BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO 2018 Owners Manual

Jacking
points
for
the
vehicle
jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lojcated at the indicated positions.
Jacking
up
the
vehicle WARNING
Hands and fingers can be jammed when
using the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury. Comply with the described hand position and
do not change this position while using the vej
hicle jack.'

5.Make sure that the vehicle jack foot is exjtended vertically.6.Make sure that the vehicle jack foot stands
vertically and perpendicularly beneath the jacking point after extending the vehicle
jack.7.Crank up the vehicle jack until the entire
surface of the jack is in contact with the
ground and the wheel in question is raised
a maximum of 1.2 inches/3 cm off the ground.
Mounting
a
wheel
Mount one emergency wheel only, as required.
1.Unscrew the lug bolts.2.Remove the wheel.3.Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on and screw in at least two lug bolts in a
crosswise pattern until hand-tight.
If non-original light-alloy wheels of the vej hicle manufacturer are mounted, the acj
companying lug bolts may have to be used
as well.4.Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise patj
tern.5.Turn the vehicle jack crank counterclockj
wise to retract the vehicle jack and lower
the vehicle.6.Remove the vehicle jack and stow it sej
curely.
After
the
wheel
change
1.Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tightj ening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.2.Stow the nonworking wheel in the cargo
area, if necessary.
The nonworking wheel cannot be stored under the cargo floor panel because of its
size.3.Check tire inflation pressure at the next opj
portunity and correct as needed.4.Reinitialize the run-flat tires.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.5.Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight
with a calibrated torque wrench.6.Have the damaged tire replaced at the
nearest dealerss service center or another
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Engine
compartmentVehicle
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., dueto the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Important
features
in
the
engine
compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Filler neck for washer fluid4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
diesel engines is located on the opposite
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Hood
Safety
information WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine
compartment can damage vehicle compoj nents and impair vehicle functions. There is a
risk of personal and property damage. The
manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that, in the effort to avoid such risks, work inthe engine compartment be performed by a
dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.'

Engine
oilVehicle
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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
General
information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling by taking a detailed measurej
ment.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:'ySporty driving style.'yBreak-in of the engine.'yIdling of the engine.'yWith use of engine oil types that are classij
fied as not suitable.
Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine
oil level.
Safety
information NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Immediately add engine oil.'

2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
System
limits
When making frequent short-distance trips or using a dynamic driving style, it may not be
possible to calculate a measured value. In this case, the measured value for the last, suffijciently long trip is displayed.
Detailed
measurement
Concept
The engine oil level is checked when the vehij cle is stationary and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
General
information During the measurement, the idle speed is inj
creased somewhat.
Functional
requirements
'yVehicle is parked in a horizontal position.'ySteptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and acceleraj tor pedal not depressed.'yEngine is running and is at operating temj
perature.
Performing
a
detailed
measurement
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"4."Measure engine oil level"5."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayedvia a scale.
Adding
engine
oil
General
information
Only add engine oil when the message is disj
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message disj
played in the instrument cluster.
Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer to
page 247.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off the ignij
tion before adding engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety
information WARNING
Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredij ents. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.Observe the instructions on the containers.Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin oreyes with operating materials. Do not refill opj
erating materials into different bottles. Store operating materials out of reach of children.'

Adding
engine
oil1.Open the hood, refer to page 244.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise.3.Add engine oil.
Engine
oil
types
to
add
General
information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Safety
information NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use oil additives.'

qualified service center or repair shop changethe engine oil.Seite 248MobilityEngine
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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 laws and regulations
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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