FuelVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, 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. This may cause en‐
gine problems, for instance poor engine start‐
ing behavior, poor handling and/or
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀
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
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.
Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xxxx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not use a fuel with a higher percent‐
age of ethanol
Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per‐
centage than recommended or one with other
types of alcohol, i.e. no Flex Fuel, otherwise
this could damage the engine and fuel supply
system.◀
Recommended fuel grade 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. 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
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Approved oil typesYou can add oils with the following specifica‐
tions:Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.Diesel engineBMW Longlife-04.
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification.Diesel engineAPI ILSAC GF-5.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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Engine oil types, alterna‐tive 200
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 200
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 216
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Engine stop 62
Engine temperature 78
Entering a car wash 221
Equipment, interior 148
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 114
Exchanging wheels/tires 193
Exhaust system 163
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 55
Exterior mirrors 54
External start 216
External temperature dis‐ play 79
External temperature warn‐ ing 79
Eyes for securing cargo 166
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 142, 146
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 76
Filler neck for engine oil 199
Fine wood, care 223
First aid kit 216
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 219
Flat tire, changing wheels 212
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100 Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 97
Flat tire, warning lamp 98, 101
Flooding 163
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 142
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 154
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 68
Foot brake 163
Front airbags 94
Front fog lamps 92
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 209
Front lamps 205
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 96
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 96
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 180
Fuel cap 178
Fuel consumption, current 80
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 84
Fuel filler flap 178
Fuel gauge 78
Fuel quality 180
Fuel recommendation 180
Fuel, tank capacity 231
Fuse 213
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 148
Gasoline 180
Gear change, automatic transmission 70
Gear shift indicator 81 General driving notes 162
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 156
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 228
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 65
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 149
Hazard warning flashers 215
Head airbags 94
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlamp flasher 66
Headlamp glass 205
Headlamps 205
Headlamps, care 222
Headlamp washer system 66
Headliner 15
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 51
Head restraints, rear 52
Head-up Display 87
Head-up Display, care 224
Heavy cargo, stowing 166
Height, vehicle 228
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 66
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Hills 164
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 118
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 158
Homepage 6
Hood 197
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 163
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