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in advance. This shortens the duration of 
the service appointment.
>In the event of a breakdown, data on the 
vehicle's condition can be sent directly to 
Roadside Assistance
*. 
>The service varies by country.
>Connection may incur charges.
>Services may be restricted abroad.
Requirements
>BMW Assist is activated.
>Wireless reception is available.
>The engine is running.
Concierge service*
When you call the BMW Assist Concierge ser-
vice, you can obtain information about, for 
example, restaurants, emergency pharmacy 
services, gas stations or hotels, as well as 
receive the corresponding telephone numbers 
and addresses.
You can then dial a phone number directly or 
use an address for destination guidance
*.
Starting the concierge service
1."BMW Assist"
2."Concierge"
3."Start service"
A voice connection is established to the BMW 
Concierge service.
You are connected to an employee of the BMW 
Concierge service to obtain the required infor-
mation. You can then have the phone number 
and address sent to you and, for example, use it for destination guidance in the navigation sys-
tem. Many hotels can be booked directly 
through the BMW Assist Concierge service. 
When an information message is received, a list 
of the received messages is displayed automat-
ically. Open the message via the message list, 
refer to page180.
Roadside Assistance
You can call BMW Roadside Assistance* 
should you require help in the event of a break-
down.
Starting Roadside Assistance
Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist 
or BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Roadside Assistance"
The Roadside Assistance number is displayed.
3.Select the number. If a mobile phone
* is 
paired, a connection is established to BMW 
Roadside Assistance.
Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or 
BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Roadside Assistance" 

BMW Assist
190 3."Start service"
TeleService Diagnosis*
TeleService Diagnosis enables the wireless 
transmission of detailed vehicle data that are 
important for vehicle diagnosis. TeleService 
Diagnosis can be started after a prompt by 
Roadside Assistance and termination of the 
voice connection.
TeleService Help*
TeleService Help enables an in-depth diagno-
sis of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via 
wireless transmission. TeleService Help can be 
started after a prompt by Roadside Assistance 
and termination of the voice connection.
Starting TeleService Help
1.Park the vehicle in a safe place.
2.Set the parking brake.
3.The engine is running.
4."TeleService Help"
After completion of TeleService Help, a voice 
connection is established to Roadside Assis-
tance.
Activating BMW Assist*
If the services included in a valid BMW Assist 
subscription are not displayed, they may need 
to be activated.
1.Make sure that the vehicle can determine its 
current position. Reception is usually best 
when you have an unobstructed view to the 
sky.
2.Switch on the ignition.3."Activate BMW Assist"
Activation may take several minutes. If another 
menu is opened, activation continues running in 
the background.
BMW Search*
BMW Search is an online portal that makes cer-
tain services available for use in your vehicle, 
e.g. information on restaurants along your 
route.
License conditions:
This product contains NetFront Browser soft-
ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007 
ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. NetFront 
is a trademark or registered trademark of 
ACCESS Co., Ltd., in Japan and other coun-
tries.
T h i s  s o f t w a r e is  b a s e d  in  p a rt  o n  t he  w o r k  o f  t h e  
Independent JPEG Group.
Requirements
>Subscription to the optional Convenience 
Plan.
>The vehicle is located within wireless net-
work coverage.
>The date setting on the Control Display is 
current.
Starting BMW Search
1."BMW Assist"
2."BMW Search"
3.Select "OK", if necessary.
The BMW Search start page is displayed. 

Refueling
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Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to 
the tank and a message will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and 
observe all applicable regulations when 
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak 
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the 
event of an accident.<
Fuel filler flap
Opening
1.Open the fuel filler flap. To do so, lightly 
press the rear edge.
2.Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3.Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to 
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly 
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the 
cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed 
properly and fuel vapors can escape. A mes-
sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or 
missing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of a malfunction, you can release 
the fuel filler flap manually:
Sedan
1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area.
2.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. 
The fuel filler flap is released.
Sports Wagon
1.Fold up the cargo area floor panel.
2.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area. To do so, turn the 
screws, arrows 1, 90° and take out the 
cover, arrow 2.
3.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. 
The fuel filler flap is released. 

