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Vehicle features and options

Electronic oil measurement

Status display

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions.

This also applies to safety-related functions

and systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Concept

The engine oil level is monitored electronically

while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐

play.

If the engine oil level reaches the minimum

level, a Check Control message is displayed.

Functional requirements

General information

The engine oil consumption is dependent on

the driving style and driving conditions.

A current measured value is available after ap‐

prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter

trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip

is displayed.

The engine oil consumption can increase in

the following situations, for example:

With frequent short-distance trips, regularly

perform a detailed measurement.

▷

Sporty driving style.

Break-in of the engine.

Idling of the engine.

Displaying the engine oil level

Via iDrive:

With use of engine oil types that are classi‐

fied as not suitable.

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level

after refueling.

"Engine oil level"

The engine oil level is displayed.

When a dynamic driving style is used, such as

when cornering fast, the system is unable to

measure the engine oil level. With this driving

style, measure the engine oil level using a de‐

tailed measurement, refer to page 196.

Engine oil level display messages

Different messages appear on the display de‐

pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention

to these messages.

The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil

measurement.

If the engine oil level is too low within the next

125 miles/200 km, add engine oil.

The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐

uring principles:

A red indicator light indicates that the

engine oil pressure is too low.

▷

Status display.

Detailed measurement.

NOTE

An engine oil level that is too low causes

engine damage. There is a risk of property

damage. Immediately add engine oil.◀

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Take care not to add too much engine oil.

NOTE

Adding engine oil

General information

Too much engine oil can damage the en‐

gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk

of property damage. Do not add too much en‐

gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,

have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.◀

Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster. The quantity

to be added is indicated in the message dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐

cle before engine oil is added.

Take care not to add too much engine oil.

Detailed measurement

Concept

Spilled engine oil can damage carbon parts.

Wipe up spilled engine oil using a lint-free

cloth.

In the detailed measurement the engine oil

level is checked when the vehicle is stationary,

and displayed via a scale.

Safety information

WARNING

If the engine oil level reaches the minimum

level, a Check Control message is displayed.

Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,

coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐

ents. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

Observe the instructions on the containers.

Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or

eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐

erating materials into different bottles. Store

operating materials out of reach of children.◀

During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐

creased somewhat.

Functional requirements

▷

Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.

Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral

position, clutch and accelerator pedals not

depressed.

NOTE

An engine oil level that is too low causes

engine damage. There is a risk of property

damage.

▷

M Double clutch transmission: selector

lever in selector lever position N and accel‐

erator pedal not depressed.

Add engine oil within the next

125 miles/200 km.◀

Engine is running and is at operating tem‐

perature.

NOTE

Performing a detailed measurement

Too much engine oil can damage the en‐

gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk

of property damage. Do not add too much en‐

gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,

have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.◀

Using iDrive:

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

"Measure engine oil level"

4. "Start measurement"

The engine oil level is checked and displayed

via a scale.

Overview

The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐

partment, refer to page 193.

Time: approx. 1 minute.

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at a dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Opening the oil filler neck

1. Open the hood, refer to page 193.

2. Open the lid counterclockwise.

Alternative engine oil types

If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is

not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐

gine oil with the following oil rating can be

added:

Oil rating

BMW Longlife-01.

API SL or superior oil rating.

3. Add engine oil.

Viscosity grades

When selecting an engine oil, make sure that

the engine oil has the viscosity grade SAE

0W-30. Alternatively, also engine oils with vis‐

cosity grades SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE

5W-40 can be used.

Engine oil types to add

General information

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of

the engine.

More information about suitable engine oil rat‐

ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐

quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Safety information

NOTE

Oil additives can damage the engine.

There is a risk of property damage. Do not use

oil additives.◀

Engine oil change

NOTE

Engine oil that is not changed in timely

fashion can cause increased engine wear and

thus engine damage. There is a risk of property

damage. Do not exceed the service data indi‐

cated in the vehicle.◀

Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐

tions in the engine or damage it. There is a risk

of property damage. When selecting an engine

oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐

rect oil rating.◀

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that

you have a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop change

the engine oil.

Suitable engine oil types

You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐

ing oil rating standards:

Oil rating

BMW Longlife-01 FE.

More information about suitable engine oil rat‐

ings and viscosities of engine oils is available

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