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4.Insert the upright sealant container into the
compressor housing.5.Screw the filler hose of the sealant con‐
tainer onto the tyre valve of the faulty
wheel.6.Insert the plug into the socket on the inside
of the vehicle while the compressor is
switched off.7.Switch on the compressor with the ignition
switched on or the engine running.
ATTENTION
The compressor can overheat if operated
for too long. Danger of damage to property. Do
not let the compressor run for longer than 10
minutes.◀
Let the compressor run for approximately
three to 8 minutes to fill the sealing compound
and achieve a tyre inflation pressure of approx‐
imately 2.5 bar.
The tyre inflation pressure may rise to approxi‐
mately 5 bar during the filling process of the
sealing compound. Do not switch off the com‐
pressor during this step.
If it does not reach a tyre inflation pressure of
2 bar:
1.Switch off compressor.2.Remove the filler hose from the wheel.3.Drive forwards and backwards by 10 m, ap‐
proximately 400 inches to distribute the
sealant in the tyre.4.Re-inflate the tyre with the compressor.
Contact a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop if the device does not
reach a tyre inflation pressure of 2 bar.
Storing Mobility system
1.Remove the filler hose of the sealant con‐
tainer from the wheel.2.Remove the connecting hose of the com‐
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3.Take the filler hose of the sealant container
that was previously connected to the tyre
valve and connect it to the free connection
on the sealant container.
This can prevent sealant residues from es‐
caping from the container.4.Pack empty sealant container to avoid soil‐
ing in the boot.5.Store Mobility system in the vehicle again.
Spreading sealant compound
Immediately drive for approximately
10 km/5 mi to evenly distribute the sealing
compound in the tyre.
Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h/50 mph.
If possible, do not drive slower than
20 km/h/12 mph.
Correcting the tyre inflation pressure
1.Stop in a suitable area.2.Bolt the connecting hose of the compres‐
sor directly onto the tyre valve.3.Insert the plug into the socket on the inside
of the vehicle.4.Correct tyre inflation pressure to 2.5 bar.▷Increase pressure: switch on the com‐
pressor with the engine running or the
ignition switched on.▷Reduce pressure: press the button on
the compressor.
Continuing with journey
Do not exceed maximum permitted speed of
80 km/h, approximately 50 mph.
Reinitialise runflat indicator.
Reinitialise Tyre Pressure Monitor.
Have the punctured tyre and the sealant con‐
tainer of the Mobility system replaced as soon
as possible.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested, found safe for use in traffic, and cate‐
gorised as suitable by the manufacturer of your
vehicle.
Information regarding suitable snow chains is
available from a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
Using Snow chains may only be used in pairs on the
rear wheels with tyres of the following sizes:▷255/40 R 18.▷255/35 R 19.
Observe the snow chain manufacturer's notes.
Ensure that the snow chains are always ade‐
quately taut. Re-tighten them if necessary in
accordance with the chain manufacturer's in‐
structions.
Do not initialise the runflat indicator with snow
chains fitted, as the instrument might other‐
wise issue an incorrect reading.
Do not initialise the Tyre Pressure Monitor with
snow chains fitted, as the instrument might
otherwise issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, activate M Dy‐
namic Mode briefly if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains
When snow chains are fitted, do not exceed
50 km/h, 30 mph.
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Bonnet
Notes WARNING
Incorrectly performed work in the engine
compartment can damage components and
lead to a safety risk. Danger of accident or damage to property. Have work in the engine
compartment carried out by a Service Partner
or a qualified specialist workshop.◀
WARNING
The engine compartment contains mov‐
ing components. Certain components can also
move in the engine compartment when the ve‐
hicle is switched off, for example the radiator
fan. Danger of injury. Do not reach into the area
of moving parts. Keep articles of clothing and
hair away from moving parts.◀
ATTENTION
When wipers are folded away from the
windscreen, they can be trapped when the
bonnet is opened. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the wipers with wiper blades fitted are in
contact with the windscreen.◀
WARNING
The bonnet has projecting parts on the
inside, for example locking hooks. Danger of
injury. When the bonnet is open, watch out for
projecting parts and keep these areas clear.◀
ATTENTION
When closing, the bonnet must audibly
click into place. Additional pushing can dam‐
age the bonnet. Danger of damage to property.
Open and close the bonnet once more. Avoid
additional pushing.◀WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly locked, it
can come open during the journey and impair
visibility. Danger of accidents. Stop immedi‐
ately and close the bonnet correctly.◀
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped
when opening and closing the bonnet. Danger
of injury. When opening and closing, make
sure that the area of movement of the bonnet
is free.◀
Opening bonnet1.Pull lever, arrow 1.
Bonnet is released.2.After releasing the lever, pull lever again,
arrow 2.
Bonnet is opened.
Indicator and warning lamps With the bonnet unlocked, a Check Control
message is shown.
