coolant BMW 535I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO 2013 Owners Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 230.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing49Adjusting63Transporting children safely68Driving81Displays97Lamps102Safety122Driving stability control systems130Driving comfort152Climate control159Interior equipment167Storage compartments
Driving tips
174Things to remember when driving177Loading180Saving fuelMobility188Refueling190Fuel191Wheels and tires201Engine compartment203Engine oil205Coolant206Maintenance208Replacing components215Breakdown assistance220Care
Reference
226Technical data230Everything from A to Z
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Fuel gaugeThe vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
US models: the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 188.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the mid‐
dle or in the left half of the
temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. A Check Control
message is also displayed.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant along with the engine becomes too
hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 205.
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, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is an increased risk of ice
on roads.
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 increased risk of
an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time format,
refer to page 95.
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Oil filler neck.6Coolant reservoirHood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 201Engine compartmentMobility201
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CoolantVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment 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, en‐
gine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suit‐
able for your vehicle. Ask your service center for
suitable additives.
Coolant level
If there is no Min and Max mark in the filler neck
of the coolant reservoir, have the coolant level
checked if necessary by your service center and
add coolant as needed.Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, and then open it.3.The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the
filler neck.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.Seite 205CoolantMobility205
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Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 122
Convenient opening 35
Coolant 205
Coolant temperature 88
Cooling function 154
Cooling, maximum 153
Cooling system 205
Corrosion on brake discs 176
Cruise control 136
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 130
Cruising range 89
Cupholder 169
Curb weight 227
Current fuel consumption 89
D
Damage, tires 196
Damping control, dy‐ namic 125
Data, technical 226
Date 89
Daytime running lights 98
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 153
Dehumidifying, air 154
Destination distance 93
Digital clock 88
Dimensions 226
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 75
Display in windshield 150
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 100
Displays 81, 82
Displays, cleaning 223
Disposal, vehicle battery 213
Distance control, refer to PDC 138 Distance, selecting for
ACC 132
Distance to destination 93
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 38
Downhill control 124
Drive-off assistant 122
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 122
Driving Dynamics Control 127
Driving instructions, breaking in 174
Driving mode 127
Driving notes, general 174
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 122
Driving tips 174
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 122
DTC driving dynamics 123
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 123
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 125
Dynamic Drive 125
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 122
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 123
E
ECO PRO 181
ECO PRO, bonus range 182
ECO PRO display 181
ECO PRO driving mode 181
ECO PRO mode 181
ECO PRO Tip - driving instruc‐ tion 183
EfficientDynamics 183
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 82 Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to DSC 122
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 188
Emergency release, parking brake 72
Emergency Request 215
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 216
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 41
Energy Control 89
Energy recovery 89
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 70
Engine, automatic switch- off 70
Engine compartment 201
Engine compartment, working in 201
Engine coolant 205
Engine oil 203
Engine oil, adding 204
Engine oil additives 204
Engine oil change 204
Engine oil filler neck 204
Engine oil temperature 88
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 204
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 204
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 217
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 69
Engine stop 69
Engine temperature 88
Entering a car wash 220 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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Manual operation, exterior mir‐rors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 188
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 139
Manual operation, parking brake 72
Manual operation, Side View 143
Manual operation, Top View 145
Marking on approved tires 197
Marking, run-flat tires 198
Massage seat, front 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 153
Maximum speed, display 90
Maximum speed, winter tires 198
Measure, units of 96
Medical kit 216
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 59
Menu, EfficientDynamics 183
Menu in instrument cluster 92
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 85
Microfilter 155
Minimum tread, tires 196
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 175
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 209
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 63 Multifunctional instrument
display 82
Multi-function hook 170
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 57
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 58
New wheels and tires 197
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 114
No Passing Information 90
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 207
Obstacle marking, backup camera 142
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 190
Odometer 88
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 203
Oil, adding 204
Oil additives 204
Oil change 204
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 89
Oil filler neck 204
Oil types, alternative 204
Oil types, approved 204
Old batteries, disposal 213
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 207 Onboard monitor, refer to
Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 208
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 42
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 42
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 154
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 88
Overtaking prohibitions 90
P
Paint, vehicle 221
Panoramic glass sunroof 47
Parallel parking assistant 146
Park Distance Control PDC 138
Parked-car ventilation 157
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 176
Parking aid, refer to PDC 138
Parking assistant 146
Parking brake 72
Parking lamps 97
Parking with Auto Hold 74
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 142
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 138
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 114 Seite 235Everything from A to ZReference235
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