oil change BMW 5 SERIES 2013 F10 Owner's Manual

Addendum
Only certain types of fine-link snow
chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of your vehicle and
are determined by the manufacturer
of your vehicle to be road safe and
are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle.
Information about recommended
snow chains is available from a
service center.
13.At page 224, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
14.At page 227, under the heading:
“Approved oil types,” the references
to “Approved” should be read as
“Suitable.” Immediately preceding
the “Gasoline engine” chart, the
following sentence should be
inserted: “Add engine oils that meet
the following oil rating
standards: . . .” The reference to
“BMW High Performance SAE 5W-
30” should be disregarded.
15.At page 227 and page 228, under
the heading: “Alternative oil types,”
the text preceding the chart should
be disregarded, and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows: “If an
engine oil suitable for continuous
use is not available, up to 1 US
quart/liter of an engine oil with the
following oil rating can be
added: . . .” The reference to
“specification” should be read as
“rating.”
16.At page 228, under the heading:
“Engine oil change,” the text should
be disregarded and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have
the oil changed at your BMW
dealer’s service center or at another
service center that has trained
personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW
specifications
17.At page 231, under the heading:
“Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models,” the
second paragraph should be
disregarded and the following text
read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you have
maintenance and repair performed
by your BMW dealer’s service
center or another service center or
repair shop that employs trained
personnel that can perform
maintenance and repair work on
your vehicle in accordance with
BMW specifications. The
manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you maintain
records of all maintenance and
repair work performed on your
vehicle.
18.At page 234 and page 235, where it
reads: “Do not perform work/bulb
replacement on xenon headlamps,”
that text should be disregarded and
in lieu thereof the following text
should be read: “Xenon headlamp
work or replacement can cause
serious and fatal injuries.” In the

At a glance1Fuel gauge  862Indicator/warning lamps   843Speedometer4Variable displays5Tachometer  86Selection lists   91
ECO PRO displays   1926Oil temperature  867Computer  928Reset miles   87
Switching the change of display on and off
You can set whether the instrument display
automatically changes to the ECO PRO or
SPORT in the display when you switch driving
modes.1."Settings"2."Info display"3."ECO PRO Info"
or"Driving mode view"With Professional Navigation System:
switching zoom function on/off
Switching
You can program whether the current speed is
to appear enlarged in the speedometer.1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Magnifier function"Seite 82ControlsDisplays82
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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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Diesel engineAPI ILSAC GF-5.Seite 228MobilityEngine oil228
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Engine oil change
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by your service
center.

BMW Advanced Diesel 203
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 231
Bonus range, ECO PRO 193
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 178
Brake assistant 126
Brake assistant, adaptive 126
Brake discs, breaking in 184
Brake force display 123
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 123
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 236
Brake lights, adaptive 123
Brake pads, breaking in 184
Braking, hints 186
Breakdown assis‐ tance 240, 241
Breaking in 184
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 95
Bulb replacement 233
Bulb replacement, front 234
Bulb replacement, rear 236
Bulbs and lamps 233
Button, RES 136
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 241
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 41
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 41 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment 41
Camera, backup camera 147
Camera, care 249
Camera, Side View 152
Camera, Top View 150
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 178
Car battery 238
Car care products 247
Care, displays 249
Care, vehicle 247
Cargo 188
Cargo area, enlarging 173
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 179
Cargo, securing 189
Cargo straps, securing cargo 189
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 249
Car wash 246
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 185
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 231
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 177
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 233
Changing wheels 238
Changing wheels/tires 220
Check Control 84 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 226
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child safety locks 62
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 248
Cigarette lighter 169
Cleaning, displays 249
Climate control 160
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 185
Climate control wind‐ shield 185
Clock 87
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 179
Coasting 195
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 195
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 195
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 64
Collision warning with braking function 112
Collision warning with City Braking function 110
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 71 Seite 259Everything from A to ZReference259
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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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Steptronic, automatic trans‐mission 73
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 179
Storage compartments 176
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 176
Storage, tires 221
Storing the vehicle 249
Summer tires, tread 219
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 85
Surround View 147
Suspension settings 130
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 130
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 162
T Tachometer 86
Tail and brake lamps 236
Tailgate 36
Tailgate, automatic 37
Tailgate opening/closing with no-touch activation 40
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 34
Tail lamps 236
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 236
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 252
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 161
Temperature display, external temperature 87
Temperature, engine oil 86 Tempomat, refer to Active
Cruise Control 133
Terminal, starting aid 242
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 85
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 42
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 117
Through-loading system 173
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Time of arrival 93
Tire damage 219
Tire identification marks 218
Tire inflation pressure 207
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 107
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Tires, changing 220
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 207
Tires, run-flat tires 222
Tire tread 219
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 233
Top View 149
Total vehicle weight 253
Touchpad 18
Tow fitting 244
Towing 243
Tow-starting 243
Tow truck 244
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 104
Traction control 127
Transmission, automatic 73
Transmission, manual 73
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 219
Trip computer 93 Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 70
Trip odometer 87
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 244
Trunk lid 36
Trunk lid, automatic 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid opening/closing with no-touch activation 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 34
Turning circle 253
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 148
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 236
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 94
Universal remote control 167
Unlock button, automatic transmission 74
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 36
Unlocking/locking via door lock 35
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 34
Unlocking, settings 41
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 248
USB interface 172
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 130
Vehicle battery 238 Seite 266ReferenceEverything from A to Z266
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