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Engine oilVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
General
The engine oil consumption depends on the
driving style and operating conditions.
Engine oil consumption can be increased, for
example, in the following situations:▷Dynamic driving style.▷Running in the engine.▷Engine idling.▷Use of engine oil grades categorised as
unsuitable.
Therefore check the engine oil level regularly
after each time you fill up with fuel.
With dynamic driving, for example, rapid cor‐
nering, the system cannot make any oil meas‐
urement. With this driving mode, the engine oil
is measured using a detailed measurement,
see page 186.
The vehicle has electronic oil measurement.
Electronic oil measurement has two measure‐
ment principles:
▷Status display▷Detailed measurementElectronic oil measurement
Status display
Principle
The engine oil level is electronically monitored
when travelling and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum, a
check control message is shown.
RequirementsA current measurement is available after ap‐
proximately 30 minutes of driving. With a
shorter trip, the status of the last sufficiently
long trip is shown.
When frequently making short trips, regularly
take a detailed measurement.
Displaying engine oil level On the Control Display:1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Messages for the engine oil level
ATTENTION
Too little engine oil causes engine dam‐
age. Danger of damage to property. Immedi‐
ately replenish engine oil.◀
Ensure not to top up with too much engine oil. ATTENTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. Danger of dam‐
age to property. Do not top up with too much
engine oil. If you fill too much engine oil, have
the excess extracted by a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.◀
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Different messages are shown on the display,
depending on the engine oil level. Follow these
messages.
If there is too little engine oil, within the next
200 km, approximately 120 miles top up en‐
gine oil, see page 186.
Detailed measurement
Principle In the detailed measurement, the engine oil
level is checked and shown on a scale.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum, a
Check Control message is shown.
During the measurement, the idle speed is
slightly raised.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on an even road.▷Manual gearbox: gear lever in neutral posi‐
tion, clutch and accelerator pedal not de‐
pressed.▷M double clutch transmission: selector
lever in selector lever position N and accel‐
erator pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Carrying out a detailed measurement
Carry out a detailed measurement of the en‐
gine oil level:
1."Vehicle information"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and shown on a
scale.
Duration: approximately 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Notes ATTENTION
Too little engine oil causes engine dam‐
age. Danger of damage to property.
Top up the engine oil within the next 200 km,
approximately 120 miles.◀
ATTENTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. Danger of dam‐
age to property. Do not top up with too much
engine oil. If you fill too much engine oil, have
the excess extracted by a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.◀
WARNING
Service products, for example oils,
greases, coolants and fuels, can contain sub‐
stances that are harmful to health. Danger of
injury or life. Comply with the notes on the
containers. Do not allow service products to
come into contact with clothing, skin eyes. Do
not pour service products into other bottles.
Keep service products out of the reach of chil‐
dren.◀
General Do not top up engine oil unless message isdisplayed in instrument cluster. The top-up
amount is specified in the message on the in‐
strument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and securely stop the
vehicle before topping up with engine oil.
Spilled engine oil can damage carbon parts.
Wipe up spilled engine oil with a lint-free cloth.
Overview
The oil filler neck is in the engine compart‐
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Opening the oil filler neck1.Open bonnet, see page 1832.Open the oil filler neck anticlockwise.3.Add engine oil.
Engine oil types for topping
up
Notes ATTENTION
Oil additives can damage the engine.
Danger of damage to property. Do not use oil
additives.◀
ATTENTION
Incorrect engine oil can lead to engine
malfunctions and damage. Danger of damage
to property. When selecting the engine oil,
make sure that the viscosity class of the en‐
gine oil is correct.◀
The engine oil quality is decisive for the life‐
time of the engine.
Several engine oil types are not available in all
countries.
Viscosity classes When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the
engine oil has viscosity classes SAE 0W-40.
Alternatively, engine oils with viscosity class
SAE 0W-30 can be used.
Further information regarding suitable oil
specifications and viscosities of engine oils
can be enquired with a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Suitable engine oil grades
Engine oils with following oil specifications can
be topped up:Oil specificationBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.BMW Longlife-04.BMW Longlife-12 FE.
Further information regarding suitable oil
specifications and viscosities of engine oils
can be enquired with a Service Partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Alternative engine oil types If suitable engine oils are not available, up to
1 litre, approx. 2 pints of an engine oil with the
following oil specification can be used for top‐
ping up:
Oil specificationACEA A3/B4.
Oil change
ATTENTION
Engine oil not replaced in time can lead
to increased engine wear and thus engine
damage. Danger of damage to property. Do
not exceed the service date indicated in the
vehicle.◀
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.
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CoolantVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
General
The vehicle has two coolant tanks located in
the engine compartment.
To guarantee operational safety of the vehicle,
always check the coolant levels of both coolant
tanks.
