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Fuel gauge  Coolant temperature Service Interval Display When you switch on the ignition, the 
indicator lamp comes on briefly to 
confirm that the system is operational. 
Once the indicator lamp stays on 
continuously, there are still approx. 2 
gallons (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the 
fuel tank.
For fuel tank capacity: refer to page 199.
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.<462us020
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. To check the 
coolant level: refer to page 147.460de082
Remaining distance for serviceThe displays shown in the illustration 
appear for a few seconds when the 
ignition key is in position 1 or after the 
engine is started.
The next service due appears with the 
message OILSERVICE or INSPECTION, 
together with the distance remaining 
before the next scheduled service.
The computer bases its calculations of 
the remaining distance on the 
preceding driving conditions.
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.46cus006 

Everything from A to Z
A 
ABS (Antilock Brake  System) 22,122  
Accessories 6 
Activated-charcoal  filter 106,180  
Adaptive Transmission  Control (ATC) 73,188  
Adding engine oil 145 
Adding washer  fluid 144,199  
Adjusting backrest 52 
Adjusting headrests 53 
Adjusting the steering  wheel 57 
Adjusting the  temperature 98,104  
Adjusting thigh support 54 
Air conditioner 96 
Air distribution 98,104  
Air nozzles 96,102  
Air outlets 96,102  
ventilation 96,102  
Air pressure, tires 27,132  
Air supply 98,105  
Airbags 21,61 ,159 ,189  
sitting properly with 62 
Alarm system 42 
Antenna 129 
Antenna, Diversity 190  Antifreeze
147 
radiator 127 
Antilock Brake System  (ABS) 22,122  
Anti-theft alarm system 42 
Aquaplaning 121,132  
Armrest 110 
ASC+T (Automatic Stability  Control plus  
Traction) 22,88  
Ashtray  front 111 
rear 112 
ATC (Adaptive Transmission  Control) 73,188  
Attach vacuum cleaner 112 
AUC (Automatic  recirculated-air 
control) 105 
Automatic car washes 151 
Automatic climate  control 102 
remove window 
condensation 105 
Automatic cruise control 79 
Automatic dimming, interior  rearview mirror 58 
Automatic recirculated-air  control (AUC) 105 
Automatic Stability Control  plus Traction 
(ASC+T) 22,88   Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 21,73  
Automatic windshield  washer 77 
Average consumption 85 
Average speed 86 
Avoiding unwanted  alarm 43 
Axle loads 198 
B 
Backrest  adjusting 52 
locking 21,55  
releasing 55 
Backup lamps 72 
bulb replacement 169 
Battery 176,200  
capacity 200 
charge current 20,176  
charging 178 
discharged 183 
removal and 
installation 178 
Belts 60 
Beverage holder 111 
Blower 98,105  
BMW High Performance  Synthetic Oils 146 
BMW Maintenance  System 150  BMW sports seat
54 
Bore 196 
Brake fluid 148 
Brake hydraulic system 20 
Brake lamps, bulb  replacement 169 
Brake pads 22,126  
Brake system 126 
Brakes 125 
malfunctions 126 
Break-in procedures 120 
Bulb replacement 166 
C 
California Proposition  65 Warning 161 
Capacities 199 
Car Memory 59 
Car radio 129 
reception 129,190  
refer also to the Radio 
Owner's Manual 
Car washes 151 
Care  convertible top 157 
exterior 152 
interior 154 
leather upholstery 155 
rubber seals and 
components 127  

