adding oil BMW X5M 2015 F85 Owner's Manual

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 214.
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Selector lever in selector lever position N
and accelerator 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.
Adding engine oil
Information CAUTION
A too low engine oil level causes engine
damage. There is risk of property damage.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km.◀
CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.◀
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g. oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 210.
Opening the oil filler neck1.Opening the hood, refer to page 211Seite 214MobilityEngine oil214
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Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 132
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 216
Coolant temperature 91
Cooler 167
Cooling function 156
Cooling, maximum 156
Cooling system 216
Cornering light 106
Corrosion on brake discs 186
Cosmetic mirror 164
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 140
Cruising range 92
Cupholder 176
Current fuel consumption 93
D
Damage, tires 204
Damping control 137
Data, technical 240
Date 92
Daytime running lights 106
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 158
Dehumidifying, air 156
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 161
Destination distance 98
Digital clock 91
Digital speed 92
Digital tachometer 92
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 62
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 62 Direction indicator, see Turn
signals 76
Display EfficientDynamics 93
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 86
Display in windshield 101
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 108
Displays, cleaning 236
Disposal, coolant 217
Disposal, vehicle battery 226
Distance control, see PDC 142
Distance to destination 98
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 136
DPC, see Dynamic Perform‐ ance Control 132
Drivelogic 83
Drive mode 81
Drive-off assistant 132
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 134
Driving Dynamics Control 85
Driving instructions, break- in 184
Driving notes, general 184
Driving on bad roads 186
Driving on racetracks 182
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 83
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 132
Driving tips 184
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 134
Dynamic driving systems 93
Dynamic driving, system states 93 Dynamic Performance Con‐
trol DPC 132
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 134
E EfficientDynamics 93
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 86
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 213
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 134
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 196
Emergency release, parking brake 75
Emergency Request 228
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 84
Emergency wheel 224
Energy Control 93
Energy recovery 93
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 210
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 211
Engine coolant 216
Engine oil 213
Engine oil, adding 214
Engine oil additives 215
Engine oil change 215
Engine oil filler neck 214
Engine oil temperature 91
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 215
Engine oil types, suitable 215 Seite 246ReferenceEverything from A to Z246
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M
Maintenance 218
Maintenance require‐ ments 218
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 94
Maintenance system, BMW 218
Make-up mirror 164
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 87
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 139
Manual air distribution 157
Manual air flow 157
Manual brake, see Parking brake 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 196
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 143
Manual operation, parking brake 75
Manual operation, rearview camera 146
Manual operation, Top View 149
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 156
Maximum speed, display 95
Maximum speed, winter tires 205
M Compound brake 182
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 134
M Drive 133
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 85
M Dynamic Mode MDM 134
Measurement, units of 100
Medical kit 229 Memory for seat, mirrors,
steering wheel 60
Menu EfficientDynamics 93
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 96
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 87
Microfilter 158
Minimum tread, tires 204
Mirror 61
Mirror memory 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 185
Mobility System 206
Modifications, technical, see Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 222
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Moving sun visor 164
M Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 80
M technology 182
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 101
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 235
New wheels and tires 204
Night Vision 122 Night Vision device, see Night
Vision 122
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 231
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 219
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 219
Object detection, see Night Vision 122
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 147
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 198
Odometer 91
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 186
Oil 213
Oil, adding 214
Oil additives 215
Oil change 215
Oil change interval, service requirements 94
Oil filler neck 214
Oil types, alternative 215
Oil types, suitable 215
Old batteries, disposal 226
On-board computer 97
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 97
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 220
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 Seite 249Everything from A to ZReference249
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