Engine oil
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 consumption depends on driving
style and operating conditions.
Warning lamp
Engine oil pressure
The warning lamp lights up red:
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Stop the vehicle immediately and
switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level
and top off as needed. If the oil level is correct:
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.
Engine oil level
Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the
dipstick. Excess oil can damage the
engine.<
The warning lamp lights up yellow dur-
ing driving. In addition, an acoustic sig-
nal sounds.
The oil level is at the absolute minimum. Add
engine oil as soon as possible. Until then, do not
drive more than approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Adding engine oil
The warning lamp lights up yellow after
the engine is switched off. In addition,
an acoustic signal sounds.
Top off engine oil at the earliest opportunity,
e.g. when refueling.
Engine oil sensor
The warning lamp lights up yellow
within 30 seconds after starting the
engine:
The oil level sensor is defective. Have it
checked as soon as possible.
Do not add oil until the oil level has dropped to
just above the lower marking on the dipstick,
refer to page 94.
Add oil within the next 30 miles/50 km;
otherwise, engine damage could result.<
Checking oil level
Keep oil, grease, etc. out of reach of chil-
dren and heed warnings on the contain-
ers. Otherwise, you could endanger your
health.<
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.
Oil change
2.
3.
Switch off engine.
Have the oil changed only by your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that
After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dipstick out
and wipe it off with a clean lint-free cloth,
paper towel, or similar material.
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