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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Nylon rope for tow-starting/towing 225
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 213
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 213
Object detection, see Night Vision 124
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 152
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 196
Odometer 92
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 180
Oil 208
Oil, adding 209
Oil additives 209
Oil change 210
Oil change interval, service requirements 93
Oil filler neck 209
Oil types, alternative 210
Oil types, approved 210
Old batteries, disposal 221
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 215
Opening/closing via door lock 41
Opening and closing 36
Opening and closing, without remote control 41
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 39
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 46, 47
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6 Outside air, refer to Auto‐
matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 162
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 92
P Paint, vehicle 229
Parallel parking assistant 156
Park Distance Control PDC 148
Parked-car ventilation 166
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 184
Parking aid, refer to PDC 148
Parking assistant 156
Parking brake 75
Parking lights 102
Parking with Automatic Hold 76
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 64
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 152
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 148
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 124
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 122
Personal Profile 37
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 38
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 53
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 51
Plastic, care 230
Power failure 221
Power sunroof, glass 52
Power windows 50
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 198
Pressure warning FTM, tires 114 Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐
file 37
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 53
Protective function, win‐ dows 51
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 211
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 36
Radio ready state 71
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 79
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 164
Rear lights 218
Rear socket 172
Rearview camera 150
Rearview mirror 64
Rear window defroster 162
Recirculated-air mode 162
Recommended fuel grade 196
Recommended tire brands 203
Refueling 194
Remaining range 93
Remote control/key 36
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 167
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 40
Remote control, univer‐ sal 168
Replacement fuse 221
Replacing parts 215
Replacing wheels/tires 203
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