Technical information

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BMW Active E, E82, see 1-Series emergency services card.
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MINI E, see MINI E emergency services card.
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BMW eDrive, see emergency services card I01, I12
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For further detailed information on high-voltage technology, see rescue manual.
Alternative engines
Electric vehicles
For detailed information on MINI E, see MINI E emergency services card.
For detailed information on BMW Active E, see 1-Series emergency services card.
For detailed information on BMW eDrive, see emergency services card I01, I12.
Hybrid cars
For detailed information on active hybrid 7 F04, F01, F02, see 7 Series Saloon emergency services card.
For detailed information on active hybrid 5 F10, F18PHEV, see 5 Series Saloon emergency services card.
For detailed information on active hybrid 3 F30, see 3 Series Saloon emergency services card.
For detailed information on X5 ActiveHybrid F15PHEV, see SAV X5 emergency services card.
For detailed information on X6 ActiveHybrid E72, see SAV X6 emergency services card.
For further detailed information on alternative engines, see rescue manual.
Fuels and fuel tanks
Fuels
Diesel engine: Diesel fuel DIN EN 590
Petrol engine:
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Premium grade fuel, 98 RON
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Premium grade fuel unleaded, 95 RON
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Regular-grade fuel unleaded, 91 RON
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Fuel tank
The fuel tank is located in the area of the rear axle on the vehicle underbody.
Exception: On E32 and Saloon E34 models, the fuel tank is located in the area of the luggage compartment.
The precise position of the fuel tank for each vehicle is drawn on the emergency services cards.
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Fuel filler flap
BMW: The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side.
MINI: The fuel filler flap is located on the left-hand side.
The precise position of the fuel filler flap for each vehicle is drawn on the emergency services cards,.
Frequently asked questions about the airbag system
How does an airbag work?
The acceleration recorded by the sensors is integrated and evaluated. Once the corresponding triggering thresholds are
exceeded, the required airbags are triggered. The ignition squib in the gas generator obtains the ignition voltage from the
airbag control unit and/or relevant satellite. The gas produced escapes into the airbag.
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How do I identify whether a vehicle is fitted with airbags?
"AIRBAG" or "SRS" or "SRS-AIRBAG" labelling on the steering wheel, instrument panel, door trim panel and A-pillar trim
panel, C-pillar, outer side of the backrest of the driver's and front passenger seats. If in any doubt, assume that newer
vehicles are equipped with an airbag.
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Is smoke ejected during ignition?
Generally dust is produced from the talcum powder applied to the airbag in the factory.
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Does the airbag get hot?
The airbag does not get hot. Only the components inside the airbag module reach high temperatures after triggering.
These components are near the airbag attachment and do not pose a risk to the emergency services. The parts need
approximately 15 minutes to cool down.
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Does the residue contain sodium azide?
Sodium azide, the solid propellant in the gas generator, combusts totally when the gas generator is ignited and is totally
chemically converted. The product of the reaction is mainly safe nitrogen gas which makes up approximately 80 % of the
air we breathe.
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What precautions need to be taken if an airbag module is mechanically damaged but has not triggered?
In the extremely unlikely event that the airbag gas generator has been destroyed, the propellant (pressed into tablet form)
could fall out. If this happens, avoid contact with the skin at all costs (wear gloves and safety goggles). The tablets must
be treated and disposed of separately. They must be kept away from any source of ignition (electricity, fire etc.).
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If the vehicle catches fire, is there a risk of the gas generator exploding?
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