antifreeze BMW 5 SERIES 2015 F10 Owner's Manual

During trip interruption with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap‐
prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati‐
cally activated again.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, un‐
intentional wiping can cause damages.◀
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
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Therefore, keep it away from possible sources
of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise, inad‐
vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead
to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the selector
lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐
verse gear.
Steptronic transmission Selector lever positions
D Drive
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral:
The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
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exhaust fluid can be replenished simply
and safely.▷Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at your
service center.
Refill quantity
When the Reserve display starts, add at least
3 bottles of reducing agent.
This corresponds to approx. 1.5 US gal/6 liters.
Tank for reducing agent
The tank for the reducing agent is located next
to the fuel tank.
Adding the reducing agent Add the reducing agent when the ignition is
switched on.
1.Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 204.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise and re‐
move.3.Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it
will go, see arrow.4.Press the bottle down, see arrow.The vehicle tank will be filled.
The tank is full when the fill level in the bot‐
tle no longer changes. It is not possible to
overfill.5.Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and un‐
screw it.6.Replace the tank lid and turn it clockwise.7.Close the fuel filler flap.
After adding Diesel exhaust fluid
Note Incorrect fluids
After filling with incorrect fluids, such as
antifreeze for washer fluid, do not start the en‐
gine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀
Contact your service center.
Disposing of bottles You take your empty Diesel exhaust
fluid bottles to your service center for
disposal.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 135
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 143
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 82
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 168
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 131
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 143
Active Protection 132
Active seat, front 56
Active seat ventilation, front 57
Active Steering, integral 139
Adaptive brake assistant 135
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 132
Adaptive drive 138
Adaptive Light Control 104
Additives, oil 233
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
After washing vehicle 252
Airbags 108
Airbags, indicator/warning light 109
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 167
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 167
Air distribution, manual 166
Air flow, automatic climate control 166
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 168
Air pressure, tires 211 Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 224
All-wheel-drive 137
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 173
Alternative oil types 233
Ambient light 107
Animal detection, see Night Vision 126
Antifreeze, washer fluid 78
Antilock Brake System, ABS 135
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 135
Approved axle load 259
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 233
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 182
Arrival time 98
Ashtray 174
Ashtray, front 174, 175
Ashtray, rear 175
Assistance when driving off 135
Attentiveness assistant 133
AUTO H button 74
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 74
AUTO intensity 166
Automatic car wash 251
Automatic climate con‐ trol 165 Automatic Cruise Control
with Stop & Go 143
Automatic Curb Monitor 62
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 110
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 104
Automatic Hold 74
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 167
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 79
Automatic trunk lid 41
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
AUTO program, intensity 166
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 98
Average speed 98
Axle loads, weights 259
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 55
Backrest, width 55
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 246
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 249
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 243
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 243
Belts, safety belts 57
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 183 Seite 262ReferenceEverything from A to Z262
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