User Manual - Page 257

For 2011 BMW 535I.

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Engine oil
General information
The
engine oil consumption is dependent on the
driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, check the engine oil level after every
refueling using the electronic engine oil level
check.
Checking the oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically and disā€
played on the Control Display.
Requirements
ā–· The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
6 miles/10 km.
ā–· The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.
Displaying the oil level
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
Possible messages
ā–· "Engine oil level OK"
ā–· "Measurement not possible at this time."
ā–· "Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: apā€
prox. 3 minutes.
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
ā–· "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
ā–· "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediā€
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to enā€
gine damage.
ā—€
ā–· "Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."
Note the newly calculated remaining mileā€
age until the next oil service. Have the sysā€
tem checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Recommended oil types, refer to page 258.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chilā€
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.ā—€
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