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Vehicle equipment

NOTE

Too much engine oil can damage the engine or

the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐

rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If

there is too much engine oil, have the engine

oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the

manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐

ner or a specialist workshop.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and special equipment available for the

model series. It may therefore describe equip‐

ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐

ample on account of the optional equipment se‐

lected or the country variant. This also applies to

safety-relevant functions and systems. Please

comply with the relevant laws and regulations

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

Electronic oil measurement

General

Electronic oil measurement uses two measuring

methods:

Engine oil consumption depends on the driving

style and operating conditions.

▷ Monitoring.

Therefore check the engine oil level regularly

each time you fill up with fuel by taking a detailed

measurement.

▷ Detailed measurement.

When frequently making short trips or using a

dynamic driving style, for example taking corners

at high speed, perform a detailed measurement

at regular intervals.

Engine oil consumption may increase due to the

following, for example:

▷ Dynamic driving style.

▷ Running in the engine.

Monitoring

Principle

▷ Engine idling.

▷ Use of engine oil grades rated as unsuitable.

The engine oil level is monitored electronically

during the journey and can be shown on the

Control Display.

Different Check Control messages are shown on

the Control Display, depending on the engine oil

level.

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

operating range, a Check Control message is

shown.

Safety notes

Operating requirements

A current measurement is available after approxi‐

mately 30 minutes of normal driving.

NOTE

Too little engine oil causes engine damage.

There is a risk of material damage. Top up with

engine oil immediately.

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Displaying the engine oil level

Via iDrive:

Carrying out a detailed

measurement

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Engine oil level"

3.

"Engine oil level"

The engine oil level is displayed.

4. "Measure engine oil level"

5. "Start measurement"

System limits

When frequently making short trips or using a

dynamic driving style, it may not be possible to

measure the oil level. In this case, the measure‐

ment for the last, sufficiently long journey is dis‐

played.

The engine oil level is checked and shown on a

scale.

Adding engine oil

Detailed measurement

Principle

The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle

is stationary and is shown on a scale.

General

Do not top up engine oil unless a message is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster. The top-up

amount is specified in the message on the in‐

strument cluster.

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

operating range, a Check Control message is

shown.

Only replenish with suitable types of engine oil,

see page 276.

Safely park the vehicle and switch off the ignition

before replenishing the engine oil.

General

Do not add too much engine oil.

During measurement, the idle speed is increased

slightly.

Safety notes

Operating requirements

WARNING

▷ Vehicle is standing on level ground.

Service products, for example oils, greases,

coolants and fuels, can contain substances that

are harmful to health. There is a danger of in‐

jury or even death. Please comply with the in‐

structions on the containers. Do not allow serv‐

ice products to come into contact with clothing,

skin or eyes. Do not pour service products into

other bottles. Keep service products out of the

reach of children.

▷ Manual gearbox: gear lever in neutral position,

clutch and accelerator pedal not pressed.

▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐

lector lever position N or P and accelerator

pedal not pressed.

▷ Engine is running and is at operating temper‐

ature.

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NOTE

Engine oil grades for

topping up

Too little engine oil causes engine damage.

There is a risk of material damage. Top up with

engine oil immediately.

General

Engine oil quality is a crucial factor determining

the lifetime of the engine.

NOTE

Only replenish with the types of engine oil that

are listed.

Too much engine oil can damage the engine or

the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐

rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If

there is too much engine oil, have the engine

oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the

manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐

ner or a specialist workshop.

Some engine oil grades may not be available in

all countries.

Safety notes

NOTE

Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a

risk of material damage. Do not use oil addi‐

tives.

Overview

The oil filler neck is in the engine compartment,

see page 271.

Adding engine oil

NOTE

1. Open the bonnet, see page 272.

Using the wrong engine oil can result in engine

malfunctions and damage. There is a risk of

material damage. When selecting the engine

oil, make sure that the engine oil corresponds

to the oil specification.

2. Turn the cap anticlockwise to open.

Suitable engine oil grades

Replenish with engine oils with the following oil

specifications.

Petrol engine

3. Add engine oil.

4. Tighten cap.

BMW Longlife-04.

BMW Longlife-12 FE.

BMW Longlife-17 FE+.

Diesel engine

BMW Longlife-04.

BMW Longlife-12 FE.

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The oil specification BMW Longlife-12 FE is not

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

Oil change

Alternative engine oil grades

NOTE

If suitable engine oils are not available, up to 1 li‐

tre, 2 pints, of an engine oil with the following oil

specification can be used for topping up:

Not changing the engine oil in time may result

in increased engine wear and thus engine dam‐

age. There is a risk of material damage. Do not

exceed the service date indicated in the vehi‐

cle.

Petrol engine

ACEA C2.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

having the engine oil changed by a Service Part‐

ner of the manufacturer or another qualified

Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

ACEA C3.

Diesel engine

ACEA C2.

ACEA C3.

Viscosity classes

When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the

engine oil belongs to one of the following viscos‐

ity classes:

Viscosity classes

SAE 0W-20.

SAE 5W-20.

SAE 0W-30.

SAE 5W-30.

SAE 0W-40.

SAE 5W-40.

Viscosity classes SAE 0W-20 and SAE 5W-20

are not suitable for diesel engines.

Viscosity classes with a high viscosity grade can

increase fuel consumption.

Further information on suitable oil specifications

and engine oil viscosity classes can be obtained

from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐

other qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop.

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