fuel cap release BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE 2010 Owners Manual

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

Everything from A - Z
236 DTC Dynamic Traction
Control76
– indicator lamps76
DVD
– country codes149
– settings150
– video playback149
DVD menu150
DVD player, refer to CD
player147
DVD video149
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC76
Dynamic destination
guidance127
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator lamps77
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution76
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD / DVD player136
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV76
Electronic oil level check199
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC76
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission59
Emergency release, trunk
lid31
Emergency Request215
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance215Energy, saving
– saving fuel108
Engine
– breaking in108
– data222
– speed222
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment199
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant201
Engine oil
– adding201
– additives201
– BMW Maintenance
System203
– checking level199
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements67
– specified engine oils201
Engine output, refer to Engine
data222
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data222
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine56
Entry map for destination122
Equalizer, tone setting137
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC76
Event data recorders204
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system109
Extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone159
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External devices
– random sequence161Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away217
– for tying down loads112
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control71
Failure of an electrical
consumer213
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms33
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts49
Fastest route for
navigation126
Fast forward
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Filter of automatic climate
control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter94
First aid pouch215
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires196
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM79
Flat Tire Monitor FTM77
– indicating a flat tire78
– initializing the system77
– system limits77
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition195
FM, waveband139
Fog lamps89
– indicator lamp13,89
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely110
Footwell lamps90
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection157
Front airbags83
Front seat setting43

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