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Refueling
Fuel specifications
Tire inflation pressure
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Close the fuel filler cap carefully
The engine uses lead-free gasoline
only.
after refueling until a click is
heard. While closing, be sure not to
squeeze the strap which is fastened to
the cap. A loose or missing cap will
activate the CHECK FILLER CAP
lamp.<
Required fuel:
>Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Never use leaded fuel, as it would
cause permanent and irreversible
damage to the oxygen sensor and the
catalytic converter.<
Fuel tank capacity
>Approx. 16.6 gal./63 liters, of which
>approx. 2.1 gal./8 liters are reserve
capacity.
The specified inflation pressures are
provided on a sticker attached to the
B-pillar and are visible with the driver's
door open.
Do not drive to the last drop of
fuel. This can prevent the engine
from operating properly and result in
damage.<
Checking tire pressures
All pressures are specified in the units
usually used in your country – psi/kilo-
pascal – for tires at ambient tempera-
tures, also refer to the following tire
inflation pressure table.
After correcting the tire inflation pres-
sure, reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor so
that it can monitor the tire inflation
pressure, refer to page 88.
26 Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressures on a reg-
ular basis – at least twice a month
– and before every extended journey.
Incorrect tire pressure can otherwise
lead to driving instability, tire damage
and accidents.<
Comply with tire approval
specifications
The inflation pressures in the table
apply to BMW-approved tire sizes and
tire manufacturers. Your BMW center
will be glad to supply this information.
Higher pressures may be required for
tires made by other manufacturers.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
which not only meet US standards, but
also European standards. We recom-
mend the exclusive use of BMW-
approved tires.
Tire inflation pressure
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BMW
Tires
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in psi/
kilopascal with cold tires –
cold = ambient temperature
225/45 ZR 18
255/40 ZR 18
225/40 ZR 19
33/230
-
-
35/240
-
41/280
-
-
48/330
-
M3
convertible
33/230
41/280
255/35 ZR 19
-
35/240
38/260
-
48/330
46/320
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
33/230
36/250
