Panamera

Oil level
Display and measurement of the engine oil
level
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Regularly check the oil level each time before
refuelling.
f Do not allow the oil level to fall below the
minimum mark.
Prerequisites for the oil-level gauge:
– Ignition is switched on
or
Engine is running while the vehicle is stationary
or in motion.
– After opening the hood, the oil level can only
be measured after driving for at least 6 miles
(10 km).
Activate the “Oil level” function on the
multi-function display
1. Select
> “Vehicle”
> “Oil level”
and confirm.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Measured oil level
The oil level reading is shown on the segment
display in the oil level menu.
If the segments are filled in up to the top line,
the oil level has reached the maximum mark.
f Under no circumstances add engine oil.
If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level has
reached the minimum mark.
The message “Check Minimum reached” appears
on the multi-function display.
f Add engine oil immediately.
If the bottom segment is red, the oil level has
dropped below the minimum mark.
The message “Oil level below minimum” appears
on the multi-function display.
f Add engine oil immediately.
Top-up quantity
The difference between the minimum and
maximum marks on the segment display is
approx. 1 litre.
One segment of the display corresponds to
a top-up quantity of approx. 0.26 US quarts
(0.25 liters).
f Never add more engine oil than required to
reach the maximum mark.
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