engine oil BMW I3 2015 I01 Owner's Manual

Addendum
by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle
and that can be properly fixed in place.”
9. At page 155, 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.”
10. At page 161, under the heading “Make sure
that the charging device is in flawless oper-
ating condition,” the word “flawless” should
read “proper.”
11. At page 173, 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 176, 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 177, 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 181, 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 182, under the heading “Hood,” the
sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar”
should be disregarded.
16. At page 185, under the heading: “Adding or
changing engine oil,” the text should be dis-
regarded and in lieu thereof should be read
as follows:
If necessary, BMW recommends that you
have oil added 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 189, 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.
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ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 210.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle31BMW eDRIVE34Safety of the high-voltage system
Controls
38Opening and closing53Adjusting60Transporting children safely64Driving75Displays90Lights93Safety107Driving stability control systems110Driving comfort128Climate control135Interior equipment143Storage compartments
Driving tips
148Things to remember when driving152Loading154Increase rangeMobility160Charging vehicle169Refueling172Fuel173Wheels and tires182Under the hood184Engine oil186Coolant188Maintenance190Replacing components196Breakdown assistance200Care
Reference
206Technical data208Appendix210Everything from A to Z
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ucts approved by BMW and related qualified
advice.
BMW has tested these products for safety and
suitability in relation to BMW vehicles.
BMW can assume responsibility for them.
However, we cannot assume any responsibility
whatsoever for parts and accessories that have
not been specifically approved by BMW.
BMW cannot evaluate whether each individual
product from another manufacturer can be
used with BMW vehicles without presenting a
safety hazard. This guarantee does not apply
when country-specific government approval
has been granted. Testing of this kind may fail
to embrace the entire range of potential oper‐
ating conditions to which components might
be exposed on BMW vehicles. Such products
could conceivably fail to comply with BMW's
own stringent quality standards.
California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to state the following
warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐
bile components and parts, including compo‐
nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi‐
cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects and reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐
ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐
lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐
pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect
your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and
water.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
lowing warranties:▷New Vehicle Limited Warranty.▷Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.▷Federal Emissions System Defect War‐
ranty.▷Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.▷California Emission Control System Lim‐
ited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to de‐
liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle
is operated under those conditions. If you wish
to operate your vehicle in another country or
region, you may be required to adapt your ve‐
hicle to meet different prevailing operating
conditions and homologation requirements.
You should also be aware of any applicable
warranty limitations or exclusions for such
country or region. In such case, please contact
Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the
road safety, operational reliability and the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas‐
ures:
▷BMW Maintenance system▷Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models▷Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to
these specifications, this could result in seri‐
ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is
not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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Engine oilVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information Engine oil consumption depends on the fre‐
quency of Range Extender use. Therefore,
regularly check the engine oil level after refuel‐
ing.
Checking the oil level NoteCheck the engine oil level with Range Extender
warmed up to operating temperature.
After switching off the Range Extender, wait
several minutes before checking the oil level
so that the engine oil can collect in the oil pan.
Checking1.Park the vehicle in horizontal position in a
safe place.2.Switch the engine off.3.Remove the cargo floor panel.4.Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.5.After approx. 5, minutes, remove the dip
stick and wipe with a lint-free cloth, paper
towel or similar.6.Carefully insert the dipstick up to the stop
in the measuring tube, and pull it back out.
