BMW 5 Series: Electronic oil measurement
General information
The electronic oil measurement has two measuring principles:
- Monitoring.
- Detailed measurement.
When making frequent short-distance trips or using a dynamic driving style, for instance when taking curves aggressively, regularly perform a detailed measurement.
Monitoring
Concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically while driving and can be shown on the Control Display.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible operating range, a Check Control message is displayed.
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A red indicator light indicates
that the engine
oil pressure is too low.
Functional requirements
A current measured value is available after approx.
30 minutes of normal driving.
Displaying the engine oil level
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle status".
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"Engine oil level".
The engine oil level is displayed.
System limits
When making frequent short-distance trips or using a dynamic driving style, it may not be possible to calculate a measured value. In this case, the measured value for the last, sufficiently long trip is displayed.
Detailed measurement
Concept
The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle is stationary and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible operating range, a Check Control message is displayed.
General information
During the measurement, the idle speed is increased somewhat.
Functional requirements
- Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
- Steptronic transmission: selector lever in selector lever position N or P and accelerator pedal not depressed.
- Engine is running and is at operating temperature.
Performing a detailed measurement
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle status".
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"Engine oil level"
4. "Measure engine oil level".
5. "Start measurement".
The engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
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Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed
in the instrument cluster. The quantity to
be added is indicated in the message shown on
the Control Display.
Only add suitable t
Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only add the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety information
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. Th
Coolant
General information
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable
for the vehicle. Information about suitable additives
is available from a dealer's s
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System limits
Safety information
Warning
The system is designed to operate in certain
conditions and circumstances. Due to conditions
or other factors, the system may not respond.
There may be a risk of accident or risk
of damage to property. Actively intervene as
warranted. Refer to the information in this Owne
Warning function
Light in the exterior mirror
Prewarning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates
when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching
from behind.
Acute warning
If the turn signal is switched on while a vehicle is
in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light
