Refueling, Ilit, Re fueling – BMW ActiveHybrid X6 2010 User Manual

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fueling

Refueling

Before refueling, deactivate drive readi-
ness. When handling fuel, always observe

all applicable precautionary measures and reg-
ulations. Never transport reserve fuel contain-
ers in the vehicle. These could become leaky
and cause an explosion or a fire in an accident.

Refueling

The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is equipped with a
special fuel tank. It is designed for special
requirements that arise in the hybrid operation
of the vehicle, e.g. alternating driving with the
combustion engine or electric motors. Fuel
vapors can cause pressure to build up in the fuel
tank, which is reduced before the fuel tank
catch is opened.

Preparation

Unlocking fuel filler door

Deactivate drive readiness, refer to
page

Push the button to start pressure compen-
sation.

Messages indicate that the fuel filler door
has been released and refueling is possible.
In rare cases, the pressure decrease can
take several seconds. A message on the
Control Display indicates when the fuel filler
door has been released.

Open the fuel filler door.
If the fuel filler door is not opened within
10 minutes after the fuel tank catch is

released, the fuel filler door locks again.
Press the button again.

Opening fuel filler door

Open the fuel filler door. To do this, briefly
press the lower edge.
The fuel filler door can only be opened if the
fuel tank catch has been released.

Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.

Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.

Closing

Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.

Do not crush the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap may not properly

seal and fuel vapors can escape.

Manually releasing fuel filler door

If an electrical malfunction should occur and the
system does not release the fuel filler door, you
can unlock the fuel filler door manually.