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Instrument cluster
 
1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp 
for fuel reserve75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signal 
indicators23
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for: 
 
>
 
Battery charge current20
 
>
 
High beams23
 
>
 
Engine oil pressure/Engine oil 
level20, 22
5 Tachometer and Energy Control74
6 Engine coolant temperature gauge 
with "Coolant temperature too high" 
indicator75
7 Indicator and warning lamps 
(clockwise) for:
 
>
 
Parking brake/Brake hydraulic 
system/Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC/DBC)20
 
>
 
Antilock Brake System (ABS)22 
 
>
 
Brake pads22
 
>
 
Tire Pressure Control 
(RDC)
 
* 
20, 22
 
>
 
Airbags21
 
>
 
Please fasten safety belts21
 
>
 
Cruise control
 
* 
23
8 Set button for the clock769 Program display for automatic 
transmission
 
* 
66, 68
Indicator lamp for automatic 
transmission
 
* 
21, 66
10 Indicator lamp for Automatic 
Stability Control plus Traction 
(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)
 
* 
 or DSC
 
* 
 and ADB
 
* 
/
ADB-X
 
* 
22
11 Indicator for:
 
>
 
Odometer74
 
>
 
Trip odometer74
 
>
 
Clock76
 
>
 
Service Interval76
Display for computer
 
* 
, operation via 
the turn signal lever, refer to 
page 77: 
 
>
 
Clock
 
>
 
Outside temperature
 
>
 
Average fuel consumption
 
>
 
Range 
 
>
 
Average speed
12 Indicator for Check Control76
13 Trip odometer, reset to zero7414 Indicator and warning lamps 
(clockwise) for: 
 
>
 
Front fog lamps
 
* 
23
 
>
 
Add washer fluid22
 
>
 
Coolant level23
 
>
 
Electronic Engine Power Control 
(EML)
 
* 
23
 
>
 
Service Engine Soon23
You can display the outside 
temperature and distance driven 
in different units of measurement.
 
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Fuel gauge  Temperature gauge  Service Interval Display When you switch on the ignition, the 
indicator lamp comes on briefly to 
confirm that the system is stationary. 
Once the indicator lamp begins to light 
up continuously, there are still approx. 
2 gallons (8 liters) of fuel in the fuel 
tank.
Tank capacity: refer to page 195.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies (extended 
driving in mountainous areas, for 
example), there may be slight fluctua-
tions of the needle.
Fill the fuel tank well before it is 
empty. Driving to the last drop of 
fuel can result in damage to the engine 
and/or the catalytic converter.<460us081
BlueThe engine is still cold. Drive at 
moderate engine and vehicle speeds.RedWhen you switch on the ignition, the 
indicator lamp comes on briefly to 
confirm that the system is operational.
If the lamp comes on while operating 
the vehicle: the engine is overheated. 
Stop and switch the engine off immedi-
ately and allow it to cool down.Between the blue and red zonesNormal operating range. It is not 
unusual for the needle to rise as far as 
the edge of the red zone in response to 
high outside temperatures or severe 
operating conditions. Checking coolant 
level: refer to page 142.460de082
Remaining distance for serviceThe displays shown in the illustration 
appear for a few seconds from ignition 
key position 1 or after the engine is 
started.
The next service due appears with the 
message OILSERVICE or INSPECTION, 
together with the remaining distance 
before the service is due.
The computer bases its calculations of 
the remaining distance on the previous 
driving style.
A flashing message and a "Ð" in front of 
the number mean that the service 
interval has already been exceeded by 
the distance shown on the display. 
Please contact your BMW center for an 
appointment.460us112 

