Refueling - BMW 2002 Z8 Owner's Manual

Refueling

Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
flow into the tank and the Service
Engine Soon lamp may come
Press on the lower part of the button
with the fuel pump symbol to open.
To unlock the fuel filler door if the cen-
tral locking system malfunctions, refer
to page 142.
Always observe all safety precau-
tions posted at the service station
when handling fuel.
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.<
Simple and environmentally
friendly
Open the filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out.
on.< Fuel spray may cause injury.
Do not top off. Topping off may cause
fuel spillage.<
Store the cap in the holder provided on
the inside of the fuel filler door while
refueling.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during
refueling
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
If the filler nozzle is used correctly, the
fuel tank is full when it shuts off for the
first time.
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
Service Engine Soon lamp.<
Fuel tank capacity:
approx. 19.3 gal./approx. 73 liters, incl.
a reserve capacity of approx. 2.5 gal./
approx. 10 liters.
Do not drive until the tank is com-
pletely empty, as otherwise
engine functions are not ensured and
damage can occur.<
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