
157
Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reservegal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 16.6/63
approx. 2.1/8Fuel specification, refer to 24
Windshield/
Headlamp washer reservoir quarts/liters approx. 5.6/5.3Specifications, refer to page 126
Engine with oil filter change quarts/liters approx. 6.9/6.5 BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil
Specifications, refer to page 126
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Everything from A to ZA
ABS Antilock Brake 
System 115
indicator lamp 18
Acceleration assistant 66
Accessories, refer to For 
your own safety 5
Accident, refer to Emer-
gency call 146
Activated-charcoal filter 98
Adaptive brake lamp, refer 
to Brake force display 84
Adaptive headlights 86
Adding brake fluid 129
Additional sources of infor-
mation 4
Air conditioning 90
Air conditioning mode 92
automatic climate 
control 96
Air distribution
air conditioning 92
automatic climate 
control 96
Air distribution, individual 96
Air outlets, refer to Ventila-
tion 90, 94
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure 116
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode
92, 97Air supply
air conditioning 92
automatic climate 
control 96
Air, drying, refer to Air con-
ditioning mode 92, 96
Airbags 51
deactivating 54
indicator lamp 18, 53
sitting safely 41
Airing out, refer to Ventila-
tion 90, 94
AKI, refer to Fuel specifica-
tions 24
Alarm system 36
avoiding unintentional 
alarms 37
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires 121, 122
Antifreeze 128
coolant 128
washer fluid 126
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS) 115
indicator lamp 18
Anti-theft system 28
Anti-theft warning system, 
refer to Alarm system 36
Approved axle loads, refer 
to Weights 156
Approved gross weight, 
refer to Weights 156Armrest
front 100
rear 101
Artificial leather, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Ashtray
front 102
rear 102
Assistant systems, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC) 81
AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control 97
AUTO program 96
Automatic
cruise control 72
headlamp control 85
Automatic air distribution, 
refer to AUTO program 96
Automatic air supply, refer 
to AUTO program 96
Automatic car wash, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Automatic climate control 94
Automatic curb monitor 48
Automatic dimming, interior 
rearview mirror 50
Automatic recirculated-air 
control (AUC) 97Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic 67
indicator lamp 19, 69
interlock 59
selector lever lock 67
shiftlock 67
tow-starting 150
Automatic windshield 
washer, refer to Rain sen-
sor 71
Average fuel 
consumption 79
Average speed 79
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms 37
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights 156
B
Backrest
unlocking 45
Backrest, refer to Seat 
adjustment 42, 44
Backup lamps 62
bulb replacement 139
Bandages, refer to First-aid 
kit 22
Bar, for towing 149 

Everything from A to ZLuggage compartment lid 33
emergency operation 33
emergency release 35
indicator lamp 76
opening from inside the 
vehicle 33
opening from outside 33
remote control 30
securing separately 33
unlocking manually 33
Luggage compartment light-
ing 33
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 109
Lumbar support 44
M
Maintenance 76, 130
Maintenance system 130
Making telephone calls, 
refer to the telephone 
Owner's Manual
Malfunction
door lock 31
fuel filler door 23
Malfunction displays 76Manual operation
door lock 31
driver's door 31
fuel filler door 23
glass sunroof 40
luggage compartment 
lid 33
Manual transmission 62
Master keys
with remote control 28
MC operation, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
MD operation, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mechanical seats 42
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory 47
Memory, refer to Vehicle 
Memory, Key Memory 58
Microfilter
air conditioning 93
automatic climate 
control 98
Microphone 101
Mini disc operation, refer to 
the Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Mirror
automatic curb monitor 48Mirrors 49
heated 49
memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory 47
Mobile Service 147
Modifications, technical, 
refer to For your own 
safety 5
Multifunction steering 
wheel 21
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/head-
lamp flasher 70
washer/wiper system 71
N
Navigation system, refer to 
the Owner's Manual for 
Radio/Onboard Computer
Neck restraints, refer to 
Head restraints 45
Nets 100
Nozzles, refer to Ventilation 
90, 94
Nylon rope, refer to Towing 
and tow-starting the vehi-
cle 149
O
OBD interface socket 132
Odometer 74Oil
additives, refer to Adding 
engine oil 127
capacity 157
dipstick 126
quality 127
Oil change interval, refer 
to Service interval 
display 130
Oil change intervals, refer to 
the Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US 
models/Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models
Oil consumption 126
Oil dipstick 126
Oil filter change 157
Oil level
checking 126
indicator lamp 18
Oil pressure
indicator lamp 18
OIL SERVICE 76
Oil types 127
Old batteries, refer to Dis-
posal 145
Onboard computer 78
Onboard computer, refer to 
the Owner's Manual for 
Onboard Computer
Onboard tool kit 136 

Everything from A to Z
167
Opening and closing
from inside 32
from outside 29
via door lock 31
via remote control 29
Outlets, ventilation 90, 94
Outside temperature dis-
play 78
changing unit of 
measure 78
P
Paintwork care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Panic mode – trigger 
alarm 30
Park Distance Control 
(PDC) 80
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control (PDC) 80
Parking brake 61
indicator lamp 18
Parking lamps 85
bulb replacement 138
Parking lamps/Low 
beams 85
Parts and accessories, refer 
to Your individual vehicle 5
Passenger-side exterior mir-
ror tilt function 48PDC Park Distance 
Control 80
Plastic, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 93
Pollen, refer to Microfil-
ter/activated-charcoal fil-
ter 98
Power output, refer to 
Engine data 154
Power seat 44
Power socket 102
Power socket, cigarette 
lighter 102
Pressure monitoring, tires
Flat Tire Monitor 82
Pressure, tires 116
Protective function
electric power windows 38
R
Radio remote control key, 
refer to Master key with 
remote control 28
Radio, refer to the Owner's 
Manual for Radio
Rain sensor 71
Raising the floor panel 35
Range 79
Reading lamps
front 88
rear 88Rear armrest, refer to Rear 
center armrest 101
Rear backrest, folding 104
Rear center 3-point safety 
belt 104
Rear center armrest 101
Rear lamps
bulb replacement 139
indicator lamp, defective 
lamp 76
Rear window defroster
air conditioning 92
Rear window heating
automatic climate 
control 97
Rear-entry assist 45
Rearview mirror 49
Receiving assistance 146
Recirculated-air mode
air conditioning 92
automatic climate 
control 97
Recirculating the air, refer 
to Recirculated-air mode 
92, 97
Reclining seat, refer to Seat 
adjustment 42, 44
Refueling 23
fuel filler door 23
Releasing
hood 123Remaining distance to ser-
vice 76
Remaining distance, refer to 
Range 79
Remote control 29
luggage compartment
lid 30
malfunction 30
Replacement key 29
Replacing lamps, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs 137
Reporting safety defects 7
Restraint systems
for children 54
Restraint systems, refer to 
Safety belts 46
Reverse 62
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 67
SMG gearbox 64
Roof load capacity 156
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 109
Rope, refer to Towing 
and tow-starting the vehi-
cle 149
Run Flat tires 120
S
Safe seating position 41
Safety belt height adjust-
ment 46
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