BMW 2006 Z4 Coupe Manual Do Proprietário

Under the

The warning lamp lights up in yellow
within 30 seconds after the engine is
started: The oil level sensor is defec-

tive:
It is not possible to issue a current or accurate
measurement. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.

Checking the 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.
You can have the oil level reading displayed in
the instrument cluster.

Press button

1. The oil level is checked and dis-

played for approx. 15 seconds.
To exit the display sooner, press button

1 again.

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 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil as soon
as possible, refer also to Adding engine oil.

4 Oil level is too high.

Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately, as excessive oil can damage the

engine.

5 The oil level sensor is defective:

it is not possible to issue a current or accu-
rate measurement.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.