BMW serie 3 sport wagon 2002 Manual Do Utilizador

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Refuel

Fuel specifications

Simple and environmentally
friendly

Open the fuel filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out.

Fuel spray may cause injury.

Put the filler cap in the bracket (arrow)
attached to the fuel filler door.

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refu-
eling

results in premature pump shutoff

and will reduce the effectiveness of
the vapor recovery system on the
pump.

As long as the filler nozzle is used prop-
erly, the fuel tank is full whenever the
nozzle shuts off the first time.

Refill early to avoid damaging the
catalytic converter; never attempt

to drive to the last drop of fuel in the
tank.

Close the fuel filler cap carefully
after refueling until a click is

heard. While closing, be sure not to
squeeze the strap which is fastened to
the cap. A loose or missing cap will
activate the CHECK FILLER CAP lamp
or the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.

Tank capacity: approx. 16.6 gal.
(63 liters), incl. a reserve capacity of
approx. 2.1 gal. (8 liters).

The engine uses lead-free gasoline
only.

Required fuel:

Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti Knock Index

Never use leaded fuel, as it would
cause permanent and irreversible

damage to the oxygen sensor and the
catalytic converter.