Checking Engine Oil Level

Checking the oil level

Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level monitor.

For a precise measurement and display of the oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km.

You can have the oil level displayed while you are driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a level surface and the engine is running.

You can have the oil level reading displayed in the instrument cluster.




- Press button 1. The oil level is checked and displayed for approx. 15 seconds.
- To exit the display sooner, press button 1 again.

Possible displays



1. Oil level OK

2. Oil level is being checked.
- This can take about 3 minutes if the car is at a standstill on a level surface, or about 5 minutes while the car is on the move.

3. Oil level down to minimum:
- Add 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil as soon as possible.

4. Oil level is too high.
- WARNING! Have the vehicle checked immediately, as excessive oil can damage the engine.

5. The oil level sensor is defective:
- it is not possible to issue a current or accurate measurement.
- Do not add engine oil. You can continue your journey. Have the system checked as soon as possible.