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Refueling, Fuel filler door, Ilit – BMW M3 Convertible 2008 User Manual

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Refueling

Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to

the tank and a message will be displayed.

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Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when

handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.

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Fuel filler door

Opening

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.

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.

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The warning lamp lights up briefly if
the gas cap is loose or missing. If this
occurs, close the cap correctly.

Manually releasing the fuel filler door

In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler door manually:

Coupe

1.

Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.

2.

Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.

Convertible

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.

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.

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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to

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premature pump shutoff

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