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2.For
the
initialization,
place
a
metal
objectsuch
as
a
coin
onto
the
induction
coil.3.Remove
the
metal
object
from
the
inductioncoil
after
10
seconds.
The
initialization
of
the
object
detection
is
fin#j
ished.
The
LED
of
the
GroundPad
lights
up steadily
or
flashes
once.
Displays
in
the
instrument
cluster
The
charge
state
indicator
light,
refer
to
page
142,
shows
the
charge
state
of
the
high-
voltage
battery
in
the
instrument
cluster,
if standby
state
is
switched
on.
If
all
bars
are
filled,the
high-voltage
battery
is
fully
charged.
Even
if
no
bars
are
filled,
the
high-voltage
systemis
still
under
high
voltage.
Information
regarding
the
charging
process
are
shown
on
the
charging
screen,
refer
to
page
141.
DisplayMeaningEnd
of
charging
time
or
set
depar#j
ture
time.Charging
progress
bar.Indicator
in
blue:
charged
electrical
range.DisplayMeaningIndicator
in
white:
maximum
electrical range.Departure
time
set.Climate
control
activated
at
depar#j
ture
time.Flashing:
ventilation
active.Flashing:
heating
active.Flashing:
cooling
active.
Departure
time
Concept
For
optimum
range
and
climate
control,
the
de#jparture
time
can
be
set
before
parking
the
vehi#j
cle.
General
information
With
a
set
departure
time,
the
vehicle
is
pre#j
heated
or
precooled
during
the
charging
process if
climate
control
is
set.
Climate
control
output
isreduced
during
the
trip.
This
increases
the
rangeduring
electric
driving.
The
following
settings
are
possible
for
departure
time:
'xClimate
control
for
departure
time.'xScheduling
of
up
to
three
regular
departure times.
If
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off,
changes
can
be
made
via
iDrive.
Settings
for
climate
control and
charging
process
are
also
applied
for
sched#j
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departure
times.
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Climate
control
for
departure
time
Via
iDrive:1."My
Vehicle"2."Plan
charging/climate
control"3."Precondition
for
departure"
Setting
the
departure
time Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Plan
charging/climate
control"3."Next
departure:"4.Set
the
time
and
weekday.
Up
to
three
departure
times
can
be
set.
Activating
the
departure
time
Via
iDrive:
1."My
Vehicle"2."Plan
charging/climate
control"3."Next
departure:"
Set
departure
times
are
displayed.4.For
example
activate
"Departure
time
1".
Up
to
three
departure
times
can
be
activated.
The
set
departure
time
will
be
deactivated,
if
the departure
time
was
ignored
three
times
in
a
row.
Climate
control
General
informationThe
following
settings
for
vehicle
air
conditioning
are
possible:
'xActivate
stationary
climate
control
immedi#j
ately,
refer
to
page
252.
The
range
is
reduced
if
stationary
climate control
is
activated
without
a
charging
cable
connected.'xPlanned
climate
control
at
the
set
departure
time,
refer
to
page
253.
Discharged
high-voltage
and
vehicle
battery
General
information In
addition
to
the
high-voltage
battery,
the
vehi#j
cle
has
a
12
volt
vehicle
battery,
which
is
re#j
quired
for
operation
of
the
onboard
electronics.
If
the
high-voltage
battery
is
discharged
and
the
combustion
engine
is
started,
air
conditioning
may
be
limited.
With
a
discharged
vehicle
battery,
no
operation of
the
vehicle
is
possible.
Starting
the
vehicle
If
the
vehicle
battery
is
discharged,
the
combus#j
tion
engine
can
be
started
using
the
battery
of another
vehicle
and
two
jumper
cables,
seeJump-starting,
refer
to
page
354.
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features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
General
information
Follow
the
fuel
recommendation,
refer
to
page
302,
prior
to
refueling.
To
also
ensure
all
engine
functions
under
unfav#j orable
conditions,
for
instance
steep
vehicle
incli#j
nations,
at
least
3
US
gal/10
liters
fuel
should
be
refueled.
Safety
information
Warning
Simultaneous
charging
and
refueling
poses
a
risk
of
fire
if
a
sufficient
safety
distance
from
easily
flammable
materials
is
not
maintained.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
fill
the
vehicle
with
fuel
and
charge
it
simultaneously.
NOTICE
With
a
driving
range
of
less
than 30
miles/50
km
the
engine
may
no
longer
have
sufficient
fuel.
Engine
functions
are
not
en#j sured
anymore.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Refuel
promptly.
Tank
vent
Concept
The
vehicle
is
equipped
with
a
special
fuel
tank.
