Refueling, Fuel filler door, Fuel specifications – BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i 2005 User Manual

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Refueling

Fuel filler door

Open fuel filler door

Turn the gas cap in a counter-clockwise
direction

Place the cap in the bracket on the filler
door.

Releasing manually

If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can
unlock the fuel filler door manually:

Remove the covers of the tail lamps by turn-
ing the lock to the right; refer also to
page

Pull the luggage compartment trim panel
slightly toward the interior.
The green button with the fuel pump sym-
bol becomes visible

Undo the adhesive strip and pull off

Pull the button
The fuel filler door is released.

Pull on the button slowly and carefully
as it could otherwise be torn off.

Note when refueling

When handling fuels, comply with all of
the applicable safety precautions posted

at the service station.

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the nozzle dur-
ing refueling

results in premature shutoff

and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.

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

Closing the fuel filler cap

Place the cap in position and turn it clockweise
until a clearly audible click is heard.

Close the filler cap carefully after refueling
until a click is heard. While closing, be

sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened
to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate
the Check gas cap lamp

Warning lamp

lights up.

The gas cap is not properly closed or is
missing. Check if the gas cap is prop-

erly closed.

Contents of the fuel tank

Approx. 14.5 gallons/55 liters, of which approx.
2.1 gallons/8 liters are reserve capacity.

Fill the fuel tank before it is completely
empty. Driving to the last drop of fuel can

prevent the engine from operating properly and
result in damage.

Fuel specifications

The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.

Required fuel

Premium Unleaded Gasoline, Minimum Octane
Rating: 91.