User Manual - Page 229

For 2018 BMW X5.

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The diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished
as soon as the reserve display appears in the
instrument cluster to avoid not being able to
restart the engine.
Replenishing diesel exhaust fluid
yourself in exceptional cases
General information
You can replenish Diesel exhaust fluid yourself
in exceptional cases, for instance to get to your
scheduled service.
Safety information
WARNING
Small amounts of ammonia fumes can
escape when opening the diesel exhaust fluid
container. Ammonia fumes have a pungent
odor and irritate skin, mucous membranes, and
eyes. There is a risk of injury. Do not inhale es‐
caping ammonia fumes. Avoid the contact of
articles of clothing, skin or eyes with diesel ex‐
haust fluid. Do not swallow any diesel exhaust
fluid. Keep children away from diesel exhaust
fluids.◀
WARNING
Operating materials, for instance oils,
greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful
ingredients. There is a risk of injuries or danger
to life. Follow the instructions on the contain‐
ers. Avoid the contact of articles of clothing,
skin or eyes with operating materials. Do not
refill operating materials into different bottles.
Store operating materials out of reach of chil‐
dren.◀
NOTE
The diesel exhaust fluid ingredients are
very aggressive. There is a risk of damage to
property. Avoid contact of diesel exhaust fluid
with surfaces of the vehicle.◀
Suitable diesel exhaust fluid
Recommended: BMW Diesel Exhaust
Fluid. With this bottle and its special
adapter, diesel exhaust fluid can be replen‐
ished simply and safely.
Alternatively recommended: NOx Diesel
exhaust fluid AUS 32.
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Refill quantity
When the reserve display begins, add at least
1.3 US gal/5 liters.
Tank for diesel exhaust fluid
The fuel cap for the diesel exhaust fluid is lo‐
cated in the engine compartment.
Adding the diesel exhaust fluid
Add the diesel exhaust fluid when the ignition
is switched on.
1.
Open the hood, refer to page 254.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and re‐
move.
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Online Edition for Part no. 01402983801 - X/17
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