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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Battery replacement, vehicleremote control 30
Battery, vehicle 223
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 178
Blinds, sun protection 45
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 216
Bonus range, ECO PRO 190
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 178
Brake assistant 125
Brake assistant, adaptive 125
Brake discs, breaking in 182
Brake force display 122
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 122
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 221
Brake lights, adaptive 122
Brake pads, breaking in 182
Braking, hints 183
Breakdown assis‐ tance 225, 226
Breaking in 182
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 94
Bulb replacement, rear 221
Bulb replacement, see lamp and bulb replacement 218
Button, RES 136
Button, Start/Stop 66
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 226
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7 Calling up mirror adjust‐
ment 42
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 42
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 42
Camera, backup camera 147
Camera, care 233
Camera, Side View 150
Camera, Top View 151
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 178
Car battery 223
Car care products 231
Care, displays 233
Care, vehicle 231
Cargo 185
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 178
Cargo, securing 186
Cargo straps, securing cargo 186
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 233
Car wash 230
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 182
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 216
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 177
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 218
Changing wheels 222 Changing wheels/tires 206
Check Control 83
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 212
Children, seating position 62
Children, transporting safely 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 62
Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 62
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 232
Cigarette lighter 170
Cleaning, displays 233
Climate control 160
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 183
Climate control on head‐ liner 165
Climate control wind‐ shield 183
Clock 86
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 178
Coasting 192
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 192
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 192
Collision warning with braking function 111
Collision warning with City Braking function 109
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 73 Seite 241Everything from A to ZReference241
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