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Fuel
MOBILITY
Fuel
Safety information
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
NOTICE
Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and engine. Furthermore, the catalytic
converter is permanently damaged. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other poten‐
tial damage. Do not refuel or add the following
in the case of gasoline engines:
▷ Leaded gasoline.
▷ Metallic additives, for instance manganese
or iron.
Fuel recommendation
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐
ing with the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
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‐
ter, for instance helps make a cold start easier.
NOTICE
Fuel that does not comply with the minimum
quality can compromise engine function or
cause engine damage. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property, among other potential dam‐
age. Do not fill with fuel that does not comply
with the minimum quality.
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‐
taining metal must not be used.
Recommended fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 %,
i.e., E10, may be used for refueling.
Ethanol should meet the following quality stan‐
dards:
Refuel with this gasoline to achieve the rated
performance and consumption values.
US: ASTM 4806–xx
Minimum fuel grade
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
BMW recommends AKI 89.
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
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