BMW 1-Series M Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Controls overview Controls
Controls overview
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also applies to safety related
functions and systems.
Tachometer
If at all possible, avoid engine speeds in the yel-
low advance warning zone, arrow
1 .
Absolutely avoid engine speeds in the red
warning field, arrow
2 . In this range, the engine
speed is limited to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
When the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature, the engine oil temperature is between
approx. 210
7
/100
6
and approx. 300
7
/
150
6
.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a warn-
ing lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 14 US gal/53 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page
30 .
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.
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