2015 BMW X4 oil type

Engine oilVehicle 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 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.
General information The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:▷Sporty driving style.▷Break-in of the engine.▷Idling of the engine.▷With use of engine oil types that are not
approved.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurementElectronic oil measurement
Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messages CAUTION
A too low engine oil level causes engine
damage. There is risk of property damage. Im‐
mediately add engine oil.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil. CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.◀
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2.Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise.3.Add motor oil.
Engine oil types to addInformation CAUTION
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is risk of property damage. Do not use
oil additives.◀
CAUTION
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐
tions in the engine or damage it. There is risk
of property damage. When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐
rect viscosity grade.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Viscosity gradesWhen 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,
SAE 5W-30, 0W-20 or 5W-20.
The viscosity grades 0W-20 and 5W-20 are
only suitable for particular engines.
Suitable engine oil types Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat‐
ing standards:
Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.BMW Longlife-14 FE+.
The oil rating BMW Longlife-14 FE+ is only
suitable for particular gasoline motors.
More information about suitable engine oil rat‐
ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
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 SL or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change
CAUTION
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is risk of property
damage. Do not exceed the service data indi‐
cated in the vehicle.◀
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop change
the motor oil.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 126
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 160
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 123
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 133
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 125
Adaptive Light Control 100
Additives, oil 211
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 232
Airbags 103
Airbags, indicator/warning light 104
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 159
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 156
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 156, 159
Air distribution, manual 157, 160
Air flow, automatic climate control 157, 160
Air pressure, tires 196
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 161
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, see Winter tires 202
All-wheel-drive 128
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 164
Alternative oil types 211
Ambient light 102
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 126
Anti-slip control, see DSC 126
Approved axle load 239
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 171
Arrival time 93
Ash tray 165
Assistance when driving off 132
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 112
AUTO H button 72
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 159
Automatic car wash 231
Automatic climate con‐ trol 155
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 105
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 99
Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 46 Automatic recirculated-air
control 159
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 159
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 156
AUTO program, intensity 159
Auto Start/Stop function 69
Average fuel consumption 92
Average speed 92
Axle loads, weights 239
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 176
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 227
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 229
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 224
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 224
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 171
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 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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Control systems, driving sta‐bility 126
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 213
Coolant temperature 87
Cooling function 156, 159
Cooling, maximum 159
Cooling system 213
Cornering light 100
Corrosion on brake discs 178
Cosmetic mirror 165
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 139
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 133
Cruising range 88
Cupholder 171
Current fuel consumption 88
D
Damage, tires 201
Damping control, dy‐ namic 129
Data, technical 238
Date 88
Daytime running lights 100
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 219
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 157, 160
Dehumidifying, air 156, 159
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 93
Digital clock 87
Dimensions 238
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 73 Display, electronic, instru‐
ment cluster 82
Display in windshield 95
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 102
Displays, cleaning 234
Disposal, coolant 214
Disposal, vehicle battery 225
Distance control, see PDC 142
Distance to destination 93
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Downhill control 128
Drive-off assistant 132
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 126
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 130
Driving instructions, break- in 176
Driving mode 130
Driving notes, general 177
Driving on bad roads 176
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 126
Driving tips 177
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 126
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 127
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 126
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 127
E ECO PRO 184
ECO PRO, bonus range 185
ECO PRO display 184 ECO PRO driving mode 184
ECO PRO mode 184
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 186
EfficientDynamics 186
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 82
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 209
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 126
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 192
Emergency Request 226
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 42
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 80
Energy Control 88
Energy recovery 88
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 69
Engine, automatic switch- off 69
Engine compartment 207
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 207
Engine coolant 213
Engine idling when driving, coasting 187
Engine oil 209
Engine oil, adding 210
Engine oil additives 211
Engine oil change 211
Engine oil filler neck 210
Engine oil temperature 87
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 211
Engine oil types, suitable 211
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Luggage rack, refer to Roof-mounted luggage rack 182
Lumbar support 54
M
Maintenance 215
Maintenance require‐ ments 215
