2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 94
2010 BMW X3 Manual
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Refueling Refueling Fuel filler cap Opening Always switch off the engine before refueling. Otherwise, no fuel can be dispensed 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. 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. 2. Turn fuel filler cap counterclockwise. 3. Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door. Always take all applicable precautions and comply with all regulations when handling fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. 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 completely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle while filling the tank; otherwise, this can result in: 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. > Premature pump shutoff > Reduced efficiency in the fuel-vapor recovery system The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. 92 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG