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Vehicle features and

options

NOTICE

Too much engine oil can damage the engine or

the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐

age to property. Do not add too much engine

oil. When too much engine oil is added, have

the engine oil level corrected by a dealer’s serv‐

ice center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions 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 sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Electronic oil measurement

General information

The electronic oil measurement has two measur‐

ing principles:

General information

The engine oil consumption is dependent on

your driving style and driving conditions.

▷ Monitoring.

Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level af‐

ter refueling by taking a detailed measurement.

▷ Detailed measurement.

When making frequent short-distance trips or

using a dynamic driving style, for instance when

taking curves aggressively, regularly perform a

detailed measurement.

The engine oil consumption can increase in the

following situations, for instance:

▷ Sporty driving style.

▷ Break-in of the engine.

▷ Idling of the engine.

Monitoring

Concept

The engine oil level is monitored electronically

while driving and can be shown on the Control

Display.

▷ With use of engine oil types that are classified

as not suitable.

Different Check Control messages appear on the

Control Display depending on the engine oil

level.

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

operating range, a Check Control message is

displayed.

Safety information

A red indicator light indicates that the en‐

gine oil pressure is too low.

NOTICE

An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐

gine damage. There is a risk of damage to

property. Immediately add engine oil.

Functional requirements

A current measured value is available after ap‐

prox. 30 minutes of normal driving.

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4. "Measure engine oil level"

5. "Start measurement"

Displaying the engine oil level

Via iDrive:

The engine oil level is checked and displayed via

a scale.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle status"

"Engine oil level"

Adding engine oil

The engine oil level is displayed.

System limits

General information

When making frequent short-distance trips or

using a dynamic driving style, it may not be pos‐

sible to calculate a measured value. In this case,

the measured value for the last, sufficiently long

trip is displayed.

Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster. The quantity to

be added is indicated in the message displayed

in the instrument cluster.

Only add suitable types of engine oil.

Safely park the vehicle and switch off the ignition

before adding engine oil.

Detailed measurement

Concept

Take care not to add too much engine oil.

The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle

is stationary and displayed via a scale.

Safety information

If the engine oil level is outside its permissible

operating range, a Check Control message is

displayed.

Warning

Operating materials, for instance oils, greases,

coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients.

There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Fol‐

low the instructions on the containers. 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 children.

General information

During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐

creased somewhat.

Functional requirements

▷ Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.

▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐

lector lever position N or P and accelerator

pedal not depressed.

NOTICE

An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐

gine damage. There is a risk of damage to

property. Immediately add engine oil.

▷ Engine is running and is at operating temper‐

ature.

Performing a detailed measurement

Via iDrive:

NOTICE

1. "My Vehicle"

Too much engine oil can damage the engine or

the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐

age to property. Do not add too much engine

oil. When too much engine oil is added, have

2. "Vehicle status"

"Engine oil level"

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the engine oil level corrected by a dealer’s serv‐

ice center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

NOTICE

Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunctions in

the engine or damage it. There is a risk of dam‐

age to property. When selecting an engine oil,

make sure that the engine oil has the correct oil

rating.

Overview

The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐

partment, refer to page 251.

Suitable engine oil types

Adding engine oil

Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating

standards:

1. Open the hood, refer to page 252.

2. Open the lid counterclockwise.

Gasoline engine

BMW Longlife-17 FE+.

Alternative engine oil types

If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not

available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil

with the following oil rating can be added:

Oil rating

API SL.

3. Add engine oil.

4. Close the lid.

API SM.

API SN.

Engine oil types to add

Viscosity grades

General information

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the

engine.

Viscosity grades

SAE 0W-20.

Only add the types of engine oil which are listed.

SAE 0W-30.

Safety information

More information about suitable oil ratings and

viscosity grades of engine oils can be requested

from a dealer’s service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop.

NOTICE

Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a

risk of damage to property. Do not use oil addi‐

tives.

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Engine oil change

NOTICE

Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion

can cause increased engine wear and thus en‐

gine damage. There is a risk of damage to

property. It is recommended that you do not

exceed the service intervals indicated in the ve‐

hicle.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you

have a dealer's service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop change the en‐

gine oil.

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