Refueling; Fuel Specifications - BMW 323I Owner's Manual

Refueling

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Fuel filler door
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler
door to open and close it.
To unlock the fuel filler door if there is a
malfunction of the central locking sys-
tem, refer to page 156.
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precau-
tions and regulations pertaining to fuels.
Never carry spare fuel containers in your
vehicle. Whether empty or full, these
containers can leak, cause an explo-
sion, or lead to fire in the event of a col-
lision.<
Simple and environmentally
friendly
Open the fuel filler cap carefully.
If you do not, fuel could spray out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket at-
tached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel-
ing
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
Close the fuel cap carefully after
refueling. A loose or missing cap
will activate the Service Engine Soon
warning lamp.<

Fuel specifications

Use unleaded gasoline only.
Recommended fuel: Premium with a
minimum octane rating of 91 AKI.
BMW engines are equipped with knock
sensors and will adapt automatically to
different octane ratings, provided that
the minimum octane requirement
(87 AKI) is met.
Fuels with higher octane ratings will pro-
vide enhanced performance and lower
fuel consumption, while the use of fuels
with lower octane ratings will have the
opposite effect.
Do not use leaded fuels. The use of
leaded fuels will cause permanent
damage to the system's oxygen sensor
and the catalytic convertor.<
AKI = Anti Knock Index
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