Engine oil – BMW 2012 X6M User Manual

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Closing the hood

Drop the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.

Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not

completely closed while driving, pull over imme‐
diately and close it securely.◀

Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the

hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Engine oil

Checking the engine oil level

Your car is equipped with an electronic engine
oil level check.

Requirements

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The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
6.2 miles/10 km.

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The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.

Displaying the oil level

"Vehicle Info"

"Vehicle status"

"Engine oil level"

Possible messages

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"Engine oil level OK"

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"Measurement not possible at this time."

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"Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: ap‐
prox. 3 minutes.
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
If engine oil was added, it may take up to
30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading.

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"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter
of engine oil at the next opportunity, refer
also to Adding engine oil below.

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"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."

Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐

ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀

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"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."Do not add engine oil. It is possi‐
ble to continue driving. Note the newly cal‐
culated remaining mileage until the next oil
service, refer to page

. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

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