BMW 5 Series: General information, Safety information
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after refueling by taking a detailed measurement.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the following situations, for instance:
- Sporty driving style.
- Break-in of the engine.
- Idling of the engine.
- With use of engine oil types that are classified as not suitable.
Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level.
Safety information
NOTICE
An engine oil level that is too low causes engine damage. There is a risk of damage to property. Immediately add engine oil.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not add too much engine oil. When too much engine oil is added, have the engine oil level corrected by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
READ NEXT:
Electronic oil measurement
General information
The electronic oil measurement has two measuring
principles:
Monitoring.
Detailed measurement.
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a dynamic driving style, for i
Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed
in the instrument cluster. The quantity to
be added is indicated in the message shown on
the Control Display.
Only add suitable t
Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only add the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety information
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. Th
SEE MORE:
Concept, General information, Safety information
Concept
Using this system, a desired speed and a distance
to a vehicle ahead can be adjusted using
the buttons on the steering wheel.
The system maintains the desired speed on
clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle accelerates
or brakes automatically.
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the
Locking
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during locking with
the vehicle key depends on the following settings:
If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with
a light signal or a sound signal.
If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
in and out when the vehicle is locked and unl
