Refueling
Notes
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.◀
Switch off the engine before refueling
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap
Always switch off the engine before refu‐
eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the
tank and a message will be displayed.◀
In the event of a malfunction, you can release the
fuel filler flap manually:
Observe when handling fuel
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Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations
when handling fuel.
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Do not carry any spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. They can develop a leak and
cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.◀
Pull the button in the trunk with the fuel pump
symbol down. This releases the fuel filler flap.
Fuel filler flap
Opening
Observe the following when refueling
Handling fuels
Obey safety regulations posted at the gas
station.◀
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com‐
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to:
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Premature pump shutoff.
Reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov‐
ery system.
1.
Open fuel filler flap. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
2.
3.
Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket at‐
tached to the fuel filler flap.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 15.5 US gallons/55 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Refuel below 30 miles/50 km
Refuel below a range of 30 miles/50 km;
otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and
damage may occur.◀
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW Z-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E89, BMW sDrive34i, BMW Z4, BMW Z4 sDrive, BMW Z4 sDrive30i |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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