General information

Do not open the cooling system while the Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may cause burns.◀

Only use suitable additives; otherwise, engine Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise, engine damage may occur. The additives are harmful to your health.◀

Coolant consists of water and additives.

Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service center for suitable additives.

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    Oil types for refilling
    Notes No oil additives Do not use oil additives as these may cause engine damage.◀ Viscosity classes of engine oils When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the engine oil belongs t ...

    Configuring the warning time
    After the warning function is switched on, the warning time can be set via the iDrive. For a late warning time, prewarning is deactivated. These settings have no effect on the time of the warni ...

    Service requirements
    The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition. The extent of service work requi ...