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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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