BMW X5 - Manual (Page 76)

74 n Fuel gauge Temperature gauge
If the indicator lamp comes on and
stays on, there are approx.
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2.0 gal./8 liters – 6-cylinder engine
> 2.5 gal./10 liters – 8-cylinder engine
of fuel still in the tank.
Tank capacity: approx. 24.6 gal./
approx. 93 liters.
Certain operating conditions where the
tilt of the vehicle varies, such as those
encountered in mountainous areas,
may cause the needle to fluctuate
slightly.
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Refuel well before the tank is
empty, as otherwise engine func-
tions will not be ensured and damage
can occur if you drive down to the last
drop.
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When you switch on the ignition, the
indicator lamp comes on briefly to con-
firm that the system is operational.
Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at moder-
ate engine and vehicle speeds.
Red
When you switch on the ignition, the
warning lamp
* comes on briefly to con-
firm that the system is operational.
If the warning lamp lights up during
driving or the message – COOLANT
TEMPERATURE – appears in the Check
Control: the engine is overheated.
Switch off the engine immediately and
allow it to cool down.
Checking coolant level, refer to
page
145 .
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