fuel cap BMW 328I XDRIVE SPORTS WAGON 2014 Owners Manual

RefuelingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Hints Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Diesel engines The filler neck is designed for refueling at die‐
sel fuel pumps.
Fuel cap
Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.3.Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be
closed properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, for ex‐
ample.
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1.Raise the cargo floor panel.2.Pull the green knob with the fuel pump
symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap.
Observe the following when
refueling
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Do not overfill the fuel tank
Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise
fuel may escape, causing harm to the environ‐
ment and damaging the vehicle.◀
Handling fuels
Obey safety regulations posted at the
gas station.◀
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Refill in good time
The reducing agent must be replenished
as soon as the Reserve display appears, other‐
wise the engine cannot be restarted.◀
Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum The engine will continue to runeven when the display shows --,
as long as it is not switched off
and all other operating condi‐
tions are satisfied, sufficient fuel
for example.
Engine does not start
Do not continue driving to the limit of the
remaining travel distance. Otherwise, you will
not be able to restart the engine after switch‐
ing it off.◀
Misfueling A Check Control message is displayed when
an incorrect fluid is added.
After adding the wrong fluid, contact your
service center.
System defect
A Check Control message is displayed when
there is a system defect.
Have the diesel exhaust fluid
replenished
The reducing agent is added by the service
center within the context of regular mainte‐
nance.
It may be necessary to have the fluid replen‐
ished several times under particular circum‐
stances, for example, if the vehicle is driven in
a particularly sporty style or if it is driven at
high altitudes.
The reducing agent must be replenished as
soon as the reserve display appears in the in‐
strument cluster to avoid not being able to re‐
start the engine.Diesel exhaust fluid at low
temperatures
Due to its physical properties, it is possible
that the reducing agent may also need to be
replenished between regular maintenance ap‐
pointments if it is exposed to temperatures un‐
der + 23 ℉/- 5 ℃. In this case, add reducing
agent only immediately before starting to drive.
The need to replenish it is indicated by the Re‐
serve display in the instrument cluster.
At temperatures below + 12 ℉/- 11 ℃ the fill
level in some cases cannot be measured.
After adding reducing agent, the reserve dis‐
play is displayed only until the fill level can be
measured again.
Replenishing Diesel exhaust fluid
yourself in exceptional cases
You can replenish reducing agent yourself in
exceptional cases, e.g., to get to the service
center.
Avoid contact with Diesel exhaust fluid
Do not come into contact with the reduc‐
ing agent. Otherwise, skin or eye irritations
may result.◀
Handling Diesel exhaust fluid
When working with reducing agent in
closed spaces, ensure good ventilation. When
the bottle or container is opened, acrid smell‐
ing fumes may escape.◀
Keeping Diesel exhaust fluid out of reach
of children
Keep reducing agent out of reach of children◀
Avoid contact with surfaces
Avoid contact of reducing agent with sur‐
faces of the vehicle. Damage could result.◀
Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid▷Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. With
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exhaust fluid can be replenished simply
and safely.▷Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at your
Service Center.
Refill quantity
When the Reserve display starts, add at least 2
bottles of reducing agent.
This corresponds to approx. 1 gallon.
Tank for reducing agent
The tank for the reducing agent is located next
to the fuel tank.
Adding the reducing agent Add the reducing agent when the ignition is
switched on.
1.Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 184.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and re‐
move.3.Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it
will go, see arrow.4.Press the bottle down, see arrow.The vehicle tank will be filled.
The tank is full when the fill level in the bot‐
tle no longer changes. It is not possible to
overfill.5.Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and un‐
screw it.6.Replace the fuel cap and turn it clockwise.7.Close the fuel filler flap.
After adding Diesel exhaust fluid
Note Incorrect fluids
After filling with incorrect fluids, such as
antifreeze for washer water, do not start the
engine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀
Contact your service center.
Disposing of bottles You take your empty Diesel exhaust
fluid bottles to your Service Center for
disposal.
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Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tankGasoline: 15.8/60
Diesel: 15/57
Fuel quality, refer to
page 186
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328i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg4,760/2,159Loadlbs/kg900/408Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,160/980Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,700/1,225Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l27.5–61.5/495–1,500

328d xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg4,705/2,134Loadlbs/kg900/408Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,150/975Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,665/1,209Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l27.5–61.5/495–1,500

Engine oil filler neck 202
Engine oil temperature 79
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 203
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 203
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 220
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature 79
Entering a car wash 225
Equipment, interior 149
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 115
Exchanging wheels/tires 196
Exhaust system 169
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 220
External temperature dis‐ play 80
External temperature warn‐ ing 80
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 143, 147
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 77
Filler neck for engine oil 202
Fine wood, care 227
First aid kit 220
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 223 Flat tire, changing
wheels 216
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Flat tire, warning lamp 99, 102
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 228
Floor mats, care 228
Fogged up windows 143
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 69
Foot brake 169
Front airbags 95
Front fog lamps 93
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 212
Front lamps 209
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 97
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 101
Fuel 186
Fuel cap 184
Fuel consumption, current 81
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 85
Fuel filler flap 184
Fuel gauge 79
Fuel quality 186
Fuel recommendation 186
Fuel, tank capacity 233
Fuse 217
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 149
Gasoline 186
Gear change, automatic transmission 71
Gear shift indicator 82 General driving notes 168
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 159
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 232
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 150
Hazard warning flashers 219
Head airbags 95
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 90
Headlamp flasher 67
Headlamp glass 208
Headlamps 209
Headlamps, care 226
Headlamp washer system 67
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 53
Head-up Display 88
Head-up Display, care 228
Heavy cargo, stowing 172
Height, vehicle 232
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 67
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 119
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 161
Homepage 6
Hood 200
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 169
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Passenger side mirror, tiltingdownward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 132
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 129
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 109
Personal Profile 33
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 34
Personal Profile, importing profiles 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 227
Power failure 216
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 191
Pressure warning FTM, tires 101
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 22
Protective function, glass sunroof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17
R Radiator fluid 204
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 68
Rear socket 154 Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐
ment 213
Rearview camera 131
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window 39
Rear window de‐ froster 143, 147
Recirculated-air filter 147
Recirculated-air mode 143, 146
Recommended fuel grade 186
Recommended tire brands 196
Refueling 184
Remaining range 80
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, univer‐ sal 149
Replacement fuse 217
Replacing parts 207
Replacing wheels/tires 196
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 123
Reserve warning, refer to Range 80
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Retaining straps, securing cargo 172
Retreaded tires 196
Roadside parking lamps 91
Roller sunblinds 45
RON recommended fuel grade 186
Roof load capacity 232
Roof-mounted luggage rack 172
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 223
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 197 Rubber components,
care 227
Run-flat tires 197
S Safe braking 169
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 227
Safety switch, windows 45
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 174
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 207
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 224
Seat and mirror memory 54
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 51
Seat heating, rear 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, automatic transmission 71
Sensors, care 228
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 205
Service requirements, dis‐ play 81
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 220
Services, ConnectedDrive
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