fuel additives BMW 2 SERIES 2014 F22 Owner's Manual

FuelVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Fuel recommendation
Note General fuel quality
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐
gine problems, for instance poor engine start-
up behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐
tent.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐
out metallic additives.
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or
iron, as this can cause permanent damage to
the catalytic converter and other compo‐
nents.◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.
Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xxCAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not use a fuel with a higher percent‐
age of ethanol
Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per‐
centage than recommended or one with other
types of alcohol, e.g. M5 to M100; otherwise
this could damage the engine and fuel supply
system.◀
Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 89.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐
formance.◀
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.
Fuel quality
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.
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‐
gine deposits, it is highly recommended to
purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retail‐
ers.Seite 168MobilityFuel168
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive Light Control 90
Additives, oil 182
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 204
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 129, 132
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 129, 131
Air distribution, manual 129, 132
Air flow, air conditioner 129
Air flow, automatic climate control 132
Air pressure, tires 170
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 177
All-wheel-drive 112
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 136 Alternative oil types 183
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 211
Approved engine oils 183
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 139
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 198
Assistance when driving off 115
Attentiveness assistant 110
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 203
Automatic climate con‐ trol 128
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 130
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 129
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 211 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 198
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 201
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 194
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 194
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 145
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 185
Bonus range, ECO PRO 158
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, break-in 150
Brake force display 110
Brake lights, adaptive 110
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake pads, break-in 150
Braking, hints 151
Breakdown assis‐ tance 197, 198
Break-in 150
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 187
Bulb replacement, front 188 Seite 214ReferenceEverything from A to Z214
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Daytime running lights, bulbreplacement 190
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 129
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 132
Defrosting the windows 129
Dehumidifying, air 129, 131
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 137
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays, cleaning 206
Disposal, coolant 184
Disposal, vehicle battery 194
Distance control, refer to PDC 119
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 38
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 115
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 111
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 102
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 102
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 113
Driving instructions, break- in 150
Driving mode 113 Driving notes, general 150
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 111
Driving style analysis 161
Driving tips 150
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 111
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 112
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 113
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 111
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 112
E
ECO PRO 157
ECO PRO, bonus range 158
ECO PRO display 157
ECO PRO driving mode 157
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 161
ECO PRO mode 157
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 159
EfficientDynamics 160
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 181
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 111
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 166
Emergency Request 197
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 198
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74 Emergency unlocking, trunk
lid 41
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 81
Engine, automatic reel-off 65
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine compartment 179
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 180
Engine coolant 184
Engine idling when driving, coasting 160
Engine oil 181
Engine oil, adding 182
Engine oil additives 182
Engine oil change 183
Engine oil filler neck 182
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 183
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 183
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 198
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Entering a car wash 203
Equipment, interior 135
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 111
Exchanging wheels/tires 176
Exhaust system 151
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 198
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 154 Seite 216ReferenceEverything from A to Z216
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Maximum cooling 131
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 177
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 198
Memory, seat, mirror 55
Menu, EfficientDynamics 160
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 130, 133
Minimum tread, tires 176
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 151
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 188
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 205
New wheels and tires 176
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 201 O
OBD Onboard Diagnosis 185
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 185
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 123
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 168
Odometer 80
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 181
Oil, adding 182
Oil additives 182
Oil change 183
Oil change interval, service requirements 81
Oil filler neck 182
Oil types, alternative 183
Oil types, approved 183
Old batteries, disposal 194
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 187
Opening/closing via door lock 38
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 38
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 132
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 80
P Paint, vehicle 204
Parallel parking assistant 124 Park Distance Control
PDC 119
Parked-car ventilation 134
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 152
Parking aid, refer to PDC 119
Parking assistant 124
Parking brake 67
Parking lights 89
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 122
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 119
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 106
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 205
Power failure 194
Power sunroof, glass 46
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 170
Pressure warning, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19 Seite 219Everything from A to ZReference219
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