2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW

Refueling
Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refueling;
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 containers
in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler flap manually:
Coupe
Fuel filler flap
Opening
1. Remove the cover from the right-hand sidewall
of the cargo area.
2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler flap is released.
Convertible
1. Open the fuel filler flap. 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 flap.
Closing
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.<
1. Loosen the right-hand cargo area trim panel
by turning the screws by 90°, see arrow.
2. Slightly lift the top section of the panel. It is
not necessary to remove the entire panel.
3. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler flap is released.
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