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Operating materials
Safety information
Vehicle features and
options
CAUTION
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐
ally, problems relating to drivability, starting and
stalling, especially under certain environmental
conditions such as high ambient temperature
and high altitude, may occur.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐
ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐
gine deposits, it is highly recommended to pur‐
chase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.
Fuel recommendation
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for additional mainte‐
nance.
General information
Depending on the region, many filling stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in win‐
ter, for instance helps make a cold start easier.
NOTICE
Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and engine. Furthermore, the catalytic
converter is permanently damaged. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other poten‐
tial damage. Do not refuel or add the following
in the case of gasoline engines:
Gasoline
General information
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
▷ Leaded gasoline.
▷ Metallic additives, for instance manganese
or iron.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 25 %,
i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refueling.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐
ing with the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Ethanol should meet the following quality stan‐
dards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
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Engine oil
NOTICE
Fuel that does not comply with the minimum
quality can compromise engine function or
cause engine damage. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property, among other potential dam‐
age. Do not fill with fuel that does not comply
with the minimum quality.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level af‐
ter refueling by taking a detailed measurement.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the
following situations, for instance:
NOTICE
▷ Sporty driving style.
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system and
the engine. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty, among other potential damage. Do not
use fuels with a higher ethanol content than
recommended. Do not refuel with fuels con‐
taining methanol, e.g. M5 to M100.
▷ Break-in of the engine.
▷ Idle operation of the engine.
▷ With use of engine oil types that are classified
as not suitable.
Different Check Control messages appear on the
Control Display depending on the engine oil
level.
Recommended gas quality
BMW recommends AKI 91.
M Performance model:
Safety information
BMW recommends AKI 93.
NOTICE
Refuel with this gasoline to achieve the rated
performance and consumption values.
An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage. Im‐
mediately add engine oil.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 89.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating,
the engine may produce knocking sounds when
starting at high external temperatures. This has
no effect on the engine life.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property, among other potential dam‐
age. Do not add too much engine oil. When too
much engine oil is added, have the engine oil
level corrected by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
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Detailed measurement
Electronic oil measurement
General information
Principle
The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle
is stationary and displayed via a scale.
The electronic oil measurement has two measur‐
ing principles:
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
▷ Monitoring.
▷ Detailed measurement.
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a sporty driving style, for instance when
taking curves aggressively, regularly perform a
detailed measurement.
General information
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Monitoring
Functional requirements
▷ Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
Principle
▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐
lector lever position N or P and accelerator
pedal not depressed.
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and can be shown on the Control
Display.
▷ The drive-ready state is switched on by
pressing the Start/Stop button.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
▷ Engine is running and is at operating temper‐
ature.
A red indicator light indicates that the en‐
gine oil pressure is too low.
Performing a detailed measurement
1. "CAR"
Functional requirements
2. "Vehicle status"
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of normal driving.
3.
"Engine oil level"
4. "Engine oil measurement"
5. "Start measurement"
Displaying the engine oil level
1. "CAR"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed via
a scale.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
Adding engine oil
General information
The engine oil level is displayed.
System limits
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity to
be added is indicated in the message shown on
the Control Display.
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a sporty driving style, it may not be possi‐
ble to calculate a measured value. In this case,
the measured value for the last, sufficiently long
trip is displayed.
Only add suitable types of engine oil.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready
state before adding engine oil.
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Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Opening, refer to page 359.
2. Open the lid counterclockwise.
Safety information
Warning
Operating materials, for instance oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Follow
the instructions on the containers. Avoid the
contact of articles of clothing, skin or eyes with
operating materials. Do not refill operating ma‐
terials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
3. Add engine oil.
4. Close the lid.
Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil grade is critical for the life of the
engine.
NOTICE
An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage. Im‐
mediately add engine oil.
Only add with the types of engine oil which are
listed.
NOTICE
Safety information
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property, among other potential dam‐
age. Do not add too much engine oil. When too
much engine oil is added, have the engine oil
level corrected by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other poten‐
tial damage. Do not use oil additives.
NOTICE
Overview
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunctions in
the engine or damage it. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property, among other potential dam‐
age. When selecting an engine oil, make sure
that the engine oil has the correct oil specifica‐
tion.
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment.
Additional information:
For an overview, refer to page 357.
Adding engine oil
1. Opening the hood.
Suitable engine oil types
Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating
standards:
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The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you
Gasoline engine
have a dealer's service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop change the en‐
gine oil.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
BMW Longlife-14 FE+.
BMW Longlife-17 FE+.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not
available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil
with the following oil rating can be added:
Oil specification
API SL.
API SM.
Coolant
API SN.
General information
Viscosity grades
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the
engine oil has a suitable viscosity grade. The
suitable viscosity grade is indicated on a label in
the engine compartment.
Not all commercially available additives are suita‐
ble for the vehicle. Do not mix additives of differ‐
ent colors. Observe the water - additive mixture
ratio of 50:50. Information about suitable addi‐
tives is available from a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Viscosity grades
SAE 0W-20.
Safety information
SAE 0W-30.
Warning
More information about suitable oil specifications
and viscosity grades of engine oils can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
With the engine hot and the cooling system
open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury. Only open the cooling
system with the engine cooled down.
Engine oil change
Warning
NOTICE
Additives are harmful and incorrect additives
can damage the engine. There is a risk of injury
and risk of damage to property. Do not allow
additives to come into contact with skin, eyes
or articles of clothing. Use suitable additives
only.
Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion
can cause increased engine wear and thus en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. It is recommended that you do not
exceed the service intervals indicated in the ve‐
hicle.
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Adding coolant
Coolant level
1. Let the engine cool down.
General information
2. Opening the hood.
Depending on the motorization, there are up to
two coolant reservoirs in the engine compart‐
ment. Check and add the coolant levels on a reg‐
ular basis.
Opening, refer to page 359.
3. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, then open it.
The coolant level is indicated using minimum
and maximum markings in the filler neck of the
coolant reservoir.
4. Open the coolant reservoir lid.
5. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
Depending on the engine installation, the coolant
reservoir is located on the right side or the left
side of the engine compartment.
6. Close the lid.
7. Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated
as soon as possible.
Additional information:
For an overview, refer to page 357.
Disposal
Checking the coolant level in the
filler neck
1. Let the engine cool down.
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing of
coolant and coolant additives.
2. Opening the hood.
Opening, refer to page 359.
Washer fluid
3. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, then open it.
General information
All windshield washer jets are supplied from one
tank.
4. Open the coolant reservoir lid.
5. The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the filler
neck.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be
used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety information
Warning
Some types of antifreeze can contain harmful
substances and are flammable. There is a risk
of fire and an injury hazard. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away
from ignition sources. Do not refill operating
6. Close the lid.
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materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
Overview
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid
dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage
instructions on the washer fluid container.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐
gine compartment.
Warning
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐
tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of in‐
jury or risk of damage to property. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐
ervoir.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer concen‐
trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to in‐
correct readings at temperatures below
+5 ℉/-15 ℃.
NOTICE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid
for the water-repelling effect on the windows
can lead to damage to the washing system.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Do not add silicon-
containing additives to the washer fluid.
NOTICE
Mixing different windshield washer concen‐
trates or antifreeze can damage the washing
system. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Do not mix dif‐
ferent windshield washer concentrates or anti‐
freeze. Follow the information and mixture ra‐
tios provided on the containers.
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