BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

Closing
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 inj
ches/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must engage on both sides.
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Engine
oilVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing 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 afj ter refueling by taking a detailed measurement.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the following situations, for example:
'xSporty driving style.'xBreak-in of the engine.'xIdling of the engine.'xWith use of engine oil types that are classified
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 enj gine damage. There is a risk of damage to property. Immediately add engine oil.
NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damj
age to property. Do not add too much engine oil. When too much engine oil is added, havethe engine oil level corrected by a dealerss servjice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Electronic
oil
measurement
General
information
The electronic oil measurement has two measurj
ing principles:
'xMonitoring.'xDetailed measurement.
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a dynamic driving style, for instance when
taking curves aggressively, regularly perform a
detailed measurement.
Monitoring
Concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and can be shown on the Control Display.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
A red indicator light indicates that the enj
gine oil pressure is too low.
Functional
requirements A current measured value is available after apj
prox. 30 minutes of normal driving.
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Displaying
the
engine
oil
levelVia iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
System
limits When making frequent short-distance trips orusing a dynamic driving style, it may not be posjsible to calculate a measured value. In this case,
the measured value for the last, sufficiently long trip is displayed.
Detailed
measurement
Concept The engine oil level is checked when the vehicleis 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
'xVehicle is parked in a horizontal position.'xSteptronic transmission: selector lever in sej
lector lever position N or P and accelerator pedal not depressed.'xEngine is running and is at operating temperjature.
Performing
a
detailed
measurement
Via 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 displayed via
a scale.
Adding
engine
oil
General
informationOnly add engine oil when the message is disj
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity to be added is indicated in the message shown onthe Control Display.
Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer to
page 334.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready
state before adding engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety
information
WARNING
Operating materials, for instance oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Folj
low the instructions on the containers. Avoid
the contact of articles of clothing, skin or eyes
with operating materials. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes enj
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Immediately add engine oil.
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NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damj
age to property. Do not add too much engine
oil. When too much engine oil is added, have the engine oil level corrected by a dealerss servjice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine comj
partment, refer to page 329.
Adding
engine
oil
1.Open the hood, refer to page 330.2.Open the lid counterclockwise.3.Add engine oil.4.Close the cap.
Engine
oil
types
to
add
General
information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only add the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety
information
NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use oil addijtives.
NOTE
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunctions in the engine or damage it. There is a risk of damj
age to property. When selecting an engine oil,
make sure that the engine oil has the correct oil
rating.
Suitable
engine
oil
types
Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating
standards:
Gasoline
engineBMW Longlife-01 FE.BMW Longlife-14 FE+.Diesel
engineBMW Longlife-12 FE.
Alternative
engine
oil
types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not
available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil
with the following oil rating can be added:
Oil
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Viscosity
gradesViscosity
gradesSAE 0W-20.SAE 0W-30.
More information about suitable engine oil ratj
ings and viscosities of engine oils can be rej quested from a dealerss service center or another
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 enj gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Do not exceed the service data indij
cated in the vehicle.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop change the enj
gine oil.
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CoolantVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
General
information
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suitaj ble for the vehicle. Information about suitable adjditives is available from a dealerss service centeror another qualified service center or repair shop.
Safety
information
WARNING
With the engine hot and the cooling system
open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury. Only open the cooling
system with the engine cooled down.
WARNING
Additives are harmful and incorrect additives can damage the engine. There is a risk of injury
and risk of damage to property. Do not allow
additives to come into contact with skin, eyes
or articles of clothing. Use suitable additives
only.
Coolant
level
General
information
Vehicles with gasoline engine feature two cooljing circuits. Always check the coolant levels ofboth coolant reservoirs and refill as needed.
The coolant level is indicted using minimum and maximum markings. Depending on the coolant
reservoir, the minimum and maximum markings
are located at different locations.
Depending on the engine installation, the coolant
reservoir is located on the right side or the left
side of the engine compartment, refer to
page 329.
Checking
the
coolant
level
on
the
side
markings
1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks on the
coolant reservoir.SymbolMeaning Maximum. Minimum.
Checking
the
coolant
level
in
the
filler
neck
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3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies betweenthe minimum and maximum marks in the filler
neck.
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess presj
sure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.5.Close the cap.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing of
coolant and coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
BMW
maintenance
system
The maintenance system indicates required maintenance measures, and thereby providessupport in maintaining road safety and the operajtional reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals of the mainj
tenance system may vary according to the counj try version. Replacement work, spare parts, fuels
and lubricants, and wear materials are calculated
separately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
ServiceCBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into account the driving conditions of the vehicle. CBS uses
these to calculate the need for maintenance.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
General
information
Information on service requirements, refer to
page 150, can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information on the required maintenance is conjtinuously stored in the remote control. The dealjerss service center can read this data out and
suggest a maintenance scope for the vehicle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle battery
was disconnected are not taken into account.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance procejdures, such as checking brake fluid and, if necesj
sary, changing the engine oil and the microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
Warranty Information
Booklet
for
USmodels
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
forCanadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inforj
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that maintenance and repair be performed by a dealerss service center or another qualified servj
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ice center or repair shop. Records of regular
maintenance and repair work should be retained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard Diagnosis
General
information
Devices connected at the OBD socket trigger
the alarm system when the vehicle is locked. Rej move any devices connected at the OBD socket
before locking the vehicle.
Safety
information
NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an intrij
cate component intended to be used in conj
junction with specialized equipment to check
the vehicless primary emissions system. Imj
proper use of the socket for Onboard Diagnoj
sis, or contact with the socket for Onboard Dij
agnosis 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 cenj
ter or repair shop or other persons that have
the specialized training and equipment for purj
poses of properly utilizing the socket for Onj
board Diagnosis.
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehij
cle's emissions.
Emissions
'xThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.'xThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sysj
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious
engine misfiring within a brief period can serij
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Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the left storage compartment of the cargo area.
Wiper
blades
Safety
information
NOTE
The window may sustain damage if the wiper
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.
There is a risk of damage to property. Hold the
wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade. Do
not fold or switch on the wiper without a wiper blade installed.
NOTE
Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to
property. Make sure that the wipers with the wiper blades mounted are folded down onto
the windshield before opening the hood.
Replacing
the
front
wiper
blades
1.To change the wiper blades, fold up the wiper
arms, refer to page 133.2.Lift the wiper all the way off of the windshield.3.Press button, arrow 1, and pull out the wiper
blade, arrow 2.4.Insert the new wiper blade and press it on unj
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