check transmission fluid BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN 2016 F70 Owner's Manual

gine deposits, it is highly recommended to
purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled main‐
tenance.◀
Diesel
Low-Sulfur Diesel
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel
with low sulfur content:
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Use only Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel.
The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must
not exceed 5 %, referred to as B5. Do not use
gasoline. If you do fill the tank with the wrong
fuel, e.g., gasoline, do not start the engine as
this may damage the engine.◀
After adding the wrong fuel, contact your serv‐
ice center or Roadside Assistance.
If the fuel pump nozzle does not fit in the filler
pipe of your BMW, please check to ensure that you are refueling at a diesel fuel pump that is
equipped with a diesel fuel pump nozzle.
In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel
cannot be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck,
please contact BMW Roadside Assistance for
instructions on how to add fuel.
For additional information regarding Roadside
Assistance, refer to Owner's Manual for Navi‐
gation, Entertainment and Communication.
Winter diesel
To ensure that the diesel engine remains op‐
erational in the winter, use winter diesel.
It is available at gas stations during winter
months.
The fuel filter heating system, included as a
standard feature, prevents disruption of the
fuel supply while driving.Do not add any diesel additives
Do not add additives, including gasoline;
otherwise, engine damage may occur.◀
BMW Advanced Diesel
The concept BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox‐
ides in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel
exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust
system. A chemical reaction takes place inside
the catalytic converter that minimizes nitrogen
oxides.
The vehicle has a tank that can be refilled.
To be able to start the engine as usual, there
must be an adequate reducing agent.
Reducing agent is added by the service center.
Warming up the system
In order to warm the engine up to its operating
temperature after a cold start, the Steptronic
transmission may subsequently shift up to the
next higher gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Reserve indication This display in the instrument cluster provides
information about the distance that can still be
driven with the current reserve level.▷Lamp white: refill with re‐
duction agent at the next
opportunity.▷Lamp yellow: not enough re‐
duction agent present. The
remaining range is displayed
in the instrument cluster. Im‐
mediately refill with reduc‐
tion agent, refer to
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Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measure 100
Universal remote control 172
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 80
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 253
USB interface 177
V
Vanity mirror 174
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 139
Vehicle battery 243
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 243
Vehicle, break-in 188
Vehicle care 252
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 243
Vehicle paint 252
Vehicle storage 254
Vehicle wash 251
Ventilation 168
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 171
Venting, see ventilation 168
Vent, see ventilation 168
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26 W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 88
Warning displays, see Check Control 88
Warning messages, see Check Control 88
Warning triangle 246
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 78
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 78
Washer system 77
Washing, vehicle 251
Water on roads 190
Weights 259
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 103
Wheel base, vehicle 258
Wheel cleaner 253
Wheels, changing 223
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 211
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Width, vehicle 258
Window defroster, rear 167
Windows, powered 48
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 189
Windshield washer fluid 78
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 78
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 77
Windshield wiper 77
Winter diesel 207
Winter storage, care 254
Winter tires, suitable tires 224
Winter tires, tread 222
Wiper 77 Wiper blades, replacing 238
Wiper fluid 78
Wiper, fold-out position 78
Wiper system 77
Wood, care 253
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 238
X
xDrive 137
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