fuel additives BMW M235I 2014 F22 Owner's Manual

FuelVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Fuel recommendation Note General fuel quality
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. Switch gas stations
or use fuel from brand name producers having
a higher octane level; otherwise, engine prob‐
lems, such as poor engine starting perform‐
ance, poorer handling characteristics or driving
performance may occur.◀
Gasoline For the best fuel economy, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
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, or permanent damage to the catalytic
converter and other components.◀
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–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xxxx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not refuel with Ethanol above the
maximum Ethanol proportion
Do not refuel with Ethanol above the maximum
Ethanol proportion, that is, refueling with fuel
that contains more than 10 % Ethanol, flex fuel
or other alcohols; otherwise, damage to the
engine and fuel supply could result.◀
Gasoline quality 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 164MobilityFuel164
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive Light Control 91
Additives, oil 178
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 200
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 128, 131
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 128, 130
Air distribution, manual 128, 131
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 166
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 132
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the headliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 173
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 135
Alternative oil types 179 Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 206
Approved engine oils 178
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 114
AUTO intensity 130
Automatic car wash 199
Automatic climate con‐ trol 127
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 129
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 97
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 128
AUTO program, intensity 130
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 206 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 194
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 197
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 190
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 190
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 144
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 181
Bonus range, ECO PRO 156
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 144
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, breaking in 148
Brake force display 110
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake lights, adaptive 110
Brake pads, breaking in 148
Braking, hints 149
Breakdown assis‐ tance 193, 194
Breaking in 148
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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Date 81
Daytime running lights 91
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 128
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 131
Defrosting the windows 128
Dehumidifying, air 128, 130
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 136
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 68
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 93
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 202
Disposal, coolant 180
Disposal, vehicle battery 190
Distance control, refer to PDC 117
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 114
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 111
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 103
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 103
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 112
Driving instructions, breaking in 148
Driving mode 112
Driving notes, general 148
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 111
Driving style analysis 159 Driving tips 148
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 111
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 112
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 111
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 112
E
ECO PRO 155
ECO PRO, bonus range 156
ECO PRO display 155
ECO PRO driving mode 155
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 159
ECO PRO mode 155
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 157
EfficientDynamics 157
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 111
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, door lock 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 162
Emergency Request 193
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 194
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 175 Engine compartment, work‐
ing in 175
Engine coolant 180
Engine idling when driving, coasting 158
Engine oil 177
Engine oil, adding 178
Engine oil additives 178
Engine oil change 179
Engine oil filler neck 178
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 179
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 178
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 194
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Entering a car wash 199
Equipment, interior 134
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 111
Exchanging wheels/tires 172
Exhaust system 149
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 194
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 152
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 128, 131 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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