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Controls
 75Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and 
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi-
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis-
play.
Check coolant level, refer to page228.
Engine oil temperature*
When the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature, the engine oil temperature is between 
approx. 2107/1006 and approx. 3007/
1506.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-
sage appears on the Control Display.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 15.9 US gallons/
60 liters.
You can find information on refueling on 
page210.
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
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve 
zone, a message briefly appears on the Control 
Display and the cruising range for the remaining 
amount of fuel is displayed on the computer. 
Under a cruising range of approx. 30 miles/
50 km, the message remains in the Control Dis-
play.
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 the instrument cluster
Calling up information
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.
The following items of information are dis-
played in the order listed:
>Cruising range
>Average speed
>Average fuel consumption
>Current fuel consumption
*
>No information
To set the corresponding units of measure, 
refer to Units of measure on page78.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available 
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated 
on the basis of the way the car has been driven 
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of 
fuel currently in the tank. 
     
        
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Mobility
 225Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Important parts of the engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page227
2Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system, 
refer to page653Jump-starting connection, refer to 
page237
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level 
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the 
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at 
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted 
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You 
can have the oil level displayed while you are 
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a 
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up 
or down repeatedly until the appropriate 
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".
2.Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever. 
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played. 
     
        
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Under the hood
228 Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the engine hood before the 
engine has cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little 
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated 
pressure to escape, then continue turning 
to open.
3.The coolant level is correct if it is between 
the maximum and minimum marks in the 
filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to 
the filler neck.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to 
the specified level; do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible. 
     
        
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Everything from A - Z
266 Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires212
Surface ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning74
"Surround Settings", refer to 
Tone control162
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine60
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button59
Switching on
– audio160
– CD changer160
– CD player160
– radio160
Switching on the hour 
signal82
Switching the cooling function 
on and off107
Switch-on times of parked car 
ventilation, preselecting108
Symbols4
– navigation system154
– status information20
– traffic info for navigation 
system151
T
Tachometer74
Tail lamps233
– replacing bulb233
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities247
Technical data244
– capacities247
– dimensions245
Technical modifications, refer 
to For your own safety5
Telematics, refer to 
TeleService, BMW 
Assist201
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest114
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualTelephone, refer to Mobile 
phone186
"Telephone list"54
TeleService203
Temperature
– automatic climate 
control105
– changing unit of measure78
– coolant, refer to Coolant 
temperature75
Temperature display
– outside temperature74
– outside temperature 
warning74
– setting the units78
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control66
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo128
"Terminate services"206
"Text language"86
"Theater" for Tone 
control162
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp234
Through-loading opening with 
integrated transport 
bag120
Through-loading system117
Tilt alarm sensor36
Tilt function, passenger-side 
mirror53
"Time"82
"Time / Date"82,83
"Time format"82
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
switch-on times108
"Timer 2" for parked car 
ventilation/heating109
"Timer 1" for parked car 
ventilation/heating109
Tire inflation pressure212
– loss93,94
Tire pressure monitoring, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor92Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM93
– resetting the system94
– system limitations93
– warning lamp95
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor93
Tire Quality Grading220
Tires
– age220,221
– air loss95
– breaking in124
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels234
– condition221
– damage221
– inflation pressure212
– labels220
– minimum tread depth221
– new wheels and tires222
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor92
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM93
– puncture93
– replacing222
– Run-Flat222
– size220
– storage223
– tread depth221
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth221
– wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires222
– winter tires223
TMC station, refer to Traffic 
information151
"Tone"161
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting161
– middle setting163
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit231
Top, refer to Retractable 
hardtop41
"Top 8" for mobile phone194