Everything from A to ZEngine 
compartment142,143 
Engine coolant147,199 
Engine data196 
Engine oil145 
adding145 
capacity199 
consumption145 
disposal147 
level check145 
pressure20 
quality146 
specifications146 
viscosity146 
Engine speed196 
Engine, starting69 
Engine, switching off70 
Enlarging the luggage 
compartment41 
Enter the rear55 
Entry to the rear55 
Exterior mirrors57 
Eyelets, towing184 F 
Failure messages83 
Fault, ABS123 
Filler cap cover26 
Filling capacities199 
Filling the washer 
reservoir199 
First-aid kit25 Fittings, towing and tow 
starting184 
Flashlight107 
Flat tire132,173 
Fog lamps94 
bulb replacement169 
Follow-Me-Home lamps93 
Footbrake125 
Footwell lamps94 
bulb replacement172 
Front seat adjusting52 
Frost protection, 
radiator147 
Fuel27 
consumption85 
gauge82 
preparation196 
quality27 
reserve indicator85 
specifications27 
tank capacity199 
Fuel filler door 
unlock in case of electrical 
fault180 
Functional status of 
electrical and electronic 
systems192 
Fuses179 
replacing179 
G 
Garage-door opener108 
Gasoline27 
Gasoline gauge82 
Glove compartment107 
Glove compartment lamp, 
bulb replacement172 
Gross vehicle weight198 H 
Handbrake71 
Handsfree system111 
Hazard warning flashers25 
Hazard warning triangle25 
Head restraints53 
Headlamp cover, 
care151,167 
Headlamp flasher76,94 
Headlamp washer 
system78,144,199 
Heated seats107 
Heating, rapid100 
Heavy loads114 
Height197 
High beams23,76,94 
bulb replacement167 
High Performance Synthetic 
Oils146 
High-mount brake lamp171 
Hood, release140 
Horn17 Hubcap174 
Hydraulic Brake assistant, 
refer to DBC 
I 
Ice warning85 
Identification, tires135 
Ignition key32 
Ignition lock69 
Imprint4 
Indicator lamps20 
Inflation pressure27,132 
monitoring91,192 
INSPECTION82 
Instrument cluster18 
Instrument panel16,18 
lighting93 
Interaxle tire rotation134 
Interface socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics162 
Interference 
cellular phones129 
Interior lamps36,94 
bulb replacement171 
remote control36 
Interior motion 
sensor36,43 
Interior rearview mirror58 
automatic dimming 
feature58,191  

Everything from A to ZPDC (Park Distance 
Control)87 
Performance196 
Phone, mobile129 
Pocket flashlight107 
Pollen99,106 
Power steering129 
Power windows44 
convenience operation34 
Pressure monitoring, 
tires91,192 
Pressure, tires27,132 Q 
Quality Grades133 R 
Radiator199 
Radio 
reception129,190 
refer also to the separate 
Owner's Manual 
Radio Data System 
(RDS)190 
Rain sensor77,191 
RDC (Tire Pressure 
Control)91,192 
RDS (Radio Data 
System)190 
Rear lamps169 
Rear window 
defroster78,98,106 
Rear-entry assist55 Rearview mirror57 
Recirculated air mode98 
Reclining seat52 
Refueling26 
Remote control35 
Remove condensation, 
windows105 
Replacement keys32 
Reporting safety defects7 
Restraint system61,64 
Reverse17,72 
Rollover protection
system67,68,193 
Roof load capacity198 
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack116 
Rubber seals and 
components127 
S 
Safety belt tensioner190 
Safety belts60 
Safety buttons38 
Safety defects, reporting7 
Seat adjustment52 
Seat heating107 
Seat memory57 
Seat-integrated safety 
belts55 
Seats52 
Securing cargo114 
Securing loads114 Selector lever, automatic 
transmission73 
Self-defrosting mirrors57 
Self-diagnostics192 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet150 
Service Interval 
Display82,150 
Shiftlock73 
Side airbags61 
Side impact Head Protection 
System61 
Side lamps93 
bulb replacement168 
Sitting properly with 
airbag62 
Ski bag113 
Skid control128 
Slippery roads127 
Snow 
chains127,136,137 
Socket112 
for flashlight112 
for power supplies112 
for vacuum cleaner112 
Spare key32 
Spare tire173 
Spark plugs200 
Speaker111 
Specifications, fuel27 
Speed, average86 
Speedometer18 
Sports seat54 Starting 
problems121,183 
Starting the engine69 
Steel wheels137 
Steering129 
Steering lock69 
Steering wheel57 
adjusting57 
Steptronic73 
Stopping the vehicle70 
Storage compartments110 
Storage facilities110 
Storing your vehicle160 
Stroke196 
Summer tires135 
Sun visors58 
Switching off the engine70 
Symbols4,177 
Synthetic oils146 
T 
Tachometer81 
Tail lamp assembly, bulb 
replacement169 
Tank capacity199 
Tank cover 
unlock in case of electrical 
fault180 
Technical data196 
Technical 
modifications6,161 
Telephone hookup111