Refueling, Gas cap, Fuel specifications – BMW 330Ci Coupe 2006 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.

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.

Gas cap

Opening

Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.

Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.

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 jam the strap between the gas cap
and the vehicle. Otherwise fuel vapors

could escape. A message will be displayed if the
gas cap is loose or missing.

Manually releasing the fuel filler door

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

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

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

Observe the following when refueling

When handling fuels always observe any
safety guidelines posted at the service

station.

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

premature pump shutoff

a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.

The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.

Fuel tank capacity

Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.

Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/

50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.

Fuel specifications

Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this
would cause permanent damage to the

catalytic converter.

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