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 General information
Depending on the region, many gas stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in
winter helps make a cold start easier, e.g.
Information CAUTION
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. There is risk of property damage.
In case of engine problems, switch gas sta‐
tions 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.CAUTION
Even small amounts of wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and the engine. Furthermore, the catalytic
converter is permanently damaged. There is
risk of property damage. Do not refuel or add
the following in the case of gasoline engines:▷Leaded gasoline.▷Metallic additives, e.g. manganese or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐
ing the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
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.
CAUTION
Wrong fuels can damage the fuel system
and the engine. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol
percentage than recommended or one with
other types of alcohol, e.g. M5 to M100.◀
Recommended fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 89.
CAUTION
Fuel that does not comply with the mini‐
mum quality can compromise engine function
or cause engine damage. There is risk of prop‐
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erty damage. Do not fill with fuel that does not
comply with the minimum quality.◀
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.
CAUTION
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 Top Tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled main‐
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Night Vision 132
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 132
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 238
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 226
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 226
Object detection, see Night Vision 132
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 159
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 204
Odometer 98
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 188
Oil 219
Oil, adding 220
Oil additives 221
Oil change 221
Oil change interval, service requirements 99
Oil filler neck 220
Oil types, alternative 221
Oil types, suitable 221
Old batteries, disposal 233
On-board computer 102
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 102
Onboard monitor, see Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 227
Opening/closing via door lock 43
Opening and closing 38
Opening and closing, without remote control 43
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 41 Opening the trunk lid with no-
touch activation 49
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 169
Overheating of engine, see Coolant temperature 97
Own Safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 242
Parallel parking assistant 163
Park Distance Control PDC 154
Parked-car ventilation 173
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 192
Parking aid, see PDC 154
Parking assistant 163
Parking brake 80
Parking lights 108
Parking with Automatic Hold 81
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 68
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 158
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 154
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 132
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 130
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 41
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 56
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 54
Plastic, care 243 Power failure 233
Power sunroof, glass 55
Power windows 53
Prescribed engine oil types 221
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 206
Pressure warning FTM, tires 121
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 56
Protective function, win‐ dows 54
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 223
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 38
Radio ready state 75
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 84
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 171
Rear lights 231
Rear socket 179
Rearview camera 157
Rearview mirror 67
Rear window defroster 170
Recirculated-air mode 169
Recommended fuel grade 204
Recommended tire brands 211
Refueling 202
Remaining range 98
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