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Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety 
instructions provided at filling stations; 
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or 
property damage.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler 
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead 
to
>Premature pump shutoff
>Reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks 
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Refuel as soon as possible once your 
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not 
ensured and damage can occur.<
Gasoline engine
Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the 
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
Diesel engine
Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the 
reserve capacity of 1.7 US gallons/6.5 liters.
Fuel specifications
Gasoline engine: required fuel
Do not refuel with leaded fuel; otherwise, 
the catalytic converter will be damaged.
Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 
85Ξ ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise, the 
engine and fuel supply system will be dam-
aged.<
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with less 
AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is:
>323i, 328i/xDrive: 87>335i/xDrive: 89.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat-
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds 
when starting at high outside temperatures. 
This has no effect on the engine life.
Do not use any gasoline below the speci-
fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise, the 
engine could be damaged.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant dif-
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, 
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale 
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 10Ξ ethanol or other 
oxygenates with up to 2.8Ξ oxygen by weight, 
that is, 15Ξ MTBE or 3Ξ methanol plus an 
equivalent amount of cosolvent, will not void the 
applicable warranties with respect to defects in 
materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in 
drivability, starting and stalling problems 
especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and 
high altitude. 
Should you encounter drivability problems 
which you suspect could be related to the fuel 
you are using, we recommend that you respond 
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand 
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier 
Detergent Gasoline. 
Failure to comply with these recommendations 
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<
BMW Advanced Diesel: required fuel
Ultra-low sulfur diesel
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel 
with low sulfur content:
Ultra-low sulfur diesel ASTM D 975-07a.
Refuel with ultra-low sulfur diesel only. 
The percentage of biodiesel in the fuel 
must not exceed 5 %; this type of fuel is referred 
to as B5. Do not refuel with gasoline. If you have 
accidentally refueled with the wrong fuel, e.g. 
with gasoline, do not start the engine; other-
wise, engine damage may occur.< 

Refueling
198 If you have refueled with the wrong fuel, contact 
your BMW center.
The filler neck is designed for refueling at 
diesel fuel pumps.
If the filler nozzle cannot be inserted into your 
BMW's filler pipe, please ensure that you are 
refueling at a diesel fuel pump and that it is 
equipped with a diesel filler nozzle.<
In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel 
fuel cannot be fully inserted into the fuel 
filler neck, please contact BMW Roadside 
Assistance for instructions on how to add fuel. 
For more information on BMW Roadside Assis-
tance, refer to page237.<
Winter diesel
To ensure that the diesel engine remains oper-
ational in the winter, please use winter diesel, 
which is available at gas stations during winter 
months. The fuel filter heating system, included 
a s  a  s t a n d a r d  f e a t u r e ,  p r e v e n t s  d i s r u p t i o n  o f  t h e  
fuel supply while driving.
Do not add additives, including gasoline; 
otherwise, engine damage may occur.<
BMW Advanced Diesel
The concept
BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen oxide 
in the diesel emissions of your vehicle by means 
of a mechanism that injects diesel exhaust fluid, 
a reduction agent, into the exhaust tract. A 
chemical reaction occurs in the catalytic con-
verter that minimizes the nitrogen oxide con-
tent.
To be able to start the engine as usual, a suffi-
cient amount of diesel exhaust fluid must be 
present in a separate reservoir.
Warming the system
To warm the system to its operating tempera-
ture after starting with a cold engine, the auto-
matic transmission delays shifting to the next 
higher gear, if necessary.
Reserve display
A display in the instrument cluster informs you 
about the remaining distance you can drive with 
the fluid remaining in the reservoir.
-
The reserve display appears beginning at 
approx. 1,000 miles/1,600 km before the sup-
ply is used up.
When this reserve display appears in the 
instrument cluster, have diesel exhaust 
fluid refilled to avoid not being able to start the 
engine.<
Diesel exhaust fluid at the minimum 
level
Even if the display indicates -- mls, the engine 
continues running if it is not switched off and if 
all other requirements continue to be met, e.g. a 
sufficient supply of fuel.
Do not drive to the end of the indicated 
distance. Otherwise, it will not be possible 
to start the engine again after switching it off.< 

