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National-market specification for
leaded fuel*
This specification enables you to run
the car on 98, 95 or 91 RON leaded
fuel, in addition to the fuel grades listed
above. The minimum approved grade is
91 RON.
Diesel engine
Do not refuel with rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), biodiesel or
petrol, as otherwise there is a risk of
damaging the engine.
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The engine of your BMW is designed to
run on: Diesel fuel to DIN EN 590
standard.
Rapeseed methyl ester version*:
For important information on running
the car on rapeseed methyl ester, see
the separate operating instructions.
Winter diesel
To ensure that the diesel engine oper-
ates reliably during the cold season of
the year, it must be run on winter-grade
diesel oil, which garages usually sell
during the period in question. Fuel filter
heating is installed as standard equip-
ment to prevent the fuel from solidifying
during operation.
Do not use additives, not even
petrol, as otherwise there is a risk
of damaging the engine. <
Tyre pressures
Checking tyre pressures
Tyre pressures for tyres at ambient
temperature are shown on the driver's
door post and are visible when the door
is open.
When towing a trailer, always use the
values for the higher load.
Cars with Runflat Indicator:
After correcting tyre pressures, remem-
ber to reinitialise the Runflat Indicator,
see page
84 .
Fuel grade
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