Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling.
1.
2.
Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo
area.
When handling fuel, always observe all
applicable precautionary measures and regula-
tions. Never transport reserve fuel containers in
the vehicle. These could become leaky and
cause an explosion or a fire in an accident.<
Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.
Fuel filler flap
Opening
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety
precautions posted at the filling station.
Otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury
or property damage.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler
nozzle during refueling; otherwise, this leads to:
1.
Open the fuel filler flap. To do this, briefly
press the lower edge.
>
>
Premature pump shutoff
2.
3.
Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
A reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system
Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler flap.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 22.5 gallons/85 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters
X5/X6 xDrive50i: approx. 3.2 gallons/12 liters
reserve capacity
Do not crush the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap may not properly
seal and fuel vapors can escape.<
A message* is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50
ensured and damage can occur.<
km, otherwise engine functions are not
Releasing manually
If an electrical malfunction should occur, you
can unlock the fuel filler flap manually.
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