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Everything under control
86 >Energy Control/
current fuel consumption86 
>Average fuel consumption86 
>Average speed86 
>Time of arrival87. 
Maintain pressure on button1 to can-
cel the display from the computer. 
Briefly press the button again to return to 
the last display. 
It will not be possible to cancel the display 
if the fuel level has fallen into the reserve 
range or if a Check Control status report is 
currently on the screen. 
Briefly press the button again to view the 
last display.< 
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge mode appears automati-
cally once the fuel level falls into the 
reserve range. At the same time, the words 
"Fuel reserve" appear. The tank still con-
tains approx. 2.6 gallons/10 liters of fuel. 
If the tilt of the vehicle varies, when you are 
driving in mountainous areas, for example, 
the indicator may fluctuate slightly. 
It will not be possible to cancel the 
computer display once the fuel level 
drops into the reserve range. However, you 
can still request a display of the travel 
range. Computer, refer to page85.< 
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 23.2 gallons/
88 liters. You can find information on refu-
eling on page186.
Refuel well before the tank is empty, 
as otherwise engine functions will not 
be ensured and damage can occur if you 
drive down to the last drop.< 
Cruising range 
Displays the estimated cruising range avail-
able with the remaining fuel. The fuel level 
is measured and the range is calculated 
taking the driving style over the last 
20 miles/30 km into account.
Always refuel as soon as possible 
once your range falls to below 
30 miles/50 km, as otherwise engine func-tions are not ensured and damage can 
occur.< 
Refueling is only registered by the com-
puter for fuel amounts above approx. 
1.3 gallons/5 liters. 
Remaining distance 
When you enter a destination in the naviga-
tion system or manually enter a distance in 
the computer prior to departure, the system 
can also display the distance remaining to 
your destination, refer to page132 or87. 
The system automatically applies the dis-
tance to your destination using the route 
recommended by the navigation system. 
When you enter a destination in the 
navigation system, any manual entries 
will be overwritten no later than once 
1,640 ft/500 meters of the calculated dis-
tance have elapsed.< 
Energy Control/
current fuel consumption 
Shows the current fuel consumption. This 
allows you to see whether your current 
driving style is conducive to fuel economy 
with minimum exhaust emissions. 
Average fuel consumption 
The average fuel consumption is calculated 
for the time during which the engine is run-
ning. 
You can use the Control Display to view 
your fuel consumption rate over two differ-
ent distances, refer to Computer or Trip 
computer. 
Average speed 
Periods with the vehicle parked and the 
engine off are not included in the calcula-
tions of average speed. 
Reset average speed: Press button2 in the 
turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds. 
     
        
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Refueling
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Refueling 
Fuel filler door 
Always switch off the engine before 
refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot be 
filled into the tank and a message will 
appear in the Check Control.< 
To open and close: briefly press the rear 
edge of the fuel filler door. 
Manual release 
In the event of an electrical defect in the 
system, you can release the fuel filler door 
manually: 
1.Lift the handle to remove the cover 
panel on the right side of the luggage 
compartment 
2.Take the button with the fuel pump 
symbol from the bracket and pull it to 
unlock the fuel filler door. 
Always observe all applicable precau-
tions and regulations when handling 
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in 
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these 
containers can leak, cause an explosion, 
and lead to fire in the event of a collision.< 
Simple and environmentally friendly 
When handling fuels always observe 
any safety guidelines posted at the 
filling station.< 
Put the filler cap in the bracket attached to 
the fuel filler door. 
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler 
nozzle during refueling 
>results in premature pump shutoff 
>can lead to reduced efficiency in the 
fuel-vapor recovery system. 
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle 
clicks off the first time. 
Closing fuel filler cap
Close the filler cap carefully after refu-
eling, continuing until you hear the 
detent engage. While closing, be sure not 
to squeeze the strap which is fastened to 
the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate 
a message
* in the Check Control.< 
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 23.2 US gallons/88 liters, including 
the reserve capacity of approx. 2.6 gallons/
10 liters. 
Never attempt to continue driving 
until the tank is completely empty, as 
engine functions could be affected, and the 
vehicle could sustain damage as a result.<  
     
        
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Reference 217
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Capacities 
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 23.3/88
approx. 2.6/10 Fuel specification: page187
Windshield and headlight 
washer system quarts/liters approx. 6.3/6.0
For details: page73
Engine with oil filter change
745i, 745Li
760i, 760Liquarts/liters
quarts/liters8.5/8.0
9.0/8.5BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
Specifications: page196