BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 346

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.
Perform a detailed measurement regularly if
you make frequent short-distance trips or use
a sporty driving style, e.g., cornering at speed.
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
To display the engine oil level on the con-
trol display, go through the menu as follows
via iDrive: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Vehicle
status" / "Engine oil level"
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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
During a detailed measurement, the engine oil
level is checked when the vehicle is stationary
and displayed on 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
Note the following functional requirements for
detailed measurement:
▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-
tion.
▷ Drive-ready state is switched on by press-
ing the Start/Stop button.
▷ The engine is at operating temperature.
▷ Selector lever is in selector lever position N
or P and accelerator pedal not pressed.
Performing a detailed measurement
To perform a detailed measurement of the
engine oil level, go through the menu as
follows via iDrive: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /
"Vehicle status" / "Engine oil level" / "Oil level
measurement" / "Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.