Everything from A to Z
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Center (high-mount) brake 
lamp163 
Center 3-point-safety belt in 
the rear109 
Center armrest105 
Central locking system34 
button38 
Changing a tire165 
Changing a wheel165 
Charge indicator lamp20 
Check Control76 
Child restraint 
systems55,59,61 
Child seat59 
Child seat security61 
Child-safety locks55 
Cigarette lighter108 
Clock76 
refer also to the Radio or 
Onboard Monitor Owner's 
Manual 
Cockpit16 
Coin holder105 
Combination switch69 
Compression192 
Computer77 
Configure settings53 
Consumption78 
Consumption display75 
Contents10 
Coolant122,142,195 
antifreeze122 Coolant temperature 
gauge75 
Cooling system195 
Copyright4 
Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC)21,119 
Cruise control72 
Cruising range78 
Cup holder105 
Curb weight194 
D 
Dashboard16 
Data 
dimensions193 
engine192 
weights194 
Daytime-driving lamp 
switch88 
DBC (Dynamic Brake 
Control)119 
Defrost position96,101 
Defroster, rear 
window94,102 
Defrosting the 
windows96,101 
Digital clock76 
Dimensions193 
Dipstick139 
Disc brakes120 
Displacement192 
Displays18 Distance warning79 
Diversity Antenna181 
Divided rear backrest109 
Door key32 
Door locks, care122 
Doors 
child-safety locks55 
emergency operation34 
unlocking and locking34 
Draft-free 
ventilation95,102 
Driving hints117 
Driving in winter122 
Driving lamps88 
DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control)22,80,180 
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC)119 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)22,80,180 
E 
Electric power windows44 
Electrical accessories, 
failure170 
Electrical system196 
Electronic vehicle 
immobilizer33 
Elements of operation16 
Emergency operation, 
doors34 
Energy Control74 Engine compartment136 
Engine coolant142,195 
Engine data192 
Engine oil 
capacity195 
consumption139 
pressure20 
quality140 
specifications140 
viscosity140 
Engine oil level22 
check139 
Engine speed192 
Engine, starting62 
Exterior mirrors52 
F 
Failure messages76 
Fault displays76 
Fault, ABS119 
Filler cap cover27 
Filling capacities195 
Filling the washer 
reservoir195 
First-aid kit26 
Fittings, towing and 
tow-starting174 
Flashlight104 
Flat tire125,165 
Fog lamps89 
Folding rear backrest109 
Footbrake120  

Everything from A to ZRemoving condensation 
from the 
windows96,101 
Replacement key32 
Reporting safety defects7 
Restraint systems55,59 
Reverse17,65 
Roller blind, sun 
protection103 
Roof load capacity194 
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack113 
Rubber parts122 S 
Safety belt tensioner183 
Safety belts54 
height adjustment54 
Safety defects, reporting7 
Safety feature44 
Safety lock buttons38 
Safety terminal, battery169 
Seat 
mechanical47 
power49 
Seat adjustment47 
Seat heating103 
Seat memory50 
Securing cargo112 
Securing loads112 Selector lever, automatic 
transmission66 
Self-defrosting mirrors52 
Self-diagnostics187 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet145 
Service Interval 
Display75,145 
Shiftlock66 
Side airbags55 
Side impact Head Protection 
System55 
Side lamps88 
bulb replacement160 
Ski bag110 
Skid control123 
Sliding/tilt sunroof45 
closing following an 
electrical malfunction172 
convenience operation34 
Slippery roads122 
Snow chains122,129,1
31 
Socket108 
for flashlights108 
for power supplies108 
for vacuum cleaner108 
Space-saver spare tire165 
Spare key32 
Spare tire165 
Spare wheel165 
Spark plugs196 Speaker107 
Speed control72 
Speed display18 
Speedometer18 
Sports seat49 
Sports steering wheel with 
multfunction buttons25 
Starting62 
Starting assistance173 
Starting 
problems117,173 
Starting the engine62 
Steel wheels130 
Steering123 
Steering wheel lock62 
Steering wheel, 
adjusting51 
Steptronic66 
Stopping the vehicle63 
Storage compartments105 
Storing the vehicle152 
Stroke192 
Summer tires128 
Sun blind103 
Sun visors52 
Switching off the engine63 
Symbols4,169 
Synthetic oils140 
T 
Tachometer74 Tail lamp assembly, bulb 
replacement161 
Tail lamps161 
Tank capacity195 
Technical data192 
Technical 
modifications6,153 
Telephone hookup107 
Telephone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual 
Temperature 
adjustment100 
Temperature display 
outside temperature77 
Temperature gauge 
engine coolant75 
Temperature 
layering95,102 
Thigh support area, 
adjusting49 
Third brake lamp163 
Three-point-safety belt in the 
rear109 
Through-loading 
system109 
Tilt alarm36,43 
remote control36 
Tire changing165 
Tire codes128 
Tire condition125 
Tire damage125