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Operating fluids

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes equipment, systems

and functions which are offered or may be of-

fered in future on a model-specific basis, even

if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-

tion.

For further information:

Vehicle equipment, see page 8.

The engine has knock control. This means that

different petrol grades can be used.

When using fuel of the minimum quality RON

91 or fuel with ethanol content of more than

10 % to a maximum of 25 %, knocking noises

as well as driving and acoustic abnormalities

may occur. These have no effect on the engine

service life.

Fuel grade

General

Depending on the region, many filling stations

sell fuel that is adapted to winter or summer

conditions. Fuel that is sold in winter helps with

cold starting, for example.

Safety information

Petrol

NOTICE

The fuel system and engine can be damaged

by the wrong fuel, even in small quantities,

and by the wrong fuel additives. In addition,

the catalytic converter will be permanently

damaged. There is a risk of material damage.

For petrol engines, do not refuel with or add

the following:

General

For optimal fuel consumption, the petrol

should be sulphur-free or have a low sulphur

content.

Fuels labelled on the pump as containing

metal must not be used.

You can fill up with fuels with a maximum

ethanol content of 25 %, for example E10 or

E25.

▷

Leaded petrol.

Metallic additives, for example manga-

nese or iron.

The power and consumption specifications re-

fer to operation with RON 98 E10 fuel

After filling with the wrong fuel, do not press

the Start/Stop button. Contact an authorised

Service Partner or another qualified Service

Partner or a specialist workshop.

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NOTICE

Fuel below the specified minimum grade can

adversely affect engine function or lead to

engine damage. There is a risk of material

damage. Do not refuel with fuel below the

specified minimum grade.

NOTICE

Safety information

Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system

and engine. There is a risk of material dam-

age. Do not refuel with fuel with a higher

ethanol content than recommended. Do not

refuel with fuel containing methanol, for ex-

ample M5 to M100.

NOTICE

The fuel system and engine can be damaged

by the wrong fuel, even in small quantities,

and by the wrong fuel additives. There is a

risk of material damage.

Note the following with diesel engines:

Petrol grade

The engine is designed to run on petrol com-

plying with DIN EN 228.

▷

Do not fill up with petrol.

Observe the minimum quality.

Refuel with sulphur-free fuels or fuels

with the lowest possible sulphur content.

Super, RON 95.

M Performance model:

Super Plus, 98 RON.

▷

The vehicle manufacturer recommends

only using diesel additives and additives

that have been classified as suitable.

Minimum grade

Unleaded petrol, RON 91.

After filling with the wrong fuel, do not press

the Start/Stop button. Contact an authorised

Service Partner or another qualified Service

Partner or a specialist workshop.

Diesel

General

Diesel quality

The engine is designed to run on diesel fuel

complying with DIN EN 590 and ASTM D975.

The following diesel fuels can be used for refu-

elling:

▷

Diesel fuels with a maximum biodiesel con-

tent of 10 %, e.g. B7 or B10.

Diesel with up to 7 % biodiesel (B7).

▷

Paraffinic diesel fuels, e.g. XTL.

Minimum grade

Diesel with up to 10 % biodiesel (B10).

Paraffinic diesel fuel as per EN 15940.

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Displays on the control display

Displaying filling level and top-up

quantity

The filling level and the top-up quantity is

shown on the control display.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Live Vehicle"

4. "Content"

BMW Diesel with

BluePerformance

5. "Vehicle status"

6. "AdBlue"

If the filling level is too low, a Check Control

message is displayed.

Principle

BMW Diesel with BluePerformance reduces ni-

trogen oxides in the diesel exhaust by injecting

the reducing agent AdBlue into the exhaust

pipe system. In the catalytic converter, this

produces a chemical reaction that reduces ni-

trogen oxides to a minimum.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Fuel reserve indicator light

The fuel reserve indicator light in the instru-

ment cluster notifies you if the reducing agent

fill level in the tank is low.

General

Do not allow the reducing agent tank to run

completely empty, as otherwise it will not be

possible to switch drive-ready state back on

after stopping the engine.

The vehicle has a tank which requires topping

up.

There must be a sufficient amount of the re-

ducing agent present in order for drive-ready

state to be activated the usual way.

A yellow warning light is illumi-

nated in the instrument cluster:

filling level too low. The remain-

ing range is shown in the instru-

ment cluster. Top up with at

The reducing agent can be topped up at any

time.

The reducing agent AdBlue is a registered

trademark of the Verband der Automobilindus-

trie e. V. (VDA).

least 5 litres, 1.3 gal of reducing

agent immediately.

The reducing agent is available at many serv-

ice stations.

AdBlue on the minimum level

Preferably top up with reducing agent at a

pump dispenser.

