MOBILITY -> Refueling for your BMW X4 2019-2025

Refueling  
MOBILITY  
Refueling  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific, and optional equipment offered with  
the series. It also describes features and func-  
tions that are not necessarily available in the  
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or  
country versions. This also applies to safety  
functions and systems. When using these  
functions and systems, the applicable laws  
and regulations must be observed.  
NOTICE  
With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the  
engine may no longer have sufficient fuel.  
Engine functions are not ensured anymore.  
There is a risk of property damage. Refuel  
promptly.  
NOTICE  
Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling of  
the fuel tank can damage the fuel system.  
Painted surfaces may be damaged by con-  
tact with fuel. Escaping fuel can harm the  
environment. There is a risk of property dam-  
age. Avoid overfilling.  
Follow the following when  
refueling  
General information  
Follow the fuel recommendation prior to refuel-  
ing.  
When refueling, hook the fuel pump nozzle  
completely into the filler pipe. Lifting up the fuel  
pump nozzle while refueling causes:  
Fuel cap  
Opening  
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Premature switching off.  
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear  
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.  
Reduced return of the fuel vapors.  
The fuel tank is full when the fuel pump nozzle  
clicks off the first time.  
Make sure that the fuel cap is closed properly  
after refueling, otherwise the emissions warn-  
ing light may illuminate.  
Follow safety regulations posted at the filling  
station.  
Additional information:  
Fuel quality, refer to page 356.  
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Refueling  
MOBILITY  
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.  
Have the fuel filler flap unlocked by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to  
the fuel filler flap.  
Closing  
Warning  
The fuel filler cap's retaining strap can be-  
come pinched and crushed when the cap is  
closed. It will then not be possible to close  
the fuel filler cap correctly. Fuel or fuel va-  
pors can escape. There is a risk of injury and  
risk of property damage. Make sure that the  
retaining strap does not become pinched or  
crushed when closing the fuel filler cap.  
1. Fit the fuel cap and turn it clockwise until  
you clearly hear a click.  
2. Press on the fuel filler flap until it engages.  
Emergency unlocking  
It may be necessary in certain situations to un-  
lock the fuel filler flap manually, for instance  
with an electrical malfunction.  
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