BMW X3 3.0i SAV 2004 - Manual (Page 86)

Refueling
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Refueling
Fuel filler door
To open and close: press the rear edge of
the fuel filler door.
Manual release
In the event of an electrical defect in the
system, you can release the fuel filler door
manually:
1. Open the cover flap in the luggage
compartment on the right-hand side
panel, refer to page
72
2. Pull the green button.
When handling fuels always observe
any safety guidelines posted at the
service station. <
Simple and environmentally friendly
Put the filler cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
When handling fuels, comply with all
of the applicable safety precautions
posted at the service station. <
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler
nozzle during refueling
> 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.
To close the fuel filler cap
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click – bayonet fitting.
Close the filler cap carefully after refu-
eling, until a click is heard. While clos-
ing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which
is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing
cap will activate the Check Gas Cap
lamp.
<
Check Gas Cap
This indicator lamp comes on when
the fuel filler cap is loose or missing.
Close the fuel filler cap tightly as described
above.
Fuel tank capacity
> approx. 17.7 gallons/67 liters, of which
> approx. 2 gallons/8 liters are reserve.
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