BMW 5 Series: Fuel cap
Opening
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1. Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.
2. Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or missing.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, for example.
Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol.
This releases the fuel filler flap.
Refueling
Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not avai ...Observe the following when refueling
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. Handling fuels Obey safety regulations posted at the gas station.◀ ...See also:
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain
crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an airbag deployment or
hitting a road obstacl ...
Where to Put the Restraint
According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
We recommend that ...
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends
engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
requirements of Chrysler Material ...