BMW 3 SERIES SPORTS WAGON Owner's Manual page 201

Replenishing Diesel exhaust fluid
yourself in exceptional cases
General information
You can replenish Diesel exhaust fluid yourself
in exceptional cases, for example, to get to
your scheduled service.
Information
WARNING
Small amounts of ammonia fumes can
escape when opening the Diesel exhaust fluid
container. Ammonia fumes have a pungent
odor and irritate skin, mucous membranes, and
eyes. There is risk of injuries. Do not inhale es‐
caping ammonia fumes. Avoid the contact of
articles of clothing, skin or eyes with Diesel ex‐
haust fluid. Do not swallow any Diesel exhaust
fluid. Keep children away from Diesel exhaust
fluids.◀
WARNING
Operating materials, for example oils,
greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful
ingredients. There is risk of injuries or danger
to life. Observe the instructions on the contain‐
ers. Avoid the contact of articles of clothing,
skin or eyes with operating materials. Do not
refill operating materials into different bottles.
Store operating materials out of reach of chil‐
dren.◀
CAUTION
The Diesel exhaust fluid ingredients are
very aggressive. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Avoid contact of Diesel exhaust fluid with
surfaces of the vehicle.◀
Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid
▷ Recommended: BMW Diesel Exhaust
Fluid. With this bottle and its special
adapter, Diesel exhaust fluid can be replen‐
ished simply and safely.
▷ Alternatively recommended: NOx Diesel
exhaust fluid AUS 32.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 966 156 - X/15
Fuel
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at a
dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Refill quantity
When the Reserve display starts, add at least
3 bottles of Diesel exhaust fluid.
This corresponds to approx. 1.5 US gal/6 liters.
Tank for Diesel exhaust fluid
The fuel cap for Diesel exhaust fluids is next to
the fuel cap for the fuel tank.
Adding the Diesel exhaust fluid
Add the Diesel exhaust fluid when the ignition
is switched on.
1. Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 196.
2. Turn the fuel cap of the Diesel exhaust
fluid tank counterclockwise and remove.
3. Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it
will go, see arrow.
4. Press the bottle down, see arrow.
The vehicle tank will be filled.
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