2007 BMW 6 SERIES fuel tank capacity

Everything under control
76
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 is shown on the Control Display.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 US gal/
70 liters, including the reserve capacity of
approx. 2.6 US gal/10 liters. You can find infor-
mation on refueling on page198.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
After the reserve quantity has been reached, a
message briefly appears on the Control Display;
the cruising range is shown in the computer.
Below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km, the
message remains on the Control Display.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising 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.
The following information is displayed in the
specified order:
>Cruising range
>Average speed
>Average fuel consumption
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is projected
based on the driving style over the last 20 miles/
30 km.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising 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
switched off are not included in the calculations
of average 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.
To reset the average fuel consumption: press
the BC button in the turn signal lever for approx.
2 seconds.

Refueling
198
Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling,
otherwise no fuel can be filled 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.
Unlocking manually
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 the 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. Avoid raising the filler
nozzle during refueling, otherwise this
>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 gal/70 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx. 2.6 US gal/10 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising 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.<

Technical data
226
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
650i Coupe 650i Convertible
Curb weight lbs./kg 3,814/1,730 4,277/1,940
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs./kg 4,652/2,110 5,049/2,290
Load lbs./kg 838/380 772/350
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,337/1,060 2,403/1,090
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,491/1,130 2,778/1,260
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft/l 15.9/450 10.6/300
>with raised convertible top com-
partment floor, refer to page35cu ft/l – 12.4/350
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel specification: page199
including reserve of: US gal/liters approx. 2.6/10
Window and headlamp
wiper system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5For details: page67

Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Start service"190
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist192
"State / Province" for
destination entry129
"State inspection"79
Station, refer to Radio156
"Status"79
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment55
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit55
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory50
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating55
– lock, refer to Ignition lock59
– memory50
– programmable buttons55
– shift paddles63
"Steering wheel buttons"55
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles63
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering94
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
– sport program and manual
mode64
"Stop" for stopwatch83
"Stopwatch"83
Stopwatch83
Storage compartments114
"Store in address book" for
navigation system136
"Store" on the radio158,164
Storing current position136
Storing radio stations158
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory50Storing tires205
"Street" for destination
entry130
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires200
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control154
SW, waveband156
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching on
– audio152
– CD changer152
– CD player
152
– radio152
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light103
Symbols4
– indicator and warning
lamps13
– navigation system147
– status information20
– traffic information with
navigation system144
T
Tachometer75
Tail lamps214
– replacing bulbs214
Tank capacity
– also refer to Capacities226
– fuel tank capacity198
Target cursor for
navigation133
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety6
Technical data224
Telematics, refer to
BMW Assist189
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest114
– refer to Mobile phone174
– refer to separate operating
instructions
"Telephone list"56
TeleService191Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region108
– adjusting with automatic
climate control107
– changing units of
measure85
– refer to Coolant
temperature75
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure85
– outside temperature75
– outside temperature
warning75
Temperature gauge, engine
oil76
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control67
"Terminate services"194
"Text language"85
"Theater", refer to Tone
control155
The individual vehicle5
Tie-down points, refer to
Securing cargo123
Tilt alarm sensor36
– switching off36
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror54
"Time"84
"Time / Date"83
"Time format"84
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation time110
"Timer 1" for parked-car
ventilation110
"Timer 2" for parked-car
ventilation110
Tire inflation pressure200
Tire pressure loss90,
92
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM91
Tire Quality Grading202
Tire replacement, new wheels
and tires204

Reference 249
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control112
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control112
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access37
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access37
"Update services"193
"USB" in audio mode171
"Use current location as
address"136,138
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal215
– refer to Replacing battery38
Using turn signals65
V
Vehicle
– battery215
– breaking-in120
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading122
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions224
– parking60
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weights226
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking30
Vehicle jack215
– jacking points215
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position148
Ventilation109
– draft-free110
– for cooling110
– parked car ventilation110Vent outlets of automatic
climate control106
"Vent settings"108
Viscosity209
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions143
Voice command system
– overview22
– short commands227
Voice instructions for
navigation system143
– muting56
– repeating56,144
– switching on/off56,143
– volume144
Voice phone book186
Volume152
– audio sources152
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities226
– luggage compartment226
– mobile phone180
– setting speed-
dependent154
– voice instructions144
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities226
Volume adjustment in audio
mode
– front-to-rear154
– right/left154
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control80
Warning triangle217
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models210
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir67
– wiper system67
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water121Waveband for radio156
"WB"152,160
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth203
Weather news flashes160
Website BMW4
Weights226
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires204
Wheel/tire damage203
Wheel/tire replacement, refer
to New wheels and tires204
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions224
Wheels and tires200
Width, refer to
Dimensions224
Wind deflector46
Windows39
– comfort closing with comfort
access37
– comfort operation31,32
– opening and closing,
Convertible39
– opening and closing,
Coupe39
– rear window, Convertible40
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows108
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display97
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor66
– capacities, reservoir226
– filler neck for washer
fluid207
– nozzles67
– washer fluid67
– wiper system66
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system66
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing wiper blades
212