2008 BMW 128I COUPE fuel fill door release

Controls
29Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
>Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play and in the instrument cluster:
>12h/24h format of the clock, refer to
page75
>Date format, refer to page76
>Brightness of Control Display, refer to
page79
>Language of Control Display, refer to
page79
>Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page70
>Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC, refer to page80
>Light settings:
>Welcome lamps, refer to page91
>Pathway lighting, refer to page92
>Daytime running lamps, refer to page92
>Automatic climate control: AUTO program,
cooling function and automatic recircu-
lated-air control activation/deactivation,
temperature, air flow rate and distribution,
refer to page97
>Entertainment:
>Audio volume, refer to page151
>Tone control, refer to page151
>Speed-dependent volume control, refer
to page151
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control>Via the door lock
>In cars with convenient access
*, via the
handles on the driver's and front passen-
ger's doors
The anti-theft system is also operated at the
same time. It prevents the doors from being
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. In addition, if the remote control is used,
the welcome lamps
*, interior lamps and the
door's courtesy lamps
* are switched on or off.
The alarm system
* is also armed or disarmed.
For further details on the alarm system
*, refer
to page34.
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer
to page32.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
Using the remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. You
should therefore take the remote control with
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter
can be opened from outside.<
Unlocking
Press the button.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps
* and the
welcome lamps come on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.

Refueling
200
Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a message will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.<
Fuel filler door
Opening
1.Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
2.Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3.Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape. A mes-
sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or
missing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler door manually:1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.
2.Pull the button with the fuel pump symbol
down.
The fuel filler door is released.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety
instructions provided at filling stations,
otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or
property damage.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to
>premature pump shutoff
>reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 14 US gallons/53 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 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 specifications
Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this
would cause permanent damage to the

Everything from A - Z
244 Destination for navigation
– destination list130
– entry123
– home address133
– manual entry123,127
– selecting from address
book132
– selecting using
information129
– selecting via language127
– selecting via map128
– storing131
Destination guidance136
– canceling voice
instructions54
– changing specified
route134
– displaying route137
– distance and arrival136
– starting136
– terminating/continuing136
– voice instructions140
– volume of voice
instructions140
Destination list for navigation
system130
Destinations recently driven
to130
"Details" for audio mode171
"Dial" for mobile phone183
"Dial number"183
Differential, breaking in114
Digital clock66
Digital compass104
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio157
Digital Versatile Disc, refer to
– Drive for navigation DVD150
Dimensions231
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals62
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions140
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book131
Displacement, refer to Engine
data230
"Display"20Display, refer to Control
Display16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting94
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
"Display settings"79
Disposal
– of coolant213
– remote control battery37
– vehicle battery220
Distance, refer to
Computer68
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements71
"Distance to dest."69
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer68
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC80
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Door lock32
Door lock, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30,32,72
Doors, emergency
operation32
DOT Quality Grades205
Draft-free ventilation99
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders106
Drive for navigation DVD150
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC81
Drive-off assistant82
Driving around a traffic
congestion144
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams91
Driving notes114
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant82
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route137Driving stability control
systems81
Driving through water116
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes114
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function99
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control82
– indicator lamps82
DVD
– drive for navigation DVD150
DVD for navigation122
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC81
"Dynamic route" in
navigation134
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC81
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator lamps82
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution81
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player150
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– fuel filler door200
– glass roof40
– luggage compartment lid33
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV81
Electronic oil level check210
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC81
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– fuel filler door200
– glass roof40
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission62
Emergency release, luggage
compartment lid34