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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.

"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"

"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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