2014 BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO fuel additives

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
purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retail‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 133
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Activated-charcoal filter 165
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 129
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 141
Active Protection 131
Active seat, front 56
Active seat ventilation, front 56
Active Steering, integral 137
Adaptive brake assistant 133
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 130
Adaptive drive 136
Adaptive Light Control 103
Additives, oil 215
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 107
Airbags, indicator/warning light 108
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 164
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 164
Air distribution, manual 163
Air flow, automatic climate control 163
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 165
Air pressure, tires 202
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48 All around the center con‐
sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 209
All-wheel-drive 135
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 170
Alternative oil types 216
Ambient light 105
Animal detection, see Night Vision 124
Antifreeze, washer fluid 80
Antilock Brake System, ABS 133
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 133
Approved axle load 241
Approved engine oils 216
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 178
Arrival time 97
Ashtray 171
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 229
Assistance when driving off 133
Attentiveness assistant 131
AUTO H button 74
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 74
AUTO intensity 163
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 162
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 63 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 109
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 103
Automatic Hold 74
Automatic locking 47
Automatic recirculated-air control 164
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic tailgate 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 81
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
AUTO program, intensity 163
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 97
Average speed 97
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 55
Backrest, seats 53
Backrest, width 56
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 229
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 231
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 226
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 58
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 179
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Emergency unlocking, trans‐mission lock 83
Energy Control 93
Energy recovery 93
Engine, automatic reel-off 71
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine compartment 212
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 212
Engine coolant 217
Engine idling when driving, coasting 194
Engine oil 214
Engine oil, adding 215
Engine oil additives 215
Engine oil change 216
Engine oil filler neck 215
Engine oil temperature 91
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 216
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 216
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 230
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 71
Engine stop 71
Engine temperature 91
Entering a car wash 233
Equipment, interior 169
Error displays, see Check Control 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 133
Exchanging wheels/tires 208
Exhaust system 184
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 63
Exterior mirrors 62
External start 230
External temperature dis‐ play 92 External temperature warn‐
ing 92
Eyes for securing cargo 188
F
Failure message, see Check Control 87
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 163
Filler neck for engine oil 215
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 229
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 232
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 111, 113
Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 236
Floor mats, care 236
Fold-out position, wiper 80
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 107
Front-end collision warning with braking function 119
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 116
Front fog lights 105
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 109
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 109
Front seats 53
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110
Fuel 200
Fuel consumption, current 93 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 97
Fuel filler flap 198
Fuel gauge 91
Fuel lid 198
Fuel quality 200
Fuel recommendation 200
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 169
Gasoline 200
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 81
Gear shift indicator 94
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 171
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 51
Glove compartment 177
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 170
Hazard warning flashers 228
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 135
Head airbags 107
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 103
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 47
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Obstacle marking, rearviewcamera 154
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 200
Odometer 92
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 214
Oil, adding 215
Oil additives 215
Oil change 216
Oil change interval, service requirements 93
Oil filler neck 215
Oil types, alternative 216
Oil types, approved 216
Old batteries, disposal 226
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 221
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 tailgate with no- touch activation 45
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 164
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 92
P Paint, vehicle 234
Panoramic glass sunroof 51
Parallel parking assistant 158
Park Distance Control PDC 150 Parked-car ventilation 168
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 186
Parking aid, refer to PDC 150
Parking assistant 158
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 102
Parking with Automatic Hold 74
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 63
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 153
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 150
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 124
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 122
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 235
Power failure 226
Power windows 49
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 202
Pressure warning FTM, tires 110
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18 R
Radiator fluid 217
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 70
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 79
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 166
Rear axle steering 137
Rear lights 224
Rear seats 57
Rear sockets 173
Rearview camera 152
Rearview mirror 62
Rear window defroster 164
Recirculated-air mode 164
Recommended fuel grade 200
Recommended tire brands 208
Refueling 198
Remaining range 92
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 169
Replacement fuse 226
Replacing parts 221
Replacing wheels/tires 208
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 144
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 141
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 148
Reserve warning, refer to Range 92
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 113
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 165 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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