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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
of which reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 18.5 (approx. 70)
approx. 2.5 (approx. 10) Fuel specification: page 22
Windshield washer system
with headlamp washer system
Intensive cleaning systemquarts (liters)
quarts (liters)
quarts (liters)approx. 3.7 (approx. 3.5)
approx. 6.3 (approx. 6.0)
approx. 1.1 (approx. 1.0) For details: page 115
Cooling system including heater
circuitquarts (liters) 12.7 (12.0) For details: page 117
Engine oil filter change quarts (liters) 6.9 (6.5) "BMW High Performance Synthetic
Oil," for details: page 117
Manual transmission and differential Ð Oil change at the 1,200-mile-service,
then the oil never needs to be
changed again
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Everything from A to Z
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) 17, 107
Activated-charcoal filter 91
Active seat 43
Adding brake fluid 118t
coolant 118t
engine coolant 118t
engine oil 115t
washer fluid 115t
Adjusting backrest 41
head restraints 43
mirrors 48
seats 40
steering wheel 47
temperature 89
Air distribution 89
Air pressure 22, 109
Air supply 89
Airbags 17, 49
Alarm system 35
Anchorages for attaching cargo straps 34, 102
Antifreeze 118
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 17, 107
Anti-theft alarm system 35
Aquaplaning 107, 109 Ashtray
front 97
rear 98
Attach vacuum cleaner 98
AUC (Automatic recircu- lated-air control) 90
Automatic climate control removing condensation on
the windows 89
Automatic cruise control 61
Automatic curb monitor 46
Automatic dimming exterior mirror 48
interior rearview mirror 48
Automatic recirculated-air control (AUC) 90
Automatic steering wheel adjustment 47
Automatic windshield washer 60
Average fuel consumption 75
Average speed 76
Avoid false alarms 36t
Axle loads 142 B
Backrest, adjusting 41
Backup lamps 59
bulb replacement 126t
Battery 131
care 131
charging 131
discharged 133t
Beverage holder 97
Blower 89
BMW active seat 43
BMW comfort seat 42
BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil 117
BMW M sport seat 41
BMW Maintenance System 119
BMW Universal Transmitter 93
Bottle holder, refer to beverage holder 97
Brake fluid 118
disposal 118
Brake hydraulic system, brake pads 16
Brake system 108
brake fluid level 108
brake linings 108
malfunctions 108t
Break-in procedures 106
Bulbs and lamps 124 C
California Proposition 65 Warning 120
Capacities 143
Car care, refer to the "Caring for your vehicle" manual
Car telephone 97
Car wash systems, refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Care of paintwork, refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Care of upholstery materials, refer to the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
Cargo loading 102
Cellular phone 97
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual 97
Center (high mount) brake lamp 127
Central locking system 26
key 31
Charging the battery 132t
Check air pressure 22t , 109
CHECK button 66
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Everything from A to Z
149n
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Length141
License plate lamps, bulb
replacement127t
Lighter98
Lights-on warning84
Locking and unlocking the
doors27
Low beams14, 84
Low-fuel warning lamp64
Luggage compartment34
capacity142
manual operation32t
opening from the
inside33
opening separately32
securing separately32
Luggage compartment
lid32
emergency release from
luggage compartment's
interior34
opening from the
inside33
opening from the
outside33
remote control29
securing separately32
unlock in case of electrical
malfunction32t
Luggage net34
Luggage straps34
Lumbar support41
M
M Dynamic Driving
Control81
M+S tires112
Maintenance65, 119t
Malfunction displays66
Manual operation
doors27t
fuel filler door20t
luggage compartment
lid32t
sliding/tilt sunroof39t
Maximum cooling90
Memory
adjustment of seat, mirror,
steering wheel45
Microfilter91
MID (Multi-Information
Display)69
Mirrors48
adjusting48
heating48
position adjustment
memory45
self-defrosting48
Modifications,
technical120
Multifunction buttons,
steering wheel19 Multifunction switch59
Multi-Information Display
(MID)69
O
OBD interface socket121
Odometer63
Oil
additives116
checking level115
consumption115
grades117
pressure, indicator
lamp16
Oil change interval, refer to
the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Oil specification117
OILSERVICE65
Onboard tool kit124t
Opening and closing
from inside31
from outside27
with the key27
Outside temperature
display63
P
Parked-car ventilation
system92
activating72
refer also to the "Onboard
Computer Owner's
Manual"
Parking brake17, 58
Parking lamps14, 84
Passenger-side mirror tilt
function46
Performance Recognition for
M Dynamic Driving
Control81
Pocket flashlight96
Pollen filter91
Power seat41
Power windows36
safety switch37
Pressure monitor, tires82
Pressure, tires22t, 109 Q
Quality grades, tires110 R
Rain sensor60
Reading lamps86
Rear backrest, folding99