engine coolant BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO 2016 F34 Owner's Manual
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ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 236.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive27Voice activation system30Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing51Adjusting61Transporting children safely65Driving77Displays92Lights97Safety119Driving stability control systems126Driving comfort147Climate control154Interior equipment163Storage compartments
Driving tips
170Things to remember when driving173Loading176Saving fuelMobility186Refueling188Fuel190Wheels and tires202Engine compartment204Engine oil207Coolant208Maintenance210Replacing components221Breakdown assistance226Care
Reference
232Technical data236Everything from A to Z
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middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 207.
Odometer and trip odometer Display
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Show/reset kilometers Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page 89.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 89.
Range
Display With a low remaining range:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the on-board co‐
mupter.▷With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking
curves aggressively - engine operation
might vary.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
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Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
diesel engines is located on the opposite
side of the engine compartment.Seite 202MobilityEngine compartment202
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CoolantVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about the
suitable additives are available from the service
center.
Coolant level
General information
Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
left side of the engine compartment.
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks.The marks are on the side of the coolant
reservoir.SymbolMeaningMaximumMinimum
Adding
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.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 and
the lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 158
Continued driving with a flat tire 102 , 105
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 89
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 119
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 207
Coolant level 207
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 148, 151
Cooling, maximum 150
Cooling system 207
Cornering light 93
Corrosion on brake discs 172
Cosmetic mirror 158
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 132
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 126
Cruising range 82
Cupholders 165
Current fuel consumption 83
D
Damage, tires 195
Damping control, dy‐ namic 121
Data, technical 232
Date 82
Daytime running lights 93
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 148
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 152 Defrosting the windows 148
Dehumidifying, air 148, 151
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 87
Digital clock 82
Digital compass 156
Dimensions 232
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 59
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Display in windshield 90
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 95
Displays, cleaning 229
Disposal, coolant 207
Disposal, vehicle battery 219
Distance control, refer to PDC 134
Distance to destination 87
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 124
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 119
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 122
Driving instructions, break- in 170
Driving mode 122
Driving notes, general 170
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 119
Driving style analysis 181
Driving tips 170 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 119
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 120
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 119
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 120
E
ECO PRO 177
ECO PRO, bonus range 178
ECO PRO display 177
ECO PRO driving mode 177
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 181
ECO PRO mode 177
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 179
EfficientDynamics 179
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 204
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 186
Emergency Request 221
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 42
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 75
Energy Control 83
Energy recovery 83
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
Engine, automatic switch- off 67 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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Engine compartment 202
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 203
Engine coolant 207
Engine idling when driving, coasting 180
Engine oil 204
Engine oil, adding 205
Engine oil additives 205
Engine oil change 206
Engine oil filler neck 205
Engine oil temperature 81
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 206
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 206
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 222
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 81
Entering a car wash 226
Equipment, interior 154
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 196
Exhaust system 170
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 222
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 174
F
Failure message, see Check Control 78 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 148, 151
Filler neck for engine oil 205
Fine wood, care 228
First aid kit 222
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 224
Flat tire, changing wheels 218
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 171
Floor carpet, care 229
Floor mats, care 229
Fogged up windows 148
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 161
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 171
Front airbags 97
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front fog lights 95
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 215
Front lights 211
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 99
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 99
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 83
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 81 Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188
Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 234
Fuse 219
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 154
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 73
Gear shift indicator 84
General driving notes 170
Glare shield 158
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 233
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 155
Hazard warning flashers 221
Head airbags 97
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 211
Headlights 211
Headlights, care 227
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-up Display 90
Head-up Display, care 229
Heavy cargo, stowing 174 Seite 239Everything from A to ZReference239
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Outside air, refer to Auto‐matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 151
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
P Paint, vehicle 227
Panoramic glass sunroof 49
Parallel parking assistant 142
Park Distance Control PDC 134
Parked-car ventilation 153
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 172
Parking aid, refer to PDC 134
Parking assistant 142
Parking brake 68
Parking lights 92
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 138
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 134
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 112
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 228
Power failure 219
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 190
Pressure warning FTM, tires 104 Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐
file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 50
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 207
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 65
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear lights 218
Rear seat backrest, adjust‐ ing 162
Rear seat backrest tilt 162
Rear socket 159
Rear spoiler, active 121
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 216
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window de‐ froster 148, 151
Recirculated-air filter 152
Recirculated-air mode 148, 151
Recommended fuel grade 188
Recommended tire brands 196
Refueling 186
Remaining range 82
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38 Remote control, univer‐
sal 154
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 210
Replacing wheels/tires 196
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 129
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 126
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Reserve warning, refer to Range 82
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Retaining straps, securing cargo 174
Retreaded tires 196
Roadside parking lights 93
RON recommended fuel grade 188
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 175
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 224
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 197
Rubber components, care 228
Run-flat tires 197
S Safe braking 171
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 229
Safety switch, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 97
Saving fuel 176 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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