oil change BMW 5 SERIES 2015 F10 Owner's Manual

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by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle
and that can be properly fixed in place.”
10. At page 196, under the heading: “Have
maintenance carried out,” the sentence
beginning, “The maintenance should be
carried out …” should be disregarded and
the following text should be read in lieu
thereof:   “BMW recommends that you have
the maintenance carried out by your service
center.”
11. At page 211, under the heading “Tire infla-
tion specifications,” the sentence begin-
ning, “Tire inflation pressure specifications
apply to approved tire sizes …” should be
disregarded.
12. At page 223, under the heading: “Mount-
ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have
mounting and balancing …” should be dis-
regarded and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends
that you have mounting and balancing per-
formed by your service center or a tire
mounting specialist.”
13. At page 223, under the heading: “Approved
wheels and tires,” the term “Approved”
should be disregarded and in lieu thereof,
the term “Recommended” should be read
in its place. In addition, the text of that sec-
tion should be disregarded and the follow-
ing text should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly
suggests that you use wheels and tires that
have been recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type; other-
wise, for example, despite having the same
official size ratings, variations can lead to
body contact and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate non-recommended wheels and
tires to determine if they are suitable for use
on your vehicle.
14. At page 228, under the heading: “Snow
Chains,” the text should be disregarded and
the following text should be read in lieu
thereof:
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.
15. At page 229, under the heading “Hood,” the
sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar”
should be disregarded.
16. At page 233, 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 cen-
ter or at another service center that has
trained personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW specifications.
17. At page 236, 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 recom-
mends that you have maintenance and
repair performed by your BMW dealer's ser-
vice 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 239 and page 240, where it reads:
“Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlights,” that text should be dis-
regarded and in lieu thereof the following
text should be read: “Xenon headlight work
or replacement can cause serious and fatal
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▷Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to
page 88.▷Current fuel consumption, refer to
page 93.▷Navigation display, see User's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.▷Range, refer to page 93.▷Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to
page 139.▷Service requirements, refer to page 94.▷Speed limit detection, refer to page 95.▷Time, refer to page 93.
Multifunctional instrument display
The concept
The instrument display is a variable display. In
the event of a program change, the display
rendition adapts to the respective program
through the Driving Dynamics Control. The
change of appearance can be deactivated on
the Control Display.Some of the displays in the instrument display
may differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Manual.
At a glance
1Fuel gauge   922Indicator/warning lights   883Speedometer4Variable displays5Tachometer  92
Selection lists   96
ECO PRO displays   1966Engine oil temperature   92Seite 85DisplaysControls85
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Engine oil types to addHints 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.
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.Diesel engineBMW Longlife-04.
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐
quired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior oil rating.Diesel engineAPI CJ-4.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
Seite 233Engine oilMobility233
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Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW Advanced Diesel 207
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 236
Bonus range, ECO PRO 197
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 183
Brake assistant 135
Brake assistant, adaptive 135
Brake discs, break-in 188
Brake force display 132
Brake lights, adaptive 132
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 132
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Brake pads, break-in 188
Braking, hints 190
Breakdown assistance 245
Break-in 188
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 100
Bulb replacement 238
Bulb replacement, front 239
Bulb replacement, rear 241
Bulbs and lights 238
Button, RES 146
Button, Start/Stop 69
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 246
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment 46
Camera lenses, care 254
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 155
Camera, Side View 157
Camera, Top View 159
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 183
Car battery 243
Car care products 252
Care, displays 254
Care, vehicle 252
Cargo 192
Cargo area, enlarging 177
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 184
Cargo, securing 193
Cargo straps, securing cargo 193
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 254
Car wash 251
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 189
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 236
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 182
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 238
Changing wheels 243
Changing wheels/tires 223
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 88 Checking the engine oil level
electronically 231
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 231
Children, seating position 65
Children, transporting safely 65
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 65
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 65
Child safety locks 68
Child seat, mounting 65
Child seats 65
Chrome parts, care 253
Cigarette lighter 174
Cleaning displays 254
Climate control 165
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 189
Climate control wind‐ shield 189
Clock 93
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 184
Coasting 199
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 199
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 199
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 70
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 76
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 77
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 141
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EfficientDynamics 199
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 231
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 135
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 204
Emergency Request 245
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 82
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 43
Energy Control 93
Energy recovery 94
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 229
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 229
Engine coolant 234
Engine idling when driving, coasting 199
Engine oil 231
Engine oil, adding 232
Engine oil additives 233
