Oil types
Note
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage.
Approved oil types
Your service center can advise you on which engine oils have been approved by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine.
Only use approved BMW High Performance oil.
Approved oils belong to the viscosity grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40 and SAE 5W-30.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of another oil with the following specification may be used.
API SM quality standards or higher.
See also:
Active head restraint
In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain
severity, the active head restraint automatically
reduces the distance from the head.
Reduced protective function
▷ Do not use seat or ...
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature
Photocells are used for control:
In the mirror glass.
On the back of the mirror.
For proper operation:
Keep the photocells clean.
Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview ...
Vehicle Overview
The rear-wheel-drive BMW 1 Series enters its fifth year on the market with a
few visual changes, as well as a new higher-performance version from BMW's M
division, dubbed the 1 Series M. Above the ...