FuelVehicle equipmentAll 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 vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Fuel recommendation Note General fuel quality
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. Switch gas stations
or use fuel from brand name producers having
a higher octane level; otherwise, engine prob‐
lems, such as poor engine starting perform‐
ance, poorer handling characteristics or driving
performance may occur. ◀
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
converter and other components. ◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
25 %, i. e., E25, may be used for refueling.
Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xxCAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not refuel with Ethanol above the
maximum Ethanol proportion
Do not refuel with Ethanol above the maximum
Ethanol proportion, that is, refueling with fuel
that contains more than 25 % Ethanol, flex fuel
or other alcohols; otherwise, damage to the en‐
gine and fuel supply could result. ◀
Gasoline 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.
Fuel quality
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 environ‐
mental conditions such as high ambient tem‐
perature 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 pur‐
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Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐line quality 164
Odometer 59
Oil 180
Oil, adding 181
Oil additives 181
Oil change 182
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 60
Oil filler neck 181
Oil types, alternative 182
Oil types, approved 182
Old batteries, disposal 197
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 184
Onboard vehicle tool kit 186
Opening/closing via door lock 23
Opening/closing with remote control 22
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 108
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 59
P Paint, vehicle 204
Panoramic glass sunroof 30
Parallel parking assistant 100
Park Distance Control PDC 98
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 126
Parking aid, refer to PDC 98
Parking assistant 100
Parking brake 48
Parking lamps 66
Particulate filter 125
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 37
PDC Park Distance Control 98
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 83
Performance Control 87 Personal Profile 21
Phone 152
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 31
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 29
Plastic, care 205
Power failure 196
Power windows 29
Pressure, tire air pressure 166
Pressure warning, tires 77
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 21
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 31
Protective function, win‐ dows 29
R Radiator fluid 183
Radio, AM/FM stations 139
Radio, control ele‐ ments 139, 145
Radio, FM/AM 139
Radio, muting 139
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 20
Radio, overview 139, 145
Radio ready state 45
Radio, satellite radio 143
Radio, save stations 141
Radio, traffic bulletins 142
Rain sensor 50
Rear fog lamps 69
Rear lamps 190
Rear luggage rack 129
Rearview mirror 37
Rear window de‐ froster 105, 108
Recirculated-air filter 109
Recirculated-air mode 105, 108
Recommended tire brands 172
Refueling 162 Remaining range 60
Remote control/key 20
Remote control, blocking 21
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 23
Remote control, replacing the battery 20
Remote control, univer‐ sal 110
Replacement fuse 197
Replacing parts 186
Replacing the battery, remote control 20
Replacing wheels/tires 171
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 92
Reserve warning, refer to Range 60
Resetting the tone set‐ tings 138
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 75
Retaining straps, securing cargo 128
Retreaded tires 172
Right-hand traffic, lamp set‐ ting 69
Roadside parking lamps 66
RON gasoline quality 164
Roof load capacity 210
Roof-mounted luggage rack 128
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 201
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 173
Rubber components, care 205
Run-flat tires 173
S
Safe braking 125
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