Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
1.
Remove the cover for the right-hand rear
lamps in the cargo bay by turning the lock,
see arrow.
eling. Otherwise the tank cannot be
refilled. The Service Engine Soon warning lamp
will come on.<
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.<
Gas cap
2.
Pull the cargo bay trim panel slightly toward
the interior. The green button with the fuel
pump symbol becomes visible.
Opening
1.
2.
3.
Open the fuel filler door, arrow 1.
3.
4.
Undo the adhesive strip and pull off.
Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
Pull the button. The fuel filler door is
released.
Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door, arrow 2.
Pull on the button slowly and care-
Closing
fully; otherwise it could be torn off.<
Fit the gas cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, comply with all of
the applicable safety precautions posted
at the service station.<
Do not jam the strap between the gas cap
and the vehicle.<
Warning lamp* lights up.
The gas cap is not properly closed or is
missing. Check if the gas cap is prop-
erly closed.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as it could other-
wise lead to:
Manually releasing the fuel filler door >
Premature pump shutoff
In the event of a malfunction, you can release >
the fuel filler door manually:
A reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW Z-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 3.0i, BMW 3.0si, BMW E86, BMW Z4 3.0i |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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