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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Washer fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reservoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be
used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety information
Warning
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Compartments in the doors
General information
There are storage compartments in the doors.
Safety information
Warning
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or
glasses, can break in the event of an accident
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or r
