adding oil BMW 5 SERIES 2013 F10 Owner's Manual
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Refill quantity
Refill quantity when the Reserve display first
appears:
3.5 gallons/13.7 liters
Tank for reducing agent
The tank for the reducing agent is located next
to the fuel tank.
Adding engine oil
1.Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 200.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and re‐
move.3.Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it
will go, see arrow.4.Press the bottle down, see arrow.
The vehicle container will be filled.The container is full when the fill level in
the bottle no longer changes. It is not pos‐
sible to overfill.5.Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and un‐
screw it.6.Replace the fuel cap and turn it clockwise.7.Close the fuel filler flap.
After adding Diesel exhaust fluid
Note Incorrect fluids
After filling with incorrect fluids, such as
antifreeze for washer water, do not start the
engine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀
Contact your service center.
Disposing of bottles You take your empty Diesel exhaust
fluid bottles to your Service Center for
disposal.
Do not dispose of empty bottles with house‐
hold waste unless this is permitted by local
regulations.
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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 oil level is checked and displayed via a
scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil Filler neck
Only replenish the maximum oil amount of
1 US quart/liter if the message is displayed in
the instrument cluster or the oil level has drop‐
ped to just at the lower mark of the dipstick.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
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.◀
Oil types for refilling
Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30.BMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.Diesel engineBMW Longlife-04.
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification.Seite 227Engine oilMobility227
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Emergency release, fuel fillerflap 200
Emergency Request 240
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 241
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 39
Energy Control 88
Energy recovery 88
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 224
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 224
Engine coolant 229
Engine idling when driving, coasting 195
Engine oil 226
Engine oil, adding 227
Engine oil additives 227
Engine oil change 228
Engine oil filler neck 227
Engine oil temperature 86
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 227
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 227
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 241
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 65
Engine temperature 86
Entering a car wash 246
Equipment, interior 167
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 126
Exchanging wheels/tires 220
Exhaust system 185 Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 241
External temperature dis‐ play 87
External temperature warn‐ ing 87
Eyes for securing cargo 189
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 84
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 161
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 84
Filler neck for engine oil 227
Fine wood, care 248
First aid kit 241
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 244
Flat tire, changing wheels 238
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 108
Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 249
Floor mats, care 249
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 173
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72
Foot brake 186
Front airbags 101
Front fog lamps 99
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 236
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement 236 Front lamps 234
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 103
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 103
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 202
Fuel cap 200
Fuel consumption, current 88
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 92
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 86
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 256
Fuse 239
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 167
Gasoline 202
Gasoline quality 202
Gear change, automatic transmission 74
Gear shift indicator 89
General driving notes 184
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 176
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 253
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 253
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 168
Hazard warning flashers 240
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OOBD Onboard Diagnosis 232
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 232
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 149
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 202
Odometer 87
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 226
Oil, adding 227
Oil additives 227
Oil change 228
Oil change interval, service requirements 88
Oil filler neck 227
Oil types, alternative 227
Oil types, approved 227
Old batteries, disposal 239
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 233
Opening/closing the trunk lid with no-touch activation 40
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 162
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 87
Overtaking prohibitions 90 P
Paint, vehicle 247
Parallel parking assistant 153
Park Distance Control PDC 145
Parked-car ventilation 165
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 187
Parking aid, refer to PDC 145
Parking assistant 153
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 96
Parking with Auto Hold 68
Particulate filter 185
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 148
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 145
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 117
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 115
People detection, refer to Night Vision 117
Permissible axle load 253
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 248
Power failure 238
Power sunroof, glass 45
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 207
Pressure warning FTM, tires 107
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 21 Protective function, glass
sunroof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
Q Queuing Assistant, see Con‐ gestion Assistant 139
R Radiator fluid 229
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 164
Rear axle steering 130
Rear lamps 236
Rear socket 171
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 162
Recirculated-air mode 162
Recommended tire brands 221
Refueling 200
Remaining range 87
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 167
Replacement fuse 239
Replacing parts 233
Replacing wheels/tires 220
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 136
Reserve warning, refer to Range 87 Seite 264ReferenceEverything from A to Z264
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