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Originally Posted by DerekJJ
Flux,
Thank you for that, it worked perfectly! Why can't the handbook say 'hold the start/stop button down until the warning lights appear'?
Derek
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It says to give a long press. You should get a message saying the ignition is on. Press "OK" on the indicator stalk and rotate the wheel to reach the oil level sensor. If it's greyed out then the engine is running or too hot. It must be done with a cold engine. Also it is not the current oil level but the average level over the last 20 Km.
You can get a "Police" full size dipstick fitted for £71. Besides being able to reach it easily and get an instant reading any time, it is made of metal and more robust than the plastic one which is liable to shear off when it gets old and brittle.
The electronic one will warn you though if the level goes out of spec. If it happens on a journey though you won't be able to check the level until the engine cools down unless you can use a physical dipstick.