driving stability control systems141Driving comfort162Climate control170Interior equipment176Storage compartments
Driving tips
182Things to remember when driving187Loading190Saving fuelMobility196Refueling198Fuel200Wheels and tires211Engine compartment213Engine oil216Coolant218Maintenance220Replacing components227Breakdown assistance233Care
Reference
240Technical data242Everything from A to Z
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Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after the ignition is switched
off.
Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause
the display to vary.
Depending on the equipment
version, the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 196.
Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 216.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative battery terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Oil filler neck6Coolant reservoirHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 211Engine compartmentMobility211
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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
If there is no Min. and Max. mark in the filler
neck of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant
level checked if needed by your service center
and add coolant as needed.
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.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks
in the filler neck.Seite 216MobilityCoolant216
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Adding1.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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Coasting 76
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 80
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 81
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 75
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Comfort Access 47
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 139
Compressor 206
Computer, refer to On-board computer 98
Condensation on win‐ dows 163
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 186
Condition Based Service CBS 218
Confirmation signal 50
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Contact with water, hybrid system 34
Continued driving with a flat tire 114 , 117
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 101
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 136
Convenient opening with the remote control 41
Coolant 216
Coolant level 216
Coolant temperature 94
Cooling function 164
Cooling, maximum 164
Cooling system 216
Cornering light 105
Corrosion on brake discs 186 Cosmetic mirror 172
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 148
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 141
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 141
Cruising range 95
Cupholder 178
D
Damage, tires 204
Damping control, dy‐ namic 138
Data, technical 240
Date 95
Daytime running lights 105
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 75
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 163
Dehumidifying, air 164
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 99
Digital clock 95
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 67
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 67
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 80
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Display in windshield 102
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 107
Displays, cleaning 236
Displays, hybrid system 88
Disposal, coolant 217
Disposal, vehicle battery 226 Distance control, refer to
PDC 150
Distance to destination 99
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 44
DRIVE, driving with combus‐ tion engine 77
Drive-off assistant 136
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 136
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 118
Drive readiness in detail 74
Drive readiness states 73
Drive readuness, deacti‐ vate 75
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 118
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 138
Driving instructions, break- in 182
Driving instructions, hybrid system 182
Driving mode 138
Driving notes, general 184
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 136
Driving tips 184
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 77
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 136
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 137
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 138
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 136
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 137 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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EeBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 77
ECO PRO 191
ECO PRO, bonus range 192
ECO PRO display 191
ECO PRO driving mode 191
ECO PRO mode 191
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 193
eDRIVE, electric driving 76
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 74
Electric driving, eDRIVE 76
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 213
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 136
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 197
Emergency Request 227
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 86
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 47
Energy recovery, CHARGE 77
Engine, automatic stop 75
Engine compartment 211
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 211
Engine coolant 216
Engine oil 213
Engine oil, adding 214
Engine oil additives 214
Engine oil change 215
Engine oil filler neck 214
Engine oil temperature 94 Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 215
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 215
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 228
Engine temperature 94
Entering a car wash 233
Equipment, interior 170
Error displays, see Check Control 90
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 136
Exchanging wheels/tires 205
Exhaust system 184
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 67
Exterior mirrors 66
External start 228
External temperature dis‐ play 94
External temperature warn‐ ing 94
Eyes for securing cargo 188
F
Failure message, see Check Control 90
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 52
Fan, refer to Air flow 163
Filler neck for engine oil 214
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 228
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 231
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 113, 116 Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 236
Floor mats, care 236
Fold-out position, wiper 82
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 109
Front-end collision warning with braking function 121
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lights 107
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Front lights 221
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 111
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 111
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 116
Fuel 198
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 99
Fuel filler flap 196
Fuel gauge 94
Fuel lid 196
Fuel quality 198
Fuel recommendation 198
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 170
Gasoline 198
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 84
Gear shift indicator 96
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 172
Glass sunroof, powered 54
Glove compartment 176 Seite 245Everything from A to ZReference245
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N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 62
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 64
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 235
New wheels and tires 205
Night Vision 127
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 127
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 230
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 219
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 219
Object detection, see Night Vision 127
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 154
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 198
Odometer 94
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 182
Oil 213
Oil, adding 214
Oil additives 214
Oil change 215
Oil change interval, service requirements 95
Oil filler neck 214
Oil types, alternative 215
Oil types, approved 215
Old batteries, disposal 226
On-board computer 98 Onboard monitor, refer to
Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 220
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 48
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 164
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 94
P Paint, vehicle 234
Parallel parking assistant 158
Park Distance Control PDC 150
Parked-car ventilation 168
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 186
Parking aid, refer to PDC 150
Parking assistant 158
Parking brake 77
Parking lights 104
Parking with Automatic Hold 78
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 66
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 154
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 150
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 127 Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 124
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 40
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 55
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 53
Plastic, care 235
Power failure 226
Power sunroof, glass 54
Power windows 52
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 200
Pressure warning FTM, tires 116
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 55
Protective function, win‐ dows 53
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 216
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 38
Radio ready state 73
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 81
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 166
Rear lights 223
Rear socket 174
Rearview camera 152
Rearview mirror 66
Rear window defroster 164
Recirculated-air mode 164 Seite 248ReferenceEverything from A to Z248
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