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2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
Systemlimits
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.
Detailedmeasurement
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.
Generalinformation During the measurement, the idle speed is inj
creased somewhat.
Functionalrequirements
'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.
Performingadetailedmeasurement
Using iDrive:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayedvia a scale.
Addingengineoil
Generalinformation
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 242.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off the ignij
tion before adding engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safetyinformation 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.'

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Addingengineoil1.Opening the hood, refer to page 2382.Turn the lid counterclockwise.3.Add engine oil.
Engineoiltypestoadd
Generalinformation
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Safetyinformation NOTE
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not use oil additives.'

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qualified service center or repair shop changethe engine oil.Seite 243EngineoilMobility243
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CoolantVehiclefeaturesandoptionsThis 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.
Generalinformation
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.
Safetyinformation 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.'

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3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies bejtween the minimum and maximum marksin the filler neck.
Adding
1.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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MaintenanceVehiclefeaturesandoptions
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.
BMWmaintenancesystem 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.
ConditionBasedService
CBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into acj
count 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.Generalinformation
Information on service requirements, refer to page 97, can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Servicedataintheremotecontrol 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.
Storageperiods 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.
ServiceandWarranty
InformationBookletforUS
modelsandWarrantyand
ServiceGuideBookletfor
Canadianmodels
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inj
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian modj els for additional information on service rejquirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a
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service center or repair shop. Records of reguj
lar maintenance and repair work should be rej
tained.
SocketforOBDOnboard
Diagnosis
Safetyinformation 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 Diagjnosis, 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.'

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ReplacingcomponentsVehiclefeaturesandoptionsThis 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.
Onboardvehicletoolkit1.Fold up the cargo floor panel.2.Remove the onboard vehicle tool kit.WiperbladereplacementSafetyinformation 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 propjerty damage. Secure the wiper arm when rejplacing the wiper blades and do not fold downthe wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

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3.Fold open the holder.4.Slide wiper blade out of the wiper arm.5.Insert the new wiper blade and press it on
until it you hear it snap into the holder.6.Fold down the wipers.
Light/bulbreplacement
Generalinformation
Lightsandbulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribuj
tion to vehicle safety.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you have the relevant work carried out a dealj erss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop.
A spare light box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 249.
Light-emittingdiodes(LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light source. These light-emitting diodes, which arerelated to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Observe the safety information, refer topage 249.
Safetyinformation
Lightsandbulbs 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.'

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Light-emittingdiodes(LEDs)WARNING
Too intensive brightness can irritate or
damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do not look directly into the headlights
or other light sources. Do not remove the LED
covers.'

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