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for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐

tain national-market versions. This also applies

to safety-relevant functions and systems.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all the standard equip‐

ment, national-market-specific equipment and

optional extras offered in the model series.

Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐

scriptions of items not available in a particular

vehicle on account of a combination of options,

Country-specific regulations must be observed

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

Important accessories in the engine compartment

1

2

Expansion tank for coolantꢀꢁ165

5

6

Filler neck for engine oilꢀꢁ163

Starting assistance connection, nega‐

tiveꢀꢁ175

Starting assistance connection, posi‐

tiveꢀꢁ175

3

4

Vehicle Identification Number

Filler neck for washer fluid for headlight

and windscreen wash systemꢀꢁ55

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Closing bonnet

Bonnet

Open bonnet

Working in the engine compartment

Do not work on the car unless you pos‐

sess the necessary technical knowledge.

If you are unaware of regulations that must be

complied with, only have work performed on

your vehicle by your Service Centre.

If such work is performed inexpertly, it could

result in consequential damage and thus con‐

stitute a safety risk.◀

Close the bonnet firmly from a height of about

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

gage.

In order to avoid damage, make sure that

the wiper arms are against the wind‐

Bonnet open while the vehicle is in mo‐

tion

screen before you open the bonnet. Only open

the bonnet when the engine has cooled down,

as otherwise injuries can occur.◀

Should it appear while the vehicle is in motion

that the bonnet has not been properly locked,

stop immediately and close properly.◀

1. Pull the lever.

Risk of trapping

To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing

area of the bonnet is unobstructed during clos‐

ing.◀

Oil level check

General

The engine oil consumption depends on the

driving style and conditions of use, for example

the engine oil consumption is significantly in‐

creased with a very sports-oriented driving

style.

2. Press lever to the right and open bonnet.

For this reason, check the engine oil level reg‐

ularly every time you refuel.

Principle

The vehicle car is equipped with an electronic

oil level monitor.

Risk of injury with the bonnet open

If the oil reaches the minimum level, a Check

Control message is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

With the bonnet open, protruding parts

represent a risk of injury.◀

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Requirements

▷

Engine running and at operating tempera‐

ture after driving at least 10 km, 6.2 miles.

▷

Vehicle stationary and on level surface.

Display in the instrument cluster

1. Repeatedly press button 1 on the turn indi‐

cator lever up or down until the appropriate

symbol appears on the display, accompa‐

nied by "OIL".

1

Oil level OK

2

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 minutes while

the vehicle is in motion.

2. Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever.

The oil level is checked and the reading

displayed.

Possible displays

3

Oil level down to minimum: at the next op‐

portunity top up with max. 1 litre of engine

oil.

Too much engine oil

Have the car examined immediately, oth‐

erwise too much oil could result in engine

damage.◀

4

5

Oil level too high.

The oil level sensor is defective. Do not

add engine oil. It is possible to keep driv‐

ing. Note the recalculated distance remain‐

ing until the next oil service. Have the sys‐

tem checked as soon as possible.

Adding engine oil

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The filler neck is either centred, as shown here,

or at the front corner in the engine cover, de‐

pending on the engine.

Some oil grades might not be available in some

countries.

Approved oil grades

Add a maximum of 1 litre of oil, but not before

the following warning lights up in the instru‐

ment cluster or the oil level monitor shows

"+1l".

Specification

BMW Longlife-01

BMW Longlife-01 FE

BMW Longlife-04

Please contact your Service centre for more in‐

formation on approved oil grades.

Alternative oil grades

If approved oil grades are not available, quanti‐

ties of oil up to 1 litre, 2 pints may be added in

accordance with the following specifications:

Adding oil in good time

Top up the oil within the next 200 km,

125 miles, as otherwise the engine might be

damaged.◀

Specification

ACEA A3/B4

Protecting children

Keep all oils, greases etc. out of the

reach of children, and read and comply with

any warning instructions on the containers, to

avoid any health risks.◀

Oil change

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that

you have the engine oil changed by your Serv‐

ice centre.

Oil types for refilling

Notes

No oil additives

Oil additives could lead to engine dam‐

age.◀

Engine oil viscosity grades

When selecting an engine oil, ensure that

it has one of the viscosity grades SAE 0W-40,

SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40 and SAE 5W-30, oth‐

erwise functional disruptions or engine dam‐

age could occur.◀

The engine oil quality is decisive for the life or

the engine.

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rect if it is between the arrow marks, see

container markings 2.

Coolant

General

Danger of scalding while the engine is

hot

Do not open up the cooling system while the

engine is hot, otherwise you may scald your‐

self on the escaping coolant steam.◀

Suitable additives

Use only suitable additives, otherwise

the engine could incur damage. The additives

are injurious to health.◀

4. If necessary, slowly top up to the correct

level; do not overfill.

5. Fit the cap and turn until it is clearly heard

to click into place.

Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive.

Not all commercially available additives are

suitable for your vehicle. Your Service centre

can provide details of which additives are suit‐

able.

6. Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as

soon as possible.

Disposal

Checking coolant level

1. Allow the engine to cool down.

When disposing of coolant additives,

comply with the relevant environmental

protection laws.

2. Turn the cap on the expansion tank slightly

anti-clockwise until it starts to open, then

allow the pressure to escape before open‐

ing it fully.

3. Level indicator 1 in the filler neck shows

the coolant level. The coolant level is cor‐

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