winter tires BMW 6 SERIES 2007 Owners Manual

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Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either sep-
arately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.<
RSC – run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to page204.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than sum-
mer tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear,
signs of damage and foreign objects lodged in
the tread, and check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
The tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/
3 mm, although, for example, European legisla-
tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of
0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 0.12 in/
3 mm, there is an increased risk of high-speed
hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of
water are present on the road surface.Winter tires noticeably loose their suitability for
winter use below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm.
New tires should be mounted in the interest of
safety.
Wear indicators at the tread-groove base, refer
to arrow, are distributed over the tire's circum-
ference and are marked on the side of the tire
with TWI – Tread Wear Indicator. If the tire tread
has been driven down to the wear indicators, a
tread depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm has been
reached.
Wheel/tire damage
Please note that low-profile tires cause wheels,
tires and suspension parts to be more suscep-
tible to road hazards and consequential dam-
ages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. These
kinds of problems may also be signaled by other
changes in vehicle response, such as a strong
tendency to pull to the left or right.
In these cases reduce your speed imme-
diately and have the wheels and tires
inspected immediately. To do this, carefully
drive to the nearest BMW center or a special-
ized tire dealer that works in accordance with
BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained
personnel. Have the vehicle towed to the repair
shop if necessary. Tire damage can be
extremely dangerous to vehicle occupants and
other road users.<

Wheels and tires
204
Run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by the circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire.
Run-flat tires consist of self-contained tires and
special rims. The sidewall reinforcement
ensures that the tire retains some residual
safety in the event of pressure drop and driving
remains possible to a restricted degree.
To continue driving with a damaged tire:
>With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of
a flat tire, page90
>With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure,
page92
New wheels and tires
Only have new wheels and tires mounted
by a BMW center or a repair shop that
works in accordance with BMW guidelines and
uses appropriately trained personnel. If this
work is performed inexpertly, there is a danger
of damage and associated safety risks. Make
sure that the new wheels are balanced.<
Retreaded tires
BMW does not recommend the use of
retreaded tires; otherwise, driving safety
may be reduced. Potentially substantial varia-
tions in the design and the age of the carcasses
can result in a reduced service life.<
The right wheels and tires
BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical official size ratings could
actually have different dimensions than the
approved units – these differences could lead to
body contact, and with it the risk of severe acci-
dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot be held liable for driving
safety.<
You can find out the right wheel-tire combina-
tion from your BMW center.
The right wheel-and-tire combination is
another vital factor in ensuring reliable opera-
tion of various vehicle systems such as ABS
and DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single tread config-
uration from a single manufacturer. After a tire is
damaged, always remember to have the original
wheel and tire combination remounted on the
vehicle as soon as possible.
Wheels with electronics for
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor
When mounting new tires or converting from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use
wheels with TPM electronics, otherwise the
Tire Pressure Monitor cannot detect a flat tire,
refer to page91. Your BMW center will be
happy to advise you on this subject.
Recommended tire brands
BMW recommends particular tire brands for
each tire size. You can recognize these from the
clearly visible BMW marking on the tire sidewall.

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With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling characteris-
tics.
Run-flat tires
When installing new tires or when changing
from summer tires to winter tires, for your own
safety, use run-flat tires. No spare wheel is pro-
vided in the event of a flat. Your BMW center will
be glad to advise you.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends
that you do not have damaged run-flat
tires repaired; they should be replaced.<
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold
winter driving conditions. Although all-season
M+S tires provide better winter traction than
summer tires, they generally fail to provide the
same levels of cold-weather performance as
winter tires.
Watch speed
Always observe the maximum permissi-
ble speed for the winter tires, otherwise
tire damage may occur, which can result in acci-
dents.<
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible. Always
protect tires against all contact with oil, grease
and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of
the tire.
Rotating wheels between axles
BMW does not recommend moving the front
wheels to the rear or vice versa, as otherwise
the handling characteristics may be impaired.
Snow chains*
BMW only tests certain fine-link snow chains,
classifies them as road-safe and recommends
them. Consult your BMW center for more infor-
mation.
These snow chains are approved exclusively for
use in pairs on the rear wheels with the tire size:
>245/50 R 17 Y
>245/45 R 18 Y
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
installing snow chains as this could cause
the Flat Tire Monitor to malfunction.
When driving with snow chains, it may be prac-
tical to briefly activate DTC, refer to page88.<

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License plate lamps
5-watt bulb, W5W
1.Push a screwdriver from the left under the
lamp and pry out the lamp toward the right.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left by 905 and
remove.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as a
standard feature. An immediate wheel change
in the event of a flat tire is therefore no longer
required.
To continue driving with a damaged tire:
>With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of
a flat tire, page90
>With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure,
page92
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires on page204.
If you have new tires mounted or switch from
summer to winter tires, or vice versa, use run-
flat tires because no spare tire is provided in
case of a flat. Your BMW center will be glad to
advise you.
Also refer to New wheels and tires, page204.
The suitable tools for changing tires are
available as accessories from your BMW
center.<
Car jacking points
The jacking points for the car jack are located in
the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate.
Your BMW center will be glad to advise in all
matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. For the connections, refer
to Jump starting on page218.
Disposal
After replacement, have old batteries dis-
posed of by your BMW center or deposit
them at a recycling center. Maintain the battery
in an upright position for transport and storage.
Always secure the battery to prevent it from tip-
ping over during transport.<
Power failure
Following a temporary interruption of the power
supply, the operation of some equipment is lim-
ited and must be reinitialized. Individual settings
are also lost and must be updated:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The position must be stored again, refer to
page50.

