Refuelling
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Refuelling
Fuel filler flap
Briefly press the rear edge to open and close.
Manual release
In the event of a malfunction, you can unlock the
fuel filler flap manually:
1. Open the flap on the right in the luggage
compartment by lifting the handle on the
flap.
2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol out
of its holder; pull this knob to disengage the
fuel filler flap.
Note when refuelling
When handling fuel, comply with
the safety regulations displayed by
garages and filling stations.<
Place the tank cap in the holder on the fuel filler
flap.
When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into
the filler neck. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle dur-
ing refuelling, otherwise
> the supply of fuel will be cut off prematurely
> fuel vapour and fumes will be fed back less
effectively
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts
out for the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 88 litres, approx. 19.4 gal, including
reserve of:
> 730i/Li, 730d/Ld: approx. 8 litres, approx.
1.8 gal
> 740i/Li, 750i/Li and 745d: approx. 10 litres,
approx. 2.2 gal
> 760i/Li: approx. 12 litres, approx. 2.6 gal
If the range is below 50 km, approx.
30 miles, refuel the car, otherwise the
engine's functions are not assured and damage
may occur.<
Closing tank cap
Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until it is
clearly heard to click into place.
Do not crush the strap on the tank cap
between the cap and the vehicle. A mes-
sage
*
will appear if the cap is loose or miss-
ing.<
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 197 - © 02/07 BMW AG
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