
Controls
 75Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine oil temperature gauge
During normal operation, the engine oil temper-
ature is between approx. 1607/706 and 
approx. 3407/1706.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-
sage appears on the Control Display.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gallons/
70 liters. You can find information on refueling 
on page182.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, 
for example when you are driving in mountain-
ous areas, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a 
message appears for a short time on the Con-
trol Display; the remaining range is shown in the 
onboard computer. Below a range of approx. 
30 miles/50 km, the message remains on the 
Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your 
remaining range falls below 30 miles/
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not 
ensured and damage can occur.<
Computer
Displays in instrument cluster
To display the information, press the BC button 
in the turn signal lever with the ignition switch at 
radio readiness or higher.
The following information is displayed in the 
specified order:
>Remaining range
>Average speed
>Average fuel consumption
Remaining range
Displays the estimated remaining range avail-
able with the remaining fuel. The range is pro-
jected based on the driving style over the last 
20 miles/30 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your 
remaining range falls below 30 miles/
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not 
ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine 
off are not included in the calculations of aver-
age speed.
To reset the average speed: press the BC but-
ton in the turn signal lever for approx. 2 sec-
onds.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for 
the time during which the engine is running.
You can use the Control Display to view your 
fuel consumption rate over two different dis- 

Refueling
182
Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling; otherwise, no fuel can be dispensed 
into the tank and a message is displayed.<
When handling fuel, always observe all 
applicable precautionary measures and 
regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con-
tainers in the vehicle. They can leak and cause 
an explosion or a fire in an accident.<
Fuel filler door
To open and close: briefly press the rear edge of 
the fuel filler door.
Manual release
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
release the fuel filler door manually:
In the luggage compartment, pull the knob with 
the gas pump symbol on the right side panel.
Observe following when refueling
When handling fuels always follow any 
safety guidelines posted at the gas sta-
tion.<
Place the fuel 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.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 18.5 US gallons/70 liters, including the 
reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your 
remaining range falls below 30 miles/
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not 
ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel filler cap
Closing
Insert the cap and turn it clockwise until there is 
a clearly audible click.
Do not jam the strap attached to the fuel 
filler cap between the fuel filler cap and 
the vehicle. A message is displayed if the cap is 
loose or missing.< 

Reference 223
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Fast forward
– CD changer157
– CD player157
"Fast route" for 
navigation131
"Favorites" calling up with 
radio147
Filling capacities212
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit203
First-aid kit203
Flashing when locking and 
unlocking, refer to Setting 
acknowledgment signals31
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight107
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor88
– run-flat tires89,188
Flat Tire Monitor88
– false alarms88
– initializing system88
– limits of system88
– show chains189
– warning lamp89
"FM", reception 
range140,144
FM, waveband144
Fog lamps98
– indicator lamp13,98
Folding into raised position 
convertible top 
compartment floor, 
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely115
Footwell lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps99
For specified oil grades, refer 
to Approved engine oils192
For your own safety6
Freeway, refer to Route 
criteria130
Front airbags90
Front passenger airbags 
deactivating91
"FTM"89FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 
FTM88
Fuel
– average consumption75
– display75
– fuel specifications183
– high-quality brands183
– quality183
– specifications183
– tank capacity182
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge
75
Fuel filler door182
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction182
Fuel gauge75
Fuses201
G
Garage-door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control106
Gas, refer to Average fuel 
consumption75
Gasoline
– refer to Fuel 
specifications183
– refer to Required fuel183
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Gear changes
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual 
Gearbox62
Gear display
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual 
Gearbox61
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission60
– SMG Sequential Manual 
Gearbox61General driving notes114
Getting in back51
Glass sunroof, electric, 
comfort operation with 
comfort access37
Glass sunroof, electric with 
raise function40
– convenience operation32
– moving manually41
– remote control30
Glove compartment107
– rechargeable flashlight107
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system120
Grills, refer to Ventilation103
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights210
H
Handbrake60
– indicator lamp13,60
Handsfree system
– refer to Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
HD, refer to High Definition 
Radio148
Head airbags90
Headlamp control, 
automatic96
Headlamp flasher64
Headlamps
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system66
– replacing bulbs197
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light97
Head restraints
– front50
– removing50
– sitting safely47
"Head-Up Display"94
Head-Up Display93 

Reference 231
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching between high 
beams and low beams, 
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant97
Switching off engine59
Switching off the tilt alarm 
sensor36
Switching on
– audio140
– CD changer140
– CD player140
– radio140
Switching the cooling function 
on and off102
Swiveling headlamps, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light97
Symbols4
– indicator and warning 
lamps13
T
Tachometer74
Tail lamps199
– replacing bulbs199
Tank capacity
– also refer to Filling 
capacities212
– fuel tank capacity182
Target cursor for 
navigation126
Technical alterations, refer to 
For your own safety6
Technical data210
Telematic, refer to 
TeleService, BMW 
Assist174
Telephone
– refer to Mobile phone162
– refer to separate Owner’s 
Manual
"Telephone list"54
TeleService174
– enabling174
– services offered175Temperature
– adjusting in upper body 
region102
– adjusting with automatic 
climate control101
– of coolant, refer to Coolant 
temperature74
Temperature display
– changing units of 
measure83
– outside temperature74
– temperature warning74
Temperature gauge, engine 
oil75
Temperature warning74
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control66
"Terminate services"177
"Text language"84
"Theater", refer to Tone 
control142
The individual vehicle5
Tie-down points, refer to 
Securing cargo117
Tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror53
"Time"82
"Time format"83
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
activation time104
"Timer 1" for parked car 
ventilation105
"Timer 2" for parked car 
ventilation105
Tire Quality Grading186Tires
– age186
– air loss89
– breaking-in114
– condition187
– damage187
– inflation pressure184
– minimum tread depth187
– Monitoring inflation 
pressure, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor88
– new wheels and tires188
– replacing188
– retreaded tires188
– run-flat tires188
– size185
– size, refer to The right 
wheels and tires188
– wear indicators187
– wheel/tire combination188
– winter tires189
Tires with run-flat properties, 
refer to Run-flat tires
– continuing to drive with a 
damaged tire89
– flat tire89
– new wheels and tires188
"Tone"141
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting141
– middle setting143
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit197
top41
"Top 8" for mobile phone168
Torque, refer to Engine 
specifications210
Touch tone dialing169
Tow fitting204
Towing204
– tow fitting204
"Town / City" for destination 
entry122
Tow-starting204,206
Tracks
– finding155
– random play sequence156
– sample, Scan155