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Fuel
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Fuel
The engine has knock control. This means that
different petrol grades can be used.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Safety notes
NOTE
The fuel system and engine can be damaged
by the wrong fuel, even in small quantities, and
by the wrong fuel additives. In addition, the cat‐
alytic converter will be permanently damaged.
There is a risk of material damage. For petrol
engines, do not refuel with or add the following:
▷ Leaded petrol.
Fuel quality
▷ Metallic additives, for example manganese
or iron.
After filling with the wrong fuel, do not press
the start/stop button. Contact a Service Partner
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
General
Depending on the region, many filling stations
sell fuel that is adapted to winter or summer con‐
ditions. Fuel that is sold in winter helps with cold
starting, for example.
NOTE
Petrol
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system and
engine. There is a risk of material damage. Do
not refuel with fuel with a higher ethanol con‐
tent than recommended. Do not refuel with fuel
containing methanol, for example M5 to M100.
General
For optimal fuel consumption, the petrol should
be sulphur-free or have a low sulphur content.
Fuels labelled on the pump as containing metal
must not be used.
You can fill up with fuels with a maximum ethanol
content of 25 %, for example E10 or E25.
NOTE
Fuel below the specified minimum quality can
adversely affect engine function or lead to en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of material dam‐
age. Do not refuel below the specified mini‐
mum quality.
Petrol grade
The engine is designed to run on petrol as per
DIN EN 228.
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Super, RON 95.
M Performance model:
Super Plus with RON 98.
Use this fuel to achieve the rated performance
and consumption figures.
Minimum grade
Unleaded petrol, RON 91.
Minimum grade
Diesel with up to 10 % biodiesel (B10).
Diesel
Safety note
Paraffinic diesel fuel as per EN 15940.
NOTE
The fuel system and engine can be damaged
by the wrong fuel, even in small quantities, and
by the wrong fuel additives. There is a risk of
material damage.
Note the following with diesel engines:
▷ Do not fill up with pure methyl ester.
▷ Do not fill up with petrol.
▷ The vehicle manufacturer recommends
only using diesel additives that have been
classified as suitable.
BMW Diesel with
BluePerformance
After filling with the wrong fuel, do not press
the Start/Stop button. Contact a Service Part‐
ner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Principle
BMW Diesel with BluePerformance reduces ni‐
trous oxides in the diesel exhaust by injecting the
reduction agent AdBlue into the exhaust stream.
In the catalytic converter, this produces a chemi‐
cal reaction that minimises the nitrous oxides.
Diesel quality
The engine is designed to run on diesel fuel as
per DIN EN 590 and ASTM D975.
General
Diesel with up to 7 % biodiesel (B7).
The vehicle has a tank which has to be topped
up.
To be able to establish drive-ready state in the
usual way, sufficient reduction agent must be
present.
Reduction agent can be topped up at any time.
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AdBlue reduction agents is a registered trade‐
mark of the Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V.
(VDA).
restore drive-ready state after stopping the en‐
gine.
A yellow warning lamp is illumina‐
ted in the instrument cluster: fill‐
ing level too low. Remaining range
is shown in instrument cluster.
Reduction agent is available at many service sta‐
tions.
Preferably add reduction agent at a pump dis‐
penser, see page 281.
Top up with at least 5 litres, ap‐
prox. 1.3 gal of reducing agent immediately.
AdBlue at low temperatures
Due to its physical properties, it is possible that
reduction agent has to be topped up more fre‐
quently at temperatures below -5 ℃/+23 ℉.
AdBlue on the minimum level
Tank for reducing agent is empty.
Immediately replenish with at
At temperatures below -11 ℃/+12 ℉, it might
only be possible to measure and display the fill
level after a short journey. The range displayed
may reduce significantly.
least 10 litres, approx. 2.7 gal of
reducing agent. Engine continues
to run, as long as it is not stopped
and all other operating conditions are met, for ex‐
ample, enough fuel.
At low temperatures, only top up with reduction
agent directly before starting the trip.
System fault
If there is a system fault, a Check Control mes‐
sage is displayed.
Display on the control display
Displaying range and top-up
quantity
The range up to the latest possible top-up time
and the accurate top-up quantity are shown on
the control display.
Visit the nearest Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
AdBlue topping up
BMW recommends having the reduction agent
replenished by a Service Partner as part of a reg‐
ular maintenance schedule.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "AdBlue"
If you keep to this maintenance schedule, a sin‐
gle top-up is generally required between the
maintenance appointments.
If the filling level is too low, Check Control mes‐
sage is displayed.
Under certain circumstances, for example due to
particularly dynamic driving style or operating the
vehicle with a trailer, topping up between mainte‐
nance appointments more than once may be
necessary.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Reserve level indicator
As soon as the reserve level indicator is shown in
the instrument cluster, have the reduction agent
topped up, to prevent drive-ready state from no
longer being able to be established.
