2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 196
2009 BMW M3 Manual
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Refueling Refueling Always switch off the engine before refueling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the tank and a message will be displayed.< Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel containers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident.< Coupe Fuel filler door Opening 1. Remove the cover from the right-hand sidewall of the cargo bay. 2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. The fuel filler door is released. Convertible 1. Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press the rear edge. 2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise. 3. Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door. 1. Loosen the right-hand cargo bay trim panel by turning the screws by 90°, see arrow. 2. Slightly lift the top section of the panel. It is not necessary to remove the entire panel. 3. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. The fuel filler door is released. Closing Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click. Do not pinch the band attached to the cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape. A message will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or missing.< Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels, follow the safety instructions provided at filling stations, otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or property damage.< When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead to > premature pump shutoff Manually releasing the fuel filler door In the event of a malfunction, you can release the fuel filler door manually: 194 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG