Engine oil
Mobility
2. "Vehicle status"
Adding engine oil
3.
"Engine oil level"
General information
The engine oil level 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 dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
System limits
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a dynamic driving style, it may not be
possible to calculate a measured value. In this
case, the measured value for the last, suffi‐
ciently long trip is displayed.
Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer to
page 242.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off the igni‐
tion before adding engine oil.
Detailed measurement
Concept
The engine oil level is checked when the vehi‐
cle is stationary and displayed via a scale.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety information
WARNING
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.◀
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
General information
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Functional requirements
NOTE
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Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Immediately add engine oil.◀
Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.
NOTE
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Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
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.◀
Performing a detailed measurement
Using iDrive:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Measure engine oil level"
Overview
4. "Start measurement"
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 237.
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
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