Refueling - BMW 323i Owner's Manual

Refueling

Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a message will be
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.<
Gas cap
Opening
1. Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not jam the strap attached to the gas
cap between the gas cap and the vehicle.
A message will be displayed if the gas cap is
loose or missing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
release the fuel filler door manually:
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Observe the following when refueling
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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler nozzle
during refueling leads to
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The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can
Fuel specifications
catalytic
Remove the cover from the right-hand side
panel of the luggage compartment.
Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.
When handling fuels always observe any
safety guidelines posted at the service
premature pump shutoff
a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
occur.<
Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this
would cause permanent damage to the
converter.<