25
Close the gas 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
CHECK GAS CAP* lamp.<
Fuel tank capacity>Approx. 16.6 gal./63 liters, of which
>approx. 2.1 gal./8 liters are reserve
capacity.
Do not drive to the last drop of
fuel. This can prevent the engine
from operating properly and result in
damage.<
Fuel specificationsThe 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.<
Tire inflation pressureChecking tire pressuresTire pressures in psi/kilopascal are
shown on the driver's door post and are
visible when the door is open.
Only check the tire inflation pressures
of cold tires. This means after driving a
maximum of 1.25 miles/2 km or after
the vehicle has been parked for at least
2 hours. Warm tires have higher infla-
tion pressures.
In the following tire inflation pressure
table, all pressures are specified in the
standard units of pressure, psi and kilo-
pascal, and apply to cold tires, i.e. tires
at ambient temperature.
Refueling
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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reservegal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 16.6/63
approx. 2.1/8Fuel specification, refer to
page 25
Windshield/
Headlamp washer reservoir front
Rear window washer reservoirquarts/liters
quarts/litersapprox. 5.6/5.3
approx. 2.4/2.3Specifications, refer to
page 132
Engine oil and filter change quarts/liters 325i: approx. 6.9/6.5
325xi: approx. 7.9/7.5BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Oil specifications, refer to
page 132
Manual and automatic transmission,
transfer box and differential–Lifetime lubricant, no oil
change required
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Everything from A to ZFog lamps 95
indicator/warning lamp 20
Folding rear backrest 111
Follow me home lamps 93
Footbrake, refer to General
driving notes 121
Front airbags 54
Front center armrest 106
Front fog lamps 95
indicator lamp 20
Fuel
display 80
quality 25
volume 163
Fuel consumption
display 84
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 80
Fuel economy, refer to
Energy control 79
Fuel filler door 24
release following an elec-
trical malfunction 24
Fuel gauge 79
Fuel level indicator, refer to
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel mixture preparation 160
Fuel reserve indicator, refer
to Fuel gauge 80
Fuel tank capacity 163
Fuses 151G
Gasoline consumption, refer
to Average fuel consump-
tion 84
Gasoline, refer to Fuel spec-
ifications 25
Gear indicator 69, 73
Gear lever
automatic transmission
with Steptronic 71
sequential manual gear-
box SMG 67
Gearbox
manual transmission 66
Gearshift lever
manual transmission 66
General driving notes 121
Glass sunroof
convenience operation
32, 34
remote control 31, 32
Glass sunroof, electric 41
closing following an elec-
trical malfunction 43
Glove compartment 105
Grills, refer to Ventilation
96, 100
Gross weight, refer to
Weights 162H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 65
Hands-free system 107
Harman Kardon premium
sound system 105
Hazard warning flashers 14
Hazard warning triangle 23
HDC Hill Descent Control 90
Head airbags 54
Head restraints 48
Headlamp cleaning system
cleaning headlamps 76
washer fluid 132, 163
Headlamp control, auto-
matic 93
Headlamp flasher 94
indicator lamp 21
Headlamps
bulb replacement 143
care, refer to the Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Heated mirrors 52
Heated rear window
air conditioning 98
automatic climate
control 103
Heated seats 51
Heating
exterior mirrors 52
rear window 98, 103
seats 51Heating and ventilation
96, 100
Heavy loads, refer to Cargo
loading 114
Height adjustment
seats 45, 47
steering wheel 52
Height, refer to
Dimensions 161
High beams 74, 94
bulb replacement 143
headlamp flasher 94
indicator lamp 21
Hill Descent Control
(HDC) 90
Holder for
beverages 106, 107
litter bag 107
Hood release 129
Horn 14
Hub cap 148
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC 121
Hydraulic system
brakes 122
Hydroplaning 121
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Ice warning 83
Ignition 63
Ignition key 30
positions 63
