Operating materials
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equipment, systems, and functions that are currently available, or may become available in the future, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment.
Fuel recommendation
General information
Depending on the region, many filling stations sell fuel that has been customized to winter or summer conditions. Fuel that is available in winter, for instance helps make a cold start easier.
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 containing metal must not be used.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 %, i.e., E10, may be used for refueling.
The power and consumption specifications refer to operating with RON 98 E10 fuel
When using minimum quality AKI 87 fuel, there may be knocking noises as well as driving and acoustic abnormalities. These have no effect on the engine service life.
Safety information
Observe fuel quality
Use suitable fuel only
Do not refuel with gasoline that does not comply with the minimum quality
Do not use a refuel with a higher ethanol content
Recommended gas quality
BMW recommends AKI 93.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 91.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high external temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life.
Engine oil
General information
The engine oil consumption and engine oil properties depend on the driving style and operating conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level after refueling by taking a detailed measurement.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the following situations, for instance:
Sporty driving style.
Break-in of the engine.
Idle operation of the engine.
With use of engine oil types that are not recommended.
Different Check Control messages are shown on the control display depending on the engine oil level and engine oil properties.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having the engine oil changed by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. The suitable viscosity grade is indicated on a sign in the engine compartment.
Safety information
Add engine oil immediately
Do not add too much engine oil
Change engine oil promptly
Electronic oil measurement
General information
The electronic oil measurement has two measuring principles:
Monitoring.
Detailed measurement.
When making frequent short-distance trips or using a sporty driving style, for instance when cornering aggressively, regularly perform a detailed measurement.
Monitoring
Principle
The engine oil level is monitored electronically while driving and can be shown on the control display.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible operating range, a Check Control message is displayed.
Functional requirements
A current measured value is available after approx. 30 minutes of normal driving.
Displaying the engine oil level
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Vehicle status"
"Engine oil level"
The engine oil level is displayed.
System limits
When making frequent short-distance trips or using a sporty driving style, it may not be possible to calculate a measured value. In this case, the measured value for the last, sufficiently long trip is displayed.
Detailed measurement
Principle
The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle is stationary and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible operating range, a Check Control message is displayed.
General information
During the measurement, the idle speed is increased somewhat.
Functional requirements
Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
The drive-ready state is switched on by pressing the Start/Stop button.
The engine is at operating temperature.
Selector lever in selector lever position N or P and accelerator pedal not depressed.
Performing a detailed measurement
Apps menu
"Vehicle"
"Vehicle status"
"Engine oil level"
"Oil level measurement"
"Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster. The top-up quantity is indicated in the message shown on the control display.
Only add suitable types of engine oil.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready state before adding engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety information
Observe when using operating fluids
Add engine oil immediately
Do not add too much engine oil
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine compartment.
Additional information:
For an overview.
Adding engine oil
Opening the hood.
Opening.
Open the lid counterclockwise.
Add engine oil.
Close the lid.
Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil grade is critical for the service life of the engine.
Only add with the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety information
Do not use oil additives
Observe correct viscosity grade
Suitable engine oil types
When topping up engine oil, the following oil specification applies:
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Gasoline engine |
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BMW Longlife-01 FE. |
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BMW Longlife-19 FE. |
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the following oil rating can be added:
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Oil specification |
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API SL. |
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API SM. |
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API SN. |
Viscosity grades
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil has a suitable viscosity grade. The suitable viscosity grade is indicated on a sign in the engine compartment.
More information about suitable oil specifications and engine oil viscosity grades can be requested from an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Coolant
General information
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.
Not all commercially available coolant additives are suitable for the vehicle. The vehicle manufacturer recommends using coolant with the BMW LC-18 specification. Do not mix coolant additives of different colors. Use a 50:50 mixing ratio of water to coolant additive. Information on suitable coolant additives can be provided by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Safety information
Only open the cooling system with the engine cooled down
Use suitable additives only
Observing the mixture ratio
Coolant level
General information
The coolant may be overfilled in the coolant reservoir when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. Run longer to achieve the normal coolant level.
The nominal coolant level is indicated by the maximum mark in the filler neck of the coolant reservoir.
Additional information:
For an overview.
Checking the coolant level
Let the engine cool down.
Opening the hood.
Opening.
Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it.
Open the coolant reservoir lid.
The coolant level is correct when it is just below the maximum mark in the filler neck.
Close the lid.
Adding coolant
Let the engine cool down.
Opening the hood.
Opening.
Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it.
Open the coolant reservoir lid.
If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified fill level; do not overfill.
Close the lid.
Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant additives.
Washer fluid
General information
All spray nozzles are supplied from one tank.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity: 0.4 US gal/2 liters.
Safety information
Observe with antifreeze for washer fluid
Observe when filling the washer fluid
Do not use silicon-containing additives
Observe when mixing additives
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer fluid concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to incorrect readings at temperatures below +5 ℉/-15 ℃.
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