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Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and 
therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check coolant level, refer to page117.
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 warn-
ing lamp comes on in the instrument cluster.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14 US gallons/
53 liters.
You can find information on refueling on 
page104.
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.
Fuel display 135i: in speedometer.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve 
zone, the indicator lamp lights up briefly and the 
cruising range for the remaining amount of fuel 
is displayed. The indicator lamp stays on per-
manently when the remaining range is less than 
approx. 30 miles/50 km.
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. 
     
        
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Blower, refer to Air 
volume80,83
BMW
– car shampoo123
BMW Maintenance 
System118
Bottle holders, refer to 
Cupholders89
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control65
Brake fluid
– service requirements61
Brake Force Display70
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display70
– replacing bulb127
Brake pads, breaking in96
Brake rotors98
– brakes96
– breaking in96
Brakes
– ABS65
– BMW Maintenance 
System118
– braking safely98
– breaking in96
– parking brake49
– service requirements61
Brake system96
– BMW Maintenance 
System118
– breaking in96
– disc brakes98
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance130
Breaking in the clutch96
Break-in period96
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs124
Bulbs, changing124
Button for starting the 
engine47
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning5Can holders, refer to 
Cupholders89
Capacities150
Capacity of the cargo area149
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery128
Car care, refer to Care120
Care120
– automatic car washes120
– care products120
– carpets122
– CD/DVD drives123
– chrome parts122
– convertible top121
– displays123
– exterior120
– fine wood parts123
– headlamps121
– high-pressure washer121
– interior122
– leather122
– light-alloy wheels122
– paintwork121
– plastic parts123
– rubber seals122
– safety belts123
– sensors and cameras123
– upholstery and cloth 
trim122
– washing the car 
manually121
– windows121
Cargo, securing100
Cargo area
– capacity149
– Comfort Access26
– enlarging, refer to Through-
loading system91
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps78
– lid, refer to Trunk lid23
– opening from outside23
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk 
lid23
Cargo area net, refer to 
Securing cargo100Cargo loading99
– securing cargo100
– stowing cargo99
– vehicle98
Car jack
– jacking points128
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest88
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car shampoo123
Car wash120
– with Comfort Access48
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system97
Center armrest88
Center brake lamp, replacing 
bulb127
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Central locking
– from inside22
– from outside19
Central locking system19
– Comfort Access26
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing wheels127
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment115
Check Control62
Checking oil level115
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH45
Child restraint systems44
Child seats44
Chrome parts123
Chrome polish123
Cigarette lighter90
Cleaning headlamps53
– washer fluid53
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care120 
     
        
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Remote control18
– battery renewal27
– Comfort Access26
– garage door opener85
– malfunctions21,27
– removing from the ignition 
lock47
– service data118
– trunk lid20
Remote control key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control18
Replacement fuses, refer to 
Fuses128
Replacement remote 
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs124
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires112
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge57
Reservoir for washer 
systems53
Restraint systems, refer to 
Safety belts41
Restraint systems for 
children44
Retreaded tires112
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic50
– manual transmission49
Roadside Assistance130
Roadside parking lamps76
– replacing bulbs125
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements61
Rollover protection system, 
Convertible72
– resetting73
Roof load capacity149
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack100
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away133RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires112
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires112
Run-flat tires112
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire67
– flat tire67
– new tires112
– remaining driving distance, 
refer to Indication of a flat 
tire67
– tire inflation pressure106
– winter tires113
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat 
tires112
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment41
Safety belts41
– damage41
– indicator lamp41
– reminder41
– sitting safely35
Safety systems
– airbags71
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS64
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC65
– rollover protection system, 
Convertible72
– safety belts41
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires112
Saving fuel96
Screw thread for tow 
fitting132
Seat and mirror memory40
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
"Fasten safety belts" 
reminder41
Seats35
– heating39
– sitting safely35Securing cargo92,93
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic50
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance130
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance130
Service data in remote 
control118
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS118
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS118
Service requirements61
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format60
– date format60
Shifting gears with automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic50
Shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever positions50
Side airbags71
Side windows, refer to 
Windows27
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely35
– airbags35
– safety belt35
Ski bag92
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric29
Slot for remote control47
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray90
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest88
Snow chains113
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances90
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD119
Spare fuses128
Special oils, refer to Specified 
engine oils116
Specified engine oils116