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232
Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System87
– indicator/warning lamp89
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control68
Acceleration assistant with
SMG65
Accepted calls182
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
call217
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control110
Activating hour signal84
"Activation time" for parked-
car ventilation110
Active cruise control68
– indicator lamp71
– radar sensor72
– selecting distance70
– warning lamps71
Active steering94
– warning lamp94
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display94
Adaptive Head Light103
"Add digits" for mobile
phone182
Additives
– coolant209
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils208"Address book" for navigation
system136
Address for navigation
– deleting137
– entering128,131
– selecting136
– storing136
– storing current position136
"Add to address book"135
"Add to destination
list"131,133
Adjusting interior
temperature107
Adjusting thigh support49
Adjusting tone in audio mode,
refer to Tone control153
"After door opened"51
"After unlocking"51
Airbags94
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat57
– indicator/warning lamp96
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags95
– sitting safely48
Air distribution
– automatic107
– manual108
Airing, refer to Ventilation109
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation109
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control109
"Air recirculation on / off"56
Air supply, automatic climate
control106
Air volume108
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications199Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm36
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels"163
"All doors"30
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires205
"All stations", calling up with
radio156,159
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
"AM", reception
range152,156
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone174
Antifreeze
– coolant209
– washer fluid67
Antilock Brake System
ABS87
– indicator/warning lamp89
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system30
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights226
Approved engine oils208
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights226
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest114
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10

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Kick-down
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Knee airbags94
Knock control199
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams102
Lamps and bulbs212
"Language / Units"85
– for navigation
system127,143
"Languages"85
– for navigation
system127,143
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo123
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list135
"Last seat pos."51
LATCH child restraint fixing
system58
LEDs light-emitting
diodes212
Length, refer to
Dimensions224
License plate lamps, replacing
bulbs215
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs212
Lighter116
"Lighting"66,103
Lighting
– instruments104
– lamps and bulbs212
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps102
Light switch102
"Limit"82
Loading, refer to Cargo
loading122
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo123"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access37
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams102
– automatic102
– replacing bulbs212
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support49
Luggage compartment
– capacity226
– emergency release35
– hotel function33
– increasing capacity,
Convertible35
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31
Luggage compartment lid34
– comfort access38
– emergency operation34
– emergency release35
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote
control31,34
– unlocking manually34
Lumbar support49
LW, waveband156
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires205
Maintenance210
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models210
– refer to Service
requirements78
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models210
Maintenance system210
Malfunction
– convertible top44
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid34
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control80
Manual air distribution108
Manual mode with automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
"Manual" on the radio157
Manual operation
– convertible top44
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function34
– luggage compartment lid34
– selector lever interlock,
Automatic transmission64
Manual transmission61
"Map direction of travel"142
"Map facing north"142
Map for navigation
– changing scale142
– destination entry133
Map view142
Map view facing north142

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242 Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling109
Maximum speed with winter
tires205
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions
– Convertible225
– Coupe224
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory50
MENU, button refer to Start
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information145
Microfilter110
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature54
Mirrors54
– automatic curb monitor54
– folding in and out54
– heating54
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory50
"Missed calls"182
Missed calls183
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle121Mobile phone
– accepted calls183
– adjusting volume180
– calling181
– ending call181
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest114
– missed calls183
– operation by voice185
– operation via iDrive180
– redialing183
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8183
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method184
Mobile phone battery188
Mobile phones, use in vehicle,
refer to Mobile
communications devices in
vehicle121
Mobile Service, refer to
Roadside Assistance218
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor89
"Monitor on / off"56
Most recent mobile phone
numbers183
MP3, compressed audio
files165
Multifunction steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher65
– refer to Wiper system66
Music tracks
– random play sequence168
– sampling, scan167
"Mute on / off"56
MW, waveband156
N
"Navigation"77,128
Navigation destination
– entering manually128
– selecting via map133
Navigation drive, installation
location126
Navigation DVD126
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off143
Navigation system126
– address book136
– bypassing route
sections144
– destination entry128
– destination guidance in
assistance window126
– destination list135
– displaying current
position148
– displaying route141
– entering a destination
manually128
– entering destination via
voice131
– last destinations135
– looking for interesting
destination134
– navigation DVD126
– route list142
– selecting destination using
information134
– selecting destination via
map133
– selecting route criteria138
– starting destination
guidance140
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance140
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance140
– voice instructions143
– volume adjustment144
"Navigation voice
instructions"56,127,143