The reducing agent tank is

empty. Immediately top up with

at least 15 litres, 4 gal of reduc-

ing agent. The engine will con-

tinue to run provided that it is

not stopped and all other oper-

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ating conditions are met, for example, there is

sufficient fuel.

WARNING

Operating fluids, for example oils, greases,

coolants and fuels, can contain substances

that are harmful to health. There is a danger

of injury or danger to life. Please comply with

the instructions on the containers. Do not al-

low operating fluids to come into contact with

clothing, skin or eyes. Do not pour operating

fluids into other bottles. Keep operating fluids

out of the reach of children.

System fault

If there is a system fault, a Check Control mes-

sage is displayed.

Visit the nearest authorised Service Partner or

another qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop.

Having AdBlue topped up

BMW recommends having the reducing agent

topped up by a Service Partner as part of a

regular maintenance schedule.

NOTICE

The constituents of the reducing agent are

highly aggressive. There is a risk of mate-

rial damage. Do not allow reducing agent to

come into contact with vehicle surfaces.

If you keep to this maintenance schedule, a

single top-up is generally required between the

maintenance appointments.

Under certain circumstances, for example due

to particularly dynamic driving style or operat-

ing the vehicle with a trailer, it may be neces-

sary to top up more than once between main-

tenance appointments.

Suitable AdBlue

AdBlue complying with ISO 22241-1

At many service stations, reducing agent is

available at a special pump dispenser. Prefera-

bly top up with reducing agent at a pump dis-

penser.

As soon as the fuel reserve indicator light is

shown in the instrument cluster, have the re-

ducing agent topped up, to avoid problems ac-

tivating drive-ready state.

If no pump dispenser is available, reducing

agent can be topped up from a container. Re-

ducing agent is available in various containers.

Preferably use the special bottle recommen-

ded by BMW. With this bottle and its special

adapter, reducing agent can be topped up con-

veniently.

Topping up AdBlue yourself

Safety information

WARNING

When the reducing agent container is

opened, small quantities of ammonia va-

pours can emerge. Ammonia vapours have

a pungent smell and irritate the skin, mucous

membranes and eyes. There is a danger of

injury. Do not inhale ammonia vapours. Do

not allow reducing agent to come into con-

tact with clothing, skin or eyes, and do not

swallow it. Keep children away from reducing

agents.

AdBlue at low temperatures

At outside temperatures below -11 ℃/+12 ℉,

the reducing agent should only be topped up

directly before the start of a journey.

Top-up quantity

As soon as the fuel reserve indicator light

is displayed, top up at least 5 litres, ap-

prox. 1.3 gal.

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Fuel filler cap, see page 360.

Displaying the top-up quantity

2. Turn the reducing agent cap anticlockwise

and remove.

The top-up quantity is shown on control dis-

play.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Live Vehicle"

4. "Content"

5. "Vehicle status"

6. "AdBlue"

Reducing agent tank

3. Place the fuel filler cap in the holder on the

fuel filler flap.

The fuel filler cap for the reducing agent is lo-

cated next to the fuel filler cap for the fuel tank.

4. Use the fuel pump nozzle to add the rec-

ommended top-up quantity as a minimum.

Topping up with reducing agent at the

pump dispenser

The tank is full when the fuel pump nozzle

cuts out for the first time.

General

When topping up, hook the fuel pump noz-

zle fully into the filler pipe. Lifting the fuel

pump nozzle while topping up will cause the

following to happen:

▷

The supply is stopped too soon.

Overflow of reducing agent.

The reducing agent tank is full when the fuel

pump nozzle cuts out for the first time.

5. Put fuel filler cap on and turn clockwise.

6. Press on the fuel filler flap until it engages.

Please comply with the safety regulations dis-

played at filling stations.

Adding reducing agent

1. Open the fuel filler flap.

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The display extinguishes after approxi-

mately 1 minute.

Filling with an incorrect fluid

General

2. Press the Start/Stop button and switch on

drive-ready state.

A Check Control message is displayed if the

tank has been filled with the wrong fluid.

If the wrong type of liquid has been added,

contact an authorised Service Partner or an-

other qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop.

Engine oil

General

The engine oil consumption and the properties

of the engine oil depend on the driving style

and operating conditions.

Safety information

WARNING

Therefore check the engine oil level regularly

each time you fill up with fuel by taking a de-

tailed measurement.

After filling with an incorrect liquid, the sys-

tem may heat up and catch fire. There is a

risk of fire and injury. Only fill with liquids that

are intended for the tank. Do not start the

engine after filling with an incorrect liquid.

Engine oil consumption may increase due to

the following, for example:

▷

Dynamic driving style.

While running in the engine.

