Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
Coupe
eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a message will be displayed.<
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.<
1.
2.
Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area.
Fuel filler flap
Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler flap is released.
Opening
Convertible
1.
Open the fuel filler flap. To do so, lightly
press the rear edge.
2.
3.
Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
1.
2.
3.
Loosen the right-hand cargo area trim panel
by turning the screws by 90°, see arrow.
Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Slightly lift the top section of the panel. It is
not necessary to remove the entire panel.
Closing
Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler flap is released.
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape. A mes-
sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or
missing.<
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety
instructions provided at filling stations;
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or
property damage.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler flap manually:
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Premature pump shutoff
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Product Specification
Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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Tags | BMW 328i, BMW 328xi, BMW 335i, BMW 335xi, BMW E92, BMW E93, Convertable, Coupe, iDrive |
Model Year | 2010 |
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