Mobility -> Refueling for your BMW 7 Series 2008-2014
Refueling
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Fuel cap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.
Opening
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, for ex‐
ample.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol.
This releases the fuel filler flap.
Observe the following when
refueling
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Handling fuels
Obey safety regulations posted at the gas
station.◀
Fuel tank capacity
Gasoline engine Fuel tank capacity: approx.
21.6 US gal/82 liters.
Closing
Refuel promptly
1. Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.
Refuel below a range of 30 miles/50 km;
otherwise, engine functions are not ensured and
damage may occur.◀
2. Close the fuel filler flap.
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