BMW 760Li Sedan 2008 - Manual (Page 200)

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Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling;
otherwise, no fuel can be dispensed into
the tank and a message is displayed. <
When handling fuel, take all applicable
precautionary measures and follow all
applicable regulations. Never transport reserve
fuel containers in the vehicle. These can leak
and cause an explosion or a fire in an accident.
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Fuel filler door
To open and close: briefly press the rear edge of
the fuel filler door.
Manual release
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler door manually:
1. Lift the handle to remove the cover panel on
the right side of the luggage compartment.
2. Take the knob with the fuel pump symbol
from the bracket and pull it to unlock the
fuel filler door.
Simple and environmentally friendly
When handling fuels, always follow any
safety guidelines posted at the gas sta-
tion. <
Put the filler cap in the bracket attached to the
fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler
nozzle during refueling; otherwise, this
> results in premature pump shutoff
> can lead to reduced efficiency in the fuel-
vapor recovery system
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 23.2 US gal/88 liters, including a
reserve of:
> 750i/Li: approx. 2.6 US gal/10 liters.
> 760i/Li: approx. 3.1 US gal/12 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not
assured and damage can occur.
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Closing fuel filler cap
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not crush the cap leash between the
fuel filler cap and the vehicle. A message
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is displayed if the cap is loose or missing. <
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