2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 244

Under the hood 3. "Engine oil level" Adding engine oil BMW X5 Possible messages > "Engine oil level OK" > "Measuring engine oil level...": This process can take approx. 3 minutes when stopped on a level surface and approx. 5 minutes while driving. > "Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1 quart!": At the next opportunity, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil. If the oil level displayed is below minimum, add engine oil immediately. Failure to do so may lead to engine damage.< > "Engine oil level too high! Have this checked.": Have the vehicle checked immediately, otherwise engine damage may result if too much oil has been added.< > "Measurement inactive. Have this checked.": Do not add engine oil. Before continuing to drive, note the recalculated remaining mileage until the next oil change service, refer to Service requirements on page 74. Have the system checked as soon as possible. BMW X6 Do not add 1 US quart/liter of oil until a corresponding message is shown on the Control Display. Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, otherwise the engine could be damaged.< Continuous exposure to used oil has caused cancer in laboratory testing. For this reason, any skin areas that come into contact with oil should be thoroughly washed with soap and water. Keep oil, grease etc. out of reach of children and observe the warnings on the containers to prevent health risks.< Oil change Only have an oil change carried out by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel. 242 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG