BMW 2011 328i Sedan Manual De Propietario

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Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to 

the tank and a message will be displayed.

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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.

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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.

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.

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In the event of a malfunction, you can release 
the fuel filler flap manually:

1.

Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area.

2.

Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. 
The fuel filler flap is released.

1.

Fold up the cargo area floor panel.

2.

Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area. To do so, turn the 
screws, arrows 

1, 90° and take out the 

cover, arrow 

2.

3.

Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. 
The fuel filler flap is released.

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