Refueling - BMW Z4 sDrive30i Owner's Manual

Refueling

Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a message will be
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.<
Fuel filler door
Opening
1. Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can
The warning lamp lights up briefly if
the gas cap is loose or missing. If this
occurs, close the cap correctly.
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Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
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the fuel filler door manually:
Pull the button in the cargo bay with the fuel
pump symbol down. The fuel filler door is
released.
Observe the following when refueling
otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or
property
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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The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 15.5 US gallons/55 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
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50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can
When handling fuels, follow the safety
instructions provided at filling stations,
damage.<
premature pump shutoff
reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
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