Coolant BMW 760LI 2011 F02 Owner's Manual

Displaying the cruising range
1.
"Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators" The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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 tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition. Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page
256.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the display drops to +37 ℉/
+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads
Even

at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. "Settings"
2. "Info display"
3. "Additional indicators" Seite 76
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Displays

Engine compartment
Important features in the engine compartment
1
Vehicle identification number*
2 Jump starting, negative terminal
3 Washer fluid reservoir
4 Jump starting, positive terminal 5
Oil filler neck. 760i/Li: filler neck is located
under a flap.
6 Coolant reservoir, removed 760i/Li.
Hood
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.◀ Never reach into the engine compartment
Never reach into the intermediate spaces
or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise,
there is risk of injury, e.g. from rotating or hot
parts.◀
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Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Recommended oil types, refer to page
256.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types
Note
No oil additives
Oil
additives may lead to engine damage.◀
Approved oil types
Your service center can advise you on which en‐
gine oils have been approved by the manufac‐
turer of your vehicle.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only use approved BMW High Performance oil.
Approved oils belong to the viscosity grades
SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40 and SAE
5W-30.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of another oil with the follow‐
ing specification may be used.
API SM quality standards or higher. Coolant
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 cen‐
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Engine oil

Checking
1.
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.
Disposal Comply
with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing
of coolant and coolant additives. Seite 257
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Condition Based Service
CBS 258
Confirmation signal 37
Contacts 223, 232
Control Display 19
Control Display, settings 80
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 98
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 256
Coolant temperature 76
Cooler 135
Cooling function 127
Cooling, maximum 126
Cooling system 256
Corrosion on brake discs 146
Cruise control 111
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 105
Cruising range 75
Cupholder 140
Curb weight 278
Current fuel consumption 76
Current location, storing 154
Customer Relations 237
D
Damage, tires 249
Damping control, dy‐ namic 100
Data, technical 276
Date 77
Daytime running lights 85
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 126
Destination distance 78
Destination guidance 159
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 158
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 152
Digital clock 77
Digital radio 173
Dimensions 276
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 59 Direction indicator, refer to
Turn signals 70
Display in front wind‐ shield 123
Display,
instrument cluster 75
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 87
Displays 14
Displays, cleaning 273
Disposal, coolant 257
Disposal, vehicle battery 265
Distance control, refer to PDC 113
Distance, selecting for ACC 106
Distance to destination 78
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 39
Downhill control 99
Drive-off assistant 98
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 98
Driving instructions, breaking in 144
Driving notes, general 144
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 98
Driving tips 144
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 98
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 99
DVD/CD 179
DVD/CD notes 185
DVD/CD player, rear 199, 204
DVD changer 183
DVD settings 182
DVDs, storing 186
DVD, video 181
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 100
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 165
Dynamic Drive 100 Dynamic Driving Control
102
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 98
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 99
E
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 148
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 16
Electronic engine oil level check 255
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 98
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, door lock 38
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 242
Emergency release, parking brake 67
Emergency Request 266
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 267
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 76
Energy recovery 77
Engine compartment 253
Engine compartment, working in 253
Engine coolant 256
Engine oil 255
Engine oil, adding 255
Engine oil additives 256
Engine oil filler neck 255
Engine oil temperature 76
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 256
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 256
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
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Everything from A to Z

Maintenance System,
BMW 258
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 82
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 102
Manual air distribution 125
Manual air volume 126
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 66
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 74
Manual operation, backup camera 116
Manual operation, door lock 38
Manual
operation, exterior mir‐
rors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 242
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 114
Manual operation, parking brake 67
Manual operation, Side View 118
Manual operation, Top View 119
Manual operation, trunk lid 40
Map, destination entry 156
Map in split screen 163
Map view 161
Marking on approved tires 250
Marking, run-flat tires 251
Massage seat, front 50
Massage seat, rear 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 126
Maximum speed, winter tires 251
Measure, units of 81
Medical kit 267
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 57
Menu in instrument cluster 77
Menus, operating, iDrive 19 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 20
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 163
Messages 226
Messages, refer to Check Control 82
Microfilter 128
Minimum tread, tires 249
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 145
Mobile phone 212
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 261
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 61
MP3 player 190
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 179
Music collection 186
Music search 187
Music, storing 186
N
Navigation 152
Navigation data 166
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 55
New wheels and tires 250
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 120
NORMAL program, Dynamic Driving Control 103
Notes 229
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 269 O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐
tics 258
Obstacle marking, backup camera 117
Odometer 77
Office 223
Oil 255
Oil, adding 255
Oil additives 256
Oil
change interval, service re‐
quirements 81
Oil filler neck 255
Oil level check 255
Oil types, alternative 256
Oil types, approved 256
Old batteries, disposal 265
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 258
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 19
Online, refer to BMW On‐ line 236
Opening/closing from in‐ side 39
Opening/closing via door lock 38
Opening/closing with remote control 36
Operating concept, iDrive 19
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 126
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 76
P
Paint, vehicle 272
Panic mode 36
Park Distance Control PDC 113
Parked-car ventilation 130
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 146
Parking aid, refer to PDC 113
Parking brake 66
Parking lamps 84
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