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:
Display
The following is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
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▷ Current speed limit.
▷ No speed limit - for the German
autobahn.
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along the route are displayed.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "Recommended refuel"
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to network services or for controlling devices,
e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an answering
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purp ...