BMW 5 Series: Oil types for refilling
Notes
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When 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,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine damage
may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not available in all countries.
Approved oil types
Additional information about the approved types of oils can be requested from the service center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following specification can be added:
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
Only replenish the maximum oil amount of
1 US quart/liter if the message is displayed in the
instrument cluster or the oil level has dropped to
just at the lower mark of the dipst ...
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.
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See also:
Exit Lighting
This allows selection of how long
the exterior lamps stay on when
leaving the vehicle and it is dark
outside.
Press SELECT when Exit Lighting is
highlighted. Turn the Menu knob to
select Of ...
Calendar
Display the calendar
Appointments during the last 20 and the next 50
days can be displayed.
1. "Office"
2. "Calendar"
The appointments on the current day are
displayed
Sel ...
Control buttons
The control buttons for the Bluetooth Hands-
Free Phone System are located on the steering
wheel.
PHONE/SEND
Press the button to
initiate
a VR session or answer an incoming
call.
Y ...