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Engine oil
MOBILITY
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
▷ Selector lever position N engaged and accel‐
erator pedal not depressed.
▷ The combustion engine is at operating tem‐
perature.
A red indicator light indicates that the en‐
gine oil pressure is too low.
Performing a detailed measurement
Via iDrive:
Functional requirements
1. "My Vehicle"
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of normal driving with the com‐
bustion engine running.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
4. "Measure engine oil level"
5. "Start measurement"
Displaying the engine oil level
Via iDrive:
The engine oil level is checked and displayed via
a scale.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
Engine compartment access
The engine oil level is displayed.
General information
System limits
The engine compartment is located under the
tailgate.
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a dynamic driving style, it may not be pos‐
sible to calculate a measured value. In this case,
the measured value for the last, sufficiently long
trip is displayed.
Safety information
Warning
Detailed measurement
Concept
The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle
is stationary and displayed via a scale.
Improperly executed work in the engine com‐
partment can damage vehicle components and
impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of an
accident and damage to property. Have work in
the engine compartment performed by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
General information
Warning
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
The engine compartment accommodates mov‐
ing components. Certain components in the
engine compartment can also move with the
vehicle switched off, for instance the radiator
fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach into
Functional requirements
▷ Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
▷ Drive-ready state is activated.
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Engine oil
MOBILITY
the area of moving parts. Keep articles of cloth‐
ing and hair away from moving parts.
To prevent the screws falling into the engine
compartment, do not place screws in the area
where the engine compartment is accessed.
Removing the covers
1. Turn the twist locks by 90°, arrows 1, and re‐
move cargo cover, arrow 2.
Attaching the covers
1. Insert the engine compartment cover, ar‐
rows 1, press down, arrows 2, and slide in to
the stop. Turn screws clockwise to tighten.
2. Depending on the vehicle equipment, turn
the screws counterclockwise to undo them,
arrows 1, and remove the cover, arrow 2.
2. Insert the insulation.
3. Depending on the vehicle equipment, guide
the thread through the openings provided.
Turn screws clockwise to tighten.
3. Remove insulation.
4. Turn screws counterclockwise to undo them
and remove engine compartment cover, ar‐
row.
4. Insert the cargo cover and secure it with the
twist locks.
Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity to
be added is indicated in the message displayed
in the instrument cluster.
Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer to
page 222.
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