First-Aid Kit; Refueling - BMW M COUPE Manual

First-aid kit

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Z3 coupe, M coupe
In the luggage compartment at the left
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rear. Release the Velcro fasteners.
Z3 roadster
In the luggage compartment on the
right in a storage tray.
M roadster
In a storage tray in the luggage com-
partment at the left. Swing the retaining
bar upward.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited
time only. For this reason, check the
expiration dates of each of the items
regularly, and replace any whose expi-
ration dates have passed.
You can acquire replacements in any
drugstore or pharmacy.
Comply with legal requirements which
cover availability of a first-aid kit in the
car.<

Refueling

Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
flow into the tank and the "Service
Engine Soon" warning lamp may come
on. Refer to page 24.<
Open the fuel filler cap:
Open the fuel filler door, turn the fuel
filler cap counterclockwise and remove
the cap. Place the filler cap in the
bracket attached to the fuel filler door.
Open the filler cap carefully. If you
do not, fuel could spray
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel-
ing
> results in premature shutoff
> and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system.
If the filler nozzle is operated correctly,
the fuel tank is full when it shuts off the
first time.
Tank capacity: Refer to page 185.
Close the fuel filler cap:
Position the cap on the neck. Turn the
cap clockwise to the stop.
Close the fuel filler cap carefully.
If you do not, fuel may escape and
the "Service Engine Soon" warning
lamp may come on. Refer to page
Close the fuel filler door.
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety pre-
cautions and regulations pertaining to
fuels.
out.<
Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether they are empty or
full, these containers can leak, cause an
explosion, or lead to fire in the event of
a collision.<
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