2010 BMW 328 Owner's Manual - Page 198

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.< 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. Sedan Fuel filler flap Opening Sports Wagon 1. Fold up the cargo area floor panel. 2. Remove the cover from the right-hand sidewall of the cargo area. To do so, turn the screws, arrows 1, 90° and take out the cover, arrow 2. 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. A message will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or missing.< 3. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. The fuel filler flap is released. Manually releasing the fuel filler flap In the event of a malfunction, you can release the fuel filler flap manually: 196 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG