2013 BMW Z4 fuel additives

FuelVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Fuel recommendation
For the best fuel economy, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Do not use fuels that are labeled at the fuel
pump as containing metals.
Only refuel with lead-free gasoline with‐
out metal additives
Do not refuel with leaded gasoline or gasoline
with metal additives, e. g., manganese or iron;
otherwise, the catalytic converter and other
components will be permanently damaged.◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i.e., E10, may be used for refueling.
The ethanol should fulfill the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: always adhere to the currently applicable
standard.
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
system.◀
The engine is knock controlled. Therefore, you
can refuel with different gasoline qualities.Gasoline quality
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 89.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not fill up with fuel below the speci‐
fied minimum quality; otherwise, the engine may not run properly.◀
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. Addi‐
tionally, problems relating to drivability, start‐ ing and stalling, especially under certain envi‐
ronmental 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 num‐
ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐
gine deposits, it is highly recommended to
purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retail‐
ers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled main‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 99
Acceleration assistant, Launch Control 68
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 249
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 113
Adaptive brake light, refer to Brake force display 98
Adaptive light control 86
Additional telephone 192
Additives– Coolant 239
Additives, oil 238
After washing vehicle 256
Airbags 90
Airbags
– Indicator/warning lamps 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated air mode 108, 112
Air conditioner 108
Air conditioning mode
– Air conditioner 108– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110– Ventilation 109, 112
Air distribution
– Automatic 111– Individual 108– Manual 108
Air flow rate 108, 111
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 109, 112
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 107
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 227
Air supply– Air conditioner 108– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110– Ventilation 109, 112
Air vents 107
Air vents
– Refer to Ventila‐
tion 109, 112
Alarm system 39
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 39– Interior motion sensor 40– Tilt alarm sensor 40
All around the headliner 17
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 234
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 115
Alternative oil types 238
AM/FM station 162
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 151
Antifreeze
– Coolant 239– Washer fluid 62
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 99
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 99
Anti-theft protection 32
Anti-theft protection, lug bolts 246
Appointments 210
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 262
Approved engine oils 238
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to
Weights 262
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 122
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 73
Ashtray 118
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 250
Assistance systems, refer to Driving stability control sys‐
tems 99
Assistance when driving off 102
Audio device, external 123
Audio playback 171
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 183
Automatic air distribu‐ tion 111
Automatic air flow rate 111
Automatic car wash 255
Automatic climate control– Automatic air distribu‐
tion 111
Automatic cruise control 103
Automatic Curb Monitor 50
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 57
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 86
Automatic recirculated air control 112
Automatic transmission
– 7-gear with dual clutch 65– 8-gear 63
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control 111
AUX-IN port 123, 180
Average fuel consumption 73
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DCC, refer to Cruise con‐trol 103
Defogging windows 109
Defroster– Rear window 109, 112
Defrosting windows 109
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 142
Destination guidance 149
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 147
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 140
Digital clock 71
Digital compass 116
Digital radio 163
Dimming mirrors 51
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 60
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 88
Display, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 258
Displays, cleaning 258
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Coolant 239– Remote control battery 39– Vehicle battery 247
Distance control, refer to
PDC 105
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 35
Doors, manual operation 35
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 34– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 231
Draft-free ventila‐
tion 109, 113
Drive-off assistant 102
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 99
Driving notes, breaking in 128
Driving notes, general 128
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 99
Driving tips 128
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 99
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 100
DTMF suffix dialing 198
DVD/CD 170
DVDs, storing 175
DVD, video 172
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 99
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 156
Dynamic Driving Control 100
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 99
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 100
E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution 99
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 132
Electrical fault– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 69
Electrical malfunction
– Door lock 35– Driver's door 35– Fuel filler flap 224
Electric seat adjustment 47
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 99
Electronic engine oil level check 236
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to DSC 99
Emergency operation– Fuel filler flap, unlocking
manually 224
Emergency Request 249
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 250
Emergency unlocking
– Trunk lid, from the inside 37
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function 57
Engine compartment 235
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 239
Engine oil, adding 238
Engine oil additives 238
Engine oil, checking the level 236
Engine oil temperature 72
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 238
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 238
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 72
Engine start, Help 250
Engine, starting 56
Engine, starting
– Comfort Access 37– Start/Stop button 55
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, switching off 57
Engine temperature 72
Entry comparison 23
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 89
Equalizer 160
Equipment, interior 114
Error messages, refer to Check Control 82
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 99
Exchanging wheels/tires 233
Exhaust system 129
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