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Gasoline quality

BMW recommends AKI 91.

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional

equipment that is offered in the model series is

described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐

ment is also described that is not available in a

vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional

equipment or country variant. This also applies

for safety-related functions and systems.

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 recommendation

Gasoline

For the best fuel economy, the gasoline should

be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.

Fuel quality

Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐

taining metal must not be used.

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.

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, or permanent damage to the catalytic

converter and other components.◀

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.

Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of

10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.

Ethanol should satisfy the following quality

standards:

Failure to comply with these recommendations

may result in the need for unscheduled main‐

tenance.◀

US: ASTM 4806–xx

CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx

xx: comply with the current standard in each

case.

Diesel

Do not refuel with ethanol E85

Low-Sulfur Diesel

The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel

with low sulfur content:

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.◀

Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.

xx: comply with the current standard in each

case.

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Use only Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel.

BMW Advanced Diesel

The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must

not exceed 5 %, referred to as B5. Do not use

gasoline. If you do fill the tank with the wrong

fuel, e.g., gasoline, do not start the engine as

this may damage the engine.◀

The concept

BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox‐

ides in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel

exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust

system. A chemical reaction takes place inside

the catalytic converter that minimizes nitrogen

oxides.

After adding the wrong fuel, contact your serv‐

ice center or roadside assistance.

If the fuel pump nozzle does not fit in the filler

pipe of your BMW, please check to ensure that

you are refueling at a diesel fuel pump that is

equipped with a diesel fuel pump nozzle.

To be able to start the engine as usual, there

must be an adequate reducing agent.

Warming up the system

In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel

cannot be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck,

please contact BMW Roadside Assistance for

instructions on how to add fuel. For more infor‐

mation on BMW Roadside Assistance, refer to

page 221.

In order to warm the engine up to its operating

temperature after a cold start, the automatic

transmission may subsequently shift up to the

next higher gear.

Displays: in the Control Display

Range and refilling quantity

The range until the latest refueling time is dis‐

played in the Control Display.

Winter diesel

To ensure that the diesel engine remains op‐

erational in the winter, use winter diesel.

It is available at gas stations during winter

months.

Reducing agent can be refilled at any time. The

quantity to be added appears in the Control

Display.

The fuel filter heating system, included as a

standard feature, prevents disruption of the

fuel supply while driving.

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

3. "Diesel Exhaust Fluid"

Do not add any diesel additives

Do not add additives, including gasoline;

otherwise, engine damage may occur.◀

Displays in the instrument cluster

Reserve display

This display in the instrument cluster provides

information about the distance that can still be

driven with the current reserve level.

The reserve indication is dis‐

played starting at approx.

1,000 miles/1,600 km remaining

range.

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Refill in good time

Diesel exhaust fluid at low

temperatures

Due to its physical properties, it is possible

that reducing agent may also need to be re‐

plenished between regular maintenance ap‐

pointments if it is exposed to temperatures be‐

low + 23 ℉/- 5 ℃.

The reducing agent must be replenished

as soon as the Reserve display appears, other‐

wise the engine cannot be restarted.◀

Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum

The engine will continue to run

even when the display shows --,

as long as it is not switched off

and all other operating condi‐

tions are satisfied, sufficient fuel

for example.

The need to replenish it is indicated by the Re‐

serve display in the instrument cluster.

Replenishing Diesel exhaust fluid

yourself in exceptional cases

You can replenish reducing agent yourself in

exceptional cases, e.g., to get to the service

center.

Engine does not start

Do not continue driving to the limit of the

remaining travel distance. Otherwise, you will

not be able to restart the engine after switch‐

ing it off.◀

Avoid contact with Diesel exhaust fluid

Do not come into contact with the reduc‐

ing agent. Otherwise, skin or eye irritations

may result.◀

Filling with incorrect fuel

A Check Control message is displayed when

the tank is filled with the incorrect fuel.

Handling Diesel exhaust fluid

When working with reducing agent in

closed spaces, ensure good ventilation. When

the bottle or container is opened, acrid smell‐

ing fumes may escape.◀

After adding the wrong fuel, contact your serv‐

ice center.

Have the diesel exhaust fluid

replenished

Keeping Diesel exhaust fluid out of reach

of children

The reducing agent is added by the service

center within the context of regular mainte‐

nance. Provided you observe this maintenance

schedule, it is normally necessary to replenish

the fluid once between maintenance appoint‐

ments.

Keep reducing agent out of reach of children◀

Avoid contact with surfaces

Avoid contact of reducing agent with sur‐

faces of the vehicle. Damage could result.◀

It may be necessary to have the fluid replen‐

ished several times under particular circum‐

stances, for example, if the vehicle is driven in

a particularly sporty style or if it is driven at

high altitudes.

Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid

▷

Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. With

this bottle and its special adapter, Diesel

exhaust fluid can be replenished simply

and safely.

The reducing agent must be replenished as

soon as the reserve display appears in the in‐

strument cluster to avoid not being able to re‐

start the engine.

▷

Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32

Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at your

Service Center.

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The container is full when the fill level in

the bottle no longer changes. It is not pos‐

sible to overfill.

Refill quantity

Refill quantity when the Reserve display first

appears:

Max. 3 gallons/11.3 liters

Tank for reducing agent

5. Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and un‐

screw it.

The tank for the reducing agent is located next

to the fuel tank.

Adding engine oil

1. Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 178.

2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and re‐

move.

3. Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it

will go, see arrow.

6. Replace the fuel cap and turn it clockwise.

7. Close the fuel filler flap.

After adding Diesel exhaust fluid

Note

Incorrect fluids

After filling with incorrect fluids, such as

antifreeze for washer water, do not start the

engine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀

Contact your service center.

4. Press the bottle down, see arrow.

The vehicle container will be filled.

Disposing of bottles

You take your empty Diesel exhaust

fluid bottles to your Service Center for

disposal.

Do not dispose of empty bottles with house‐

hold waste unless this is permitted by local

regulations.

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Reserve indication

The Reserve indication will still

appear when the engine is

started after refilling. After sev‐

eral minutes of driving, the Re‐

serve indication goes out.

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