The reserve level indicator in the instrument
cluster notifies you if there is a low level of reduc‐
ing agent in the tank.
Do not run down the reducing agent tank until it
is completely empty, as it will not be possible to
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Preferably use the special bottle recommended
by BMW. With this bottle and its special adapter,
reduction agent can be topped up conveniently.
Topping up AdBlue yourself
Safety notes
Top up quantity
When the reserve level indicator starts, top up at
least 5 litres, approx. 1.3 gal.
WARNING
When the reduction agent container is opened,
small quantities of ammonia vapours can
emerge. Ammonia vapours have a pungent
smell and irritate the skin, mucous membranes
and eyes. There is a risk of injury. Do not inhale
ammonia vapours. Do not allow reduction agent
to come into contact with clothing, skin or eyes,
and do not swallow it. Keep children away from
reduction agents.
Indicating top-up quantity
Precise top-up quantity is shown on Control Dis‐
play.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "AdBlue"
WARNING
Reduction agent tank
Service products, for example oils, greases,
coolants and fuels, can contain substances that
are harmful to health. There is a risk of injury or
even death. Please comply with the instructions
on the containers. Do not allow service prod‐
ucts to come into contact with clothing, skin or
eyes. Do not pour service products into other
bottles. Keep service products out of the reach
of children.
The fuel tank cap for the reduction agent is loca‐
ted next to the fuel tank cap for the fuel tank.
NOTE
The constituents of reduction agent are highly
aggressive. There is a risk of material damage.
Avoid contact of reduction agent with surfaces
of the vehicle.
Replenishing reduction agent at the
pump dispenser
General
When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into
the filler neck. Lifting the filler nozzle during refu‐
elling results in the following:
Suitable AdBlue
AdBlue as per the standard ISO 22241-1
At many service stations, reduction agent is
available at a special pump dispenser. Preferably
add reduction agent at a pump dispenser.
▷ The supply of fuel is stopped too soon.
▷ Overflow of reducing agent.
The tank for the reducing agent is full when the
filler nozzle cuts out for the first time.
If no pump dispenser is available, reduction
agent can be replenished from a container. Re‐
duction agent is available in various containers.
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Depending on the filler nozzle, the tank for the
reducing agent may not be filled completely.
5. Put fuel tank cap back on and turn clockwise.
6. Press on the fuel tank filler flap until it en‐
gages.
Please comply with the safety regulations dis‐
played at filling stations.
Replenishing reduction agent with a
bottle
1. Open fuel tank filler flap, see page 276.
Adding reducing agent
1. Open fuel tank filler flap, see page 276.
2. Turn the reduction agent tank cap anticlock‐
wise and remove.
2. Turn the reduction agent tank cap anticlock‐
wise and remove.
3. Place the fuel tank cap in the holder on the
fuel filler flap.
3. Place the fuel tank cap in the holder on the
fuel filler flap.
4. Attach the bottle and turn clockwise until it
stops.
4. Use the pump nozzle to replenish at least the
recommended top-up quantity, see
page 281.
5. Press the bottom of the bottle.
The tank in the vehicle is filled.
The tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts out
for the first time.
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The tank in the vehicle is filled when the level
in the bottle does not change any more. It is
not possible to overfill.
Safety note
WARNING
After filling with an incorrect liquid, the system
may heat up and catch fire. There is a risk of
fire and injury. Only fill with liquids that are in‐
tended for the tank. Do not start the engine af‐
ter filling with an incorrect liquid.
After filling reduction agent
Reserve level indicator
6. Pull back bottle and unscrew.
After topping up, the reserve level
indicator continues to be shown
with remaining range.
Drive-ready state can be estab‐
lished.
After a journey of several minutes, the reserve
level indicator goes out.
AdBlue on the minimum level
7. Put fuel tank cap back on and turn clockwise.
After filling up, the display contin‐
ues to be shown.
8. Press on the fuel tank filler flap until it en‐
gages.
Drive-ready state can only be es‐
tablished when the display is no
longer illuminated.
Filling with an incorrect fluid
General
1. Press the start/stop button three times.
A Check Control message is displayed if the tank
has been filled with the wrong fluid.
Display is no longer illuminated after approxi‐
mately 1 minute.
If the wrong type of liquid has been added, con‐
tact a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
2. Press the start/stop button and switch on the
drive-ready state.
Disposing of bottles
Dispose of bottles for AdBlue at a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
other qualified Service Partner or a spe‐
cialist workshop or hand them in to an authorised
collecting point.
Only dispose of bottles with normal waste if the
local regulations permit this.
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