FuelFuel recommendationVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Gasoline
For the best fuel economy, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Do not use fuels that are labeled at the fuel
pump as containing metals.
Only refuel with lead-free gasoline with‐
out metal additives
Do not refuel with leaded gasoline or gasoline
with metal additives, e. g., manganese or iron;
otherwise, the catalytic converter and other
components will be permanently damaged.◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i.e., E10, may be used for refueling.
The ethanol should fulfill the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: always adhere to the currently applicable
standard.
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.◀The engine is knock controlled. Therefore, you
can refuel with different recommended fuel
grades.
Recommended fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 89.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not fill up with fuel below the speci‐
fied minimum quality; otherwise, the engine
may not run properly.◀
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.
Minimum fuel grade
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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Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐play 20
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 186
Multimedia 176
Music collection 181
Music search 183
Music, storing 181
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Navigation 144
Navigation data 144
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 144
Navigation system, destina‐ tion entry by voice 152
Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 49
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 127
Neutral cleaner, care 265
New wheels and tires 239
Notes 6, 215
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 113
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 248
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 248
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 230
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 230
Odometer 73
Office 209
Oil additives 245
Oil consumption 243
Oil, refer to Engine oil 243
Oil types, alternative 245
Oil types, approved 245 Old batteries, disposal 256
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 248
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 20
Onboard vehicle tool kit 249
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 39
Opening and closing from the inside 37
Opening and closing from the outside 34
Opening and closing using the door lock 36
Opening and closing using the remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 20
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control 112
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode 112
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 74
P Paint, vehicle 264
Pairing, mobile phone 199
Panic mode 35
Panoramic glass sunroof 44
Panoramic glass sunroof, convenient operation 34
Panoramic glass sunroof, ini‐ tializing 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, opening/closing 44
Panoramic glass sunroof, pinch protection 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, power failure 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, re‐ mote control 34
Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt‐ ing 44
Park Distance Control PDC 105 Parked-car ventilation 113
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 134
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 105
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 105
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 85
Parking lamps/low beams 85
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 252
Partition net 121
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 51
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 105
Performance Control 101
Personal information 209
Personal Profile 32
Pinch protection, panoramic glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 265
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 113
Poor road operation 134
Position, storing 148
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 147
Power failure 256
Power windows, opening and closing 43
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Power windows, safety switch 43
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 245
Pressure, tires 232
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