oil change BMW X4 2015 F26 Owner's Manual

Infants and children are not allowed in an occu‐
pant's lap, but must be transported and re‐
spectively secured in designated child restraint
systems.◀
WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened
safety belt can cause additional injuries, e.g. in
the event of an accident or during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that all occupants are
wearing safety belts correctly.◀
WARNING
With a rear backrest that is not locked,
the protective function of the middle safety
belt is not guaranteed. There is risk of injuries
or danger to life. If you are using the middle
safety belt, lock the wider rear backrest.◀
Correct use of safety belts▷Wear the belt twist-free and as tight to
your body as possible over your lap and
shoulders.▷Wear the belt deep on your hips over your
lap. The belt may not press on your stom‐
ach.▷Do not wear the belt on your throat, rub it
on sharp edges, guide it or jam it in across
hard or fragile objects.▷Avoid thick clothing.▷Re-tighten the belt frequently upward
around your upper body.Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
To ease accessibility to the seat belt buckle, an
adjustable slider is available on the belt to help
position the buckle when not in use.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐
nism.
Safety belt reminder for driver's and
passenger's seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated
if objects are placed on the front passenger
seat.
Damage to safety belts WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
may not be fully functional or fail in the follow‐
ing situations:
▷Safety belts are damaged, soiled or
changed in any other way.▷Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily
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2.Turn the oil filler neck counter-clockwise.3.Add motor oil.
Engine oil types to addInformation CAUTION
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is risk of property damage. Do not use
oil additives.◀
CAUTION
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐
tions in the engine or damage it. There is risk
of property damage. When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐
rect viscosity grade.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Viscosity gradesWhen 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,
SAE 5W-30, 0W-20 or 5W-20.
The viscosity grades 0W-20 and 5W-20 are
only suitable for particular engines.
Suitable engine oil types Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat‐
ing standards:
Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.BMW Longlife-14 FE+.
The oil rating BMW Longlife-14 FE+ is only
suitable for particular gasoline motors.
More information about suitable engine oil rat‐
ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Gasoline engineAPI SL or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change
CAUTION
Engine oil that is not changed in timely
fashion can cause increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is risk of property
damage. Do not exceed the service data indi‐
cated in the vehicle.◀
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop change
the motor oil.
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BMW maintenance sys‐tem 215
Bonus range, ECO PRO 185
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 171
Brake assistant 126
Brake discs, break-in 176
Brake force display 125
Brake lights, adaptive 125
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 125
Brake pads, break-in 176
Braking, hints 178
Breakdown assistance 226
Break-in 176
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 95
Bulb replacement 217
Bulb replacement, front 218
Bulb replacement, rear 221
Bulbs and lights 217
Button, RES 136
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 227
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera lenses, care 234
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 145
Camera, Side View 149
Camera, Top View 148
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 171
Car battery 224
Car care products 232
Care, displays 234
Care, vehicle 232
Cargo 180
Cargo area 168
Cargo area, enlarging 168
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 172 Cargo cover 168
Cargo, securing 181
Cargo straps, securing cargo 181
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 234
Car wash 231
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 177
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 215
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 171
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 217
Changing wheels 223
Changing wheels/tires 201
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 83
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 209
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 64
Child safety locks 66
Child seat, mounting 64
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 233
Cigarette lighter 165
Cleaning displays 234 Climate control 155, 158
Clock 87
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 172
Coasting 187
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 187
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 187
Cockpit 14
Combination switch, see Turn signals 73
Combination switch, see Wiper system 74
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 131
Compartments in the doors 171
Compass 93
Compressor 203
Condensation on win‐ dows 157, 160
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 179
Condition Based Service CBS 215
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 166
Continued driving with a flat tire 108 , 111
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 94
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Control systems, driving sta‐bility 126
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 213
Coolant temperature 87
Cooling function 156, 159
Cooling, maximum 159
Cooling system 213
Cornering light 100
Corrosion on brake discs 178
Cosmetic mirror 165
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 139
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 133
Cruising range 88
Cupholder 171
Current fuel consumption 88
D
Damage, tires 201
Damping control, dy‐ namic 129
Data, technical 238
Date 88
Daytime running lights 100
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 219
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 157, 160
Dehumidifying, air 156, 159
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 93
Digital clock 87
Dimensions 238
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 73 Display, electronic, instru‐
ment cluster 82
Display in windshield 95
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 102
Displays, cleaning 234
Disposal, coolant 214
Disposal, vehicle battery 225
Distance control, see PDC 142
Distance to destination 93
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Downhill control 128
Drive-off assistant 132
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 126
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 130
Driving instructions, break- in 176
Driving mode 130
Driving notes, general 177
Driving on bad roads 176
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 126
Driving tips 177
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 126
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 127
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 126
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 127
E ECO PRO 184
ECO PRO, bonus range 185
ECO PRO display 184 ECO PRO driving mode 184
ECO PRO mode 184
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 186
EfficientDynamics 186
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 82
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 209
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 126
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 192
Emergency Request 226
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 42
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 80
Energy Control 88
Energy recovery 88
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 69
Engine, automatic switch- off 69
Engine compartment 207
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 207
Engine coolant 213
Engine idling when driving, coasting 187
Engine oil 209
