Engine oil
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on the driving style and driving conditions. When a sporty driving style is used, the engine oil consumption, for example, is clearly higher.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after refueling.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil measurement.
The electronic oil measurement has two measuring principles.
Status display
Detailed measurement
Checking the oil level electronically
Status display
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically during driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
A current measured value is available after approx. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip is displayed.
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly perform a detailed measurement.
Displaying the oil level
On the Control Display:
- 1.
"Vehicle Info"
- 2.
"Vehicle status"
- 3.
"Engine oil level"
Oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display depending on the oil level. Pay attention to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next 125 miles/200 km Add oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Detailed measurement
The concept
In the detailed measurement the oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
During the measurement, the idle speed is increased somewhat.
Requirements
Vehicle is on level road.
Selector lever in selector lever position N and accelerator pedal not depressed.
Engine is running and is at operating temperature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of the engine oil level:
- 1.
"Vehicle Info"
- 2.
"Vehicle status"
- 3.
"Measure engine oil level"
- 4.
"Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehicle before engine oil is added.
Wipe up spilled motor oil using a lint-free cloth.
At a glance
Engine compartment
- 1Oil filler neck
Filler neck

Only add 1 US quart/liter of oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Oil types for refilling
Hints
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine.
Approved oil types
You can add oils with the following specifications:
Specification |
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ACEA A3/B4. |
API SK/CF or superior grade specification. |
Additional information about the approved types of oils can be requested from the service center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following specification can be added:
Specification |
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ACEA A3/B3. |
API SK or superior grade specification. |
Low ambient temperatures
From the factory, types of oil are used for the vehicle that can be employed in practically all ambient temperatures.
If the vehicle is used for a longer period at temperatures below –4 ℉/–20 ℃ , ask the service center about suitable oil types.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you let the service center change the motor oil.