Engine idling.

After filling with reducing agent

Use of engine oil grades rated as unsuita-

ble.

Fuel reserve indicator light

After topping up, the fuel re-

serve indicator light continues

to be shown with the remaining

range.

Depending on the engine oil level and proper-

ties of the engine oil, different Check Control

messages are displayed on the control display.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

having the engine oil changed by an author-

ised Service Partner or another qualified Serv-

ice Partner or a specialist workshop.

Drive-ready state can be activa-

ted.

After driving for a short time, the fuel reserve

indicator light turns off.

Safety information

AdBlue on the minimum level

NOTICE

After filling up, the display con-

tinues to be shown.

Too little engine oil causes engine damage.

There is a risk of material damage. Top up

with engine oil immediately.

Drive-ready state can only be

activated when the display is no

longer illuminated.

1. Press the Start/Stop button three times.

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NOTICE

Operating requirements

A current reading is available after approxi-

mately 30 minutes of normal driving.

Too much engine oil can damage the engine

or the catalytic converter. There is a risk

of material damage. Do not add too much

engine oil. If there is too much engine oil,

have the engine oil level corrected by an au-

thorised Service Partner or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

Displaying the engine oil level

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Vehicle status"

4. "Engine oil level"

The engine oil level is displayed.

NOTICE

System limits

If the engine oil is not changed at the cor-

rect time, engine wear may increase which

could cause engine damage. There is a risk

of material damage. Do not exceed the serv-

ice date indicated in the vehicle.

When frequently making short journeys or us-

ing a sporty driving style, it may not be pos-

sible to obtain a measurement. In this case,

the measurement for the last, sufficiently long

journey is displayed.

Detailed measurement

Electronic oil measurement

Principle

General

The engine oil level is checked when the vehi-

cle is stationary and is shown on a scale.

Electronic oil measurement uses two measur-

ing procedures:

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

operating range, a Check Control message is

shown.

▷

Monitoring.

Detailed measurement.

When frequently making short journeys or us-

ing a sporty driving style, for example fast

cornering, perform a detailed measurement at

regular intervals.

General

During measurement, the idle rotational speed

is increased slightly.

Monitoring

Operating requirements

▷

Vehicle is standing on level ground.

Principle

Drive-ready state is switched on by press-

ing the Start/Stop button.

The engine oil level is monitored electronically

during the journey and can be shown on the

control display.

▷

Engine is at operating temperature.

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

operating range, a Check Control message is

shown.

Selector lever in position N or P and accel-

erator pedal not pressed.

Carrying out a detailed measurement

1. Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

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3. "Vehicle status"

NOTICE

4. "Engine oil level"

Too much engine oil can damage the engine

or the catalytic converter. There is a risk

of material damage. Do not add too much

engine oil. If there is too much engine oil,

have the engine oil level corrected by an au-

thorised Service Partner or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

5. "Oil level measurement"

6. "Start measurement"

The engine oil level is checked and shown on a

scale.

Topping up engine oil

General

Overview

Do not top up engine oil unless a message

is displayed in the instrument cluster. The top-

up quantity is specified in the message on the

control display.

The oil filler neck is in the engine compartment.

For further information:

Overview, see page 389.

Only top up with suitable engine oil grades.

Stop the vehicle safely and switch off drive-

ready state before topping up with engine oil.

Topping up engine oil

1. Open the bonnet.

Do not add too much engine oil.

Opening, see page 391.

2. Turn the cap anticlockwise to open.

Safety information

WARNING

Operating fluids, for example oils, greases,

coolants and fuels, can contain substances

that are harmful to health. There is a danger

of injury or danger to life. Please comply with

the instructions on the containers. Do not al-

low operating fluids to come into contact with

clothing, skin or eyes. Do not pour operating

fluids into other bottles. Keep operating fluids

out of the reach of children.

3. Add engine oil.

4. Tighten cap.

Engine oil grades for topping up

NOTICE

General

Too little engine oil causes engine damage.

There is a risk of material damage. Top up

with engine oil immediately.

Engine oil quality is a critical factor in the serv-

ice life of the engine.

Only top up with the types of engine oil that

are listed.

Some engine oil grades may not be available

in all countries.

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Safety information

Petrol engine

ACEA C2.

NOTICE

ACEA C5.

Oil additives can damage the engine. There

is a risk of material damage. Do not use oil

additives.

Diesel engine

ACEA C2.

ACEA C5.

NOTICE

Using the wrong engine oil can result in en-

gine malfunctions and damage. There is a

risk of material damage. When selecting the

engine oil, make sure that it is the correct oil

specification.

The oil specification ACEA C2 is not suitable

for 25d, 35d, 40d or 50d diesel engines.

