
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 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‐
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  114 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  73 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  137 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  111 
Active M differential  117 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  113 
Adaptive Light Control  94 
Adaptive M chassis  117 
Additives, oil  185 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  49 
After washing vehicle  206 
Airbags  98 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  99 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  136 
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  135 
Air distribution, manual  136 
Air flow, automatic climate control  136 
Air pressure, tires  172 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  137 
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  177 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter  140 
Alternative oil types  185 
Ambient light  96 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  69 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  114 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  115 
Approved axle load  212 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  185 
Arrival time  87 
Ash tray  143 
Assistance when driving off  118  
Attentiveness assistant  113 
AUTO intensity  135 
Automatic car wash  205 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  134  
Automatic Curb Monitor  55 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  100 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  94 
Automatic locking  44 
Automatic recirculated-air control  136 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  135 
AUTO program, intensity  135 
Auto Start/Stop function  64 
Average fuel consumption  87 
Average speed  87 
Axle loads, weights  212 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  51 
Backrest, width  51 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  200  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  203 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  196 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  196 
Belt holder  54 
Belts, safety belts  53 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  149 
Blinds, sun protection  47 
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 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  188 
BMW M technology  154 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders  149 
Brake assistant  114 
Brake discs, break-in  156 
Brake force display  113 
Brake lights, adaptive  113 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  113 
Brake pads, break-in  156 
Braking, hints  157 
Breakdown assistance  199 
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Cruising range 82 
Cupholders  149 
Current fuel consumption  82 
D
Damage, tires  175 
Damping control  117 
Data, technical  212 
Date  81 
Daytime running lights  94 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  136 
Dehumidifying, air  135 
Deleting personal data  25 
Deletion of personal data  25 
Destination distance  87 
Differential lock  117 
Digital clock  81 
Digital compass  141 
Digital speed  81 
Digital tachometer  81 
Dimensions  212 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  56 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  56 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  67 
Display EfficientDynamics  83 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  76 
Display in windshield  90 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  96 
Displays, cleaning  208 
Disposal, coolant  187 
Disposal, vehicle battery  197 
Distance control, refer to PDC  122 
Distance to destination  87 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  34 Double-clutch transmis‐
sion  70 
Drivelogic  72 
Drive mode  71 
Drive-off assistant  118 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  115 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  104 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  104 
Driving Dynamics Control  74 
Driving instructions, break- in  156  
Driving notes, general  157 
Driving on racetracks  155 
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic  72 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  114 
Driving tips  157 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  115  
Dynamic driving systems  83 
Dynamic driving, system states  83 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  115 
E EfficientDynamics  83 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  76 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  183 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  115 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  168 
Emergency Request  199 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 Emergency unlocking, trunk
lid  41 
Energy Control  82 
Energy recovery  82 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  64 
Engine, automatic switch- off  64 
Engine compartment  181 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  181 
Engine coolant  186 
Engine oil  183 
Engine oil, adding  184 
Engine oil additives  185 
Engine oil change  185 
Engine oil filler neck  184 
Engine oil temperature  80 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  185 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  185 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  200  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  63 
Engine stop  63 
Engine temperature  80 
Entering a car wash  205 
Equipment, interior  139 
Error displays, see Check Control  77 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  115 
Exchanging wheels/tires  176 
Exhaust system  157 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  56 
Exterior mirrors  55 
External start  200 
External temperature dis‐ play  81 
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M double-clutch transmis‐sion  70 
M Drive  114 
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  74 
M Dynamic Mode MDM  116 
Measure, units of  90 
Medical kit  200 
Memory, seat, mirror  54 
Menu EfficientDynamics  83 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  86 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  20 
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol  77 
Microfilter  137 
Minimum tread, tires  175 
Mirror  55 
Mirror memory  54 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  157 
Mobility System  177 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  191 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  58 
M technology  154 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
M view, Head-up display  91 
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  54 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  207 
New wheels and tires  176 Nylon rope for tow-starting/
towing  203 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  189 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  189 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  126 
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade  170 
Odometer  81 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  183  
Oil, adding  184 
Oil additives  185 
Oil change  185 
Oil change interval, service requirements  83 
Oil filler neck  184 
Oil types, alternative  185 
Oil types, approved  185 
Old batteries, disposal  197 
On-board computer  86 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  190 
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 trunk lid with no- touch activation  42 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  136  Overheating of engine, refer
to Coolant temperature  81 
P Paint, vehicle  206 
Parallel parking assistant  130 
Park Distance Control PDC  122 
Parked-car ventilation  137 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  158 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  122 
Parking assistant  130 
Parking brake  66 
Parking lights  93 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  55 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  126  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  122  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  107 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  37 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  48 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  46 
Plastic, care  207 
Power failure  196 
Power sunroof, glass  47 
Power windows  46 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  172 
Preventing Auto Start Stop  65 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
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