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 89
Maintenance system, BMW 215
Make-up mirror 165
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 83
Manual air distribu‐ tion 157, 160
Manual air flow 157, 160
Manual brake, see Parking brake 71
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 78
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 192
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 143
Manual operation, rearview camera 145
Manual operation, Top View 148
Marking, run-flat tires 202
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 159
Maximum speed, display 90
Maximum speed, winter tires 202
Measurement, units of 95
Medical kit 227
Memory, seat, mirror 58
Menu, EfficientDynamics 186 Menu in instrument clus‐
ter 91
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 83
Microfilter 157, 160
Minimum tread, tires 200
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 177
Mobility System 203
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 218
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
Moving sun visor 165
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 57
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 58
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 233
New wheels and tires 201
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 229
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 216
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 216 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 146
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 194
Odometer 87
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 176
Oil 209
Oil, adding 210
Oil additives 211
Oil change 211
Oil change interval, service requirements 89
Oil filler neck 210
Oil types, alternative 211
Oil types, suitable 211
Old batteries, disposal 225
On-board computer 92
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 92
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 217
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 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 159
Overheating of engine, see Coolant temperature 87
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PPaint, vehicle 232
Parallel parking assistant 151
Park Distance Control PDC 142
Parked-car ventilation 161
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 179
Parking aid, see PDC 142
Parking assistant 151
Parking brake 71
Parking lights 98
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 219
Parking with Automatic Hold 72
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 146
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 142
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 119
Performance Control 128
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 233
Power failure 224
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 48
Prescribed engine oil types 211
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 196
Pressure warning, tires 110 Profile, see Personal Pro‐
file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 50
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 213
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 67
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear lights 221
Rear socket 167
Rearview camera 144
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window de‐ froster 157, 160
Recirculated-air filter 160
Recirculated-air mode 156, 159
Recommended fuel grade 194
Recommended tire brands 201
Refueling 192
Remaining range 88
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 163
Replacement fuse 225
Replacing parts 217
Replacing wheels/tires 201
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10 RES button 136
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 133
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 139
Reserve warning, see Range 88
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Retaining straps, securing cargo 181
Retreaded tires 202
Roadside parking lights 99
RON recommended fuel grade 194
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 239
Roof-mounted luggage rack 182
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 229
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, see Run-flat
tires 202
Rubber components, care 233
Run-flat tires 202
S Safe braking 178
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 233
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 103
Saving fuel 183
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 217
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
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Sealant 203
Seat and mirror memory 58
Seat belts, see Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 55
Seat heating, rear 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 63
Seats 52
Selection list in instrument cluster 91
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 78
Sensors, care 234
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 215
Service requirements, dis‐ play 89
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 130
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 133
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 139
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 94
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 58
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 79
Side airbags 103
Side View 149
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 52
Size 238
Ski and snowboard bag 169
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Snow chains 206
Socket 166
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 216 SOS button 226
Spare fuse 225
Speed, average 92
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 93
Speed limiter, display 90
Speed Limit Information 90
Speed warning 94
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 130
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 93
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 131
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 78
Sport steering, variable 129
Stability control systems 126
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 69
Start/Stop button 67
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 68
Status control display, tires 107
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 130
Steering wheel, adjusting 61
Steering wheel heating 61
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 77
Steptronic transmission 77
Stopping the engine 68
Storage compartments 170
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 170
Storage, tires 202
Storing the vehicle 234
Suitable engine oil types 211
Summer tires, tread 200
Sun visor 165 Supplementary text mes‐
sages 86
Surround View 144
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 130
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 162
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 160
T Tachometer 87
Tailgate, automatic 40
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 42
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lights 221
Technical changes, see Own Safety 7
Technical data 238
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 156, 158
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 87
Temperature, engine oil 87
Tempomat, see Active Cruise Control 133
Terminal, starting aid 228
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 86
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 46
Thigh support 54
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