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Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap.
Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.
Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise fuel may escape, causing harm to the environment and damaging the vehicle.◀
Handling fuels Obey safety regulations posted at the gas
station.◀
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Fuel
Fuel Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Fuel quality Gasoline For the best fuel economy, 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.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐ out metallic additives.
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐ line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or iron, or permanent damage to the catalytic con‐ verter and other components.◀ Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling. Ethanol should satisfy the following quality stan‐ dards: US: ASTM 4806–xx CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx xx: comply with the current standard in each case.
Do not refuel with ethanol E85
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with anethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as this would damage the engine and fuel supply sys‐ tem.◀ The engine is knock controlled. Therefore, you can refuel with different gasoline qualities.
Recommended fuel quality BMW recommends AKI 91. Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 89. Minimum fuel grade Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐ mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐ formance.◀ If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐ ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life.
Minimum fuel grade 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. If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐ ommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand and a higher octane grade — AKI number — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful engine deposits, it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retailers. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐ nance.◀
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Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Tire inflation pressure Safety information The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐ sure influence the following: ▷ The service life of the tires. ▷ Road safety. ▷ Driving comfort. Checking the pressure Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. When the tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and correct it as needed: at least twice a month and before a long trip. If you fail to observe this precaution, you may be driving on tires with in‐ correct tire pressures, a condition that may not only compromise your vehicle's driving stability, but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an accident.◀ After correcting the tire inflation pressure: ▷ Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor. ▷ Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
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Pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table, refer to page 186, contains all pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐ perature. Pressure specifications apply to ap‐ proved tire sizes and recommended tire brands. This information can be obtained from your service center. To identify the correct tire inflation pressure, please note the following: ▷ Tire sizes of your vehicle. ▷ Maximum permitted driving speed. Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph/ 160 km/h For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for optimum driving comfort, note the pressure val‐ ues in the tire inflation pressure table, refer to page 186, and adjust as necessary.
These pressure values can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's door pillar.
Maximum permissible speed Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀
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225/55 R 17 97 V M +S A/S RSC 225/55 R 17 97 H M +S RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M+S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M+S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18
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Tire size
Specifications in bar/PSI with cold tires
225/55 R 17 97 V M +S A/S RSC 225/55 R 17 97 H M +S RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC Rear: 275/40 R 18 99 Y RSC186
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Front: 245/40 R 19
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245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 225/55 R 17 97 H M +S RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
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Front: 245/40 R 19 94
Y RSC Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
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245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 225/55 R 17 97 H M +S RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC Front: 245/40 R 19
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245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18 96
Y RSC Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC Front: 245/40 R 19 94
Y RSC Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
Y RSC Front: 245/35 R 20 95
Y XL RSC Rear: 275/30 R 20 97
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Tire inflation pressures at max. speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h In order to drive at maximum speeds in ex‐ cess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe, and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the relevant table on the following pages. Otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀
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Pressure specifications in bar/PSI
Specifications in bar/ PSI with cold tires
225/55 R 17 97 V M +S A/S RSC 225/55 R 17 97 H M +S RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18
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245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 225/55 R 17 97 H M +S RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18
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245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18 96
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Front: 245/40 R 19 94
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96 Y RSC Rear: 275/40 R 18 99 Y RSC Front: 245/40 R 19
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Specifications in bar/ PSI with cold tires
225/55 R 17 97 V M +S A/S RSC 225/55 R 17 97 H M +S RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC Rear: 275/35 R 19 96
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225/55 R 17 97 H M +S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M+S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC Rear: 275/40 R 18 99 Y RSC Front: 245/40 R 19
94 Y RSC Rear: 275/35 R 19 96 Y RSC Front: 245/35 R 20
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Specifications in bar/ PSI with cold tires
245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 225/55 R 17 97 H M +S RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC Rear: 275/40 R 18 99 Y RSC Front: 245/40 R 19
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245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 225/55 R 17 97 H M +S RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M+S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18
96 Y RSC Rear: 275/40 R 18 99 Y RSC Front: 245/40 R 19
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Tire size
Specifications in bar/ PSI with cold tires
245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M +S XL A/S RSC 245/45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245/45 R 18 100 V M +S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18 96
Y RSC Rear: 275/40 R 18 99
Y RSC Front: 245/40 R 19 94
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Front: 245/45 R 18
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94 Y RSC Rear: 275/35 R 19 96 Y RSC Front: 245/35 R 20
95 Y XL RSC Rear: 275/30 R 20 97 Y XL RSCTire identification marks Tire size 245/45 R 18 96 Y 245: nominal width in mm 45: aspect ratio in % R: radial tire code 18: rim diameter in inches 96: load rating, not for ZR tires Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Speed letter T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h Tire Identification Number DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 3510
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xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx: tire size and tire design 3510: tire age Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Tire age DOT … 3510: the tire was manufactured in the 35th week in 2010. Recommendation Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every 6 years. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; Temperature A DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐ ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g, times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and cli‐ mate.
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Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfa‐ ces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydro‐ planing, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus‐ tained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐ tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and pos‐ sible tire failure. If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires Run-flat tires, refer to page 198, are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall.
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M+S Winter and all-season tires with better cold weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0.12 in/3 mm. There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm. Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0.16 in/4 mm. Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are less suitable for winter operation. Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's circumference and have the legally required minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm. They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage General information Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐ jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Notes Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐ pension parts. This is more likely to occur with low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning between the wheel and the road. Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐ pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-pro‐ file tires. Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐ fects: ▷ Unusual vibrations during driving. ▷ Unusual handling such as a strong tendency
to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise, there is the increased risk of an accident. Drive carefully to the next service center or tire shop. If necessary, have the vehicle towed. Otherwise, tire damage can be life-threatening for vehicle occupants and other traffic partici‐ pants.◀
Repair of tire damage For safety reasons, the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you do not have damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐ placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐ sult.◀
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Changing wheels and tires Mounting
Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist. If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐ tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be ob‐ tained from your service center. Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC. Using a tire size other than the size originally fit‐ ted can significantly affect fuel consumption. To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐ sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐ figuration from a single manufacturer. Following tire damage, have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐ mends that you use only wheels and tires that have been approved for your particular vehicle model. For example, despite having the same official size ratings, variations can lead to body contact and with it, the risk of severe accidents. The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot evalu‐ ate non-approved wheels and tires to determine if they are suited for use, and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they are mounted.◀
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Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐ hicle recommends certain tire brands. These can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall. With proper use, these tires meet the highest standards for safety and handling.
New tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐ tion potential until after an initial breaking-in pe‐ riod. Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/300 km. Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐ ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ sign and age of the tire casing structures can limit service life and have a negative impact on road safety.◀
Winter tires The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures below +45 ℉/+7 ℃. Although so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐ vide better winter traction than summer tires, they do not provide the same level of perform‐ ance as winter tires.
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Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, then display a corresponding sign in the field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐ cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐ dents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires If you are already using run-flat tires, for your own safety you should replace them only with the same kind. No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad to advise you. Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises against swapping wheels between the front and rear axles. This can impair the handling characteristics. Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐ sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall. The wheels are composed of special rims and tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐ gree. The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐ main drivable to a restricted degree in the event of a pressure loss. Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to page 106. Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to page 103. Changing run-flat tires For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains Fine-link snow chains Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle, classified as road-safe and recommended. Consult your service center for more informa‐ tion. Use Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with the tires of the following size:
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Automatic detection If functioning properly: ▷ Snow chains are mounted. The setting is not
activated After you drive a short distance, a Check Control message is shown and the state is activated automatically. Confirm the automatic activation.
▷ Snow chains are not mounted. The setting
is activated At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h, a Check Control message is displayed. Deactivate the status manually.
