For X3 xDrive28i: Oil levelcheck
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 "
When the display appears in the instrument cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
► "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.
► 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.
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