2006 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 207

Engine compartment 1 2 3 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 220 4 Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems, refer to page 66 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 207 5 Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Service" and press the controller. Checking engine oil level Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level check. The condition for the most accurate indication of the oil level possible is measurement with the engine at operating temperature, i.e. following an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km. You can display the oil level on the Control Display while driving or when stopped on a level surface with the engine running. iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 205 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance