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Refueling
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precau-
tions posted at the service station.
Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full,
these containers can leak, cause an
explosion, or lead to fire in the event of
a collision.<
Fuel filler door
Please observe while refuelling
Always switch off the engine
Open the gas cap carefully to pre-
vent fuel from spraying out. Fuel
spray may cause injury.<
before refueling, as it is not possi-
ble to add fuel with the engine running,
and attempts may also trigger the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.<
Place the gas cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler
door to open and close it.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Lifting the
nozzle during refueling
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you
can unlock the fuel filler door manually:
>
results in premature pump shutoff
Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol
on the right trim panel of the luggage
compartment.
>and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
The fuel tank is full when the filler noz-
zle shuts off the first time.
Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 515 - �09/04 BMW AG
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E46, BMW M3 Manuals |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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