BMW 2008 3 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Important parts of the engine compartment
1
Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page
227
2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system,
refer to page
65
3
Jump-starting connection, refer to
page
237
4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You
can have the oil level displayed while you are
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".
2. Press button
2
in the turn indicator lever.
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played.
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