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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