Engine oil, Checking oil level – BMW X3 xDrive30i 2009 User Manual

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Engine oil

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.

Do not continue driving. The engine could
be damaged because of inadequate lubri-

cation.

Engine oil level

The warning lamp lights up yellow dur-
ing driving. An acoustic signal also
sounds and "+1.0 " is displayed in the

instrument cluster, refer to page

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The oil level is at its absolute minimum; top off
engine oil as soon as possible. Until then, do not
drive more than approx. 125 miles/200 km.

The warning lamp lights up yellow after
the engine is switched off. In addition, a
signal sounds.

Top off engine oil at the earliest opportunity,
e.g. with your next refueling.

The warning lamp lights up yellow
within 30 seconds after starting the
engine:

The oil level sensor has failed. It is not possible
to take a current or meaningful measurement.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Checking oil level

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level control.
For the most precise possible display of the oil
level, the engine must be at operating tempera-
ture, i.e. after at least 6.5 miles/10 km of unin-
terrupted driving. You can have the oil level dis-
played while you drive or while the vehicle is

standing on a flat surface with the engine run-
ning.
You can have the current oil level displayed in
the instrument cluster.

Press button

1. The oil level is checked and dis-

played for approx. 15 seconds.
In order to cancel the display early, press but-
ton

1 again.

Possible displays

1 Oil level OK
2 Oil level is being detected

This process can last approx. 3 minutes
while standing on a flat surface and approx.
5 minutes while driving.