Viscosity classes

When selecting an engine oil, make sure that

the engine oil belongs to one of the following

viscosity classes:

Suitable engine oil grades

Engine oil with the following oil specification

can be topped up:

Petrol engine

SAE 0W-12.

SAE 0W-20.

SAE 0W-30.

Petrol engine

BMW Longlife-12 FE.

BMW Longlife-17 FE+.

BMW Longlife-19 FE.

BMW Longlife-22 FE++.

Diesel engine

SAE 0W-20.

SAE 0W-30.

Diesel engine

BMW Longlife-12 FE.

BMW Longlife-17 FE+.

The viscosity classes SAE 0W-12 and SAE

0W-20 are not suitable for the 60i petrol en-

gine.

Viscosity classes with a high viscosity grade

can increase fuel consumption.

The oil specification Longlife-22 FE++ is not

suitable for the 60i petrol engine.

Further information on suitable engine oil

specifications and viscosity classes can be ob-

tained from an authorised Service Partner or

another qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop.

Alternative engine oil grades

If suitable engine oils are not available, up to

1 litre, approx. 2 pints, of an engine oil with

the following oil specification can be used for

topping up:

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tact with clothing, skin or eyes, and do not

swallow them. Only use suitable additives.

Coolant level

General

On factory delivery, the coolant may be over-

filled in the coolant tank. The normal coolant

level is achieved by an extended operating

time.

Coolant

The target coolant level is indicated by means

of the max. mark in the coolant filler neck of the

coolant tank.

General

Coolant is a mixture of water and coolant addi-

tive.

For further information:

Overview, see page 389.

Not all commercially available coolant addi-

tives are suitable for the vehicle. The vehicle

manufacturer recommends using coolant with

the BMW LC-18 specification. Do not mix cool-

ant additives of different colours. Comply with

the 50:50 mixture ratio of water to coolant ad-

ditive. Information regarding suitable coolant

additives is available from an authorised Serv-

ice Partner or another qualified Service Partner

or a specialist workshop.

Checking the coolant level

1. Allow the engine to cool down.

2. Open the bonnet.

Opening, see page 391.

3. Turn cap on coolant expansion tank slightly

anticlockwise to allow the excess pressure

to escape.

4. Open cap on coolant expansion tank.

5. The coolant level is correct if it is just below

the max. mark in the filler neck.

Safety information

WARNING

If the cooling system is opened when the en-

gine is hot, coolant can escape and cause

scalding. There is a danger of injury. Only

open the cooling system when the engine

has cooled down.

WARNING

6. Tighten cap.

Additives are harmful to health and using

the wrong additives can damage the engine.

There is a danger of injury or material dam-

age. Do not allow additives to come into con-

Topping up the coolant

1. Allow the engine to cool down.

2. Open the bonnet.

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Opening, see page 391.

WARNING

3. Turn cap on coolant expansion tank slightly

anticlockwise to allow the excess pressure

to escape.

Washer fluid can ignite on contact with hot

parts of the engine and catch fire. There is a

danger of injury or material damage. Only top

up washer fluid when the engine has cooled

down. Afterwards fully close the cap of the

washer fluid reservoir.

4. Open cap on coolant expansion tank.

5. If required, slowly top up to the correct fill-

ing level; do not overfill.

6. Tighten cap.

7. Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as

soon as possible.

NOTICE

Silicone additives mixed with the washer fluid

for their water beading effect on the windows

may damage the car wash. There is a risk

of material damage. Do not add silicone ad-

ditives to the washer fluid.

Disposal

When disposing of coolant and coolant

additives, comply with the relevant en-

vironmental protection regulations.

Washer fluid

NOTICE

Mixing different screenwash concentrates or

antifreeze additives may damage the car

wash. There is a risk of material damage. Do

not mix different screenwash concentrates or

antifreeze additives. Please comply with the

instructions and mixing ratios stated on the

containers.

General

All spray nozzles are supplied from one tank.

Use a mixture of tap water and screenwash

concentrate for the window washer system, if

necessary with the antifreeze additive.

Recommended minimum fill quantity: 2 lit-

res/3.5 Imp. pints.

Overview

Safety information

WARNING

Some antifreeze additives can contain toxic

substances, and are flammable. There is a

risk of fire and danger of injury. Please com-

ply with the instructions on the containers.

Keep antifreeze additives away from sources

of combustion. Do not pour operating fluids

into other bottles. Keep operating fluids out of

the reach of children.

The reservoir for the washer fluid is located in

the engine compartment.

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Malfunction

Using undiluted screenwash concentrate or

antifreeze additive based on alcohol may re-

sult in false readings at low temperatures be-

low -15 ℃, +5 ℉.

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