2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 244

Under the hood Engine compartment 1 Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp and windshield cleaning systems, refer to page 68 Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 256 3 4 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to page 244 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil on page 243 2 Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions. 3. Select "Info sources" 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 while driving or when stopped on a level surface with the engine running. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 4. Select "Service Info" and press the controller. 242 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG