BMW 2009 X3 xDrive30i Manual Do Proprietário

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Engine oil consumption depends on driving 
style and operating conditions.

The warning lamp lights up red:
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Stop the vehicle immediately and 

switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level 
and top off as needed. If the oil level is correct: 
Have the system checked immediately.

Do not continue driving. The engine could 
be damaged because of inadequate lubri-

cation.

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The warning lamp lights up yellow dur-
ing driving. An acoustic signal also 
sounds and "+1.0 " is displayed in the 

instrument cluster, refer to page

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The oil level is at its absolute minimum; top off 
engine oil as soon as possible. Until then, do not 
drive more than approx. 125 miles/200 km.

The warning lamp lights up yellow after 
the engine is switched off. In addition, a 
signal sounds.

Top off engine oil at the earliest opportunity, 
e.g. with your next refueling.

The warning lamp lights up yellow 
within 30 seconds after starting the 
engine:

The oil level sensor has failed. It is not possible 
to take a current or meaningful measurement. 
Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil 
level control.
For the most precise possible display of the oil 
level, the engine must be at operating tempera-
ture, i.e. after at least 6.5 miles/10 km of unin-
terrupted driving. You can have the oil level dis-
played while you drive or while the vehicle is 

standing on a flat surface with the engine run-
ning.
You can have the current oil level displayed in 
the instrument cluster.

Press button

1. The oil level is checked and dis-

played for approx. 15 seconds.
In order to cancel the display early, press but-
ton 

1 again.

1 Oil level OK
2 Oil level is being detected

This process can last approx. 3 minutes 
while standing on a flat surface and approx. 
5 minutes while driving.

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