If not functioning properly: ▷ Snow chains are mounted. The setting is not
activated A Check Control message is not displayed. The automatic detection system is malfunc‐ tioning. Activate the status manually. Activating/deactivating rear axle steering If the status indicating that snow chains are in use is activated, the rear axle steering is deacti‐ vated automatically. At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h, the rear axle steering is activated again, even though snow chains are in use.
▷ 225/55 R 17. ▷ 245/45 R 18. ▷ 245/40 R 19
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Make sure that the snow chains are always suf‐ ficiently tight. Retighten as needed according to the chain manufacturer's instructions. Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings. Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings. When driving with snow chains, briefly activate Dynamic Traction Control if necessary. Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h when using snow chains. Snow chain detection The concept When using snow chains, you should set whether you are driving with or without snow chains via the iDrive. The snow chain detection system supports you by automatically showing the detected state on the Control Display. When snow chains are in use, the rear axle steer‐ ing of the Integral Active Steering is deactivated automatically. At speeds above the maximum permitted speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h, the rear axle steering is activated again automatically. Activating the status 1. "Settings" 2. "Tire chains" 3. "Tire chains installed"Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 903 008 - 07 12 490
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Engine compartment
Engine compartment Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1 Vehicle identification number 2 Jump-starting, negative terminal 3 Washer fluid reservoir
4 Jump-starting, positive terminal 5 Oil filler neck. 6 Coolant reservoir
Hood Opening the hood
Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐ lines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center. If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀
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Closing the hood
Never reach into the engine compartment Never reach into the intermediate spaces or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise, there is risk of injury, e.g. from rotating or hot parts.◀ 1. Pull the lever.
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully. The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over imme‐ diately and close it securely.◀
Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
2. Press the release handle and open the hood.
3. Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
Danger of injury when the hood is open There is a danger of injury from protruding
parts when the hood is open.◀
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Engine oil
Engine oil Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
General information Engine oil consumption depends on driving style and driving conditions, e.g., if your driving style is very sporty engine oil consumption will be considerably greater. Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after refueling.
Checking the oil level electronically Status display The concept The oil level is monitored electronically during driving and shown on the Control Display. If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed. Requirements Depending on the previous displays, the status display appears when the engine is running or after the vehicle has been driven for at least 30
minutes. Displaying the oil level 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status""Engine oil level"
3. Oil level display messages Different messages appear on the display de‐ pending on the oil level. Pay attention to these messages. If oil level is too low, immediately add 1 US quart/liter of oil. Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immediately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐ age.◀
Detailed measurement The concept In the detailed measurement the oil level is checked and displayed via a scale. During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐ creased somewhat. General information A detailed measurement is only possible with certain engines. Requirements ▷ Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral position, clutch and accelerator pedals not depressed.
▷ Automatic transmission: selector lever in
transmission position N or P and accelerator not depressed.
▷ Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.
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Performing a detailed measurement In order to perform a detailed measurement of the engine oil level: 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. 4. "Start measurement" The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale. Duration: approx. 1 minute.
"Measure engine oil level"
Adding engine oil Filler neck
Only replenish the maximum oil amount of 1 US quart/liter if the message is displayed in the instrument cluster or the oil level has dropped to just at the lower mark of the dipstick.
Protect children Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐ dren and heed the warnings on the containers to prevent health risks.◀
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.◀
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Oil types for refilling Notes
No oil additives Oil additives may lead to engine damage.◀ 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 dam‐ age may occur.◀ The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine. Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐ able in all countries. Approved oil types
Gasoline engine BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30
BMW Longlife-01
BMW Longlife-01 FEAdditional information about the approved types of oils can be requested from the service center. Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following specification can be added: Gasoline engine API SM or superior grade specification
Oil change An oil change should be carried out by your service center only.
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Coolant Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
General information
Danger of burns from hot engine Do not open the cooling system while the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives Only use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are harmful to your health.◀ Coolant consists of water and additives. Not all commercially available additives are suit‐ able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for suitable additives.
