2008 BMW 4.8I fuel

Everything from A to Z
274 Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness82
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Controls of DVD system in
rear192
Convenient operation
– panorama glass
sunroof30,32
– panorama glass sunroof with
comfort access37
– windows30,32
– windows with comfort
access37
– with comfort access37
Coolant244
– checking level244
– temperature72
Cooling, maximum109
Cornering Brake Control
CBC88
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps105
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone119
Cruise control69
Cruising range73
Cup holders120
Curb weight, refer to
Weights264
Current fuel consumption72
"Current position"157
Current position
– displaying157
– entering146
– storing146
"Customer
Relations"218,226
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data262
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data262
– capacities264
– dimensions263
– engine262
– technical data262
– weights264
"Date"82
Date71
– display format82
– retrieving71
– setting82
"Date format"82
"Daytime running lamps"103
Daytime running lamps103
"Deactivated"45
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defrosting windows108
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation108
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows108
"Delete address book" for
navigation system147
"Delete all numbers" on the
mobile phone217
"Delete data" for navigation
system147
"Delete" for mobile
phone217
Destination address
– deleting147
– entering139,141
Destination for navigation
– destination list145
– entry138
– selecting from address
book147
– selecting using
information144
– selecting using voice141
– storing146Destination guidance150
– canceling voice
instructions54
– changing specified
route148
– displaying route151
– distance and arrival150
– ending/continuing150
– starting150
– voice instructions153
– volume of voice
instructions154
Destination list for navigation
system
145
Destinations recently driven
to145
"Details"
– DVD system in the rear200
– in audio mode190
"Dial" for mobile phone215
"Dial number"215
"Diamond button"54
Digital clock71
Digital compass117
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio169
Dimensions263
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals66
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions153
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book146
Direct selection buttons21
Displacement, refer to Engine
data262
"Display"82
Display, refer to iDrive16
Displaying images200
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
"Display off"21
Displays, refer to Instrument
panel12
"Display settings"82,99
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display99

Reference 275
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access38
– remote control battery194
– vehicle battery253
Distance, refer to
Computer73
"Distance to dest."74
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer73
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control84
Door entry lighting105
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock31
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30,31,76
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control29
DOT Quality Grades237
Downhill driving assistance,
refer to HDC90
Draft-free ventilation110
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders120
"Driver's door only"30
Driver's seat, calibrating49
"Driver's seat climate"51
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams102
Driving on poor roads133
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route151
Driving stability control
systems88
Driving through water129
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes128
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function109
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function109DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
– indicator lamp13,89
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control89
– activating89
– indicator lamp90
"DVD"182
– for DVD system in rear194
DVD changer
– fast forward183
– reverse
183
– skip chapter183
"DVD format" for DVD system
in rear197
DVD for navigation136
DVD system in rear192
– CD/DVD player193
– connecting headphones193
– controls192
– displaying images from CD/
DVD200
– DVD country codes195
– external device203
– information on CD/DVD
player202
– playing audio tracks from
CD/DVD198
– playing video from CD/
DVD195
– remote control193
– switching on/off194
"Dynamic route" for
navigation149
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC89
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC89
E
Easy entry/exit53
Electrical malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof40
– parking brake63
Electric seat43
Electric steering wheel
adjustment52
Electronic brake-force
distribution88
Electronic oil level check242
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– liftgate33
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission65
Emergency request255
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance256
"Enabled services"229
"Enable services"229
"End call"216
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control72
Energy Control72
Engine
– breaking-in128
– data262
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature72
– speed262
– starting60
– starting, with comfort
access37
– switching off60
Engine compartment242
Engine coolant244

Everything from A to Z
276 Engine oil
– adding243
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils243
– approved engine oil243
– checking oil level242
– electronic oil level check242
"Engine oil level"243
Engine output, refer to Engine
data262
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature72
Engine speed262
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine60
"Enter address"139
Entering country of
destination139
Entering destination139
Entering house number or
intersection140
Entering intersection140
Entering street140
"Entertainment"162
Entertainment sound output
on/off163
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control165
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control165
"ESN"172
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control89
Event Data Recorders246
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system129
Exterior mirrors51
– adjusting51
– automatic dimming
feature52
– automatic heating52
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror52External audio device119
– refer to AUX-In
connection188
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting257
F
Fader, refer to Tone
control164
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control78
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms36
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
– warning lamp49
Fastening system,
adaptive124
Fastest route for
navigation148
Fast forward
– CD changer178
– CD player178
– DVD changer183
"Fast route" for
navigation148
Fault displays, refer to Check
Control78
Filler neck for washer fluid68
First-aid kit256
Flashing during locking/
unlocking, refer to Setting
confirmation signals31
Flashlight119
Flat tire
– changing wheels251
– compact wheel251
– Flat Tire Monitor92
– run-flat tires93,95,239
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid68
"FM", reception
range163,166FM, waveband166
Fog lamps105
– indicator lamp13,105
Folding display screen open/
closed, DVD system in
rear192
Folding rear seat backrest123
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely129
Footwell lamps105
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive90
Fresh-air nozzles, refer to Air
vents106
Front airbags97
Front passenger airbags97
– deactivating98
– refer to Exception of front
passenger seat55
Front seat adjustment43
FTM Flat Tire Monitor92
– false alarms92
– indicating a flat tire93
– initializing the system92
– malfunction96
– snow chains240
– system limits92
– warning lamp93
Fuel233
– capacity264
– display72
– high-quality brands233
– quality233
– saving128
– specifications233
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Fuel consumption display,
computer, average fuel
consumption73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Fuel filler door232
– closing232
– opening232
– releasing manually232
Fuses253

