Required fuel
Super premium gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
Gasoline with lower AKI
However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI.
The minimum AKI Rating is 89.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no effect on the engine life.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not use any gasoline below the minimum specified fuel grade; otherwise, engine damage may occur.
See also:
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Emergency detection of remote control
It is p ...
Safety
The BMW 5 Series has earned Top Safety Pick status from the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety for top scores in frontal, side and rear crash
tests and a roof-strength test that reflects rollo ...
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for m ...
