Closing the trunk lid

Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise, Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise, in the event of an accident or braking or evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road users may be injured or the vehicle may be damaged.

In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the passenger compartment.◀

If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided:

▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
▷ Greatly increase the blower speed.
▷ Drive moderately.

    See also:

    Checking the engine oil level
    Your car is equipped with an electronic engine oil level check. Requirements ▷ The engine must be running and warm after the vehicle has been driven for at least 6.2 miles/10 km. ▷ ...

    Convertible: rollover protection system
    The rollover protection system is activated automatically in the event of an accident, a critical driving situation, an extreme tilt in the car's longitudinal axis or upon loss of ground conta ...

    Instrument cluster
    1.Speedometer 135i: with fuel gauge 2.  Indicator lamps for turn signals 3.  Indicator and warning lamps 4.  Tachometer 5.  Fuel gauge 135i: engine oil temperature 6.  ...