BMW 5 Series: General information, Safety information
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after refueling by taking a detailed measurement.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the following situations, for instance:
- Sporty driving style.
- Break-in of the engine.
- Idling of the engine.
- With use of engine oil types that are classified as not suitable.
Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level.
Safety information
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.
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Electronic oil measurement
General information
The electronic oil measurement has two measuring
principles:
Monitoring.
Detailed measurement.
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a dynamic driving style, for i
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 t
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
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Massage
Eight different massage functions in the backrest and seat cushion are
available to activate or relax
muscles. This allows the back muscles to be relaxed and the strain on the spinal
discs to be relieved.
The 8 programs are divided into 3 categories:
Mobilization
Relaxation
Vitalization
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System wiring diagram
B46/B58 Engine
System wiring diagram B68/B58 engine in G30
Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
Electric fan
Relay for electric fan
Power distribution box, engine compartment
Pinion starter
Air conditioning compressor
CAN terminator 6
CAN terminator 5
CAN terminator 4
Body Domain Controller (
