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BMW 335i xDrive Sedan 2014 User Manual

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Refill in good time
The reducing agent must be replenished

as soon as the Reserve display appears, other‐
wise the engine cannot be restarted.◀

Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum

The engine will continue to run
even when the display shows --,
as long as it is not switched off
and all other operating condi‐
tions are satisfied, sufficient fuel

for example.

Engine does not start
Do not continue driving to the limit of the

remaining travel distance. Otherwise, you will
not be able to restart the engine after switch‐
ing it off.◀

Misfueling

A Check Control message is displayed when
an incorrect fluid is added.
After adding the wrong fluid, contact your
service center.

System defect

A Check Control message is displayed when
there is a system defect.

Have the diesel exhaust fluid

replenished

The reducing agent is added by the service
center within the context of regular mainte‐
nance.
It may be necessary to have the fluid replen‐
ished several times under particular circum‐
stances, for example, if the vehicle is driven in
a particularly sporty style or if it is driven at
high altitudes.
The reducing agent must be replenished as
soon as the reserve display appears in the in‐
strument cluster to avoid not being able to re‐
start the engine.

Diesel exhaust fluid at low

temperatures

Due to its physical properties, it is possible
that the reducing agent may also need to be
replenished between regular maintenance ap‐
pointments if it is exposed to temperatures un‐
der + 23 ℉/- 5 ℃. In this case, add reducing
agent only immediately before starting to drive.
The need to replenish it is indicated by the Re‐
serve display in the instrument cluster.
At temperatures below + 12 ℉/- 11 ℃ the fill
level in some cases cannot be measured.
After adding reducing agent, the reserve dis‐
play is displayed only until the fill level can be
measured again.

Replenishing Diesel exhaust fluid

yourself in exceptional cases

You can replenish reducing agent yourself in
exceptional cases, e.g., to get to the service
center.

Avoid contact with Diesel exhaust fluid
Do not come into contact with the reduc‐

ing agent. Otherwise, skin or eye irritations
may result.◀

Handling Diesel exhaust fluid
When working with reducing agent in

closed spaces, ensure good ventilation. When
the bottle or container is opened, acrid smell‐
ing fumes may escape.◀

Keeping Diesel exhaust fluid out of reach
of children

Keep reducing agent out of reach of children◀

Avoid contact with surfaces
Avoid contact of reducing agent with sur‐

faces of the vehicle. Damage could result.◀

Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid

Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. With
this bottle and its special adapter, Diesel

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