BMW 5 Series: Refueling
Refueling
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
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2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as containing metal must not be used.
Information on the recommended fuel grade can be found in the Owner's Manual.
Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure specifications
The tire inflation pressure specifications can be found in the tire inflation pressure table in the printed Owner's Manual.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure
With runflat tires: Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
With Tire Pressure Monitor TPM: The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied automatically. Make sure that the correct tire settings have been made.
With tires that cannot be found in the tire pressure values on the Control Display, reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and correct it as needed:
- At least twice a month.
- Before embarking on an extended trip.
Cleaning the wheels
The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning products from BMW.
Electronic oil measurement
Requirements
Depending on the previous displays, the status display appears when the engine is running or after the vehicle has been driven for at least 30 minutes.
Displaying the engine oil level
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle".
2. "Vehicle status".
3. 
"Engine oil level".
Different messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level. Pay attention to these messages.
Adding engine oil
General information
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready state before adding engine oil.
Adding
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Only add engine oil when the message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Observe the quantity to be added in the message.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Observe recommended engine oil types.
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Providing assistance
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance
Via iDrive:
1. "ConnectedDrive".
2. "BMW Assist".
3. "BMW Roadside Assistance".
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In the vicinity of the steering wheel
Roller sunblind in the rear
window
Safety switch
Power windows
Exterior mirror operation
Seating comfort feature
Memory function
Massage function
Lights
Front fog lights
Night Visio
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Indicator/warning lights
Concept
Indicator/warning lights in the instrument cluster
display the status of some functions in the vehicle
and indicate when a malfunction is present in
the monitored systems.
General information
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety
of combinations and colors.
Several of the l
Engine Electrical System
Engine control unit
The new 8th generation of Bosch engine control units already used in the G12
is used in the G30.
Its appearance is characterized by a uniform housing and a uniform connector
strip. However, the
hardware inside has been adapted to the various applications.
Two engine control u
