Fuel quality
Refuel with unleaded fuel only
Do not use leaded fuel as this would permanently damage the catalytic converter.
Do not refuel with ethanol
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as this would damage the engine and fuel supply system.
See also:
Adjusting the height: manual head
restraints
The height of the outer head restraints can be
adjusted.
To raise: pull.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
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Wiper blade replacement
Do not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the windshield.
Replacing the wiper blades
1. To change th ...
Eight-speed automatic transmission: sporty, fuel-efficient, and unique in a
compact car
The standard six-speed manual petrol and diesel versions of the new BMW
1-Series offer efficient power transmission and precise gear changes.
The BMW 1-Series is also the only compact car also ava ...