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EnglishMobility -> Refueling for your BMW 1 Series 2011-2019
Mobility
This section helps you maintain your car's
mobility by supplying important information
on vital topics including fuels and lubricants,
wheels and tires, service, maintenance and
Roadside Assistance.
Mobility
Refueling
Refueling
Vehicle equipment
Fuel filler flap
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also applies to safety related
functions and systems.
Opening
General information
1. Open the fuel filler flap. To do so, lightly
press the rear edge.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a message will be displayed.<
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
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.<
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 fuel cap is loose or
missing.<
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Refueling
Mobility
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
Fuel recommendations
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler flap manually:
Gasoline
For optimum fuel consumption, the gasoline
should be sulfur-free or as low in sulfur as
possible.
1. Remove the cover from the right-hand
sidewall of the trunk.
Never use fuels labeled at the fuel pump as
metal-containing.
Do not use leaded gasoline or gasoline
with metallic additives such as manga-
nese or iron; doing so can cause permanent
damage to the catalytic converter and other
components.<
Use fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 Ξ, i.e. E10.
2. Pull the button with the fuel pump symbol
down.
The ethanol should meet the following quality
standards:
The fuel filler flap is released.
US: ASTM 4806-xx
Observe the following when refueling
CAN: CGSB-3.511-xx
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to
xx: comply with the currently valid standard.
Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel con-
taining 85Ξ ethanol, nor with FlexFuel.
Otherwise, the engine and fuel supply system
will be damaged.<
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Premature pump shutoff
Reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.
Fuel grade
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
BMW recommends AKI 91.
Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise,
fuel spills can cause damage to the
environment and the vehicle.<
When handling fuels, follow the safety
instructions provided at filling stations;
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or
property damage.<
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 14 US gal/53 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gal/8 liters.
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