BMW 2008 1 Series User Manual

Mobility
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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 engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil on page 212.
4 Oil level is too high.
Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<
5 The oil level sensor is defective.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to page 214. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Display via iDrive
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.
3. Select "Info sources" and press the control-
ler.
4. Select "Service" and press the controller.
5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the uppermost field. Turn the controller
until "Service requirements" is selected and
press the controller.
6. If necessary, move the highlight marker to
the second field from the top. Turn the con-
troller until "Engine oil level" is selected and
press the controller.
The oil level is displayed.
To exit the display immediately:
Select and press the controller.
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BMW 2008 1 Series Specifications

General

Brand	BMW
Model	2008 1 Series
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Notes

For your own safety

Information and precautions for safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle.

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

iDrive

Opening and closing

Adjustments

Transporting children safely

Driving

Starting the engine

Procedures for starting the engine with manual and automatic transmissions.

Technology for driving comfort and safety

Park Distance Control PDC

How the parking aid system operates, its limitations, and visual warnings.

Airbags

Information on the location and protective action of front, side, head, and knee airbags.

Climate

Navigation

Starting the navigation system

How to start the navigation system by inserting the DVD and waiting for initialization.

Destination entry

Options and methods for entering a destination into the navigation system.

Communications

Telephoning

Mobility

Wheels and tires

Maintenance

Giving and receiving assistance

Emergency Request

How to send an Emergency Request via the SOS button and the services offered by BMW Assist.