The engine oil level must be between the
two marks of the dipstick.Seite 184MobilityEngine oil184
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Adding or changing engine
oil
If necessary, have engine oil added or changed
by the service center.Seite 185Engine oilMobility185
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MaintenanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Note Maintenance and repairs
Have maintenance and repair work per‐
formed only by a service center or a workshop
that works according to BMW specifications
with appropriately trained personnel. Other‐
wise, there is the risk of fatal injury from elec‐
trocution due to the high-voltage system's
high voltage.◀Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 83, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.Seite 188MobilityMaintenance188
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Bulb replacement, taillights 193
Bulbs and lamps 190
Button, RES 113
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 197
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera-based Cruise Con‐ trol 110
Camera lenses, care 203
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 121
Car battery 194
Car care products 201
Care, displays 203
Care, vehicle 201
Cargo 152
Cargo area 141
Cargo area, enlarging 141
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 145
Cargo cover 141
Cargo, securing 153
Cargo straps, securing cargo 153
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 203
Car wash 200
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 149
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 188
Center armrest 143
Center console 16
Central locking system 44
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels 194 Changing wheels/tires 176
Charging battery, see Vehicle charging 160
Charging, refer to Charging vehicle 160
Charging, refer to Vehicle charging 160
Charging screen 76
Charging state indicator, high-voltage battery 77
Charging status, see display of the charging status 164
Charging vehicle 160
Charging vehicle, refer to Ve‐ hicle charging 160
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 78
Check engine oil 184
Check oil level 184
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 202
Cigarette lighter 139
Cleaning displays 203
Climate control 128, 130
Clock 83
Closing/opening via door lock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Clothes hooks 145
Coasting 69
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 71
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 72 Comfort Access 46
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 108
Compartments in the doors 145
Compass 137
Compressor 178
Computer, refer to On-board computer 86
Condensation on win‐ dows 129, 132
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 151
Condition Based Service CBS 188
Confirmation signal 48
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 139
Contact with water, high-volt‐ age system 34
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 107
Convenient opening with the remote control 41
Coolant 186
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 129, 131
Cooling, maximum 132
Cooling system 186
Corrosion on brake discs 151
Cosmetic mirror 139
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 116
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 110
Cruise control, refer to Cam‐ era-based Cruise Con‐
trol 110 Seite 211Everything from A to ZReference211
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Cruising range 83
Current fuel consumption 87
D
Damage, tires 176
Data, technical 206
Daytime running lights 91
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 129, 132
Dehumidifying, air 129, 131
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure times, stationary climate control 134
Digital clock 83
Digital compass 137
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 71
Display for performance and energy recovery 77
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 91
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 203
Displays, eDRIVE system 76
Displays, high-voltage sys‐ tem 76
Disposal, coolant 187
Disposal, vehicle battery 194
Distance control, refer to PDC 118
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
Drive display 77
Drive-off assistant 109
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 107
Drive readiness in detail 65 Drive readiness, switching
off 67
Drive readiness, switching on 65
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 108
Driving in detail 68
Driving instructions, break- in 148
Driving instructions, eDRIVE drive system 148
Driving mode 108
Driving notes, general 149
Driving, refer to drive readi‐ ness in detail 65
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 107
Driving, Start/Stop button 64
Driving style analysis 157
Driving tips 149
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 108
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108
E ECO PRO 155
ECO PRO+ 155
ECO PRO display 155
ECO PRO driving mode 155
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 157
ECO PRO mode 155
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 156
eDRIVE drive system, driving instructions 148
eDRIVE, electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 32
eDrive system, at a glance 31
eDRIVE system, displays 76 EfficientDynamics 157
Electric driving 68
Electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 32
Electric range 83
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 107
Emergency charging, refer to Backup charging 168
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 170
Emergency Request 196
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 67
Energy Control 87
Energy recovery, display‐ ing 77
Energy recovery, driving sta‐ bility control systems 107
Engine coolant 186
Engine oil 184
Engine oil, adding 185
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 197
Entering a car wash 200
Equipment, interior 135
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 107
Exchanging wheels/tires 176
Exhaust system 149
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 197
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z212
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Make-up mirror 139
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 78
Manual air distribu‐ tion 129, 131
Manual air flow 130, 133
Manual operation, door lock 43
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 170
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 119
Manual operation, rearview camera 121
Marking on approved tires 177
Master key, refer to Remote control 38
Maximum cooling 132
Maximum speed, display 84
Maximum speed, winter tires 177
Measure, units of 89
Medical kit 197
Menu, EfficientDynamics 157
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 78
Microfilter 130, 133
Minimum tread, tires 176
Mirrors 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 150
Mobility System 178
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 191
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18 Mounting of child restraint
systems 60
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 202
New wheels and tires 176
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 198
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 189
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 189
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 122
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 172
Odometer 82
Office 6
Oil 184
Oil, adding 185
Oil change interval, service requirements 83
Old batteries, disposal 194
On-board computer 86
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Opening/closing via door lock 43
Opening and closing 38
Opening and closing, without remote control 43
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 41
Operating concept, iDrive 18 Optional equipment, standard
equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 132
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
P Paint, vehicle 201
Parallel parking assistant 123
Park Distance Control PDC 118
Parked car ventilation, refer to Stationary climate con‐
trol 133
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 151
Parking aid, refer to PDC 118
Parking assistant 123
Parking brake 70
Parking lights 90
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 122
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 118
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 104
Performance display 77
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 40
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 51
Plastic, care 202
Power failure 194
Power sunroof, glass 51
Power windows 50
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 173 Seite 215Everything from A to ZReference215
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