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The warning lamp lights up in yellow within 30 seconds after the engine is started: The oil level sensor is defective. Have the system checked as soon as possible. Checking the oil level 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Switch off the engine when it is at operating temperature. 3. After approx. 1 minute, pull dipstick 7 out and wipe it off with a clean, lint-free cloth, paper towel or something similar. 4. Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube, then pull it out again. The oil level must be between the two marks on the dipstick. Do not add oil until the oil level has dropped almost to the lower mark on the dipstick, refer to Checking the oil level. Do not add oil beyond the upper mark on the dipstick, otherwise excessive oil can lead to engine damage.< Before you check the engine oil level after adding oil, restart the engine and let it run to obtain a correct reading. Then proceed as described under Checking the oil level. BMW engines are designed to operate without oil additives; the use of additives could even lead to damage in some cases. The same applies to the transmission and differential as well as to the power steering.< Continuous exposure to used oil has caused cancer in laboratory tests. For this reason, thoroughly wash any areas of skin that have come into contact with oil using soap and water. Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of children and comply with the warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may result.< Comply with the applicable environmental regulations concerning the disposal of used oil.< Recommendation: have the oil changed at your BMW Center. The oil volume between the two marks on the dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.4 US quarts/ 1.3 liters. Approved engine oils The quality of the engine oil is extremely important for the function and life of an engine. BMW only approves specific oils after confirming their suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive testing. 29 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 012 046 - © 04/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls At a glance The warning lamp lights up in yellow after the engine is switched off. A signal also sounds. Check the engine oil level using dipstick 7 at the earliest opportunity, e.g. when you stop to refuel, and refill engine oil. Adding engine oil

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Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
29
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
after the engine is switched off. A signal
also sounds.
Check the engine oil level using dipstick
7
at the
earliest opportunity, e.g. when you stop to
refuel, and refill engine oil.
The warning lamp lights up in yellow
within 30 seconds after the engine is
started:
The oil level sensor is defective. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible.
Checking the oil level
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Switch off the engine when it is at operating
temperature.
3.
After approx. 1 minute, pull dipstick
7
out
and wipe it off with a clean, lint-free cloth,
paper towel or something similar.
4.
Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube,
then pull it out again.
The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
The oil volume between the two marks on the
dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.4 US quarts/
1.3 liters.
Adding engine oil
Do not add oil until the oil level has dropped
almost to the lower mark on the dipstick, refer to
Checking the oil level.
Do not add oil beyond the upper mark on
the dipstick, otherwise excessive oil can
lead to engine damage.
<
Before you check the engine oil level after add-
ing oil, restart the engine and let it run to obtain
a correct reading. Then proceed as described
under Checking the oil level.
BMW engines are designed to operate
without oil additives; the use of additives
could even lead to damage in some cases. The
same applies to the transmission and differen-
tial as well as to the power steering.
<
Continuous exposure to used oil has
caused cancer in laboratory tests. For this
reason, thoroughly wash any areas of skin that
have come into contact with oil using soap and
water.
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of chil-
dren and comply with the warnings on the con-
tainers. Otherwise, health hazards may result.
<
Comply with the applicable environmen-
tal regulations concerning the disposal of
used oil.
<
Recommendation: have the oil changed at your
BMW Center.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil is extremely impor-
tant for the function and life of an engine. BMW
only approves specific oils after confirming their
suitability for use in its vehicles with extensive
testing.