The
fuel
tank
is
designed
for
special
require#j ments
that
arise
from
hybrid
operation
of
the
ve#j
hicle,
i.e.,
alternating
drive
with
combustion
en#j
gine
or
electric
motor.
General
information Excess
pressure
may
build
up
in
the
fuel
tank
as
a
result
of
gasoline
vapors;
this
pressure
is
dissi#j
pated
before
the
fuel
cap
is
opened.
Overview
The
button
is
located
in
the
storage
compart#j ment
of
the
driver's
door.
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Press
the
button
to
start
the
pressure
equalization.
The
tank
venting
status
is
displayed
in
the
in#j strument
cluster.
In
rare
cases,
tank
venting
can
last
several
minutes.
When
tank
venting
has
finished,
a
message
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
The
fuel
filler
flap
is
released
for
opening.3.Open
the
fuel
filler
flap.
If
it
is
not
possible
to
open
the
fuel
filler
flap
after
tank
venting,
press
the
button
again.
If
it
is
still
not
possible
to
open
the
fuel
filler
flap
even
after
pressing
the
button
again,
un#j lock
the
fuel
filler
flap
manually,
refer
to
page
300.
Fuel
cap
Opening
Before
opening,
vent
the
tank,
refer
to
page
299.
1.To
open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
press
on
the
rear
edge,
arrow.
The
fuel
filler
flap
opens.2.Turn
the
fuel
cap
counterclockwise.3.Place
the
fuel
cap
in
the
bracket
attached
to
the
fuel
filler
flap.
Closing
Warning
The
retaining
strap
of
the
fuel
cap
can
be
jam#j
med
and
crushed
during
closing.
The
cap
can#j not
be
correctly
closed.
Fuel
or
fuel
vapors
can
escape.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Pay
attention
that
the
retaining
strap
is
not
jammed
or
crushed
when
closing
the
cap.
1.Fit
the
cap
and
turn
it
clockwise
until
you
clearly
hear
a
click.2.Press
on
the
fuel
filler
flap
until
it
engages.
Emergency
unlocking
It
may
be
necessary
in
certain
situations
to
un#j
lock
the
fuel
filler
flap
manually,
for
instance
with an
electrical
fault.
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The
release
is
located
in
the
cargo
area.1.Open
the
cover
on
the
right
side
trim.2.Pull
the
green
knob
with
the
fuel
pump
sym#jbol.
This
silently
releases
the
fuel
filler
flap.3.To
open
the
fuel
filler
flap,
press
on
the
rear
edge,
arrow.
The
fuel
filler
flap
opens.4.Carefully
open
the
fuel
cap.
Excess
pressure
can
build
up
in
the
fuel
tank
from
gasoline
va#j
por.5.Refuel
the
vehicle
as
usual.
The
excess
pres#j sure
in
the
tank
may
make
refueling
difficult,
for
instance
the
fuel
pump
nozzle
may
shut off
frequently.
Follow
the
following
when
refueling
General
information When
refueling,
insert
the
filler
nozzle
completelyinto
the
filler
pipe.
Lifting
up
the
fuel
pump
nozzleduring
refueling
causes:
'xPremature
switching
off.'xReduced
return
of
the
fuel
vapors.
The
fuel
tank
is
full
when
the
filler
nozzle
clicks
off
the
first
time.
Make
sure
that
the
fuel
cap
is
closed
properly
af#j ter
refueling,
otherwise
the
emissions
warning
light
may
light
up.
Follow
safety
regulations
posted
at
the
gas
sta#j
tion.
Safety
information
Warning
Simultaneous
charging
and
refueling
poses
a
risk
of
fire
if
a
sufficient
safety
distance
from
easily
flammable
materials
is
not
maintained.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
fill
the
vehicle
with
fuel
and
charge
it
simultaneously.
NOTICE
Fuels
are
toxic
and
aggressive.
Overfilling
of
the fuel
tank
can
damage
the
fuel
system.
Painted
surfaces
may
be
damaged
by
contact
with
fuel.
Escaping
fuel
can
harm
the
environment.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
overfilling.
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FuelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
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
win#j
ter,
for
instance
helps
make
a
cold
start
easier.
Gasoline
General
information
For
the
best
fuel
efficiency,
the
gasoline
should be
sulfur-free
or
very
low
in
sulfur
content.
Fuels
that
are
marked
on
the
gas
pump
as
con#j
taining
metal
must
not
be
used.
Fuels
with
a
maximum
ethanol
content
of
25
%, i.
e.
E10
or
E25,
may
be
used
for
refueling.
