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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 car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

The 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.

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

case of, for example:

With frequent short-distance trips, regularly

perform a detailed measurement.

▷

Sporty driving.

Break-in the engine.

Displaying the engine oil level

On the Control Display:

Idling of the engine.

Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.

1. "Vehicle info"

Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level

after refueling.

2. "Vehicle status"

"Engine oil level"

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 184.

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, refer to

page 184.

The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐

uring principles:

Engine oil level too low

▷

Status display

Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,

an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐

sult in engine damage.◀

Detailed measurement

Take care not to add too much engine oil.

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Too much engine oil

Adding engine oil

Have the vehicle checked immediately;

otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐

gine damage.◀

General information

Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐

cle before engine oil is added.

Detailed measurement

The concept

Spilled engine oil can damage carbon parts.

Wipe up spilled motor oil using a lint-free cloth.

In the detailed measurement the engine oil

level is checked and displayed via a scale.

Oil filler neck

Gasoline engine:

If the engine oil level reaches the minimum

level, a check control message is displayed.

Diesel engine:

During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐

creased somewhat.

Requirements

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.

▷

Vehicle is on level road.

Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral

position, clutch and accelerator pedals not

depressed.

Adding engine oil

▷

M Double clutch transmission: selector

lever in selector lever position N and accel‐

erator pedal not depressed.

Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;

otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀

Engine is running and is at operating tem‐

perature.

Do not add too much engine oil

When too much engine oil is added, im‐

mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,

this may cause engine damage.◀

Performing a detailed measurement

In order to perform a detailed measurement of

the engine oil level:

Protect children

Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐

dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐

ers to prevent health risks.◀

1. "Vehicle info"

2. "Vehicle status"

"Measure engine oil level"

4. "Start measurement"

The engine oil level is checked and displayed

via a scale.

Time: approx. 1 minute.

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Hints

No oil additives

Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐

age.◀

Viscosity grades for engine oils

When selecting an engine oil, ensure that

the engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade

SAE 0W-40, or malfunctions or engine dam‐

age may occur.

As an alternative, you can also use motor oils

with a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30.◀

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of

the engine.

Suitable engine oil types

You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐

ing oil rating standards:

Oil rating

BMW Longlife-01.

BMW Longlife-01 FE.

Further information regarding the oil specifica‐

tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐

quired with the service center.

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

API SM or superior oil rating.

Engine oil change:

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that

you let the service center change the motor oil.

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