Engine oil
Possible displays
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The oil level can be displayed when the engine
is at operating temperature. Constant short-
distance driving or a very sporty driving style
can make it impossible for a measurement to be
taken.
Displays in instrument cluster
You can display the current oil level in the
instrument cluster.
1
2
Oil level OK
Oil level is being determined.
This process takes about 1 minute when
stopped on a level surface.
If the engine oil has been topped off, the
measurement of the oil level can take up to
30
minutes.
1
2
3
4
Oil level
3
Oil level at minimum:
Maximum marking
Minimum marking
BC button
Add a maximum of 1 US quart/1 liter of
engine oil at the next opportunity, refer to
Adding engine oil below. Add at least
0.5
oil level check cannot reliably display the
new oil level.
If the oil level displayed is below minimum,
add engine oil immediately. Failure to do so
may lead to engine damage.
US quart/0,5 liters of oil; otherwise, the
Press the button 4 in the turn signal lever
repeatedly until the display for the oil level
appears in the instrument cluster.
Manual transmission: the engine oil level
will be shown in the lower display.<
The oil level must be between the two marks.
4
5
Oil level too high
A new measurement is automatically taken
after each engine start.
Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately, otherwise engine damage may
result if too much oil has been added.<
No value can be determined at this time.
Engine is not yet at operating temperature.
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