BMW 5 Series: Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster. The quantity to be added is indicated in the message shown on the Control Display.
Only add suitable types of engine oil.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready state before adding engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety information
Warning
Operating materials, for instance oils, greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Follow the instructions on the containers. Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or eyes with operating materials. Do not refill operating materials into different bottles. Store operating materials out of reach of children.
NOTICE
An engine oil level that is too low causes engine damage. There is a risk of damage to property. Immediately add engine oil.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not add too much engine oil. When too much engine oil is added, have the engine oil level corrected by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine compartment.
Adding engine oil
1. Open the hood.
2. Open the lid counterclockwise.
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3. Add engine oil.
4. Close the lid.
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Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only add the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety information
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. Th
Coolant
General information
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable
for the vehicle. Information about suitable additives
is available from a dealer's s
Maintenance
BMW maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the operational
reliability of the vehicle.
In some
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Warning function
Light in the exterior mirror
If there is a risk of collision
If there is a risk of collision, the light in the exterior
mirror flashes and the steering wheel vibrates.
An active steering intervention takes
place to prevent collisions and maintain the vehicle
within its own lane. The steering inter
Parallel parking/perpendicular parking
The Parking Maneuvering Assistant function facilitates maneuvering into
parking spaces that are
parallel (parallel parking) and perpendicular (bay parking) to the roadway.
Curbside parking
G30 Principle of curbside parking
Perpendicular parking
G30 Principle of perpendicular parking
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