Refuelling - BMW Saloon 3 Series Owner's Handbook Manual

MOBILITY

Refuelling

Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐
tional equipment selected or the country variant.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions and
systems. Please comply with the relevant laws
and regulations when using the corresponding
functions and systems.
Notes when refuelling
General
Before refuelling, observe the notes on fuel qual‐
ity, see page 364.
On vehicles with diesel engines, the fuel filler
neck is designed for refuelling at diesel pumps.
When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into
the filler neck. Lifting the filler nozzle during refu‐
elling results in the following:
▷ The supply of fuel is stopped too soon.
▷ Fuel vapour recovery is less effective.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts out
for the first time.
Please comply with the safety regulations dis‐
played at filling stations.
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Refuelling

Safety notes
If the range drops below 50 km, 30 miles, the
engine may no longer be supplied with suffi‐
cient fuel. Engine function is no longer ensured.
There is a risk of material damage. Refuel in
good time.
Fuels are poisonous and aggressive. Overfilling
the fuel tank can damage the fuel system. If
fuel comes into contact with paintwork, it can
damage it. This pollutes the environment.
There is a risk of material damage. Avoid over‐
filling.
Fuel tank cap
Opening
1.
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NOTE
NOTE
To open the fuel filler flap, push on the upper
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.