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Refueling Fuel specificationsSimple and environmentally 
friendly
Open the filler cap carefully to 
prevent fuel from spraying out. 
Fuel spray may cause injury.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket (arrow) 
attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle 
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling 
the nozzle out of the pipe during refu-
eling 
>results in premature pump shutoff
>and will reduce the effectiveness of 
the vapor recovery system on the 
pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used prop-
erly, the fuel tank is full whenever the 
nozzle shuts off the first time.
Refill early to avoid damaging the 
catalytic converter; never attempt 
to drive to the last drop of fuel in the 
tank.<
Close the fuel cap carefully after 
refueling until a "click" is heard. 
While closing, be sure not to squeeze 
the strap which is fastened to the cap. 
A loose or missing cap will activate the 
message CHECK FILLER CAP lamp or 
the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<
Tank capacity: approx. 16.6 gal. 
(63 liters), incl. a reserve capacity of 
approx. 2.1 gal. (8 liters).
The engine uses lead-free gasoline 
only.
Required fuel: 
>Premium Unleaded Gasoline, 
min. 91 AKI. 
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Never use leaded fuel, as it would 
cause permanent and irreversible 
damage to the oxygen sensor and the 
catalytic converter.<  
     
        
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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, refer to 
page 23
Windshield/headlamp washer reservoir quarts (liters) approx. 5.6 (approx. 5.3) Specifications, refer to page 120
Cooling system including heating circuit quarts (liters) approx. 8.9 (approx. 8.4) Specifications, refer to page 123
Engine oil and filter change quarts (liters) approx. 6.9 (approx. 6.5) BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil 
Specifications, refer to page 121
Manual and automatic transmission 
and differentialÐ Lifetime lubricant, no oil change 
required 
     
        
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Everything from A to ZDisplay lighting88 
Displays15 
Disposal 
antifreeze and anti-
corrosion agents123 
battery139 
brake fluid124 
engine oil122 
Distance warning79 
Door keys28 
Doors 
electrical malfunction31 
locking and unlocking29 
manual operation31 
DOT Quality Grades, 
tires114 
Draft-free ventilation92, 95 
Drive belts17 
Driving notes109 
DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control)81 
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control19, 81 
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC)82 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)19, 81 
E 
Easy access to the rear51 
Electric power seats, 
adjustment49 
Electric power windows38 
Electrical malfunction 
doors31 
fuel filler door22 
luggage compartment 
lid33 
Electrical malfunction, 
closing only 
fully-automatic convertible 
top44 
Elements of operation14 
Emergency release of 
luggage compartment lid 
from luggage 
compartment's interior34 
Energy Control74 
Engine and differential108 
Engine compartment 
essentials119 
Engine coolant, refer to 
coolant123 Engine data144 
Engine oil 
consumption121 
disposal122 
fluid capacity147 
quality122 
specifications122 
viscosity122 
Engine oil level121 
check121 
indicator19 
Engine oil pressure 
indicator17 
Engine speed144 
Engine, starting64 
Engine, switching off65 
Enlarging luggage 
compartment35 
Entering the rear51 
Exterior mirrors55 
F 
Failure messages76 
Filling capacities147 
Fittings, tow starting and 
towing141 
Flashlight96 Flat Tire 
Monitor85, 115, 138 
Flat tires113, 135, 138 
Floor panel, luggage 
compartment35 
Fog lamps88 
Follow me home lamps87 
Front fog lamps88 
Front reading lamps89 
Fuel consumption78 
Fuel consumption 
display75 
Fuel filler door22 
electrical malfunction22 
manual operation22 
Fuel gauge75 
Fuel reserve indicator75 
Fuel specifications23 
Fuel tank capacity147 
Fuel tank gauge75 
Fuel-injection system144 
Fully-automatic convertible 
top42 
electrical malfunction, 
closing only44 
manual closing44 
Fuses139