octane BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2014 F33 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‐
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Low beams 91
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 93
Lower back support 53
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 204
Maintenance require‐ ments 204
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 204
Make-up mirror 157
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 146, 150
Manual air flow 146, 150
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 184
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 133
Manual operation, rearview camera 136
Manual operation, Side View 138
Manual operation, Top View 139
Marking on approved tires 195
Marking, run-flat tires 196
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 149
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 196 Measure, units of 89
Medical kit 216
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 177
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 147, 150
Minimum tread, tires 194
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 207
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 61
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck warmer 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 222
New wheels and tires 195
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 218
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 204
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 204 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 136
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 186
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 200
Oil, adding 201
Oil additives 201
Oil change 202
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Oil filler neck 201
Oil types, alternative 202
Oil types, approved 202
Old batteries, disposal 213
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
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 149
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 221
Parallel parking assistant 140
Park Distance Control PDC 132
Parked-car ventilation 151
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 170 Seite 235Everything from A to ZReference235
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