check oil BMW I8 2014 I12 Owner's Manual

Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.▷ "Service request"
Contact your service center.▷ "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be faded for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are faded
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
On the Control Display:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Check Control"4.Select the text message.Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are
displayed again after drive readiness is
switched off.
Fuel gauge
Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to
vary.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 154.
Tachometer The tachometer is only available in the Sport
program.
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature If the engine oil along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is 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 169.
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Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires, they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the
tire specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam‐
age and accidents can occur.◀
Rotating wheels between axles Different wear patterns can occur on the front
and rear axles depending on individual driving
conditions. The tires can be rotated between
the axles to achieve even wear. Your service
center will be glad to advise you. After rotating,
check the tire pressure and correct if needed.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes on the front and
rear axles, i.e. when using different types of
tires.
Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷215/45 R 20
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, activate the
Sport program with the selector lever. This en‐
sures that the rear wheels are being powered.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/hwhen using snow chains.
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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.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions. When
a sporty driving style is used, the engine oil
consumption, e.g., is clearly higher.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
When a dynamic driving style is used, such as
when cornering fast, the system is unable to
measure the engine oil level. With this driving
style, measure the engine oil level using a de‐
tailed measurement, refer to page 165.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
Electronic oil measurement Status display
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐ play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shortertrip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the engine oil level
On the Control Display:1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Engine oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page 167.
Engine oil level too low
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐
sult in engine damage.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil. Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements
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▷Selector lever position N engaged and ac‐
celerator pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Engine compartment access The engine compartment is located under the
tailgate.
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 work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Never reach into the engine compart‐ment
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀
Removing covers1.Turn screws counterclockwise to undo
them, arrows 1, and remove cargo cover,
arrow 2.2.Remove insulation.3.Turn screws counterclockwise to undo
them and remove engine compartment
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Attaching the covers1.Insert, arrows 1, press down, arrows 2, and
push in, arrow 3 engine compartment
cover. Turn screws clockwise to tighten.2.Insert insulation.3.Insert cargo cover, and turn screws clock‐
wise to tighten.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off operating readiness and safely park
the vehicle before engine oil is added.
Hints Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
Oil filler neck
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment. Engine compartment access, refer
to page 166.
Only replenish the maximum engine oil amount
of 1 US quart/liter if the signal is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Engine oil types to add Hints 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.
Approved engine oil types
You can add engine oils with the following
specifications:
Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Additional information about the approved
types of engine oils can be obtained from the
service center.
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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.
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.
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 80, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
For service data 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.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
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Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
In this way, operating readiness remains
switched on, and a Check-Control mes‐
sage is displayed.
To activate drive readiness:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns operating readiness
off.
Selector lever position Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷With operating readiness turned off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care productsBMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐ cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
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Breakdown assis‐tance 175, 176
Break-in 134
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement 172
Bulbs and lamps 172
Button, Start/Stop 58
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 176
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera, care 183
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 114
Camera, Side View 118
Camera, Top View 117
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 131
Car battery 173
Car care products 181
Care, displays 183
Care, vehicle 181
Cargo 138
Cargo area 128
Cargo cover 128
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 36
Carpet, care 182
Car wash 180
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 136
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 170
Center armrest 130
Center console 16
Central locking system 41
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels 173
Changing wheels/tires 163 CHARGE, energy recov‐
ery 62
Charging battery, see Vehicle charging 146
Charging, refer to Charging vehicle 146
Charging, refer to Vehicle charging 146
Charging screen 73
Charging state indicator, high-voltage battery 74
Charging status, see display of the charging status 149
Charging vehicle 146
Charging vehicle, refer to Ve‐ hicle charging 146
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 76
