fuel pump BMW 325xi TOURING 2002 E46 Owner's Manual

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Hazard warning triangle

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Refueling

The warning triangle is located on the
left side of the cargo area behind the
cover panel.
To open: press the button (arrow) and
remove the cover.
Always observe all legal regula-
tions requiring a warning triangle
to be carried in the vehicle.

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Fuel filler door

Before filling the tank, switch off
the engine. If you do not, fuel
cannot be filled into the tank and the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp may
come on.

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Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler
door to open and close it.
Manual release: undo the trim panel on
the right side of the cargo area. Pull the
knob with the fuel pump symbol.

Always observe all safety precau-
tions posted at the service station
when handling fuel. Never carry spare
fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether
empty or full, these containers can leak,
cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the
event of a collision.<

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Refuel Fuel specificationsSimple 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.<