2013 BMW 640I COUPE fuel additives

FuelVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Fuel quality
Gasoline
For the best fuel economy, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐
out metallic additives.
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or
iron, or permanent damage to the catalytic con‐
verter and other components.◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 %,
i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.
Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not refuel with ethanol E85
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an
ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as this
would damage the engine and fuel supply sys‐
tem.◀
The engine is knock controlled. Therefore, you
can refuel with different gasoline qualities.Recommended fuel quality
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 89.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐
formance.◀
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.
Minimum fuel grade
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐
ally, problems relating to drivability, starting and
stalling, especially under certain environmental
conditions such as high ambient temperature
and high altitude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI number
— for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful engine
deposits, it is highly recommended to purchase
gasoline from BP or Top Tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 119
Activated-charcoal filter 144
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 109
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 119
Active seat, front 47
Active seat ventilation, front 47
Active Steering, integral 114
Adaptive brake assistant 111
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive drive 114
Adaptive light control 89
Additives, oil 186
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 205
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 143
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 143
Air distribution, manual 142
Air flow, automatic climate control 142
Air pressure, tires 173
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 144
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14 All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 143
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 181
All-wheel-drive 113
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 147
Alternative oil types 186
Ambient light 91
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 211
Approved engine oils 186
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 152
Arrival time 83
Ashtray 148
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 199
Assistance when driving off 111
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 62
AUTO intensity 142
Automatic car wash 204
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 119
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 94
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 88
Automatic Hold 62
Automatic locking 37 Automatic recirculated-air
control 143
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 142
AUTO program, intensity 142
Auto Start/Stop function 59
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 211
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrest, seats 45
Backrest, width 46
Backup camera 129
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 199
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 202
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 196
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 196
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 153
Blinds, sun protection 42
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
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Damage, tires 179
Damping control, dy‐ namic 114
Data, technical 210
Date 77
Daytime running lights 88
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 142
Dehumidifying, air 143
Destination distance 82
Digital clock 77
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 52
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 52
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 63
Display in windshield 139
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 90
Displays 70, 71
Displays, cleaning 207
Disposal, vehicle battery 196
Distance control, refer to PDC 127
Distance, selecting for ACC 121
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 37
Downhill control 113
Drive-off assistant 111
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 111
Driving Experience Switch 115
Driving instructions, breaking in 158
Driving mode 115
Driving notes, general 158 Driving stability control sys‐
tems 111
Driving tips 158
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 111
DTC driving dynamics 112
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 112
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 114
Dynamic Drive 114
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 111
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 112
E
ECO PRO 164
ECO PRO display 164
ECO PRO mode 164
EfficientDynamics 166
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 71
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 111
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 170
Emergency Request 198
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 199
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 78
Energy recovery 78
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 59
Engine, automatic switch- off 59
Engine compartment 183 Engine compartment, working
in 183
Engine coolant 188
Engine oil 185
Engine oil, adding 186
Engine oil additives 186
Engine oil change 186
Engine oil filler neck 186
Engine oil temperature 77
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 186
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 186
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 200
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 58
Engine stop 58
Engine temperature 77
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 204
Equipment, interior 146
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 111
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 159
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 200
External temperature dis‐ play 77
External temperature warn‐ ing 77
Eyes for securing cargo 162
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 74
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 142 Seite 224ReferenceEverything from A to Z224
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