2006 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 25

Refueling When handling fuels, always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service station. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.< 530us008 25n To close the fuel filler cap: Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click. Close the filler cap carefully after refueling until a click is heard. While closing, be sure not to jam the strap attached to the cap between the gas cap and the vehicle. A loose or missing cap will activate the message CHECK GAS CAP in the Check Control* or the Check Gas Cap lamp*.< Tank capacity: approx. 24.6 gal./93 liters, including a reserve of: 6-cylinder engine: approx. 2.0 gal./ 8 liters: 8-cylinder engine: approx. 2.5 gal./ 10 liters. Observe the following when refueling Open the filler cap carefully to prevent fuel from spraying out. Fuel spray may cause injury. Do not top off. Topping off may cause fuel spillage.< Keep the filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door. > results in premature pump shutoff > and will reduce the effect of the vapor recovery system on the pump. The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Index Data Never attempt to continue driving until the tank is completely empty, When refueling, insert the filler nozzle as engine functions could be affected, completely into the filler pipe. Pulling and the vehicle could sustain damage the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel- as a result.< ing Repairs Maintenance Controls Overview