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65Reference
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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
Display.
Check coolant level, refer to page201.
Engine oil temperature*
When the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature, the engine oil temperature is between
approx. 210 7/100 6 and approx. 300 7/
150 6.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-
sage appears on the Control Display.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14.5 US gallons/
55 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page 188.
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
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 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 page 68.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cr uising 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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Refueling
188
Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a messag e 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 th e bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it cl ockwise 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:
Pull the button in the cargo bay 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. 15.5 US gallons/5 5 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. <
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Technical data
222
Weights
Capacities
Z4 sDrive30iZ4 sDrive35i
Approved gross weight
> with manual transmission lbs/kg 3,924/1,7804,134/1,875
> with automatic transmission lbs/kg 3,990/1,8104,178/1,895
Load lbs/kg562/255 562/255
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,808/8201,918/870
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,227/1,0102,271/1,030
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 6.4 - 10.9/180 - 310 6.4 - 10.9/180 - 310
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 15.5/55 Fuel grade:
page 189
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0
Window washer system For more details:
page61
including headlamp washers US qt/liters approx. 6.3/6.0
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Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 44
Fastest route for navigation 128
Fault
– parking brake 53
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 97
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 94
First aid pouch 214
Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 50
Flash when locking/
unlocking 31
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires 195
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 81
– indicating a flat tire 81
– indicator/warning lamp 81
– initializing the system 81
– snow chains 81,196
– system limits 81
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 194
Fluid reservoir, refer to Washer fluid reservoir 61
FM, waveband 141
Folding in the mirrors, before driving into a car wash 45
Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 112
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps 90
Forward
– CD/DVD changer 148
– CD/DVD player 148
Forward gear, engaging, refer to Transmission
positions 56
For your own safety 5
Free memory capacity, music
collection 156
Front airbags 85 FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 81
Fuel 189
– average consumption 66
– gauge 65
– high-quality brands 189
– quality 189
– specifications 189
– tank contents, refer to Capacities 222
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 65
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 65
Fuel filler door 188
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 18
8
Fuses 212
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 98
Gasoline
– refer to Average consumption 66
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 189
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 65
Gear display, refer to Displays in the instrument cluster 56
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 53
Gears, changing 57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 54
– manual transmission 53
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 54
– manual transmission 53
General driving notes 111
Glove compartment 101GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system 118
Grills, refer to Air vents 92
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 222
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 52
Hands-free system 14
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio 142
Head airbags 85
Headlamp control,
automatic 88
Headlamp flasher 59
– indicator lamp 11,13
Heated
– mirrors 46
– rear window 94,97
– seats 43
Heating 92
– mirrors 46
– rear window 94,97
– seats 43
Heating and ventilation, refer
to Climate 92
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 114
Height, refer to Dimensions 221
Height adjustment
– seats 42
– steering wheel 46
High beams 90
– headlamp flasher 90
– indicator lamp 13
High Definition Radio 142
High-pressure washer 204,205
High-pressure
washer 204,205
High water, refer to Driving through water 112
Highways, refer to Route criteria 128