2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 192

Engine compartment 1 2 3 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Topping off engine oil Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover, refer to page 193 Jump-starting terminal, refer to page 203 4 Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems, refer to page 66 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 193 5 Engine oil Engine oil consumption depends 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 principle details, refer to page 16. 191 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance