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The warning lamp lights up in yellow
after the engine is switched off. A signal
also sounds.
Check the engine oil level using dipstick 7 at the
earliest opportunity, e. g. when you stop to
refuel, and refill engine oil.
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
within 30 seconds after the engine is
started:
The oil level sensor is defective. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible.
Checking the oil level
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Switch off the engine when it is at operating
temperature.
3. After approx. 1 minute, pull dipstick 7 out
and wipe it off with a clean, lint-free cloth,
paper towel or something similar.
4. Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube,
then pull it out again.
The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
The oil volume between the two marks on the
dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.4 US quarts/
1.3 liters.
Adding engine oil
Do not add oil until the oil level has dropped
almost to the lower mark on the dipstick, refer to
Checking the oil level. Do not add oil beyond the upper mark on
the dipstick, otherwise excessive oil can
lead to engine damage. <
Before you check the engine oil level after add-
ing oil, restart the engine and let it run to obtain
a correct reading. Then proceed as described
under Checking the oil level. BMW engines are designed to operate
without oil additives; the use of additives
could even lead to damage in some cases. The
same applies to the transmission and differen-
tial as well as to the power steering. <
Continuous exposure to used oil has
caused cancer in laboratory tests. For this
reason, thoroughly wash any areas of skin that
have come into contact with oil using soap and
water.
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of chil-
dren and comply with the warnings on the con-
tainers. Otherwise, health hazards may result. <
Comply with the applicable environmen-
tal regulations concerning the disposal of
used oil. <
Recommendation: have the oil changed at your
BMW center.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil is extremely impor-
tant for the function and life of an engine. BMW
only approves specific oils after confirming their
suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive
testing.
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Only use oils specifically approved for your
vehicle model.
Your BMW center will be glad to advise
you about oils currently approved for your
vehicle. <
You can also call BMW of North America toll-
free at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this website:
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information. Do not use any oil additives, as they could
cause engine damage under some cir-
cumstances. <
Alternative oil grades
If a high-performance synthetic oil approved by
BMW should be unavailable, you may use small
volumes of other oils for topping up between oil
changes. The following data must appear on
the packaging:
>Viscosity
preferred: SAE 10W-60
alternative: SAE 5W-40 or SAE 10W-40
> Specification
preferred: API SJ/CF
alternative: API SJ, also SK, SL, S...
Low ambient temperatures
The oils used by BMW at the factory for your
vehicle model can be used at virtually all ambi-
ent temperatures. However, if the vehicle is
operated for a longer period at temperatures
below –4 7/–20 6, your BMW center will be
glad to recommend a suitable oil.
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Engine compartment28
Engine data 38
Engine oil 28
– adding 29
– additives 29
– alternative oil grades 30
– approved engine oils 29
– dipstick 29
– indicator/warning lamp 10
– oil grades, refer also to
Approved engine oils 29
Engine oil level 28
– checking 29
– indicator/warning lamp 10
Engine oil pressure 28
– indicator/warning lamp 10
Engine oil sensor
– indicator/warning lamp 10
Engine oil temperature, refer
to Engine oil
thermometer 17
Engine oil thermometer 17
Engine output, refer to Engine data 38
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data 38
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 18
F
Fasten safety belts
– warning lamp11
Filling sealant into wheel 33
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 18
– M Mobility System 31
– Tire Pressure Monitor 18
Flat tire, refer to Repairing a
flat tire 31
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 18
– indicator/warning
lamp 11,18
– snow chains 27
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 18 Fuel
– capacity, refer to
Capacities 41
– display 17
– quality 26
Fuel, refer to Fuel specifications 26
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 17
Fuel reserve indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge 17
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Capacities 41
G
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
specifications 26
Gross weight, refer to
Weights 41
Ground clearance 22
H
Hazard warning flashers 12
Headlamp flasher
– indicator lamp 10
Headlamp washer reservoir
– volume, refer to
Capacities 41
Height, refer to
Dimensions 39,40
High beams
– indicator lamp 10
Hood 28
Horn 8
I
Indicator/warning lamp
– brakes 11
– Flat Tire Monitor 18
– Tire Pressure Monitor 19
Indicator and warning lamps, overview 10
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to
– Flat Tire Monitor 18
– Tire Pressure Monitor 18Inspection, refer to Service
interval display 17
Instrument cluster 10
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 8
Instrument panel, refer to Instrument cluster 10
Interval
– display, service 17
K
Knock control26
L
Length, refer to
Dimensions 39,40
Longlife oils 30
– alternative oils 30
– approved engine oils 29
Low-beam headlamps
– indicator lamp 11
Low beams
– indicator lamp, defective bulb 11
Luggage compartment capacity, refer to Cargo bay
capacity 41
Luggage compartment lid
– indicator lamp 11
M
M Mobility System 31
– compressor 32
– viscosity 32
Maintenance
– refer to Service interval display 17
Manufacturer 5
Measurements, refer to Dimensions 39,40
Mobility System 31
O
Octane numbers, refer to Fuel
specifications 26
