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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Night Vision 125
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 125
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 235
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 224
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 224
Object detection, see Night Vision 125
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 155
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 202
Odometer 92
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 218
Oil, adding 219
Oil additives 219
Oil change 220
Oil change interval, service requirements 93
Oil filler neck 219
Oil types, alternative 220
Oil types, approved 220
Old batteries, disposal 230
On-board computer 96
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 225
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 45
Operating concept, iDrive 18 Optional equipment, standard
equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 165
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 92
P Paint, vehicle 238
Panoramic glass sunroof 51
Parallel parking assistant 159
Park Distance Control PDC 151
Parked-car ventilation 169
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 188
Parking aid, refer to PDC 151
Parking assistant 159
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 102
Parking with Automatic Hold 74
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 64
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 154
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 151
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 125
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 122
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 50
Plastic, care 239
Power failure 230
Power windows 49 Pressure, tire air pres‐
sure 204
Pressure warning FTM, tires 110
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 50
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 221
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 70
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 79
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 167
Rear axle steering 138
Rear lights 228
Rear seats 58
Rear sockets 174
Rearview camera 153
Rearview mirror 63
Rear window defroster 165
Recirculated-air mode 165
Recommended fuel grade 202
Recommended tire brands 210
Refueling 200
Remaining range 92
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
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