BMW 2011 328i Sedan Owner's Manual

Under the hood

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Possible displays

1 Oil level OK
2 Oil level is being checked.

This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface, or about
5 minutes while the car is on the move.

3 Oil level down to minimum:

Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil on page

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4 Oil level is too high.

Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without

delay.

5 The oil level sensor is defective.

Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to page

. Have the system checked as

soon as possible.

Display via iDrive

"Vehicle Info"

"Vehicle status"

"Engine oil level"

Possible messages

"Engine oil level OK"

"Measurement not possible at this time."

"Measuring engine oil level...":
This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface and the engine
is running, and about 5 minutes while the
car is moving.
If engine oil was added, it may take up to
30 minutes to obtain an oil level reading.

"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil below.
If the oil level is below the minimum value,
add engine oil immediately to avoid engine
damage.

"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."