64 Fuel gauge Coolant temperature Service Interval Display
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UNLEADED GASOLINE
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When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator lamp comes on briefly to indi-
cate that the system is operational.
If the indicator lamp comes on and
stays on, there are approx. 2.1 gallons
(8 liters) of fuel in the tank.
Tank volume: Page 166.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies, e.g.,
when you are driving in mountainous
areas, this may cause the needle to
fluctuate slightly.
a Please refuel early, as driving
to the last drop of fuel can result in
damage to the engine and/or catalytic
converter.c
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Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at moder-
ate engine and vehicle speeds.
Red
Indicator lamp comes on, the warning
"COOLANT TEMPERATURE" appears
in Check Control*: engine overheated.
Switch off the engine immediately and
allow it to cool down.
Between the blue and red sectors Red lamp
Normal operating range. It is not un-
usual for the needle to rise as far as the
edge of the red sector in response to
high outside temperatures or severe
operating conditions.
Checking coolant level: Page 127.
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Green lamps
The number of illuminated lamps
decreases as the time for your next
maintenance visit approaches.
Yellow lamp
This field appears together with
OILSERVICE or INSPECTION.
Maintenance is due. Please contact
your BMW Retailer for an appointment.
Maintenance overdue.
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