BMW 3 SERIES 2017 Owners Manual

center or another qualified service center or rejpair shop.'

The viscosity grades SAE 0W-20 or SAE5W-20 are only suitable for particular engines.
Diesel engine:
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that
the engine oil has the viscosity grade SAE
0W-30. Alternatively, also engine oils with visj cosity grades SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE
5W-40 can be used.
More information about suitable engine oil ratj ings and viscosities of engine oils can be rej
quested from a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Engine
oil
change NOTE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is a risk of property damage. Do not exceed the service data indijcated in the vehicle.'

CoolantVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
General
information
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about suitj
able additives is available from a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Safety
information WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling sysj
tem open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only openthe cooling system with the engine cooleddown.'

Checking
the
coolant
level
in
the
filler
neck
There are yellow Min and Max marks in the
coolant reservoir.1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies bej tween the minimum and maximum marksin the filler neck.Adding1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.The arrows on the coolant reservoir andthe lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimijnated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmenj
tal protection regulations when disposj
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
BMW
maintenance
system The maintenance system indicates requiredmaintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the opj erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Rej
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubrij
cants, and wear materials are calculated sepaj rately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into acj
count the driving conditions of the vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recogj
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Information on service requirements can be
displayed on the Control Display.Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information on the required maintenance iscontinuously stored in the remote control. Thedealerss service center can read this data outand suggest a maintenance scope for the vehijcle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle batj
tery was disconnected are not taken into acj count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance projcedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mij crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
WarrantyInformation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inj
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian modjels for additional information on service rejquirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Records of reguj
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Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
Safety
information NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an
intricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicless primary emissions system.
Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagj nosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a
dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons
that have the specialized training and equipj
ment for purposes of properly utilizing the
socket for Onboard Diagnosis.'

Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located on the
right side in the cargo area in a storage comj partment. Open the cover.
Wiper
blade
replacement Safety
information NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the windj
shield can be damaged. There is a risk of propj
erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when rej
placing the wiper blades and do not fold down
the wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

erss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop.
A spare lamp box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to page 228.
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs) Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source. These light-emitting diodes, which are
related to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 228.
Headlight
glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the exj ternal lights in cool or humid weather. Whendriving with the lights switched on, the conj
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the lights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, e.g., water droplets
in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends having it checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Headlight
setting
The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight adjustment was changed, have it checked and,
if necessary, corrected by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.Safety
information
Lights
and
bulbs WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Conj
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.'

Front
lights,
bulb
replacement
Halogen
headlights
Headlamps1High beams/headlight flasher2Low beams3Turn signal4Parking lights / daytime running lights
Parking
lights,
daytime
running
lights
The parking lights and daylight running lights are made using LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Accessing
the
turn
signals
and
low
beams
Observe the safety information, refer to page 228.
In the wheel house, loosen the two brackets
and remove the cover.
Turn
signal
21-watt bulb, PY21W1.If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
holder counterclockwise and remove.2.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.3.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in rej verse order of removal.4.Attach the cover to the wheel house.Seite 229Replacing
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Low
beams
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Turn the cover counterclockwise and rej move.2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise, arjrow 1, and remove, arrow 2.3.Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.4.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in rejverse order of removal.5.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid audibly engages.6.Attach the cover to the wheel house.
Accessing
the
high
beams/headlight
flasher
Observe the safety information, refer to page 228.
1.Open the hood, refer to page 218.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.
High
beams/headlight
flasher
55-watt bulb, H7.
1.Unscrew the bulb holder, arrow 1, and carefully remove it, arrow 2.2.Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.3.To insert the bulb and bulb holder, proceed
in reverse order of removal. Make sure you
hear the bulb holder engage.4.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
LED
headlights
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs)
All front lamps and side turn signals are dej signed with LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Halogen
front
fog
lights
Observe the safety information, refer to page 228.
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