Checking the engine oil level electronically 165
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 165
Children, seating position 54
Children, transporting safely 54
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 54
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 54
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats 54
Chrome parts, care 182
Cleaning displays 183
Climate control 120
Clock 80
Closing/opening via door lock 41
Closing/opening with remote control 39
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 65 Combustion engine, start‐
ing 60
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 107
Computer 83
Condensation on win‐ dows 122
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 137
Condition Based Service CBS 170
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 127
Contact with water, high-volt‐ age system 178
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 85
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 105
Convenient opening with the remote control 39
Coolant 169
Coolant temperature 79
Cooling function 121
Cooling, maximum 121
Cooling system 169
Corrosion on brake discs 137
Cosmetic mirror 127
Cruise control 109
Cruising range 80
Cupholders 131
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 162
Data, technical 186
Date 80
Daytime running lights 90
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Defrosting, refer to Windows,defrosting 122
Dehumidifying, air 121
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure times, stationary climate control 124
Destination distance 84
Digital clock 80
Dimensions 186
Dimmable exterior mirrors 52
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 52
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 64
Display in windshield 87
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays 72
Displays, cleaning 183
Displays, hybrid system 74
Disposal, vehicle battery 174
Distance control, refer to PDC 111
Distance to destination 84
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 41
Door lock, refer to Remote control 36
Drive-off assistant 108
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 105
Driver's door, LED 39
Drive readiness 58
Drive readiness in detail 59
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 107
Driving instructions, break- in 134
Driving instructions, eDRIVE drive system 134
Driving mode 107
Driving notes, general 135
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 105 Driving tips 135
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, POWER 62
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 105
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 106
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 105
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 106
E
eBOOST 62
ECO PRO 141
ECO PRO display 141
ECO PRO driving mode 141
ECO PRO mode 141
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 142
eDRIVE drive system, driving instructions 134
eDRIVE, electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 31
eDrive system, at a glance 31
EfficientDynamics 142
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 60
Electric driving, ePOWER 61
Electric driving, max eDRIVE 61
Electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 31
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 165
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 105
Emergency charging, refer to Backup charging 152
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 155
Emergency Request 175 Emergency service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 176
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 43
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 70
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery, CHARGE 62
Engine coolant 169
Engine noise, artificial 62
Engine oil 165
Engine oil, adding 167
Engine oil additives 167
Engine oil change 168
Engine oil filler neck 167
Engine oil temperature 79
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 168
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 167
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 37
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 176
Engine temperature 79
Entering a car wash 180
ePOWER, electric driving 61
Equipment, interior 125
Error displays, see Check Control 76
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 105
Exchanging wheels/tires 163
Exhaust system 136
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 176
External temperature dis‐ play 80
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F
Failure message, see Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 46
Fan, refer to Air flow 122
Filler neck for engine oil 167
First aid kit 176
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 177
Flat tire, changing wheels 173
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Flat tire, warning lamp 97
Flooding 136
Floor carpet, care 182
Floor mats, care 182
Fold-out position, wiper 66
Foot brake 136
Front airbags 93
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 99
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 95
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 95
Fuel 157
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 84
Fuel filler flap 154
Fuel gauge 79
Fuel lid 154
Fuel quality 157
Fuel recommendation 157
Fuel, tank lidacity 187
Fuse 174 G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 125
Gasoline 157
Gear change, Steptronic Sport transmission 68
Gear shift indicator 81
Gearshift, see Steptronic Sport transmission 67
General driving notes 135
Glare shield 127
Glove compartment 130
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 87
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 187
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 126
Hazard warning flashers 175
Head airbags 93
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 45
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 40
Headlight flasher 65
Headlight glass 172
Headlights, care 181
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 51
Head-up Display 87
Head-up Display, care 183
Heavy cargo, stowing 139
Height, vehicle 186
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 65 High beams/low beams, refer
to High-beam Assistant 91
High-voltage battery, charg‐ ing state indicator 74
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 135
High-voltage system, auto‐ matic deactivation 178
High-voltage system, contact with water 178
High-voltage system, safety 178
Hills 137
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 108
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 131
Hood 42
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 136
HUD Head-up Display 87
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 76
Hybrid system, displays 74
Hydroplaning 136
I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 80
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 80
Identification marks, tires 160
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 36
Increase range 140
Indication of a flat tire 97
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 76
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 76
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