2016 BMW M235I XDRIVE COUPE transmission oil

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.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷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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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. 2 SeriesWidth with mirrorsinches/mm78.1/1,984Width without mirrorsinches/mm69.8/1,774Heightinches/mm55.4/1,408–
55.8/1,418Lengthinches/mm174.7/4,437–
175.9/4,469Wheelbaseinches/mm105.9/2,690Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m35.8/10.9–37.1/11.3
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehi‐
cles with manual transmission; the values fol‐lowing the slash apply to vehicles with Step‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 112
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 135
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 111
Adaptive Light Control 91
Additives, oil 188
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 209
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 131, 134
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 131, 134
Air distribution, manual 131, 134
Air flow, air conditioner 131
Air flow, automatic climate control 134
Air pressure, tires 172
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 135
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 179
All-wheel-drive 113 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 138
Alternative oil types 189
Ambient light 94
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 112
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 112
Approved axle load 214
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 189
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 141
Assistance when driving off 116
Attentiveness assistant 111
AUTO intensity 133
Automatic car wash 208
Automatic climate con‐ trol 130
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 132
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 97
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 134
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 131
AUTO program, intensity 133
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86 Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 214
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 203
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 206
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 200
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 200
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 147
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 191
Bonus range, ECO PRO 160
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 147
Brake assistant 112
Brake discs, break-in 152
Brake force display 111
Brake lights, adaptive 111
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 111
Brake pads, break-in 152
Braking, hints 153
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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 203
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 156
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 131, 134
Filler neck for engine oil 188
Fine wood, care 210
First aid kit 203
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 206
Flat tire, changing wheels 199
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Flat tire, warning lamp 99, 102
Flooding 153
Floor carpet, care 211
Floor mats, care 211
Fogged up windows 131
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 143
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 153
Front airbags 95
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 104
Front fog lights 93
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 197 Front lights 194
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 97
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 102
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 168
Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170
Fuel, tank capacity 216
Fuse 201
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 137
Gasoline 170
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 152
Glare shield 141
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 145
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 214
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 194
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 138
Hazard warning flashers 202
Head airbags 95
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 91 Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture 91
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 196
Headlight glass 194
Headlights 194
Headlights, care 209
Headlight washer system 68
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 156
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 196
Hills 154
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 116
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 147
Homepage 6
Hood 186
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 153
Hydroplaning 153
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 176
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
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Manual operation, rearviewcamera 123
Manual transmission 71
Marking on approved tires 179
Marking, run-flat tires 180
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 133
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 179
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 203
Memory, seat, mirror 55
Menu, EfficientDynamics 162
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 132, 135
Minimum tread, tires 178
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 153
Mobility System 180
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 194
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 210
New wheels and tires 178
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 206
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 192
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 192
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 124
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 170
Odometer 80
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 187
Oil, adding 188
Oil additives 188
Oil change 189
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 188
Oil types, alternative 189
Oil types, approved 189
Old batteries, disposal 200
On-board computer 85
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 85
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 193
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
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 134
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
P Paint, vehicle 209
Parallel parking assistant 125
Park Distance Control PDC 120
Parked-car ventilation 136
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 154
Parking aid, refer to PDC 120
Parking assistant 125
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 90
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 196
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 124
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 120
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 107
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 210
Power failure 200
Power sunroof, glass 46
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Pressure, tire air pres‐sure 172
Pressure warning, tires 102
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 190
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lights 198
Rear socket 142
Rearview camera 123
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 131, 134
Recirculated-air filter 135
Recirculated-air mode 131, 134
Recommended fuel grade 170
Recommended tire brands 179
Refueling 168
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 137
Replacement fuse 201
Replacing parts 193 Replacing wheels/tires 178
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 118
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Retaining straps, securing cargo 156
Retreaded tires 179
Roadside parking lights 91
RON recommended fuel grade 170
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 214
Roof-mounted luggage rack 157
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 206
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 180
Rubber components, care 210
Run-flat tires 180
S Safe braking 153
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 211
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 158
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 193
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 207
Sealant 180 Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 211
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 191
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 114
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 118
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 55
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 73
Side airbags 95
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 48
Size 214
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Snow chains 183
Socket 141
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 192
SOS button 202
Spare fuse 201
Specified engine oil types 189
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Speed limit detection, on-board computer 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 115
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 115
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 114
Stability control systems 112
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 64
Status control display, tires 99
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 114
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steering wheel heating 58
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 71
Steptronic transmission 71
Stopping the engine 64
Storage compartment in the rear 147
Storage compartments 145
Storage, tires 180
Storing the vehicle 211
Suitable engine oils 189
Summer tires, tread 177
Sun visor 141
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 79 Switch for Dynamic Driv‐
ing 114
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 136
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 80
Tail lights 198
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 214
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 131, 133
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 81
Terminal, starting aid 204
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 79
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thigh support 50
Through-loading system 143
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 86
Tire damage 178
Tire identification marks 176
Tire inflation pressure 172
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 102
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Tires, changing 178
Tire sealant 180
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 172
Tires, run-flat tires 180
Tire tread 177 Tone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 193
Total vehicle weight 214
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 206
Towing 205
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 206
Tow-starting 205
Tow truck 205
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 98
Traction control 113
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 113
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 74
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 71
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 71
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 177
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 80
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 205
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 124
Turn signals, operation 67
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