transmission fluid BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN 2013 F30 Owner's Manual

tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir 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 the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
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 maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
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 otherwise it can
result in clogging of 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 the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance move the selector
lever in a dynamic movement to the left and
engage the reverse gear.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 63, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After the engine is switched off when the
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Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled main‐
tenance.◀
Diesel
Low-Sulfur Diesel
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel
with low sulfur content:
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Use only Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel.
The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must
not exceed 5 %, referred to as B5. Do not use
gasoline. If you do fill the tank with the wrong
fuel, e.g., gasoline, do not start the engine as
this may damage the engine.◀
After adding the wrong fuel, contact your serv‐
ice center or roadside assistance.
If the fuel pump nozzle does not fit in the filler
pipe of your BMW, please check to ensure that you are refueling at a diesel fuel pump that is
equipped with a diesel fuel pump nozzle.
In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel
cannot be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck,
please contact BMW Roadside Assistance for
instructions on how to add fuel. For more infor‐
mation on BMW Roadside Assistance, refer to
page 218.
Winter diesel To ensure that the diesel engine remains op‐
erational in the winter, use winter diesel.
It is available at gas stations during winter
months.
The fuel filter heating system, included as a
standard feature, prevents disruption of the
fuel supply while driving.
Do not add any diesel additives
Do not add additives, including gasoline;
otherwise, engine damage may occur.◀
BMW Advanced Diesel
The concept BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox‐
ides in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel
exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust
system. A chemical reaction takes place inside
the catalytic converter that minimizes nitrogen
oxides.
The vehicle has a tank that can be refilled.
To be able to start the engine as usual, there
must be an adequate reducing agent.
Reducing agent is added by the service center.
Warming up the systemIn order to warm the engine up to its operating
temperature after a cold start, the automatic
transmission may subsequently shift up to the
next higher gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Reserve display
This display in the instrument cluster provides
information about the distance that can still be
driven with the current reserve level.
The reserve indication is dis‐
played starting at approx.
1,000 miles/1,600 km remaining
range.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 116
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 121
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 149
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 114
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 121
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 115
Adaptive Light Control 92
Additives, oil 201
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 224
Airbags 96
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 145, 148
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 145, 147
Air distribution, manual 145, 148
Air flow, air conditioner 145
Air flow, automatic climate control 148
Air pressure, tires 187
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 149
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the headliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 196
All-wheel-drive 117
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 152
Alternative oil types 202
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 116
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 116
Approved axle load 230
Approved engine oils 202
Arrival time 87
Ash tray 155
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
Assistance when driving off 120
Assist system information, on Control Display 89
AUTO intensity 147
Automatic car wash 223
Automatic climate con‐ trol 144
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 146
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 121
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 98
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 92
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 148
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 147
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 145
AUTO program, intensity 147
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 230
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backrest, width 51
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 218
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 221
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 215
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 214
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 161
Blinds, sun protection 47
BMW Advanced Diesel 183
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 204
Bonus range, ECO PRO 174
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 161
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Park Distance ControlPDC 130
Parked-car ventilation 149
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 168
Parking aid, refer to PDC 130
Parking assistant 138
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 91
Particulate filter 167
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 134
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 130
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 110
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 225
Power failure 215
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 187
Pressure warning FTM, tires 102
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 203 Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lamps 212
Rear socket 156
Rearview camera 133
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window de‐ froster 145, 148
Recirculated-air filter 149
Recirculated-air mode 145, 148
Recommended tire brands 196
Refueling 180
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 215
Replacing parts 206
Replacing wheels/tires 195
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 124
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Retaining straps, securing cargo 170
Retreaded tires 196
Roadside parking lamps 92
Roller sunblinds 47
RON gasoline quality 182
Roof load capacity 230
Roof-mounted luggage rack 171
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 221 RSC Run Flat System Com‐
ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 197
Rubber components, care 225
Run-flat tires 197
S Safe braking 167
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 225
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 96
Saving fuel 172
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 206
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 222
Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 52
Seat heating, rear 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seats 49
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Selector lever, automatic transmission 72
Sensors, care 226
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 204
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
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Tow truck 221
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 99
Traction control 117
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 117
Transmission, automatic 71
Transmission, manual 71
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 194
Trip computer 87
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 81
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 221
Trunk lid 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening with no- touch activation 42
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 134
Turn signals, operation 68
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 212
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 89
Universal remote control 151
Unlock button, automatic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 40
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 38
Unlocking, settings 43 Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 225
USB interface 156
V
Variable sport steering 118
Vehicle battery 214
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 215
Vehicle, breaking in 166
Vehicle care 224
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 198
Vehicle jack 214
Vehicle paint 224
Vehicle storage 226
Vehicle wash 223
Ventilation 149
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 149
Voice activation system 26
W Warning indicators 78
Warning lamps 78
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 78
Warning triangle 218
Washer fluid 70
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 70
Washer system 68
Washing, vehicle 223
Water on roads 167
Weights 230
Welcome lamps 91
Wheel cleaner 225
Wheels, changing 195
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 187 Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 102
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Window defroster, rear 145, 148
Windows, powered 45
Windshield washer fluid 70
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 70
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 68
Windshield wiper 68
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 70
Winter diesel 183
Winter storage, care 226
Winter tires, suitable tires 196
Winter tires, tread 194
Wiper blades, replacing 206
Wiper fluid 70
Wiper system 68
Wood, care 225
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench 206
X xDrive 117
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 210 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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