Refueling
192
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:
Coupe
1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.
2.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. 
The fuel filler door is released.
Convertible
1.Loosen the right-hand cargo bay trim panel 
by turning the screws by 90°, see arrow.
2.Slightly lift the top section of the panel. It is 
not necessary to remove the entire panel.
3.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. 
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 
Everything from A - Z
246 Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant209
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery222
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control63
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements73
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
PDC82
Door key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency 
operation30
DOT Quality Grades202
Draft-free ventilation100
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders107
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC83
Drive-off assistant85
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams93
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant85
Driving stability control 
systems83
Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function100
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control83
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control83
– indicator/warning lamp83DVD
– country codes154
– settings155
– video playback154
DVD menu155
DVD video154
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC83
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp83
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp84
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD player144
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler door192
– glass roof38
Electric seat adjustment43
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access34
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV83
Electronic oil level check207
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC83
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual 
release192
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof38
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid 
from inside32Emergency Request224
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance224
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Engine
– breaking in116
– data232
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature70
– speed232
– starting55
– starting, convenient 
access34
– switching off56
Engine compartment207
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant209
Engine oil
– adding209
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
– capacity235
– checking level207
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements73
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data232
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data232
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine55
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps
96
Entry map for destination130
Equalizer, tone setting145
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Event data recorders212
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system117
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming 
feature50
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out49
External audio device106