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Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Road map142
"Roadside
Assistance"184,190
Roadside Assistance218
Roadside parking lamps104
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps213
Rollover protection system on
Convertible96
– lowering96
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing219
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route138
– bypassing sections144
– changing144
– changing criteria138
– display141
– displaying arrow display141
– displaying map view142
– displaying streets or towns/
cities142
– selecting138
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions143
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view142
"Route preference",
changing138
Route selection138
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires204
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires204Run-flat tires204
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire90,92
– flat tire90,92
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– tire inflation pressure200
– Tire Pressure Monitor91
– tire replacement204,205
– winter tires205
S
Safety belts53
– damage53
– indicator lamp53
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– reminder53
– sitting safely48
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts53
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System87
– airbags94
– driving stability control
systems87
– rollover protection system,
Convertible96
– safety belts53
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires204
Satellite radio162
– enabling channels162
– selecting channel163
– storing channel163
"SAT" with radio152,162
"Save current
destination"138
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD167
– stations with radio157
Scan
– CD changer167
– CD player167
– radio157
"Scan all" in audio mode167
"Scan directory" in audio
mode167Screw thread for tow
fitting219
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio162
Seats49
– adjusting49
– heating53
– lumbar support49
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory50
– sitting safely48
– sports seat49
– storing the setting50
– thigh support49
Securing cargo123
– ski bag117
"Select as
destination"134,193
"Select current speed"82
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operating via iDrive152
Selecting distance for active
cruise control70
Selecting frequency
manually157
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route138
Selection options with
navigation system138
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Selector lever interlock, refer
to Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Selector lever positions
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Sequential Manual
Transmission SMG61
"Service"78,191,207

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246 Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance218
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models210
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service210
– refer to Service
requirements78
"Service notification"191
"Service Request"184,191
"Service
requirements"79,191,208
Service requirements78
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service210
"Service Status"195
"Set"
– in audio mode152
– in trip computer78
"Set date"84
"Set service date"79
"Set time"84
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"195
– for BMW Assist193
– for unlocking30
Settings
– BMW Night Vision100
– changing on Control
Display83
– clock, 12h/24h mode84
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date84
– language85
– units of measure85
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
time110
Shifting
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63Shiftlock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Shift paddles on steering
wheel63
Short commands of voice
command system227
"Short route" for
navigation
138
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route138
"Show current position"133
"Show destination
position"133
Side airbags94
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs214
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs214
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Signaling a turn, triple turn
signal activation65
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps104
Sitting safely48
– with airbags48
– with head restraints48
– with safety belts48
Ski bag116
Sliding/tilt roof, refer to Glass
sunroof, electric with raise
function41
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant121
SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
– acceleration assistant65
– breaking-in120
– Dynamic Driving Control64
– gear display62
– kick-down62
– shiftlock62
– towing220
– tow-starting221
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing187
– using174Snow chains205
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices116
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface211
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock59
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing34
Song search with CD, refer to
Sampling tracks, scan167
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call217
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses216
– key28
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils208
Speed-dependent
volume154
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit82
Speedometer
12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control154
Speed with winter tires205
Sport program
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– refer to Dynamic Driving
Control64
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems87
"Star button"56
Start/Stop button59
– starting the engine60
– switching off the engine60
"Start" for stopwatch83
"Start guidance"131,140
Starting assistant121
Starting difficulties, jump
starting218
Starting engine60
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant121
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"133

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248 Tires
– age202
– air loss90,92
– breaking-in120
– condition203
– damage203
– inflation pressure200
– minimum tread depth203
– monitoring inflation
pressure, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor89
– new wheels and tires204
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor91
– replacing204
– retreaded tires204
– run-flat tires204
– size201
– size, refer to The right
wheels and tires204
– wear indicators203
– wheel/tire combination204
– winter tires205
Tires with run-flat properties,
refer to Run-flat tires204
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information144
"Tone"153
Tone dialing method184
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting153
– middle setting155
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit212
Top42
"Top 8" for mobile phone182
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method184
Tow bar220
Tow fitting219Towing219
– methods220
– tow fittings219
– with automatic
transmission220
– with manual
transmission220
– with SMG Sequential
Manual Transmission220
"Town / City" for destination
entry129
Tow rope220
Tow-starting219
"TPM"92
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor
91
– resetting system92
– system limits91
– warning lamp92
Tracks
– finding167
– random play sequence168
– sampling on CD167
– selecting with CD166
Track width, refer to
Dimensions224
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC Dynamic Stability
Control88
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control88
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information144
– refer to Bypassing route
sections144
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map146
– displaying145
– during destination
guidance147
– symbols147
Traffic information with
navigation144
"Traffic Info settings"145Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– deactivating selector lever
interlock on automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
– starting assistant121
– towing220
Transporting children
safely57
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo123
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth203
Treble, refer to Tone
control153
"Treble", tone control153
"Trip computer"78
Trip computer77
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer75
"Triple turn signal"66
Trip odometer75
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment35
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid34
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions224
Turn signals
65
– replacing bulbs213
U
Undercarriage protection,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR202
"Units"85
Units
– average fuel
consumption85
– temperature85