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 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–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
system.◀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. 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‐
tenance.◀Seite 184MobilityFuel184
Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 920 413 - VI/13
Maintenance, service require‐ments 81
Maintenance system, BMW 201
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 147, 150
Manual air flow 147, 150
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 71
Manual operation, door lock 38
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 132
Manual operation, rearview camera 135
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual transmission 70
Marking on approved tires 193
Marking, run-flat tires 194
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 149
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 193
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 215
Memory, seat, mirror 54
Menu, EfficientDynamics 177
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Messages, refer to Check Control 77 Microfilter 148, 151
Minimum tread, tires 192
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 204
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 58
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 53
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 222
New wheels and tires 192
No Passing Information 83
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 218
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 202
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 202
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 136
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 184
Odometer 80
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 197 Oil, adding 198
Oil additives 198
Oil change 198
Oil change interval, service requirements 81
Oil filler neck 198
Oil types, alternative 198
Oil types, approved 198
Old batteries, disposal 212
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 203
Opening and closing 32
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 38
Opening and closing via door lock 37
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 36
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 41
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 150
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
Overtaking prohibitions 83
P Paint, vehicle 221
Panoramic glass sunroof 45
Parallel parking assistant 140
Park Distance Control PDC 131
Parked-car ventilation 151
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 170
Parking aid, refer to PDC 131
Parking assistant 140
Parking brake 66
Parking lamps 90 Seite 235Everything from A to ZReference235
Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 920 413 - VI/13
