BMW Saloon 3 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 335

2. Turn the fuel tank cap anticlockwise.
3. Place the fuel tank cap in the holder on the
fuel filler flap.
Closing
WARNING
The retaining strap of the fuel tank cap may be‐
come trapped and crushed when turning the
cap to close it. It will then not be possible to
close the cap properly. Fuel or fuel vapours can
leak out. There is a danger of injury or damage
to property. Make sure that the retaining strap
does not get trapped and crushed when clos‐
ing the cap.
1. Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until it is
clearly heard to click into place.
2. Press on the fuel filler flap until it engages.
Emergency release
In certain situations, it may be necessary to un‐
lock the fuel filler flap manually, for example if
there is an electrical fault.
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Refuelling
Have the fuel filler flap unlocked by a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
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