Washer fluid
Engine oil level
The warning lamp lights up yellow while
Headlamp* and windshield washer
system
driving:
The oil level is at the absolute mini-
mum. Add engine oil as soon as possible. Until
then, do not drive more than approx. 30 miles/
The antifreeze for the washer systems is
flammable. For this reason, keep it away
from sources of flame and store it only in its
original containers. Store it so that it is inacces-
sible to children. Always observe the instruc-
tions for use provided on the containers.<
50
km.
The warning lamp lights up yellow after
the engine is switched off:
Top off engine oil at the earliest oppor-
tunity, e.g. when refueling.
We recommend that you mix the washer
fluid before adding it to the reservoir.<
Engine oil sensor
The warning lamp lights up yellow
within 20 seconds after starting the
engine:
The oil level sensor is defective. Have checked
as soon as possible.
Checking oil level
1.
With the engine at operating temperature,
i.e. after at least 6 miles/10 km of uninter-
rupted driving, park the vehicle in a horizon-
tal position.
Capacity of the windshield washer system:
approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters.
Capacity for equipment with headlamp washer
system: approx. 6.9 US quarts/6.5 liters.
2.
3.
Switch off engine.
After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dipstick out
and wipe it off with a clean lint-free. cloth,
paper towel, or similar material.
Fill with water and, if required, with an antifreeze
additive according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
4.
Carefully push the dipstick all the way into
the guide tube and pull it out again.
The oil should extend to between the two
marks on the dipstick.
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and operating conditions.
Warning lamp
Engine oil pressure
The warning lamp lights up red:
Stop the vehicle immediately and
switch off the engine. Check the engine
oil level; top off as required. If the oil level is cor-
rect: have the system checked immediately.
5.
Push the oil dipstick into the dipstick tube
as far as possible again.
Do not continue driving. The engine could
be damaged because of inadequate lubri-
cation.<
The oil quantity between the two marks of the
dipstick is approx. 1.1 US quarts/1 liter.
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| Tags | BMW E83, BMW X3 2.5i, BMW X3 3.0i |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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