Reference 277
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control115
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel233
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge72
Gear changes, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
General driving
notes128,129
Glass sunroof, electric
– convenient operation from
outside32
– convenient operation with
comfort access37
– remote control30
Glove compartment118
– lighting118
– opening manually118
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system136
Grills, refer to Ventilation110
Grills of the automatic climate
control106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights264
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake60
– Automatic Hold61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control90
"HD radio"169
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio169
Head airbags97
Headlamp control,
automatic102
Headlamp flasher66Headlamps102
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Washer/
wiper system67
– replacing bulbs247
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light104
Head restraints46
– sitting safely42
"Head-Up Display"100
Head-Up Display99
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window108
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heating106
– exterior mirrors52
– interior106
– rear window108
– residual heat110
– seats50
– steering wheel53
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat110
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo132
Height, refer to
Dimensions263
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel52
High beams66,104
– headlamp flasher66
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio169
Highs, refer to Treble and
bass163
High water, refer to Driving
through water129
Highway, refer to Route
criteria148
Hill Descent Control HDC90
Hills130
Holder for cups120Home address148
"Home address" for
navigation system148
Homepage4
Hood241
Horn10
Hot exhaust system129
"Hour memo"82
"House number" for
destination entry141
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant89
Hydroplaning129
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio169
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning71
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track177
Identification, tire240
Identification mark, run-flat
tires239
iDrive16
– assistance window20
– changing language83
– changing menu page19
– changing settings81
– changing units of measure
and display type82
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness82
– setting date82
– setting time81
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18

Reference 279
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Liftgate33
– automatic operation34
– closing33
– locking and unlocking from
inside32
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening manually33
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs248
Lighter121
Lighter socket121
"Lighting"67,103
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs247
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps102
Light switch102
"Limit"80
Loading
– securing cargo132
– stowing cargo131
– vehicle131
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo132
"Lock after driving"32
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking32
Locking
– from inside32
– setting confirmation
signals31
– using remote control29
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside32
– setting confirmation
signals31
Locking without key, refer to
Comfort access36
Low beams102
– automatic102
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44Lows, refer to Treble and
bass163
Lug bolts252
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting252
– wrench251
Luggage compartment
capacity, refer to Cargo bay
capacity264
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack132
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires240
"Main menu" for DVD system
in rear197
Maintenance
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models245
– refer to Service
requirements75
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models245
Maintenance system245
Malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– liftgate33
– panorama glass sunroof40
– parking brake63
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control78
Manual air distribution108
Manually releasing
transmission lock65
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic65
"Manual" on the radio167Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door232
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission65
Map
– changing scale152
– destination entry143
"Map direction of travel"152
"Map facing north"152
Map facing north152
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling109
Maximum speed
– for winter tires240
– with compact wheel253
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory44
"Menu"
– for DVD system in
rear185,197
– with rear
entertainment183,195
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information155
Microfilter111
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors51
– automatic curb monitor52
– exterior mirrors51
– folding in and out51
– heating52
– interior rearview mirror52
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory44
"Missed calls"216
Missed calls217

Everything from A to Z
280 Mobile phone
– accepted calls217
– adjusting volume214
– calling215
– ending call215
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest119
– missed calls217
– operation via iDrive214
– redialing217
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8217
– touch tone dialing218
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring tire pressure, refer
to FTM Flat Tire Monitor92
"Monitor on / off"53
MP3, refer to Compressed
audio files175
Multifunction steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher/high
beams66
– refer to Washer/wiper
system67
Music track, refer to
Tracks176
"Mute on / off"53
N
"Navigation"73,138,144
Navigation destination
– entering manually139,141
– home address148
– selecting via map143
Navigation drive, installation
location136
Navigation DVD136
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off153Navigation system136
– address book146
– changing route154
– destination entry138
– destination guidance in
assistance window136
– destination list145
– displaying current
position157
– displaying route151
– ending/continuing
destination guidance150
– entering a destination
manually139,141
– last destinations145
– navigation DVD136
– opening138
– route list152
– searching for a special
destination144
– selecting destination using
information144
– selecting destination via
map143
– selecting route criteria148
– starting destination
guidance150
– switching off, refer to
Ending/continuing
destination guidance150
– voice instructions153
– volume adjustment154
"Navigation voice
instructions"53,137
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints46
"New address" for navigation
system146
"New destination"139,143
New remote control28
"New route"154
New wheels and tires239
"Next entertainment
source"53
"No video signal" for DVD
system in rear203
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles68"NTSC color" for DVD system
in rear204
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing257
O
OBD socket246
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications233
Odometer71
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils243
– approved engine oils243
– consumption, refer to
Checking engine oil
level242
– level242
– refilling, refer to Adding
engine oil243
Oil change interval, refer to
Service requirements75
"On a new destination" for
navigation system144
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
"Onboard info"73
Onboard toolkit247
"On destination"144
"On location"144
Opening and closing
– comfort access36
– from inside32
– panorama glass sunroof39
– using remote control29
– using the door lock31
Operation by voice for mobile
phone219
– adjusting volume220
– canceling219
– correcting phone
number220
– dialing phone number220
– placing a call220
– redialing221
– voice commands219
– voice phone book220

