2014 BMW I8 fuel additives

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
25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refuel‐
ing.
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 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 93.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 91.
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.Seite 157FuelMobility157
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 105
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 70
Acoustic pedestrian protec‐ tion 62
AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 147
Activated-charcoal filter 123
Activate drive readiness 60
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 76
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 104
Additives, oil 167
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
Adjustments, steering wheel 53
After washing vehicle 181
Airbags 93
Airbags, indicator/warning light 94
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 121
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 121
Air distribution, manual 122
Air flow, automatic climate control 122
Air pressure, tires 159
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 123
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 164
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 126
Alternative oil types 168
Antifreeze, washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System, ABS 105
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 105
Approved axle load 187
Approved engine oils 167
Arrival time 84
Artificial engine noise 62
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine 62
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 176
Assistance when driving off 108
ASSIST, Hybrid system 62
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
AUTO intensity 122
Automatic car wash 180
Automatic climate con‐ trol 120
Automatic Curb Monitor 51
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 95
Automatic deactivation of the high-voltage system 178
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 121 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic Sport transmis‐
sion 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 122
AUTO program, intensity 122
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84
Axle loads, weights 187
B Backup charging 152
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 176
Battery, 12 volt 173
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 173
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 36
Battery state indicator 74
Battery, vehicle 173
Belts, safety belts 50
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 131
BMW Assist 6
BMW eDRIVE 31
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 170
Body work, see Working on the vehicle 178
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 131
Brake assistant 105
Brake discs, break-in 134
Brake force display 104
Brake lights, adaptive 104
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 104
Brake pads, break-in 134
Braking, hints 136 Seite 190ReferenceEverything from A to Z190
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Defrosting, refer to Windows,defrosting 122
Dehumidifying, air 121
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure times, stationary climate control 124
Destination distance 84
Digital clock 80
Dimensions 186
Dimmable exterior mirrors 52
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 52
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 64
Display in windshield 87
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays 72
Displays, cleaning 183
Displays, hybrid system 74
Disposal, vehicle battery 174
Distance control, refer to PDC 111
Distance to destination 84
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 41
Door lock, refer to Remote control 36
Drive-off assistant 108
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 105
Driver's door, LED 39
Drive readiness 58
Drive readiness in detail 59
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 107
Driving instructions, break- in 134
Driving instructions, eDRIVE drive system 134
Driving mode 107
Driving notes, general 135
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 105 Driving tips 135
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, POWER 62
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 105
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 106
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 105
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 106
E
eBOOST 62
ECO PRO 141
ECO PRO display 141
ECO PRO driving mode 141
ECO PRO mode 141
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 142
eDRIVE drive system, driving instructions 134
eDRIVE, electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 31
eDrive system, at a glance 31
EfficientDynamics 142
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 60
Electric driving, ePOWER 61
Electric driving, max eDRIVE 61
Electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 31
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 165
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 105
Emergency charging, refer to Backup charging 152
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 155
Emergency Request 175 Emergency service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 176
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 43
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 70
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery, CHARGE 62
Engine coolant 169
Engine noise, artificial 62
Engine oil 165
Engine oil, adding 167
Engine oil additives 167
Engine oil change 168
Engine oil filler neck 167
Engine oil temperature 79
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 168
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 167
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 37
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 176
Engine temperature 79
Entering a car wash 180
ePOWER, electric driving 61
Equipment, interior 125
Error displays, see Check Control 76
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 105
Exchanging wheels/tires 163
Exhaust system 136
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 176
External temperature dis‐ play 80
External temperature warn‐ ing 80 Seite 192ReferenceEverything from A to Z192
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Menu, EfficientDynamics 142
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 76
Microfilter 123
Minimum tread, tires 162
Mirrors 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 136
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 172
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 54
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 51
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 182
New wheels and tires 163
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 171
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 171
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 115
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 157
Odometer 80
Office 6
Oil 165
Oil, adding 167 Oil additives 167
Oil change 168
Oil change interval, service requirements 80
Oil filler neck 167
Oil types, alternative 168
Oil types, approved 167
Old batteries, disposal 174
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
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
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Operating readiness 58
Operating readiness off 59
Operating readiness on 58
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 121
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 79
P Paint, vehicle 181
Park Distance Control PDC 111
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 137
Parking aid, refer to PDC 111
Parking brake 63
Parking lights 89
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 51
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 115
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 111
Pedestrian protection 62 Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 102
Performance Control 107
Personal Profile 37
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 38
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 47
Plastic, care 182
POWER, driving with com‐ bustion engine 62
Power failure 173
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 159
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 37
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, win‐ dows 47
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
Q Quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 147
R Radiator fluid 169
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 36
Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 65
Rearview camera 113
Rearview mirror 51
Rear window defroster 123
Recirculated-air filter 123
Recirculated-air mode 121
Recommended fuel grade 157
Recommended tire brands 163 Seite 195Everything from A to ZReference195
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