For the 530i, 535i, 550i, 525d, 530d and 535d: check oil level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically and displayed on the Control Display.
Requirements
▷ The engine must be running and warm after the vehicle has been driven for at least 6 miles/10 km.
▷ 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
▷ "Engine oil level OK"
▷ "Measurement not possible at this time."
▷ "Measuring engine oil level..."
Duration with the engine running: approx.
3 minutes.
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
▷ "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
▷ "Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine
damage.◀
▷ "Measurement inactive. Have this checked." Note the newly calculated remaining mileage until the next oil service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
See also:
Entering a phone number
Dialing a number
When entering phone numbers, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers.
Service numbers can be entered more easily,
e. g. 1-888-BMW-CARD.
1. "Telephone".
2 ...
Deleting contacts
Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are
deleted. The contacts on the mobile phone cannot
be deleted.
1. "Office"
2. "Contacts"
3. Highlight the contact.
4. Open &q ...
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure, at least twice a
month and before starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling resistance
and thus raises ...