Ethanol
should
meet
the
following
quality
stan#jdards:
US:
ASTM
4806#mxx
CAN:
CGSB-3.511#mxx
xx:
comply
with
the
current
standard
in
each
case.
Safety
information
CAUTION
The
use
of
poor-quality
fuels
may
result
in
harmful
engine
deposits
or
damage.
Addition#j
ally,
problems
relating
to
drivability,
starting
and stalling,
especially
under
certain
environmentalconditions
such
as
high
ambient
temperature
and
high
altitude,
may
occur.
If
drivability
problems
are
encountered,
we
rec#j
ommend
switching
to
a
high
quality
gasoline
brand
and
a
higher
octane
grade
#n
AKI
num#j
ber
#n
for
a
few
tank
fills.
To
avoid
harmful
en#j
gine
deposits,
it
is
highly
recommended
to
pur#j
chase
gasoline
from
Top
Tier
retailers.
Failure
to
comply
with
these
recommendations
may
result
in
the
need
for
unscheduled
mainte#j
nance.
NOTICE
Even
small
quantities
of
the
wrong
fuel
or wrong
fuel
additives
can
damage
the
fuel
sys#j
tem
and
engine.
Furthermore,
the
catalytic
converter
is
permanently
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
refuel
or
add
the
following
in
the
case
of
gasoline
engines:
'xLeaded
gasoline.'xMetallic
additives,
for
instance
manganese or
iron.
Do
not
press
the
Start/Stop
button
after
refuel#jing
with
the
wrong
fuel.
Contact
a
dealer#ss
serv#j ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
orrepair
shop.
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NOTICE
Incorrect
fuels
can
damage
the
fuel
system
and
the
engine.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j erty.
Do
not
use
fuels
with
a
higher
percentageof
ethanol
than
recommended.
Do
not
refuelwith
fuels
containing
methanol,
e.g.
M5
to
M100.
NOTICE
Fuel
that
does
not
comply
with
the
minimum quality
can
compromise
engine
function
or
cause
engine
damage.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#j
age
to
property.
Do
not
fill
with
fuel
that
does
not
comply
with
the
minimum
quality.
Recommended
fuel
grade
BMW
recommends
AKI
91.
Refuel
with
this
gasoline
to
achieve
the
rated performance
and
consumption
values.
Minimum
fuel
grade
BMW
recommends
AKI
89.
If
you
use
gasoline
with
this
minimum
AKI
Rating,
the
engine
may
produce
knocking
sounds
when starting
at
high
external
temperatures.
This
has
no
effect
on
the
engine
life.
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Wheels
and
tiresVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Tire
inflation
pressure
General
information The
tire
characteristics
and
tire
inflation
pressure
influence
the
following:
'xThe
service
life
of
the
tires.'xRoad
safety.'xDriving
comfort.'xFuel
consumption.
Safety
information
Warning
A
tire
with
too
little
or
no
tire
inflation
pressure
may
heat
up
significantly
and
sustain
damage.
This
will
have
a
negative
impact
on
aspects
of handling,
such
as
steering
and
braking
re#j
sponse.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Regularly
check
the
tire
inflation
pressure,
and
correct
it as
needed,
for
instance
twice
a
month
and
be#j
fore
a
long
trip.
Tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
In
the
tire
inflation
pressure
table The
tire
inflation
pressure
table,
refer
to
page
306,
contains
all
tire
inflation
pressure
specifications
for
the
specified
tire
sizes
at
the
ambient
temperature.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
values
apply
to
tire
sizes
approved
by
the
manu#j
facturer
of
the
vehicle
for
the
vehicle
type.
To
identify
the
correct
tire
inflation
pressure,
please
note
the
following:'xTire
sizes
of
your
vehicle.'xMaximum
permitted
driving
speed.
On
the
Control
Display
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
values
and
the
intended
tire
inflation
pressure
values
for
the
mounted
tires
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control Display.
To
ensure
that
they
are
displayed
correctly,
the tire
sizes
must
be
stored
in
the
system
and
must have
been
set,
refer
to
page
318,
for
the
mounted
tires.
The
current
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
lo#j cated
on
each
tire.
The
reference
tire
inflation
pressure
value
is
lo#j
cated
in
the
lower
area
of
the
Control
Display.
Checking
the
tire
inflation
pressure
General
information
Tires
heat
up
while
driving.
The
tire
inflation
pressure
increases
with
the
tire
temperature.
Tires
have
a
natural,
consistent
loss
of
tire
infla#jtion
pressure.
The
displays
of
inflation
devices
may
under-read by
up
to
0.1
bar/2
psi.
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