FuelVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to 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-
up behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐
tent.
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, as this can cause permanent damage to
the catalytic converter and other compo‐
nents.◀
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–xxCAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: 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, e.g. M5 to M100; 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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Maintenance require‐ments 201
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 201
Make-up mirror 155
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 145, 148
Manual air flow 145, 148
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57
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 71
Marking on approved tires 192
Marking, run-flat tires 193
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 84
Maximum speed, winter tires 193
Measure, units of 89
Medical kit 213
Memory, seat, mirror 56
Menu, EfficientDynamics 176
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 18 Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 146, 149
Minimum tread, tires 191
Mirror 56
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 204
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 220
New wheels and tires 192
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 216
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 201
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 201
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 135
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 184
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication Oil 197
Oil, adding 198
Oil additives 198
Oil change 199
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 198
Oil types, alternative 199
Oil types, approved 199
Old batteries, disposal 210
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 203
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 42
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 148
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 219
Parallel parking assistant 139
Park Distance Control PDC 131
Parked-car ventilation 150
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 168
Parking aid, refer to PDC 131
Parking assistant 139
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 91
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