Engine oil change 233
Engine oil filler neck 232
Engine oil temperature 92
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 233
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 233
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 246
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70 Engine stop 71
Engine temperature 92
Entering a car wash 251
Equipment, interior 172
Error displays, see Check Control 88
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 135
Exchanging wheels/tires 223
Exhaust system 189
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 63
Exterior mirrors 62
External start 246
External temperature dis‐ play 93
External temperature warn‐ ing 93
Eyes for securing cargo 193
F
Failure message, see Check Control 88
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 232
Fine wood, care 253
First aid kit 246
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 249
Flat tire, changing wheels 243
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Flat tire, warning lamp 112, 115
Flooding 190
Floor carpet, care 254
Floor mats, care 254
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 177
Fold-out position, wiper 78 Foot brake 190
Front airbags 108
Front-end collision warning with braking function 120
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 118
Front fog lights 106
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Front lights 239
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 110
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 110
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 115
Fuel 206
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 98
Fuel filler flap 204
Fuel gauge 92
Fuel lid 204
Fuel quality 206
Fuel recommendation 206
Fuel, tank capacity 261
Fuse 244
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 172
Gasoline 206
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 80
Gear shift indicator 95
General driving notes 188
Glare shield 174
Glass sunroof, powered 50
Glove compartment 181
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 259 Seite 265Everything from A to ZReference265
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Neutral cleaner, see wheelcleaner 253
New wheels and tires 223
Night Vision 126
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 126
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 249
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 237
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 237
Object detection, see Night Vision 126
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 156
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 206
Odometer 92
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 231
Oil, adding 232
Oil additives 233
Oil change 233
Oil change interval, service requirements 94
Oil filler neck 232
Oil types, alternative 233
Oil types, approved 233
Old batteries, disposal 244
On-board computer 97
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 238
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 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 167
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 92
P Paint, vehicle 252
Parallel parking assistant 160
Park Distance Control PDC 152
Parked-car ventilation 171
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 191
Parking aid, refer to PDC 152
Parking assistant 160
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 103
Parking with Automatic Hold 74
Particulate filter 189
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 62
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 156
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 152
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 126
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 123
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 253 Power failure 243
Power sunroof, glass 50
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 211
Pressure warning FTM, tires 115
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 51
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 234
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 69
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 77
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 169
Rear axle steering 139
Rear lights 241
Rear socket 177
Rearview camera 154
Rearview mirror 62
Rear window defroster 167
Recirculated-air mode 167
Recommended fuel grade 206
Recommended tire brands 223
Refueling 204
Remaining range 93
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38 Seite 268ReferenceEverything from A to Z268
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Stability control systems 135
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 112
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering, Integral Active Steering 139
Steering wheel, adjusting 63
Steering wheel heating 64
Steering wheel memory 61
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 79
Steptronic transmission 79
Stopping the engine 71
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 184
Storage compartments 181
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 181
Storage, tires 224
Storing the vehicle 254
Suitable engine oils 233
Summer tires, tread 222
Sun visor 174
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 91
Surround View 154
Suspension settings 139
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 139
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 171
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 167 T
Tachometer 92
Tail and brake lights 241
Tail lights 241
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 258
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 93
Temperature, engine oil 92
Terminal, starting aid 247
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 91
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 47
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 126
Thigh support 55
Through-loading system 177
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 98
Tire damage 222
Tire identification marks 220
Tire inflation pressure 211
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 115
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 111
Tires, changing 223
Tire sealant 224
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 211
Tires, run-flat tires 224
Tire tread 222
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 238 Top View 158
Total vehicle weight 259
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 249
Towing 248
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 249
Tow-starting 248
Tow truck 249
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 111
Traction control 136
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 136
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 82
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 79
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 79
Transporting children safely 65
Tread, tires 222
Trip computer 98
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 76
Trip odometer 92
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 249
Trunk lid, automatic 41
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 43
Trunk lid, hotel function 42
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 258
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 156
Turn signals, operation 76
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 241 Seite 270ReferenceEverything from A to Z270
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