Everything from A to Z
282 Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
– with comfort access37
Rain sensor67
"Random"
– for DVD system in rear199
– refer to Random
sequence178
"Random all"
– for DVD system in rear200
– in audio mode178
"Random directory"
– for DVD system in rear200
– in audio mode178
Random sequence178
"RDS" Radio Data
System169
Reading lamps105
Rear automatic climate
control111
– activating on Control
Display112
– air supply112
– switching off112
"Rear climate control"112
"Rear enabled"192
Rear entertainment, refer to
DVD system in rear192
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps249
– replacing bulbs249
Rear seat backrest,
folding123
Rear seats
– adjusting47
– adjusting head restraints47
– folding over backrest123
– head restraint adjustment47
– heating50,51
Rear socket122
Rear ventilation111
– rear automatic climate
control111
– 3rd row seats111Rear view camera86
– cleaning88
– displaying88
– driver assistance
functions86
– switching off86
– switching on86
Rearview mirror51
Rear window
– heating108
– replacing wiper blade247
– windshield wiper
68,130
Rear window safety switch39
Rear window wiper, replacing
wiper blade247
"Received calls"216
Recent numbers in mobile
phone217
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Recirculated-air mode109
– air recirculation109
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control109
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats43
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch80
"Redial" for mobile phone216
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps249
Refueling232
Releasing
– hood241
– refer to Unlocking36
"Relock door if not
opened"32
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range73
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer73Remote control28
– comfort access36
– DVD system in rear193
– garage door opener115
– liftgate30
– malfunction31,37
– replacing battery38
Removing condensation on
the windows108
"Repeat"
– for DVD system in rear199
– in audio mode178
"Repeat directory"
– for DVD system in
rear198,200
– in audio mode178
"Repeat track"
– for DVD system in
rear198,200
– in audio mode178
Replacement fuses253
Replacement of tires239
– changing wheels251
– new wheels and tires239
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs247
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires239
Replacing wiper blades247
Reporting an accident, refer to
Initiating an emergency
request255
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge72
"Reset"93,95
– for DVD system in
rear196,197
– stopwatch80
– tone settings165
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings165
"resetting FTM …"93
Residual heat110
Restraint systems
– for children55
– refer to Safety belts48
Retreaded tires239

Everything from A to Z
286 "Top 8" for mobile phone216
Torque
– engine262
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting252
Touch tone dialing218
Tow fitting257
Towing257
– tow fitting257
"Town / City" for destination
entry139
Town/city for destination
entry139
Tow-starting257,258
"TPM"95
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor94
– resetting system94
– system limits94
– warning lamp95
Tracks
– finding177
– random sequence178
– sampling, scan177
Track width, refer to
Dimensions263
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
Traction control, refer to
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control89
Traffic congestion
– bypassing157
– displaying traffic
information154
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map156
– displaying155
– during destination
guidance157
– switching on/off155
– symbols156
"Traffic Info settings"155Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– manually releasing
transmission lock on
automatic transmission with
Steptronic65
– starting assistant91
Transmission positions, refer
to Automatic transmission
with Steptronic64
Transporting children
safely55
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo132
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth238
Treble, refer to Tone
control
163
"Treble / Bass" for DVD
system in rear197
"Trip computer"74
Trip computer74
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer71
"Triple turn signal"67
Trip odometer71
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions263
Turn signals66
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs248
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR237
"Units"83
Units
– average fuel
consumption82
– temperature82
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control115Universal remote control115
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside32
– liftgate30
– using remote control30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access36
Unlocking and locking doors,
using remote control30
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access36
"Unlock rear menu" for DVD
system in rear192
"Update services"227
USB audio interface189
"USB" in audio
mode188,190
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal253
– refer to Replacing battery38
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting252
Vehicle
– battery253
– breaking-in128
– care246
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– decommissioning, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
– loading131
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions263
– parking60
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weights264
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking30
Vehicle jack251
– jacking points252
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position157