engine coolant BMW 435I COUPE 2014 Owners Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 226.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive24Voice activation system27Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
32Opening and closing47Adjusting57Transporting children safely61Driving73Displays89Lamps94Safety115Driving stability control systems120Driving comfort142Climate control149Interior equipment157Storage compartments
Driving tips
164Things to remember when driving167Loading170Saving fuelMobility178Refueling180Fuel181Wheels and tires190Engine compartment192Engine oil195Coolant196Maintenance198Replacing components210Breakdown assistance216Care
Reference
222Technical data226Everything from A to Z
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Coolant temperatureIf the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 195.
Odometer and trip odometer▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles 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
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐
creased 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 86.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page 87.
Range After the reserve range isreached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
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 operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive 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 190MobilityEngine compartment190
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CoolantVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping 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 your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Coolant level
Checking Marks are provided on the side of the coolant
reservoir.SymbolMeaningMaximumMinimum1.Let the engine cool.2.The coolant level is correct when it is be‐
tween these two marks.Adding engine oil1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir
slightly counterclockwise to allow any ex‐
cess pressure to dissipate, and then open
it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the cap 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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Connecting electrical devi‐ces 153
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 86
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 115
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 195
Coolant temperature 79
Cooling function 143, 145
Cooling, maximum 145
Cooling system 195
Corrosion on brake discs 166
Cruise control 126
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 120
Cruising range 79
Cupholder 159
Current fuel consumption 80
D
Damage, tires 186
Damping control, dy‐ namic 116
Data, technical 222
Date 79
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 143
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 146
Defrosting the windows 143
Dehumidifying, air 143
Destination distance 85
Digital clock 79
Digital compass 151
Dimensions 222
Dimmable exterior mirrors 55
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 55
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 66
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 75 Display in windshield 140
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays 73
Displays, cleaning 219
Disposal, coolant 195
Disposal, vehicle battery 207
Distance control, refer to PDC 128
Distance to destination 85
Divided screen view, split screen 21
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 115
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 102
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 102
Driving experience switch 117
Driving instructions, breaking in 164
Driving mode 117
Driving notes, general 164
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 115
Driving tips 164
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 115
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 116
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 116
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 115
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 116
E
ECO PRO 171
ECO PRO Analyser 175
ECO PRO, bonus range 172 ECO PRO display 171
ECO PRO driving mode 171
ECO PRO mode 171
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 173
EfficientDynamics 173
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 75
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 115
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 178
Emergency Request 210
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 211
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 39
Energy Control 80
Energy recovery 80
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 63
Engine, automatic switch- off 63
Engine compartment 190
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 191
Engine coolant 195
Engine idling when driving, coasting 174
Engine oil 192
Engine oil, adding 193
Engine oil additives 193
Engine oil change 193
Engine oil filler neck 193
Engine oil temperature 78
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 193
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 193 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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Maintenance system,BMW 196
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 76
Manual air distribu‐ tion 143, 146
Manual air flow 143, 146
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 70
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 178
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 129
Manual operation, rearview camera 132
Manual operation, Side View 134
Manual operation, Top View 135
Manual transmission 69
Marking on approved tires 187
Marking, run-flat tires 188
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 145
Maximum speed, display 82
Maximum speed, winter tires 188
Measure, units of 87
Medical kit 211
Memory, seat, mirror 53
Menu, EfficientDynamics 173
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Messages, refer to Check Control 76
Microfilter 144, 147
Minimum tread, tires 186 Mirror 54
Mirror memory 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 165
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 199
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 57
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 218
New wheels and tires 187
No Passing Information 82
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 197
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 197
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 133
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 180
Odometer 79
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 192
Oil, adding 193
Oil additives 193
Oil change 193 Oil change interval, service
requirements 80
Oil filler neck 193
Oil types, alternative 193
Oil types, approved 193
Old batteries, disposal 207
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 198
Opening and closing 32
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 38
Opening and closing via door lock 37
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 36
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 40
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 146
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 79
Overtaking prohibitions 82
P Paint, vehicle 217
Parallel parking assistant 137
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 147
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 166
Parking aid, refer to PDC 128
Parking assistant 137
Parking brake 65
Parking lamps 89
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 132 Seite 231Everything from A to ZReference231
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