adding oil BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN 2016 F30 Owner's Manual

Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Diesel engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level or an overfilling is detected, a check con‐
trol message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
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Engine, automatic Start/Stopfunction 66
Engine, automatic switch- off 66
Engine compartment 204
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 205
Engine coolant 209
Engine idling when driving, coasting 176
Engine oil 206
Engine oil, adding 207
Engine oil additives 208
Engine oil change 208
Engine oil filler neck 207
Engine oil temperature 81
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 208
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 208
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 224
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 81
Entering a car wash 229
Equipment, interior 152
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 197
Exhaust system 167
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 224
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 170 F
Failure message, see Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 146, 149
Filler neck for engine oil 207
Fine wood, care 231
First aid kit 224
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 227
Flat tire, changing wheels 220
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 167
Floor carpet, care 232
Floor mats, care 232
Fogged up windows 146
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 158
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 167
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 217
Front lights 213
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 99
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 99
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, current 83 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Fuse 221
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 152
Gasoline 184
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 73
Gear shift indicator 84
General driving notes 166
Glare shield 156
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 160
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 236
H Handbrake, refer to parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 153
Hazard warning flashers 223
Head airbags 97
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 213
Headlights 213
Headlights, care 230
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 50
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Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 40
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 63
Low beams 92
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
Lower back support 52
Low-Sulfur Diesel 185
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 171
Lumbar support 52
M
Maintenance 210
Maintenance require‐ ments 210
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
Maintenance system, BMW 210
Make-up mirror 156
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 78
Manual air distribu‐ tion 146, 149
Manual air flow 146, 149
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 74
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 133 Manual operation, rearview
camera 136
Manual operation, Side View 138
Manual operation, Top View 139
Manual transmission 72
Marking on approved tires 198
Marking, run-flat tires 199
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 148
Maximum speed, display 85
Maximum speed, winter tires 198
Measure, units of 90
Medical kit 224
Memory, seat, mirror 56
Menu, EfficientDynamics 176
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 86
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 78
Microfilter 147, 150
Minimum tread, tires 197
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 167
Mobility System 199
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 213
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 60
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 231
New wheels and tires 197
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 227
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 211
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 211
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 136
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 184
Odometer 82
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 206
Oil, adding 207
Oil additives 208
Oil change 208
Oil change interval, service requirements 83
Oil filler neck 207
Oil types, alternative 208
Oil types, approved 208
Old batteries, disposal 221
On-board computer 86
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 212
Opening/closing via door lock 39
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