BMW Motorrad R 18, Rider'S Manual, Page: 72 / 158

68 RIDING
ATTENTION
Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel
Damage to the engine and fuel supply
Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel with an
ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex
Fuel.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
15 %, i.e. E15, may be used for refueling.
Fuel additives clean the fuel injection
system and the combustion area. Fuel
additives should be used when refueling
with low-quality fuels or during longer
periods of downtime. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer can provide you with
more detailed information.
Recommended fuel quality
Super unleaded (max. 15 % Ethanol, E15)
ROZ 95 90 AKI
Alternative fuel quality
Regular unleaded (max. 15 % Ethanol,
E15) ROZ 91 87 AKI
Refueling procedure
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Fire and explosion hazard
Do not smoke. Never bring a naked
flame near the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Component damage
Component damage due to overfilled fuel
tank
If the fuel tank is overfilled, the excess
fuel will flow into the carbon canister
and lead to component damage there.
Only fill the fuel tank to the lower edge
of the fuel filler neck.
ATTENTION
Contact of fuel and plastic surfaces
Damage to surfaces (become unattractive
or cloudy)
Immediately clean plastic surfaces after
contact with fuel.
Park motorcycle. Ensure that the ground is
firm and level.
Turn the fuel tank sealing cap 1 counter-
clockwise and take it off.
Lockable with fuel cap OE
Swivel the protective cap 1 to the side.
Unlock the fuel tank sealing cap 2 using
the ignition key. Turn counterclockwise.
Turn the fuel tank sealing cap 2 counter-
clockwise and take it off.