engine coolant BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2015 F33 Owner's Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 232.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive27Voice activation system30Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing52Adjusting61Transporting children safely64Driving76Displays91Lights96Safety119Driving stability control systems124Driving comfort145Climate control153Interior equipment163Storage compartments
Driving tips
168Things to remember when driving171Loading173Saving fuelMobility182Refueling184Fuel186Wheels and tires199Engine compartment201Engine oil204Coolant205Maintenance207Replacing components216Breakdown assistance221Care
Reference
228Technical data232Everything 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 204.
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 88.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 88.
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 199Engine compartmentMobility199
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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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Control Display, settings 88
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 119
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, hardtop 46
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 146, 149
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate con‐
trol 146 , 149
Coolant 204
Coolant level 204
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 146, 149
Cooling, maximum 149
Cooling system 204
Cornering light 92
Corrosion on brake discs 170
Cosmetic mirror 157
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 130
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 124
Cruising range 81
Cupholders 165
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 192
Damping control, dy‐ namic 121
Data, technical 228
Date 81
Daytime running lights 92
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 146
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 150 Defrosting the windows 146
Dehumidifying, air 146, 149
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 155
Dimensions 228
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 59
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 89
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 94
Displays, cleaning 224
Disposal, coolant 204
Disposal, vehicle battery 214
Distance control, refer to PDC 132
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 123
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 121
Driving instructions, break- in 168
Driving mode 121
Driving notes, general 168
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 119
Driving style analysis 178
Driving tips 168 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 174
ECO PRO, bonus range 175
ECO PRO display 174
ECO PRO driving mode 174
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 178
ECO PRO mode 174
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 176
EfficientDynamics 176
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 201
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 182
Emergency Request 216
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 82
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
Engine, automatic switch- off 66 Seite 234ReferenceEverything from A to Z234
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Engine compartment 199
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 200
Engine coolant 204
Engine idling when driving, coasting 177
Engine oil 201
Engine oil, adding 202
Engine oil additives 202
Engine oil change 203
Engine oil filler neck 202
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 203
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 203
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 217
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 221
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 192
Exhaust system 168
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 217
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 146, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 202
Fine wood, care 223
First aid kit 217
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 219
Flat tire, changing wheels 213
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 146
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 161
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 169
Front airbags 96
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front fog lights 94
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 210
Front lights 208
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 98
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, current 82
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 182 Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 214
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153
Gasoline 184
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 168
Glare shield 157
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hardtop 46
Hardtop, rollover protection system 99
Hardtop, trunk partition 49
Hazard warning flashers 216
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 92
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 92
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 208
Headlights 208
Headlights, care 222
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head-up Display 89
Head-up Display, care 224 Seite 235Everything from A to ZReference235
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Outside air, refer to Auto‐matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 149
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 222
Parallel parking assistant 140
Park Distance Control PDC 132
Parked-car ventilation 151
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 170
Parking aid, refer to PDC 132
Parking assistant 140
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 91
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 136
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 132
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 112
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 223
Power failure 214
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 186
Pressure warning FTM, tires 104
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24 Protective function, win‐
dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 204
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear lights 212
Rear socket 158
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 210
Rearview camera 135
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window de‐ froster 146, 150
Recirculated-air filter 150
Recirculated-air mode 147, 149
Recommended fuel grade 184
Recommended tire brands 193
Refueling 182
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 153
Replacement fuse 214
Replacing parts 207
Replacing wheels/tires 192
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 127
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 124
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 130 Reserve warning, refer to
Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Retaining straps, securing cargo 172
Retreaded tires 193
Roadside parking lights 92
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 99
RON recommended fuel grade 184
Roofliner 17
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 194
Rubber components, care 223
Run-flat tires 194
S Safe braking 169
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 223
Safety systems, airbags 96
Saving fuel 173
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 207
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 220
Sealant 194
Seat and mirror memory 57
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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