BMW Z4 ROADSTER Owner's Manual page 302

MOBILITY
NOTICE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely fash-
ion can cause increased engine wear and
thus engine damage. There is a risk of dam-
age to property. It is recommended that you
do not exceed the service intervals indicated
in the vehicle.
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 sporty driving style, for instance when
cornering aggressively, regularly perform a de-
tailed measurement.
Monitoring
Principle
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and can be shown on the control
display.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
Functional requirements
A current measured value is available after ap-
prox. 30 minutes of normal driving.
Displaying the engine oil level
1. "CAR"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
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Operating materials
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System limits
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a sporty driving style, it may not be pos-
sible to calculate a measured value. In this
case, the measured value for the last, suffi-
ciently long trip is displayed.
Detailed measurement
Principle
The engine oil level is checked when the vehi-
cle is stationary and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
General information
During the measurement, the idle speed is in-
creased somewhat.
Functional requirements
▷ Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
▷ Manual transmission: gearshift lever in idle
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.
▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera-
tor pedal not depressed.
▷ The drive-ready state is switched on by
pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ The engine is at operating temperature.
Performing a detailed measurement
1. "CAR"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
4. "Engine oil measurement"
5. "Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
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