BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN Owner's Manual page 176

Mobility
Engine does not start
Do not continue driving to the limit of the
remaining travel distance. Otherwise, you will
not be able to restart the engine after switching
it off.◀
Filling with incorrect fuel
If the incorrect fuel is used to refuel the
vehicle, a warning light comes on on the
instrument cluster.
After adding the wrong fuel, contact your service
center.
Having the vehicle refilled with Diesel
exhaust fluid
Diesel exhaust fluid is replenished by your Serv‐
ice Center in the course of regularly scheduled
maintenance. Provided you observe this main‐
tenance schedule, it is not normally necessary
to replenish the fluid between maintenance ap‐
pointments.
It may be necessary to have the fluid replenished
under particular circumstances, for example if
the vehicle is driven in a particularly sporty style
or if it is driven at high altitudes.
The Diesel exhaust fluid must be replenished as
soon as the reserve display appears in the in‐
strument cluster to avoid not being able to re‐
start the engine.
You can have the fluid replenished by any Serv‐
ice Center.
Diesel exhaust fluid at low
temperatures
Due to its physical properties, it is possible that
Diesel exhaust fluid may also need to be replen‐
ished between regular maintenance appoint‐
ments if it is exposed to temperatures below
+23 ℉/ -5 ℃.
The need to replenish it is indicated by the Re‐
serve display in the in the instrument cluster, re‐
fer to page 175.
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Fuel
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You can replenish the Diesel exhaust
fluid yourself in exceptional
circumstances
In order to reach the nearest Service Center with
your vehicle, you can replenish the Diesel ex‐
haust fluid yourself, provided you pay close at‐
tention to the following warning notices.
Handling Diesel exhaust fluid
Do not allow Diesel exhaust fluid to come
into contact with your skin, as this may cause
skin or eye irritation. Preferably, wear protective
goggles and gloves. Follow the safety instruc‐
tions on the bottle. When the bottle or container
is opened, acrid smelling fumes may escape.
When handling Diesel exhaust fluid indoors,
make sure the room is well ventilated. After
working with Diesel exhaust fluid, wash your
hands thoroughly, otherwise you may inadver‐
tently transfer fluid to your eyes and suffer irri‐
tation. If irritation of the eyes does occur, flush
your eyes immediately with abundant water and
consult a doctor as necessary. If Diesel exhaust
fluid comes into contact with the surfaces of
your vehicle, wash off the affected surfaces with
water, otherwise the surface may be damaged.
Keep Diesel exhaust fluid out of reach of chil‐
dren.◀
Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid
▷ Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. With
this bottle and its special adapter, Diesel ex‐
haust fluid can be replenished simply and
safely.
▷ Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at your
Service Center.
Refill quantity
Refill quantity when the Reserve display first ap‐
pears:
Max. 3 gallons/11.3 liters