Refueling
Fuel filler door
Fuel gas cap
Close the gas cap carefully after refuel-
ing until a click is heard. While closing,
be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fas-
tened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will
activate the CHECK GAS CAP lamp*.<
Check Gas Cap*
This indicator lamp comes on when
the gas cap is loose or missing.
Close the gas cap tightly as described
above.
1.
2.
Open fuel filler door
Tank capacity: approx. 14.5 gallons/
55 liters, of which approx. 2.1 gallons/
8 liters are reserve capacity.
Turn the gas cap in a counter-clockwise
direction
3.
Place the gas cap in the bracket on the
filler door.
Simple and environmentally friendly
When handling fuels, comply with all
of the applicable safety precautions
posted at the service station.<
Releasing manually
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can
unlock the fuel filler door manually:
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the nozzle
during refueling
>
>
results in premature shutoff
and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle
shuts off the first time.
Fill the fuel tank before it is com-
pletely empty. Driving to the last drop
of fuel can prevent the engine from operat-
ing properly and result in damage.<
1.
2.
Remove the covers of the tail lamps by
turning the lock to the right; refer also to
page 90
Pull the luggage compartment trim
panel slightly toward the interior.
The green button with the fuel pump
symbol is revealed
Fuel specifications
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel:
3.
4.
Undo the adhesive strip and pull off
>
Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
Pull the button
The fuel filler door is released.
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Pull on the button slowly and
carefully as it could otherwise be
torn off.<
Do not use leaded fuels. The use of
leaded fuels will cause permanent
damage to the system's oxygen sensor and
the catalytic converter.<
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| Tags | BMW 2.5i, BMW 3.0i, BMW E85, BMW E86, BMW Z4 2.5i |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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