BMW 7 Series: Operating materials
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This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily ava
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 measurem
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
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TELEMATIC CONTROL UNIT (TCU)
(SA633/SA639)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrical
damage (ESD
PROTECTION).
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on HANDLING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Clamp off BATTERY NEGAT
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON FINAL DRIVE OIL
Final Drive oil or hypoid gear lubricant must conform with the following
requirements because of the high
loads which occur on the profiles of the hypoid gear teeth:
Load carrying capacity.
Sufficient protection against seizure.
Good wear protection.