Check oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically during driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed.
Displaying the oil level
1. "Vehicle Info".
2. "Vehicle status".
3. 
"Engine oil level"
Possible messages
▷ "Engine oil level OK".
▷ "Engine oil at minimum. Add 1 quart of engine oil!".
Within the next 125 miles/200 km, a maximum of 1 US quart/liter oil.
▷ "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1 quart!".
Immediately add 1 US quart/liter of oil.
Detailed measurement
Requirements:
▷ Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is running at operating temperature.
▷ Manual transmission: Shift lever in neutral position clutch and gas pedal not depressed.
▷ Automatic transmission: Selector lever in transmission position N or P and gas pedal not depressed.
In order to perform a detailed measurement of the engine oil level:
1. "Vehicle Info".
2. "Vehicle status".
3. 
"Measure engine oil level".
4. "Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
During the detailed measurement, the idle speed is increased somewhat.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
See also:
USB audio interface/audio interface for mobile phone
OverviewIt is possible to connect external audio devices. They can be operated via iDrive.
Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
Options for connecting external devices
> Connection via US ...
Jump starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent p ...
The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warni ...