Engine oil, adding 210
Engine oil additives 211
Engine oil change 211
Engine oil filler neck 210
Engine oil temperature 87
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 211
Engine oil types, suitable 211
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Engine start, jump-start‐ing 227
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Engine temperature 87
Entering a car wash 231
Equipment, interior 163
Error displays, see Check Control 83
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 126
Exchanging wheels/tires 201
Exhaust system 177
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 61
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 227
External temperature dis‐ play 87
External temperature warn‐ ing 87
Eyes for securing cargo 181
F
Failure message, see Check Control 83
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 47
Fan, see Air flow 157, 160
Filler neck for engine oil 210
Fine wood, care 233
First-aid kit 227
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 230
Flat tire, changing wheels 223
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Flat tire, warning lamp 107, 110
Flooding 177
Floor carpet, care 234
Floor mats, care 234 Folding back rear seat back‐
rests 168
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 178
Front airbags 103
Front-end collision warning with braking function 116
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 221
Front fog lights 101
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 220
Front lights 218
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 105
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 105
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110
Fuel 194
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 92
Fuel filler flap 192
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel lid 192
Fuel quality 194
Fuel recommendation 194
Fuel, tank capacity 239
Fuse 225
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 163
Gasoline 194
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 78
Gear shift indicator 89
General driving notes 177
Glare shield 165
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 170 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 239
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 218
Handbrake, see Parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 164
Hazard warning flashers 226
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 128
Head airbags 103
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 99
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 39
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 219
Headlight glass 218
Headlights 218
Headlights, care 232
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 57
Head restraints, rear 58
Head-up Display 95
Head-up Display, care 234
Heavy cargo, stowing 181
High-beam Assistant 100
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 100
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 219
Hill Descent Control HDC 128
Hills 178
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 132
Holder for beverages 171
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Luggage rack, refer to Roof-mounted luggage rack 182
Lumbar support 54
M
Maintenance 215
Maintenance require‐ ments 215
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 89
Maintenance system, BMW 215
Make-up mirror 165
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 83
Manual air distribu‐ tion 157, 160
Manual air flow 157, 160
Manual brake, see Parking brake 71
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 78
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 192
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 143
Manual operation, rearview camera 145
Manual operation, Top View 148
Marking, run-flat tires 202
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 159
Maximum speed, display 90
Maximum speed, winter tires 202
Measurement, units of 95
Medical kit 227
Memory, seat, mirror 58
Menu, EfficientDynamics 186 Menu in instrument clus‐
ter 91
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 83
Microfilter 157, 160
Minimum tread, tires 200
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 177
Mobility System 203
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 218
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
Moving sun visor 165
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 57
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 58
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 233
New wheels and tires 201
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 229
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 216
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 216 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 146
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 194
Odometer 87
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 176
Oil 209
Oil, adding 210
Oil additives 211
Oil change 211
Oil change interval, service requirements 89
Oil filler neck 210
Oil types, alternative 211
Oil types, suitable 211
Old batteries, disposal 225
On-board computer 92
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 92
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 217
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 159
Overheating of engine, see Coolant temperature 87
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Sealant 203
Seat and mirror memory 58
Seat belts, see Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 55
Seat heating, rear 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 63
Seats 52
Selection list in instrument cluster 91
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 78
Sensors, care 234
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 215
Service requirements, dis‐ play 89
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 130
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 133
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 139
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 94
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 58
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 79
Side airbags 103
Side View 149
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 52
Size 238
Ski and snowboard bag 169
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Snow chains 206
Socket 166
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 216 SOS button 226
Spare fuse 225
Speed, average 92
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 93
Speed limiter, display 90
Speed Limit Information 90
Speed warning 94
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 130
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 93
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 131
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 78
Sport steering, variable 129
Stability control systems 126
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 69
Start/Stop button 67
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 68
Status control display, tires 107
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 130
Steering wheel, adjusting 61
Steering wheel heating 61
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 77
Steptronic transmission 77
Stopping the engine 68
Storage compartments 170
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 170
Storage, tires 202
Storing the vehicle 234
Suitable engine oil types 211
Summer tires, tread 200
Sun visor 165 Supplementary text mes‐
sages 86
Surround View 144
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 130
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 162
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 160
T Tachometer 87
Tailgate, automatic 40
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 42
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lights 221
Technical changes, see Own Safety 7
Technical data 238
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 156, 158
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 87
Temperature, engine oil 87
Tempomat, see Active Cruise Control 133
Terminal, starting aid 228
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 86
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 46
Thigh support 54
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