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Capacities 
Notes
Fuel tank 
reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 16.6 (approx. 63)
approx. 2.1 (approx. 8)Fuel specification: Page 26
Windshield washer system/
Headlamp washer system
*
quarts (liters) approx. 5.6 (approx. 5.3) For details: Page 124
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts (liters) approx. 8.9 (approx. 8.4) For details: Page 128
Engine oil and filter change quarts (liters) approx. 6.9 (approx. 6.5) BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil 
For details: Page 126
Manual transmission, automatic transmission 
and differentialÐ Lifetime fluid, no fluid change 
required. 
     
        
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Everything from A to ZAABS (Antilock Brake 
System)22, 106
Accessories6
Activated-charcoal 
filter90, 155
Adaptive Transmission 
Control (ATC)65, 162
Adding engine oil125
Adding washer 
fluid124, 175
Adjusting the backrest47
Adjusting the steering 
wheel51
Adjusting the thigh support 
area49
Air distribution88
Air nozzles86
Air outlets86
ventilation86
Air pressure113
Air supply89
Airbags21, 56, 137, 163
Alarm system42
Antenna112
Antenna, Diversity164
Antifreeze128
radiator110
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS)22, 106
Anti-theft alarm system42
Aquaplaning104, 113
Armrest93Ashtray95
front95
rear96
ATC (Adaptive Transmission 
Control)65, 162
AUC (Automatic 
recirculated-air 
control)89
Automatic car washes132
Automatic climate 
control86
removing condensation 
from the windows89
Automatic cruise control71
Automatic dimming, interior 
rearview mirror53
Automatic recirculated-air 
control (AUC)89
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic22, 65
Automatic windshield 
washer69
Average consumption77
Average speed77
Axle loads174
BBackup lamps64
bulb replacement145
Battery152, 176
capacity176
charge154discharged157
removal and 
installation153
Battery charge current20
Battery Safety Terminal 
(BST)153
Belts54
Blower89
BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oils126
BMW Sports Seat49
Bore172
Brake fluid129
Brake hydraulic system20
Brake lamps
bulb replacement145
Brake pads22
Brakes108
malfunctions109
Break-in procedure104
Breaking in the vehicle104
BST (Battery Safety 
Terminal)153
Bulb replacement142
CCapacities175
Car Memory53
Car radio112
refer also to the separate 
Owner's ManualCar radio 
reception112, 164
Car vacuum cleaner, 
connecting96
Car wash132
Care
exterior133
interior134
Care of upholstery135
Care of wool velour135
Cargo loading99
Caring for the vehicle 
finish133
Catalytic converter105
CBC (Cornering Brake 
Control)21, 107
Cellular phone95, 112
refer also to the separate 
Owner's Manual
Center (high-mount) brake 
lamp147
Center armrest93
Central locking system34
button38
Changing a tire149
Changing a wheel149
Charge indicator lamp20
Check Control75
Child restraint 
systems55, 59
Child seat59
Child-safety locks56
Cigarette lighter96      
Everything from A-Z 
     
        
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Clock75
refer also to the Radio 
or Onboard Computer 
Owner's Manual
Cockpit16
Coin holder, cup holder93
Combination switch68
Compression172
Computer76
Configure settings53
Consumption77
Consumption display74
Coolant110, 128, 175
antifreeze110
Coolant temperature 
gauge74
Cooling system175
Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC)21, 107
Cruise control71
Cruising range77
Curb weight174DDash lighting82
Dashboard16
Data
dimensions173
engine172
weights174
Daytime-driving lamp 
switch82
Defrost position89Defroster, rear window90
Defrosting the windows89
Digital clock75
Dimensions173
Dipstick125
Disc brakes108
Displacement172
Display lighting82
Displays18
Distance warning78
Diversity Antenna164
Divided rear backrest97
Door key32
Door locks, care110
Doors
child-safety locks56
emergency operation34
unlocking and locking34
Draft-free ventilation90
Driving hints104
Driving in winter110
Driving lamps82
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)22, 79, 163
EElectric power windows44
Electrical accessories, 
failure154
Electrical system176
Electronic vehicle 
immobilizer33
Elements of operation16Emergency operation, 
doors34
Energy Control73
Engine
starting61
Engine compartment122
Engine coolant128, 175
Engine data172
Engine oil
capacity175
consumption125
pressure20
quality126
specifications126
viscosity126
Engine oil level21, 22
check125
Engine speed172
Exterior mirrors52
FFailure messages75
Fault
ABS107
Fault displays75
Filler cap cover26
Filling capacities175
Filling the washer 
reservoir175
First aid25
First-aid kit25
Fittings, towing and 
tow-starting158Flashlight92
Flat tire113, 149
Fog lamps83
Folding rear backrest97
Footbrake108
Footwell lamps83
bulb replacement148
Front fog lamps83
bulb replacement145
Front seat-adjustment47
Frost protection, 
radiator128
Fuel26
fuel injection172
Fuel consumption77
Fuel consumption 
display74
Fuel filler door
releasing following an 
electrical malfunction156
Fuel gauge74
Fuel quality26
Fuel reserve indicator 
lamp74
Fuel tank capacity175
Fuel tank gauge74
Functional status168
Fuses154
GGasoline26
Gasoline gauge74
Glove compartment92