Refueling
Fuel filler door
Note when refueling
When handling fuels, comply with all of
the applicable safety precautions posted
at the service station.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the nozzle dur-
ing refueling
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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.
1.
2.
Open fuel filler door
Turn the gas cap in a counter-clockwise
direction
Closing the fuel filler cap
3.
Place the cap in the bracket on the filler
door.
Place the cap in position and turn it clockweise
until a clearly audible click is heard.
Close the filler cap carefully after refueling
until a click is heard. While closing, be
sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened
to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate
the Check gas cap lamp*.<
Releasing manually
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can
unlock the fuel filler door manually:
Warning lamp* lights up.
The gas cap is not properly closed or is
missing. Check if the gas cap is prop-
erly closed.
Contents of the fuel tank
Approx. 14.5 gallons/55 liters, of which approx.
2.1
gallons/8 liters are reserve capacity.
1.
2.
Remove the covers of the tail lamps by turn-
ing the lock to the right; refer also to
page 93
Fill the fuel tank before it is completely
empty. Driving to the last drop of fuel can
prevent the engine from operating properly and
Pull the luggage compartment trim panel
slightly toward the interior.
result in damage.<
The green button with the fuel pump sym-
bol becomes visible
Fuel specifications
3.
4.
Undo the adhesive strip and pull off
Pull the button
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel
The fuel filler door is released.
Premium Unleaded Gasoline, Minimum Octane
Rating: 91.
Pull on the button slowly and carefully
as it could otherwise be torn off.<
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW Z-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 2.5i, BMW 3.0i, BMW E85, BMW Z4 2.5i |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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