BMW Z4M E86 M Power Coupe owners manual page 31

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

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