Refueling; Check Gas Cap - BMW 2006 X3 Owner's Manual

Refueling

Fuel cap
Opening
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling. Otherwise, no fuel can be dis-
pensed into the tank and the Service Engine
Soon lamp lights up.<
1. Open fuel filler door. To do so, briefly press
it at the rear edge.
2. Turn fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
3. Put the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
Closing
Replace the cap and turn it clockwise until you
hear a clearly audible click.
Be careful not to crush the cap leash between
the gas cap and the vehicle.
The warning lamp
The fuel cap is not properly closed or is
missing. Check whether the fuel cap is
properly closed.
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lights up.
Manually releasing fuel filler door
In the event of an electrical malfunction in the
system, you can release the fuel filler door man-
ually:
1. Open the cover flap in the cargo area on the
right-hand side panel, refer to page 72.
2. Pull the green button. The fuel filler flap is
released.
Always observe all applicable precautions
and regulations when handling fuels.
Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehi-
cle. Whether empty or full, these containers can
leak, cause an explosion, and lead to fire in the
event of a collision.<
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, comply with all
applicable safety precautions posted at
the service station.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank; otherwise, this can
result in:
> premature pump shutoff
> reduced efficiency in the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 17.7 gallons/67 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx. 2 gallons/8 liters.