Coolant level If there is no Min and Max mark in the filler neck of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant level checked if necessary by your service center and add coolant as needed. Note Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐ ant reservoir may be located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.
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Checking 1. Let the engine cool. 2. Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, and then open it.
3. The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck.
4.
If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click. 6. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant additives.
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Maintenance Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
BMW Maintenance System The maintenance system directs you to re‐ quired maintenance measures and thereby sup‐ ports you in maintaining road safety and the op‐ erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service CBS Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐ count the driving conditions of your vehicle. Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐ mines the maintenance requirements. The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance you need to your user profile. Details on the service requirements, refer to page 85, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐ play. Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is con‐ tinuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and suggest the right array of service procedures for your ve‐ hicle. Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐ mote control that you used most recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. If this occurs, have a service center update the time-dependent maintenance procedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary, changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐ mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on service requirements. Maintenance and repair should be performed by your service center. Make sure to have regular maintenance procedures recorded in the vehi‐ cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These en‐ tries are proof of regular maintenance.
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Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehicle emissions.
Emissions
▷ The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as pos‐ sible. Canadian model: warning light indi‐ cates the engine symbol.
▷ The warning lamp flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances: This indicates that there is excessive misfir‐ ing in the engine. Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐ tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri‐ ous engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control compo‐ nents, in particular the catalytic converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up. If the fuel cap is not properly tightened, the OBD system may conclude that fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened, the display should go out in a short time.
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Data memory Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op‐ eration, faults and user settings. These data are stored in the remote control and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the ve‐ hicle is serviced. The data obtained in this way provide valuable information for service proc‐ esses and repair or for optimizing and develop‐ ing vehicle functions further.
Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐ corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐ tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐ standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: ▷ How various systems in your vehicle were
operating.
▷ Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were fastened.
▷ How far, if at all, the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal. ▷ How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better under‐ standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are re‐ corded by the EDR under normal driving condi‐ tions and no personal data, e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location, are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforce‐ ment, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
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To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip‐ ment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu‐ facturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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Replacing components Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Replacing the wiper blades 1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to
page 71, the wiper arms.
2. Fold up the wipers.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in a fold- down cover in the trunk lid. Unscrew the wing nut to open.
Wiper blade replacement General information
Do not fold down the wipers without wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed; this may damage the wind‐ shield.◀
3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.
4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.
Lamp and bulb replacement Notes Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to vehicle safety. The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to the service center if you are unfamiliar with them or they are not described here. You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at the service center.
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Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting burned.◀
Working on the lighting system When working on the lighting system, you should always switch off the lights affected to prevent short circuits. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐ cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a service center. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover serve as the light source for controls, display el‐ ements and other equipment. These light-emitting diodes, which are related to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes. Do not remove the covers Do not remove the covers, and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐ wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐ ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When driving with the light switched on, the conden‐ sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐ lamp glasses do not need to be changed. If the headlamps do not dim despite driving with the light switched on, increasing humidity forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service center check this. Front lamps, bulb replacement At a glance Halogen light
1 High beams 2 Parking lamps 3 Low beams 4 Turn signal
Xenon headlamps
1 Corner-illuminating lamps 2 Parking lamp, daytime running lights
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Turn signal Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs, refer to page 209. The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment. 24-watt bulb, PY
Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the bulb.
High beams Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs, refer to page 209. The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment.
3 Low beams/high beams 4 Turn signal
Halogen headlamps Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, lateral turn signal lamp Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs, refer to page 209. These lights feature LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.
Accessing the bulbs
Remove the screws and fold down the cap.
Low beams Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs, refer to page 209. The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment. 55-watt bulb, H7
Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the bulb.
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If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and continue the trip with great care. Comply with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐ cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a service center. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀ For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center.
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, turn signal lamp Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs, refer to page 209. These lights feature LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.
Corner-illuminating lamps Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs, refer to page 209. The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment.
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Replacing components
55-watt bulb, H7
1. Fold open the cover in the engine compart‐ment.
2. Unscrew the cap and remove it.
