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Engine compartment

describes equipment that may not be found in

your vehicle, for instance due to the selected

special equipment or the country version. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all series equipment as

well as country-specific and special equipment

offered for this model series.Therefore, it also

Important features in the engine compartment

1

2

3

Coolant expansion tankꢀꢁ242

Vehicle identification number

4

5

Jump-starting, positive terminal

Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding en‐

gine oil

Filler neck for washer fluid for the headlamp

and window washer systemꢀꢁ61

If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐

lines, have any work on the vehicle performed

only by a service center.

Hood

Opening the hood

If this work is not carried out properly, there is

the danger of subsequent damage and related

safety hazards.◀

Working in the engine compartment

Never attempt to perform any service or

repair operations on your vehicle without the

necessary professional technical training.

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Risk of damage

Hood open when driving

Before opening the hood, ensure that the

wiper arms with wiper blades are folded onto the

window; otherwise, damage may occur.◀

If you see any signs that the hood is not

completely closed while driving, pull over imme‐

diately and close it securely.◀

1. Pull the lever.

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the

hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Engine oil

General information

Engine oil consumption depends on the driving

style and the conditions of use. A highly sporty

drivingstyle, forexample, resultsinconsiderably

higher engine oil consumption.

2. Lift the hood all the way.

3. Press the release handle and open the hood.

Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level

after refueling.

Checking the engine oil level

Your car is equipped with an electronic engine

oil level check.

Requirements

▷

The engine must be running and warm after

the vehicle has been driven for at least

6.2 miles/10 km.

Closing the hood

▷

The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a

level roadway.

Display in the instrument cluster

1. Lightly press button 1 in the turn indicator

lever up or down repeatedly until the appro‐

Drop the hood from a height of ap‐

prox. 16 in/40 cm. It must be clearly heard to en‐

gage.

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priate symbol appears in the display, ac‐

companied by the word "OIL".

Symbol

Function

Oil level is too high.

Overfilling oil damages the en‐

gine. Have the vehicle checked

immediately.

The oil level sensor is defective.

Do not add engine oil.

It is possible to continue driv‐

ing. Note the newly calculated

remaining mileage until the

next oil service, refer to

page 75. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

2. Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever.

The oil level is checked and the reading dis‐

played.

Possible displays

Display via iDrive

1. "Vehicle Info"

Symbol

Function

Oil level OK.

2. "Vehicle status"

Oil level is being checked.

This can take about 3 minutes

if the car is at a standstill on a

level surface, or about 5 mi‐

nutes while the car is on the

move.

3.

"Engine oil level"

Oil at minimum level:

Possible messages

Add a maximum quantity of

1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil,

refer to page 241, at the next

opportunity.

▷

"Engine oil level OK"

"Measurement not possible at this time."

"Measuring engine oil level..."

Duration with the engine running: ap‐

prox. 3 minutes.

Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.

If engine oil was added, it may take up to

30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading.

▷

"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1

quart!"

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Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter

of engine oil at the next opportunity, refer

also to Adding engine oil below.

Protect children

Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐

dren and heed the warnings on the containers

to prevent health risks.◀

▷

"Engine oil level too high! Have this

checked."

Oil types for refilling

Too much engine oil

Have the vehicle checked immedi‐

ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐

gine damage.◀

Notes

No oil additives

Do not use oil additives as these may

cause engine damage.◀

"Measurement inactive. Have this

checked." Do not add engine oil. It is possi‐

ble to continue driving. Note the newly cal‐

culated remaining mileage until the next oil

service, refer to page 75. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

Viscosity classes of engine oils

When selecting an engine oil, ensure that

the engine oil belongs to one of the SAE viscos‐

ity classes 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, or 5W-30, or

malfunctions or engine damage may occur.◀

Adding engine oil

Filler neck

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the

engine.

Due to national regulations, some oil types are

not available in every country.

Approved oil types

Gasoline engine

BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30

BMW Longlife-01

Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter of

oil only after a corresponding message appears

on the Control Display.

BMW Longlife-01 FE

Furtherinformationonapprovedoiltypescanbe

obtained from the service center.

Add oil promptly

Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;

otherwise, engine damage could result.◀

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 used:

Too much engine oil

Have the vehicle checked immediately;

otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐

age.◀

Gasoline engine

API SM or a higher quality standard

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filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to

the filler neck.

Oil change

An oil change should be carried out by the serv‐

ice center only.

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.

Coolant

6. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐

nated as soon as possible.

General information

Danger of burns from hot engine

Disposal

Do not open the cooling system while the

engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may

cause burns.◀

Comply with the appropriate environmen‐

tal protection regulations when disposing

of coolant additives.

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.

Checking the coolant level

1. Do not open the hood until the engine has

cooled down.

2. Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐

wise slightly to allow any accumulated pres‐

sure to escape; then continue turning to

open.

3. The coolant level is correct if it is between

the maximum and minimum marks in the

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