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:
1982: the second generation - four-door, Convertible, Touring and BMW M3,
plus the first diesel engine for the sports sedan
The new BMW 3-Series oozed progress and variety out of every pore, as its
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Wiper blade replacement
General information
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 ...
Automatic-Transmission
Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a certain
time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts. ...