User Manual - Page 291

For 2017 BMW 7 Series. Series: 7 Series

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center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
Different messages appear on the Control Dis‐
play depending on the engine oil level. Pay at‐
tention to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low within the next
125 miles/200 km, add engine oil, refer to
page 291.
A red indicator lamp indicates too high
engine oil pressure.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Detailed measurement
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements
Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
Selector lever in selector lever position N
or P and accelerator pedal not depressed.
Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
Via iDrive:
1.
"My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
4. "Measure engine oil level"
5. "Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Display on the Control Display
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked when the vehicle is stationary,
and displayed via a scale.
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a Check Control message is displayed.
Diesel engine:
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Establish idle state and safely park the vehicle
before engine oil is added.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety information
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km.◀
NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk
of property damage. Do not add too much en‐
gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,
have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service
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