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Engine compartment

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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

BMW X5

1

2

Filler neck for washer fluid for the headlamp

and window washer systemꢀꢁ72

3

4

Coolant expansion tankꢀꢁ285

Engine oil filler neckꢀꢁ284

Starting aid terminalꢀꢁ302

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BMW X6

1

2

Filler neck for the washer fluid for the head‐

lamp and window washer systemꢀꢁ73

3

4

Starting aid terminalꢀꢁ302

Coolant expansion tankꢀꢁ285

Engine oil filler neckꢀꢁ284

If this work is not carried out properly, there is

the danger of subsequent damage and related

safety hazards.◀

Hood

Opening the hood

1. Pull the lever.

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.

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2. Press the release handle and open the hood.

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.

▷

The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a

level roadway.

Closing the hood

Displaying the oil level

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

Drop the hood from a height of ap‐

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

gage.

3.

"Engine oil level"

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.◀

Possible messages

▷

"Engine oil level OK"

"Measurement not possible at this time."

"Measuring engine oil level..."

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the

hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

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

▷

"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1

quart!"

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.

Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter

of engine oil at the next opportunity, refer

also to Adding engine oil below.

"Engine oil level too high! Have this

checked."

Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level

after refueling.

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Too much engine oil

Have the vehicle checked immedi‐

ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐

gine damage.◀

Have the vehicle checked immediately;

otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐

age.◀

▷

"Measurement inactive. Have this

Protect children

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 81. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

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

dren and heed the warnings on the containers

to prevent health risks.◀

Oil types for refilling

Adding engine oil

Filler neck

Notes

No oil additives

Do not use oil additives as these may

cause engine damage.◀

BMW X5

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.◀

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.

BMW X6

Approved oil types

Gasoline engine

BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30

BMW Longlife-01

BMW Longlife-01 FE

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

oil only after the corresponding message ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

Diesel engine

BMW Longlife-04

Add oil promptly

Furtherinformationonapprovedoiltypescanbe

obtained from the service center.

Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;

otherwise, engine damage could result.◀

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Alternative oil types

Checking the coolant level

If the approved engine oils are not available, up

to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following

specification can be used:

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.

Gasoline engine

API SM or a higher quality standard

3. The coolant level is correct if it is between

the maximum and minimum marks in the

filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to

the filler neck.

Diesel engine

API ILSAC GF-5

4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to

the specified level; do not overfill.

Oil change

An oil change should be carried out by the serv‐

ice center only.

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 appropriate environmen‐

tal protection regulations when disposing

of coolant additives.

Coolant

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.

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