BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual page 296

MOBILITY
The engine oil level is displayed.
System limits
When frequently making short trips or using a
dynamic driving style, it may not be possible to
calculate a measurement. In this case, the meas‐
urement for the last, sufficiently long journey is
displayed.
Detailed measurement
Principle
The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle
is stationary and is shown on a scale.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
shown.
General
During measurement, the idle speed is slightly
raised.
Operating requirements
▷ Vehicle is standing horizontally.
▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐
lector lever position N or P and accelerator
pedal not pressed.
▷ Engine is running and is at operating temper‐
ature.
Carrying out a detailed measurement
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Engine oil level"
4. "Engine oil level measurement"
5. "Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and shown on a
scale.
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Service products
Adding engine oil
General
Do not top up engine oil unless a message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The top-up
amount is specified in the message on the Con‐
trol Display.
Only replenish with suitable types of engine oil,
see page 297.
Safely stop the vehicle and switch off drive-ready
state before topping up with engine oil.
Do not top up with too much engine oil.
Safety notes
Service products, for example oils, greases,
coolants and fuels, can contain substances that
are harmful to health. There is a danger of in‐
jury or even death. Please comply with the in‐
structions on the containers. Do not allow serv‐
ice products to come into contact with clothing,
skin or eyes. Do not pour service products into
other bottles. Keep service products out of the
reach of children.
Too little engine oil causes engine damage.
There is a danger of damage to property. Top
up with engine oil immediately.
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a danger of
damage to property. Do not top up with too
much engine oil. If there is too much engine oil,
have the engine oil level corrected by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
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