Notes WARNING
If the cooling system is opened when the
engine is hot, coolant can escape and cause
scalds. Danger of injury. Only open the cooling
system when the engine has cooled down.◀
WARNING
Additives are harmful to health and incor‐
rect additives can damage the engine. Danger
of injury and damage to property. Do not allow
additives to come into contact with clothing,
skin or eyes, and do not swallow them. Only
use suitable additives.◀
Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information regarding
suitable additives is available from a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.Coolant level
Overview
Depending on the engine version, the coolant
tank is located on the right or left of the engine
compartment.
Checking1.Allow the engine to cool down.2.Turn cap on coolant tank slightly anti-
clockwise until it starts to open, then allow
the pressure to escape.3.Open cap on coolant tank.4.The coolant level is correct if it is between
the Min. and Max. marks in the filler neck.
Topping up
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MaintenanceVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
BMW Maintenance System
The maintenance system points out the nec‐
essary maintenance measures and so sup‐
ports in maintaining the road and operational
safety of the vehicle.
Scopes and intervals may vary depending on
national version. Replacement work, spare
parts, operating materials and wear material
are calculated separately. Further information
is available from a Service Partner or a qualified
specialist workshop.
Condition Based Service,
CBS
Sensors and advanced algorithms monitor the
conditions in which your vehicle is used. Con‐
dition Based Service uses this information to
calculate the maintenance requirements.
The system thus enables adaptation of the
scope of maintenance to the individual usage
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
see page 87, can be displayed at the Control
Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on maintenance requirements is
continually saved in the remote control. The Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop can read out this data and suggest an op‐
timised maintenance scope for your vehicle.
This is why you should hand over the remote
control that was last used for driving to your
service advisor with the vehicle.
Periods out of use
Immobilisation periods with the vehicle battery
disconnected are not taken into account.
Updating the time-dependent maintenance
scope such as brake fluid and any engine oil
and microfilter or activated carbon filter can be
done by a Service Partner or a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Service history Have maintenance and repair carried out by a
Service Partner or a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
The maintenance work carried out is entered in
the proof of maintenance and the vehicle data.
The entries are, just like a service booklet, evi‐
dence of regular maintenance.
If an entry is made in the electronic service his‐
tory of the vehicle, service-relevant data is not
only saved in the vehicle but also on the central
IT systems of BMW AG, Munich.
The data entered in the electronic service his‐
tory can also be viewed by the new vehicle
owner after a change of vehicle owner. In addi‐
tion, all Service Partners and other authorised
and qualified specialist workshops can view
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The vehicle owner can contact his/her Service
Partner or a qualified specialist workshop to
object to the entry in the electronic service his‐
tory, the associated data storage in the vehicle
and data transfer to the vehicle manufacturer,
in relation to his/her time as the vehicle owner.
In that case, no entry is made in the electronic
service history of the vehicle.
Maintenance entered is shown on the Control
Display, see page 88.
For Australia/New Zealand:
maintenance
No maintenance work other than normal main‐
tenance is required to keep the emission levels
of your vehicle within the design limits.
Socket for on-board
diagnosis, OBD
Note ATTENTION
Incorrect use of the on-board diagnosis
socket can result in malfunctions in the vehi‐
cle. Danger of damage to property. The on-
board diagnosis socket is only allowed to be
used by a Service Partner, a qualified specialist
workshop or other authorised persons.◀Position
The OBD socket for checking components de‐
finitive in terms of the composition of the ex‐
haust emissions is on the driver's side.
Emissions
▷The warning light flashes:
Engine malfunction that could
damage the catalytic converter.
Have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible.▷The warning light is illuminated:
Deterioration of exhaust emissions. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Recycling
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
handing the vehicle in at a take-back point
nominated by the manufacturer at the end of
its life cycle. The regulations concerning the
returning of end-of-life vehicles may vary from
country to country. Further information is avail‐
able from a Service Partner or a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
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Replacing partsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
On-board tool kit
The on-board toolkit is located in a compart‐
ment on the right in the boot. Open the cover.
Replacing the wiper blades Note ATTENTION
The windscreen can be damaged if the
wiper arm drops onto the windscreen without
wiper blades fitted. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Hold the wiper arm firmly when changing
the wiper blades and do not put the wipers into
contact with the windscreen unless wiper
blades are fitted.◀
Wiper blades, replacing1.To replace the wiper blades, place the wip‐
ers in the fold-out position, see page 72.2.Fold out wiper arm and hold firm.3.Press together securing spring, arrow 1,
and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.4.Take the wiper blade forwards out of the
fitting.5.Insert new wiper blade in the opposite se‐
quence until it engages.6.Fold in wipers.
ATTENTION
When wipers are folded away from the
windscreen, they can be trapped when the
bonnet is opened. Danger of damage to prop‐
erty. Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the wipers with wiper blades fitted are in
contact with the windscreen.◀
Replacing bulbs
Information
Lights and bulbs
Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of
driving safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you have the corresponding work carried
out by a Service Partner or a qualified special‐
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