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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features 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–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 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‐
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MaintenanceVehicle features and options
This 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 82, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 124
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 150
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 116
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 124
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 118
Adaptive Light Control 92
Additives, oil 202
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 96
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147, 149
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 146, 149
Air distribution, manual 146, 150
Air flow, air conditioner 146
Air flow, automatic climate control 150
Air pressure, tires 186
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
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 193
All-wheel-drive 120
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 154
Alternative oil types 203
Ambient light 95
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 119
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 119
Anti-theft protection, see through-loading sys‐
tem 161
Approved axle load 229
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 203
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 157
Assistance when driving off 123
Assist system information, on Control Display 89
Attentiveness assistant 118
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐ trol 145
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 124
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 98
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 92 Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 149
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 146
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 229
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 217
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 219
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 213
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 213
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 165
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
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