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Controls overview
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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 Dis-
play.
Check coolant level, refer to page222.
Energy Control*
Displays the current fuel consumption. This 
allows you to see whether your current driving 
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-
mum exhaust emissions.
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. 16.1 gallons/
61 liters.
You can find information on refueling on 
page197.
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.< 
     
        
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Everything from A - Z
258 Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting95
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant222
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery236
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control62
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements73
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
PDC81
Door key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency 
operation29
DOT Quality Grades214
Draft-free ventilation100
Drinks holders, refer to 
Cupholders107
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC82
Drive-off assistant84
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams92
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant84
Driving stability control 
systems82
Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function99
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control82DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control82
– indicator/warning lamp82
DVD
– country codes157
– settings158
– video playback157
DVD menu158
DVD player, refer to CD 
player155
DVD video157
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC82
Dynamic destination 
guidance135
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC82
– indicator/warning lamp82
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp83
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution82
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD/DVD player144
Electrical malfunction
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler flap196
– glass roof37
– panorama glass roof39
– trunk lid31
Electric seat adjustment42
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access34
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV82
Electronic oil level check220
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC82
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock58Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual 
release196
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof37
– panorama glass roof39
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock29
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside32
Emergency Request237
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance237
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control70
Energy Control70
Engine
– breaking in116
– data244
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature70
– speed244
– starting55
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off55
Engine compartment219
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant222
Engine oil
– adding221
– alternative oil types222
– BMW Maintenance 
System223
– capacity248
– checking level219
– dipstick219
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements73
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data244
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data244
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine55 
     
        
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Everything from A - Z
264 Radio readiness54
– switched off55
– switched on54
Radio-remote key, refer to 
Remote control with 
integrated key26
Rain sensor59
Random sequence
– external devices169
– music collection165
Rapeseed-oil methyl ester 
RME197
Reading lamps96
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps232
Rear seat backrest, 
folding110
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints44
– folding110
– folding down 
backrests109,110
– folding head restraint down 
and up44
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors47
Rear window
– cleaning60
– opening32
Rear window blind, refer to 
Roller sun blinds105
Rear window defroster99
Rear window safety switch36
Rear window wiper60
– changing rear wiper 
blade229
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information19
Reception
– quality148
– radio station148
Recirculated-air mode99
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest42
Refueling196Releasing
– hood218
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range71
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access34
– garage door opener102
– malfunction28,35
– removing from the ignition 
lock54
– service data223
– tailgate28
– trunk lid28
Replacement fuses, refer to 
Fuses236
Replacement remote 
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs229
Replacing tires216
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires216
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings146
Restraint systems
– for children50
– refer to Safety belts46
Reverse
– CD changer157
– CD player157
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– manual transmission56
RME, refer to Rapeseed-oil 
methyl ester197
Road map136
Roadside 
Assistance189,237
Roadside parking lamps94
– replacing bulbs230,232
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements73
Roller blind
– sun blinds105Roof load capacity247
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack120
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away240
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route134,135
– bypassing sections135
– changing134,135
– changing criteria134
– displaying streets or towns/
cities135
– map view136
– selecting134
Route instructions, refer to 
Destination guidance 
through voice 
instructions135
Route map, refer to Map 
view136
Route section, changing
135
Route selection134
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires216
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires216
Run-flat tires216
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire85
– flat tire85
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– new tires216
– replacing216
– tire inflation pressure201
– winter tires217
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment46
Safety belts46
– damage46
– indicator/warning lamp46
– reminder46
– sitting safely41