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‐
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that
fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tight‐
ened, the display should go out in a short time.
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tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 208
Bonus range, ECO PRO 181
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 171
Brake assistant 122
Brake assistant, adaptive 122
Brake discs, breaking in 174
Brake force display 119
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 119
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 212
Brake lights, adaptive 119
Brake pads, breaking in 174
Braking, hints 175
Breakdown assis‐ tance 216, 217
Breaking in 174
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 90
Bulb replacement, front 210
Bulb replacement, rear 212
Button, RES 133
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 218
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 39
Camera, backup camera 144
Camera, care 225
Camera, Side View 149
Camera, Top View 147 Can holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 171
Car battery 214
Car care products 222
Care, displays 225
Care, vehicle 222
Cargo 177
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area partition 45
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 171
Cargo, securing 178
Cargo straps, securing cargo 178
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 224
Car wash 221
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 174
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 208
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 210
Changing wheels 213
Changing wheels/tires 199
Check Control 80
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 205
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60 Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 224
Cigarette lighter 166
Cleaning, displays 225
Climate control 157
Climate control wind‐ shield 175
Clock 83
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Coasting 183
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 183
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 183
Collision warning with braking function 106
Collision warning with City Braking function 108
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 128
Comfort Access 38
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 128
Computer 87
Condensation on win‐ dows 159
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 176
Condition Based Service CBS 208
Configure driving mode 128
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