Intermediate stop
Refueling
Fuel cap
To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
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.
Wheels and tires
Tire pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure specifications can be found in the tire inflation pressure table in the printed Owner's Manual.
After correcting the tire pressure
The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied automatically. Make sure that the correct tire settings have been made.
With tires that cannot be found in the tire pressure values on the control display, reset the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM).
Checking the tire pressure
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and correct it as needed:
At least twice a month.
Before embarking on an extended trip.
Cleaning the wheels
The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning agents from BMW.
Electronic oil measurement
Functional requirements
A current measured value is available after approx. 30 minutes of normal driving.
Displaying the engine oil level
"CAR"
"Vehicle status"
"Engine oil level"
Different messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level. Pay attention to these messages.
Adding engine oil
General information
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready state before adding engine oil.
Adding engine oil
Only add engine oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Observe the top-up quantity in the message.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Observe recommended engine oil types.
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