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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Light-emitting diodes,LEDs  211 
Lighting  87 
Lighting, speaker  91 
Lighting via remote con‐ trol  34 
Light switch  87 
Load  177 
Loading  177 
Lock, door  35 
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side  36 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  35 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  34 
Locking, automatic  39 
Locking, central  33 
Locking, settings  39 
Locking via trunk lid  37 
Lock, power window  42 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  57 
Low beams  87 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  89 
Lower back support  46 
Lumbar support  46 
M
Maintenance  208 
Maintenance require‐ ments  208 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  80 
Maintenance system, BMW  208 
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control  76 
Manual air distribution  153 
Manual air flow  153 
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake  62 
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion  69 Manual operation, backup
camera  140 
Manual operation, door lock  36 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  52 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  188 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  137 
Manual operation, parking brake  64 
Manual operation, Side View  144 
Manual operation, Top View  142 
Marking on approved tires  200 
Marking, run-flat tires  201 
Massage seat, front  47 
Master key, refer to Remote control  30 
Maximum cooling  154 
Maximum speed, display  81 
Maximum speed, winter tires  200 
Measure, units of  86 
Medical kit  217 
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel  51 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  182 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  83 
Menus, operating, iDrive  16 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  17 
Messages, refer to Check Control  76 
Microfilter  155 
Minimum tread, tires  199 
Mirror  51 
Mirror memory  51 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  175 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 Moisture in headlamp  211 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems  54 
Multifunctional instrument display  73 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  12 
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  49 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  223 
New wheels and tires  199 
Night Vision with pedestrian detection  108 
No Passing Information  81 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  219 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  209 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  209 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  141 
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality  190 
Odometer  79 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  205  
Oil, adding  206 
Oil additives  206 
Oil change  206 
Oil change interval, service requirements  80 
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