2007 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 218

Refueling Refueling Switch off the engine before refueling, otherwise no fuel can be filled into the tank and a message is displayed.< When handling fuel, always observe all applicable precautionary measures and regulations. Never transport reserve fuel containers in the vehicle. These could become leaky and cause an explosion or a fire in an accident.< 3. Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol. Fuel filler door Sports Wagon 1. Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to page 126. 2. Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo bay. 3. Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol. To open and close: press the rear edge of the fuel filler door. Manual release If an electrical malfunction should occur, you can unlock the fuel filler door manually. Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service station.< Sedan 1. In the cargo bay, raise the floor mat and the cover located beneath it. 2. Open the snap fasteners of the right side panel and take off the side panel. Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door. 216 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 308 02/07 BMW AG