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187n
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters) approx. 24.2 (approx. 92)
approx. 2.6 (approx. 10) Fuel specification: page 30
Windshield washer system
with headlamp washer system quarts (liters) approx. 8.2 (approx. 7.8) For details: page 136
Cooling system including
heater circuit quarts (liters) 12.7 (12.0) For details: page 140
Engine oil and filter change quarts (liters) 8.5 (8.0) "BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil".
For details: page 138
Automatic transmission, transfer box
and differential Ð Ð Lifetime fluid, no fluid
change required
Everything from A to ZAABS (Antilock Brake
System)119
Accessories6
Activated-charcoal filter95
Adaptive Transmission
Control (ATC)176
Adding engine oil137
Adding washer fluid136
Adjusting seats48
Adjusting the steering
wheel51
Adjusting the
temperature92
Air conditioner93
Air distribution92
Air nozzles90
Air outlets90
Air pressure30, 127
Air supply93
Airbags23, 57, 148, 176
Alarm system43
Antennas126
Antifreeze140
Antifreeze, radiator123
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)119
Anti-theft alarm system43
Anti-theft protection37
Approved gross vehicle
weight186
Aquaplaning118, 127
Ashtray103AUC (Automatic recirculated
air control)93
Automatic car washes143
Automatic climate
control90
Removing condensation
from the windows93
Automatic cruise control72
Automatic curb monitor54
Automatic dimming, interior
rearview mirror53
Automatic recirculated air
control (AUC)93
Automatic steering wheel
adjustment52
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic66
Average fuel
consumption80
Average speed80
Axle loads186
BBackup lamps67
Bulb replacement157
Battery165, 188
Capacity188
Charge166
Discharged170
Belts56
Beverage holder102
Blower93
BMW comfort seat50BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil138
BMW sports seat50
BMW Universal
Transmitter98
Body-cavity protectant144
Brake fluid141
Brake hydraulic system22
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement157
Brake pads24
Brakes122
Malfunctions123
Break-in procedures116
Bulb replacement155
CCapacities187
Car Memory55
Car radio
reception126, 178
Car wash143
Care, exterior144
Care, interior146
Cargo area42, 107
Capacity186
Opening from the
inside41
Cargo area cover107
Cargo area lamps87
Cargo floor, pull-out111
Cargo loading112Caring for the vehicle
finish145
Catalytic converter118
CBC (Cornering Brake
Control)120
Cellular phones102, 126
refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp157
Central locking system36
Button40
Changing a tire160
Changing a wheel160
Charge indicator lamp22
Check air pressure30
CHECK button77
Check Control77
Check engine oil level137
Checking tire pressure30
Child restraint systems57
Child's seat57
Child-safety locks62
Cigarette lighter103
Clean the windshield70
Climate control in the rear
passenger area94
Clock, refer to the Radio or
Onboard Computer
Owner's Manual
Cockpit16
Code, refer to the Radio
Owner's Manual126
Everything from A to Z
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Master key34
Memory54
Microfilter95
MID (Multi-Information
Display), refer to the Radio
Owner's Manual
Mirror52
Mirror defrosting52
Mirror memory54
Mobile phones126
Modifications,
technical6, 149
Multifunction steering
wheel26
Multi-Information Display
(MID), refer to the Radio
Owner's ManualNNavigation system, refer to
the separate Owner's
ManualOOBD interface socket150
Odometer74
Oil additives137
Oil change interval, see the
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models) or the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models)Oil consumption137
Oil dipstick137
Oil grades138
Oil level, indicator
lamp23, 24
Oil pressure, indicator
lamp22
OILSERVICE76
Onboard computer80
refer also to the Onboard
computer Owner's Manual
Onboard monitor
refer to the separate
Owner's Manual
Onboard tool kit154
Opening and closing
From the inside40
From the outside36
Operating range80
Outlets, ventilation90
Output184
Outside temperature
display74
Outside temperature in the
onboard computer80
PPaintwork, minor
repairs145
Paintwork, waxing145
Park Distance Control
(PDC)82
Parking aid82Parking brake23, 65
Parking in the winter125
Parking lamps87
Passenger side mirror tilt
function54
PDC (Park Distance
Control)82
Playing cassettes, refer to
the Radio Owner's
Manual126
Playing CDs, refer to the
Radio Owner's
Manual126
"Please wear your safety
belt" warning lamp23
Pocket flashlight101
Pollen95
Poor driving conditions117
Power rear-seat
backrests51
Power seat48
Power steering125
Power windows45
Safety switch46
Pressure, tires127
Pre-warmed seats96
Pull-out cargo floor111
RRadio reception126, 178
Radio, refer to the Radio
Owner's Manual126
Reading lamps88
Rear backrests, folding
down107
Rear lamps157
Rear passenger area climate
control94
Rear seats, power51
Rear view mirror52
Rear window
defroster71, 94
Rear window wiper71
Rear window wiper, wiper
blade replacement154
Rear-seat backrest, folding
down107
Rear-seat backrests,
power51
Recirculated air mode93
Reclining seat48
Refueling29
Remote control37
Removing condensation
from the windows93
Replacement key34
Replacement of tires128
Reservoir, washer
system136
Residual heat94