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Wrong fluid
A warning lamp lights up:
The wrong fluid was filled into the res-
ervoir.
Please contact your BMW center.
Having the diesel exhaust fluid refilled
Diesel exhaust fluid is refilled by your BMW 
center during regular service. If the service 
intervals are adhered to, it generally does not 
need to be refilled between service appoint-
ments.
Under certain conditions, e.g. especially fre-
quent accelerations or operation of the vehicle 
at high altitudes, it may become necessary to 
refill the fluid between service appointments.
When this reserve display appears in the instru-
ment cluster, have diesel exhaust fluid refilled to 
avoid not being able to start the engine.
You can have the fluid refilled by a BMW center.
Diesel exhaust fluid at low 
temperatures
Because of its physical properties, it may 
be necessary to refill diesel exhaust fluid 
between regular service appointments at tem-
peratures below +237/-56.
The need to add fluid is indicated by the reserve 
display in the instrument cluster, refer to 
page198.<
Refilling diesel exhaust fluid in 
exceptional cases
To be able to reach the next BMW center, you 
can refill diesel exhaust fluid yourself while 
adhering to the following warnings.
Do not come into contact with diesel 
exhaust fluid as it can lead to skin or eye 
irritations. Wear goggles and gloves, if neces-
sary. Follow the safety instructions on the bot-
tle.
Vapors with a sharp odor can escape from the 
bottle or container when it is opened. Before 
refilling, completely close the windows and 
doors of the vehicle to prevent the vapors from 
intruding into the interior. If handling diesel exhaust fluid in an enclosed area, ensure that 
the room is well ventilated.
After handling diesel exhaust fluid, wash your 
hands thoroughly; otherwise, for example, inad-
vertently touching your eyes may lead to eye 
irritations.
If eye irritations occur, rinse the eyes thoroughly 
with water and consult a physician if necessary.
If diesel exhaust fluid comes into contact with 
the surface of your vehicle, rinse the affected 
areas with water to prevent surface damage.
Keep diesel exhaust fluid away from children.<
Suitable diesel exhaust fluid
>Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
Diesel exhaust fluid can be refilled conve-
niently with this bottle and its special 
adapter.
>Alternatively: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
You can obtain diesel exhaust fluid from your 
BMW center.
Refilling quantity
Refilling quantity when the reserve display first 
appears:
Approx. 1 US gallon/3.7 liters
Opening the diesel exhaust fluid 
reservoir
1.Remove the cover in the bumper by press-
ing on it, see arrow. 

Refueling
200 2.Place the handle of the screwdriver from the 
onboard vehicle tool kit, page229, onto the 
bottom cap and open the cap, arrow.
Refilling BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid
1.Attach the bottle and screw it all the way on, 
see arrow. The line on the bottle should 
point upward.
Hold the attached bottle to prevent 
the thread on the vehicle from 
becoming damaged by the weight of the 
bottle.<
2.Press the bottle toward the vehicle, see 
arrow.
The reservoir in the vehicle is filled.
3.The reservoir is full when the filling level in 
the bottle stops changing. It is not possible 
to overfill the reservoir. Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and unscrew 
it.
Closing the reservoir
After refilling, close the reservoir again using 
the handle of the screwdriver.
After refilling diesel exhaust fluid
Wrong fluid
If you add the wrong fluid, e.g. antifreeze 
for washer fluid, do not start the engine; 
otherwise, there is a danger of fire.<
Contact your BMW center.
Disposing of the bottle
You can dispose of the bottles for diesel 
exhaust fluid at your BMW center.
Only dispose of empty bottles in household 
refuse if local regulations allow.<
Reserve display-
After refilling, the reserve display continues to 
be displayed after the engine is started. It goes 
out after the vehicle has been driven for several 
minutes. 

Under the hood
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Under the hood
Do not work on the car unless you pos-
sess the necessary technical knowledge. 
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide-
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed 
only by a BMW center or by a workshop that 
work according to BMW repair procedures with 
correspondingly trained personnel. If this work 
is not carried out properly, there is a danger of 
subsequent damage and related safety haz-
ards.<
Hood
Releasing
Pull the lever.
Opening
In order to avoid damage, make sure that 
the wiper arms are against the windshield 
before you open the hood. Do not open the 
engine hood before the engine has cooled 
down; otherwise, injuries may result.<
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 10 in/
25 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.
Make sure that the closing path of the 
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may 
result. 
If you see any signs while driving your vehicle 
that the hood is not completely closed, stop at 
once and close it securely.<