coolant BMW 4 SERIES COUPE 2014 F32 Owner's Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 228.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing49Adjusting59Transporting children safely63Driving76Displays91Lights96Safety118Driving stability control systems123Driving comfort144Climate control151Interior equipment159Storage compartments
Driving tips
166Things to remember when driving169Loading172Saving fuelMobility182Refueling184Fuel186Wheels and tires195Engine compartment197Engine oil200Coolant201Maintenance203Replacing components212Breakdown assistance218Care
Reference
224Technical data228Everything 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 200.
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 computer.▷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 notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions 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 195Engine compartmentMobility195
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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.
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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Convenient opening with theremote control 37
Coolant 200
Coolant level 200
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 145, 147
Cooling, maximum 147
Cooling system 200
Corrosion on brake discs 168
Cosmetic mirror 155
Cruise control 129
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 123
Cruising range 81
Cupholders 161
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 191
Damping control, dy‐ namic 120
Data, technical 224
Date 81
Daytime running lights 92
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 145
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 148
Defrosting the windows 145
Dehumidifying, air 145, 147
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 153
Dimensions 224
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 89 Display lighting, refer to In‐
strument lighting 94
Displays, cleaning 221
Disposal, coolant 200
Disposal, vehicle battery 210
Distance control, refer to PDC 131
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 122
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 118
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 104
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 104
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 120
Driving instructions, break- in 166
Driving mode 120
Driving notes, general 166
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 118
Driving style analysis 177
Driving tips 166
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 118
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 119
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 120
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 118
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 119
E ECO PRO 173
ECO PRO, bonus range 174
ECO PRO display 173 ECO PRO driving mode 173
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 177
ECO PRO mode 173
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 175
EfficientDynamics 176
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 197
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 118
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 182
Emergency Request 212
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 213
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 reel-off 65
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine compartment 195
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 196
Engine coolant 200
Engine idling when driving, coasting 176
Engine oil 197
Engine oil, adding 198
Engine oil additives 198
Engine oil change 199
Engine oil filler neck 198
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 199 Seite 230ReferenceEverything from A to Z230
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Maintenance require‐ments 201
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 201
Make-up mirror 155
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 145, 148
Manual air flow 145, 148
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 132
Manual operation, rearview camera 135
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual transmission 71
Marking on approved tires 192
Marking, run-flat tires 193
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 84
Maximum speed, winter tires 193
Measure, units of 89
Medical kit 213
Memory, seat, mirror 56
Menu, EfficientDynamics 176
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 18 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 146, 149
Minimum tread, tires 191
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 204
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 220
New wheels and tires 192
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 216
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 201
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 201
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 135
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 184
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication Oil 197
Oil, adding 198
Oil additives 198
Oil change 199
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 198
Oil types, alternative 199
Oil types, approved 199
Old batteries, disposal 210
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 203
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 42
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 148
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 219
Parallel parking assistant 139
Park Distance Control PDC 131
Parked-car ventilation 150
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 168
Parking aid, refer to PDC 131
Parking assistant 139
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 91
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57 Seite 233Everything from A to ZReference233
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