Washer fluids for washer
systems
Do not continue driving, as the engine
could sustain serious damage from inad-
equate lubrication.<
Headlamp* and windshield washer
system
Engine oil level
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
while driving:
The oil level is at the absolute mini-
mum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive
more than 30 miles/50 km before refilling.
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
after the engine has been switched off:
Add engine oil at the earliest opportu-
nity, e.g. when you stop to refuel.
Capacity of windshield washer system: approx.
3.2
quarts/3 liters.
Engine oil sensor
Capacity when equipped with headlamp
washer system: approx. 5.3 quarts/5 liters.
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
within 20 seconds after the engine is
started:
The oil level sensor is defective. Please have it
checked by a BMW center.
Fill with water and, if required, with an antifreeze
agent according to the manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
We recommend that you mix the washer
fluid before adding it to the reservoir.<
Checking the oil level
Antifreeze agents for the washing sys-
tems are highly flammable. For this rea-
son, keep them away from sources of flame and
store them only in their original containers.
Store them so that they are inaccessible to chil-
dren. Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainers.<
Engine oil
1.
With the vehicle's engine at normal operat-
ing temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least 6 miles/10 km, park the
vehicle on a level surface
Oil consumption is directly influenced by your
driving style and vehicle operating conditions.
2.
3.
Switch off the engine
Warning lamp
After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dipstick
out and wipe it off with a clean lint-free
cloth, paper towel, or similar material
Engine oil pressure
The warning lamp lights up in red:
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Stop the vehicle immediately and
switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level
and top up if necessary. If the oil level is correct,
please contact the nearest BMW center.
4.
5.
Carefully push the dipstick all the way into
the guide tube and pull it out again
The oil level should be between the two
marks on the dipstick
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW Z-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 2.5i, BMW 3.0i, BMW E85, BMW Z4 2.5i |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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