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Fuel
Fuel
Safety information
Vehicle features and options
NOTE
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features 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 systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after
refueling with the wrong fuel. Furthermore, the
catalytic converter is permanently damaged.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not re‐
fuel or add the following in the case of gasoline
engines:
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Leaded gasoline.
Metallic additives, e.g., manganese or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐
ing with the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.◀
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
winter, e.g., helps make a cold start easier.
NOTE
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and the engine. There is a risk of property
damage. Do not use a fuel with a higher etha‐
nol percentage than recommended or one with
other types of alcohol, e.g., M5 to M100.◀
Gasoline
General information
NOTE
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐
tent.
Fuel that does not comply with the mini‐
mum quality can compromise engine function
or cause engine damage. There is a risk of
property damage. Do not fill with fuel that does
not comply with the minimum quality.◀
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.
CAUTION
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.
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.
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‐
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gine deposits, it is highly recommended to
purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.
Use only Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel.
The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must not
exceed 5 %, referred to as B5. Do not use gas‐
oline. If you do fill the tank with the wrong fuel,
e.g., gasoline, do not start the engine as this
may damage the engine.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled main‐
tenance.◀
In the case of incorrect refueling, contact a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop or Roadside As‐
sistance.
Recommended fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
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.
BMW recommends AKI 89.
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.
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.
Diesel
For additional information regarding Roadside
Assistance, refer to the Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communica‐
tion.
Safety information
NOTE
Do not press the Start/Stop button after
refueling with the wrong fuel. There is a risk of
property damage.
Observe the following for diesel engines:
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Use only Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel. Maxi‐
mum content of biodiesel: 5 %, B5.
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Do not use rapeseed methyl ester RME.
Do not use biodiesel above 5 %, B5.
Do not use gasoline.
No diesel additives.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐
ing with the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.◀
BMW Advanced Diesel
Concept
BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox‐
ides in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel
exhaust fluid into the exhaust system. A chem‐
ical reaction takes place inside the catalytic
converter that minimizes nitrogen oxides.
Low-Sulfur Diesel
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel
with low sulfur content:
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.
The vehicle has two tanks, the The active tank
can be refilled in the engine compartment. The
passive tank is refilled by a dealer’s service
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
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center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop within the course of regular mainte‐
nance.
System malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed when
there is a system not working.
To be able to start the engine as usual, there
must be an adequate diesel exhaust fluid.
Have the diesel exhaust fluid
replenished
Warming up the system
BMW recommends that diesel exhaust fluid be
added by the dealer’s service center within the
course of regular maintenance.
In order to warm the engine up to its operating
temperature after a cold start, the Steptronic
transmission may subsequently shift up to the
next higher gear.
In addition it may be necessary to have the
fluid replenished several times under particular
circumstances, e.g., if the vehicle is driven in a
particularly sporty style or if it is driven at high
altitudes.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Reserve indication
This display in the instrument cluster provides
information about the distance that can still be
driven with the current reserve level.
The diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished
as soon as the reserve display appears in the
instrument cluster to avoid not being able to
restart the engine.
Do not continue driving to the limit of the re‐
maining travel distance. It is not possible to re‐
start the engine after switching it off.
Diesel exhaust fluid at low
temperatures
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Lamp white: refill with diesel
exhaust fluid at the next op‐
portunity.
Due to its physical properties, it is possible
that the diesel exhaust fluid may also need to
be replenished between regular maintenance
appointments if it is exposed to temperatures
under + 23 ℉/- 5 ℃. In this case, add diesel ex‐
haust fluid only immediately before driving off.
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Lamp yellow: not enough
diesel exhaust fluid present.
The remaining range is dis‐
played in the instrument
cluster. Immediately refill
with diesel exhaust fluid.
At temperatures below + 12 ℉/- 11 ℃, the fill‐
ing level cannot be measured in some cases.
Replenishing diesel exhaust fluid
yourself in exceptional cases
Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum
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The remaining range is dis‐
played in the instrument
cluster: add diesel exhaust
fluid. The engine will con‐
tinue to run as long as it is
not switched off and all
other operating conditions
are satisfied; sufficient fuel,
e.g.
General information
You can replenish Diesel exhaust fluid yourself
in exceptional cases, e.g., to get to your sched‐
uled service.
Safety information
WARNING
Small amounts of ammonia fumes can
escape when opening the diesel exhaust fluid
container. Ammonia fumes have a pungent
odor and irritate skin, mucous membranes, and
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eyes. There is a risk of injury. Do not inhale es‐
caping ammonia fumes. Avoid the contact of
articles of clothing, skin or eyes with diesel ex‐
haust fluid. Do not swallow any diesel exhaust
fluid. Keep children away from diesel exhaust
fluids.◀
Tank for diesel exhaust fluid
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
The fuel cap for the diesel exhaust fluid is lo‐
cated in the engine compartment.
Adding the diesel exhaust fluid
Add the diesel exhaust fluid when the ignition
is switched on.
NOTE
The diesel exhaust fluid ingredients are
very aggressive. There is a risk of property
damage. Avoid contact of diesel exhaust fluid
with surfaces of the vehicle.◀
1. Open the hood, refer to page 237.
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.
Suitable diesel exhaust fluid
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Recommended: BMW Diesel Exhaust
Fluid. With this bottle and its special
adapter, diesel exhaust fluid can be replen‐
ished simply and safely.
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Alternatively recommended: NOx Diesel
exhaust fluid AUS 32.
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
4. Press the bottle down, see arrow.
The vehicle tank will be filled.
Refill quantity
When the Reserve display starts, add at least
3 bottles of diesel exhaust fluid.
This corresponds to approx. 1.5 US gal/6 liters.
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The tank is full when the fill level in the bot‐
tle no longer changes. It is not possible to
overfill.
Disposing of bottles
Diesel exhaust fluid bottles can be dis‐
posed of at a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Do not dispose of empty bottles with house‐
hold waste unless this is permitted by local
regulations.
Reserve indication
The Reserve display will still ap‐
pear along with the remaining
range after refilling.
5. Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and un‐
screw it.
Engine can be started.
After several minutes of driving,
the Reserve indication goes out.
Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum
After filling, the indicator is still
displayed.
The engine can only be started
after the indicator goes out.
6. Replace the fuel cap and turn it clockwise.
7. Close the hood.
1. Switch on the ignition.
The indicator goes out after approx. 1 mi‐
nute.
Filling with an incorrect fluid
2. Engine can be started.
Information
WARNING
After adding an incorrect fluid, e.g., anti‐
freeze for washer fluid, the system can heat
and ignite. There is a risk of fire and injuries.
Do not add incorrect fluids. Do not start the en‐
gine after adding an incorrect fluid.◀
A Check Control message is displayed when
an incorrect fluid is added.
In the case that an incorrect liquid was refilled,
contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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