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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and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Approved engine oil types
You can add engine oils with the following
specifications:Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Additional information about the approved
types of engine oils can be obtained from the
service center.
Alternative engine oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the fol‐
lowing specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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Engine coolant 207
Engine idling when driving, coasting 181
Engine oil 204
Engine oil, adding 205
Engine oil additives 205
Engine oil change 206
Engine oil filler neck 205
Engine oil temperature 84
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 206
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 206
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 219
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature 84
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 57
Entering a car wash 222
Equipment, interior 162
Error displays, see Check Control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 127
Exchanging wheels/tires 198
Exhaust system 172
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 219
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 176
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 157
Filler neck for engine oil 205
Fine wood, care 224
First aid kit 218
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 221
Flat tire, changing wheels 214
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 173
Floor carpet, care 225
Floor mats, care 225
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 173
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 100
Front center armrest 168
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 112
Front fog lights 98
Front lights 211
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
Front seats 48
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 213
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 85
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89 Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188
Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 230
Fuse 215
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 162
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 172
Glare shield 164
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 46
Glove compartment 167
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 65
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 163
Hazard warning flashers 217
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 129
Head airbags 100
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight glass 212
Headlights 211
Headlights, care 223
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