BMW 2009 X3, Owner'S Manual

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Refueling
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Refueling
Fuel filler 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.
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1. Open fuel filler door. To do so, briefly press
it at the rear edge.
2. Turn fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
3. Place 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
*
lights up.
The fuel filler cap is not properly closed
or is missing. Check whether the fuel
filler cap is properly closed.
Manually releasing fuel filler door
When a malfunction is occurring, you can
unlock the fuel filler door manually:
1. Open the cover flap on the right-hand side
panel of the cargo area, refer to page
78 .
2. Pull the green button. The fuel filler door is
released.
Always take all applicable precautions
and comply with all regulations when han-
dling fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these con-
tainers can leak, cause an explosion, and lead to
fire in the event of a collision.
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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.
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