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Checking oil level with dipstick
Checking oil level on MMI
3.45.1
Checking oil level with dipstick
Procedure:
– Pull out dipstick and wipe it off with a clean cloth.
– Re-insert dipstick into guide tube as far as it will go.
– Pull oil dipstick out again and read off oil level on marked area.
– Evaluate oil level and determine any necessary measures ac‐
cordingly:
Oil level:
Evaluation/measure:
Marked area -arrow-
Optimum oil level.
Area A
Oil must not be topped up.
Area B
Oil can be topped up.
Area C
Oil must be topped up.
Note
Some engines are not fitted with an oil dipstick; if this is the case,
use the oil level display in the MMI system
.
3.45.2
Checking oil level on MMI
Procedure:
– If necessary, close bonnet.
– Switch on ignition and activate MMI.
– Press function selector button
CAR
.
– Under »Car systems«, navigate through following menu struc‐
ture:
♦ Servicing & checks
♦ Oil level
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