BMW 3: Fuel supply
For the operation of the combustion engine, the G20 PHEV is equipped with a
pressurized fuel
tank. As a result during purely electric driving it is guaranteed that the
gasoline fumes remain in the
pressurized fuel tank. Only with the operation of the combustion engine is fresh
air drawn in by the
carbon canister for purging and the gasoline fumes are directed to the
combustion chamber.
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G20 PHEV components of the fuel supply in European version
Carbon canister
Pressurized fuel tank (in cast aluminum housing)
Fuel filler flap with cover
Fuel tank isolation valve
Cable for
G20 PHEV, system wiring diagram for fuel supply
Integrated supply module
Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
Shutoff valve purge air line (only for US version)
Body Domain Controller (BDC)
Fue
The pressurized fuel tank must be vented before refuelling. To initiate the
refuelling procedure, the
button in the driver's door first needs to be operated. The button is not active
when the vehicl
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Safety information
Warning
With the mounting of snow chains on unsuitable
tires, the snow chains can come into contact
with vehicle parts. There may be a risk of
accident or risk of damage to property. Only
mount snow chains on tires that are designated
by their manufacturer as suitable for the use
Concept
At blind driveways or when driving out of diagonal
parking spaces, approaching cross traffic is
detected sooner by the system than is possible
from the driver's seat.
General information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind the vehicle.
The system indicates approach