fuel tank capacity BMW 128I 2010 E81 Owner's Manual
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Controls overview
64
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
In addition, a message will appear on the Con-
trol Display.
Check coolant level, refer to page202.
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. 14 US gallons/
53 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page188.
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, 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.<
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
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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 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 flap
Opening
1.Open the fuel filler flap. 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 flap.
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 flap
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler flap manually:1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area.
2.Pull the button with the fuel pump symbol
down.
The fuel filler flap 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. 14 US gallons/53 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.<
Fuel specifications
Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this
would cause permanent damage to the
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Everything from A - Z
244 Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer63
Triple turn signal activation60
Trip odometer63
Trips, changing125
Trunk, refer to Cargo area
Trunk lid30
– Comfort Access34
– emergency release31
– opening from outside31
– unlocking with remote
control28
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions223
Turn signals59
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs211
– triple turn signal60
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading112
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR194
Units of measure
– average fuel
consumption67
– temperature67
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control96
Universal remote control96
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking27
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– trunk lid34
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Unlocking without a key, refer
to Comfort Access33
Updating the navigation
data116
USB audio interface159
V
VCD149
Vehicle
– battery213
– breaking in108
– cargo loading110
– decommissioning, refer to
Vehicle storage
– dimensions223
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment199
– parking56
– weight225
Vehicle jack213
Vehicle storage208
Ventilation94
– draft-free94
Ventilation when parked, refer
to Parked car ventilation94
Vents, refer to Ventilation94
Video menu150
Video playback149
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions127
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands227
– telephone173
Voice instructions from
navigation system127
– repeating128
– switching on/off127
– volume128
Voice phone book175
Volume136
– audio sources136
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities226
– mobile phone169
– voice instructions128
Volume balance, tone
setting137
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13Warning messages, refer to
Check Control71
Warning triangle216
Washer fluid61
– content of the reservoir61
Washer fluid filler neck61
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray101
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water110
Water penetration205,206
Waveband with the radio139
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth195
Weights225
Welcome lamps86
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions223
Wheels, new196
Wheels and tires190
Width, refer to
Dimensions223
Windows35
– Convenient operation28
– Convenient operation with
Comfort Access34
– opening, closing35
– pinch protection system36
Windshield
– cleaning61
– defrosting and removing
condensation93
Windshield wash
– filling capacity, reservoir226
Windshield washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid filler
neck61
Windshield washer system60
– washer fluid61
– washer nozzles61
Windshield wiper blades,
changing209
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system60
Winter tires197
– setting speed limit73
– storage197
Wiper blade replacement209
Wiper system60