Get Overview -> Refueling Guide for BMW 7 Series 4 Door Fourth Generation (2001-2007)

²⁶ⁿRefueling

When handling fuels, comply with

all of the applicable safety precau-

tions and regulations posted at the fill-

ing station. Never carry spare fuel con-

tainers in your vehicle. Whether empty

or full, these containers can leak, cause

an explosion, or lead to fire in the event

of a collision.<

Simple and environmentally

friendly

Fuel filler door

Before filling the tank, shut off the

Open the filler cap carefully to

prevent fuel from spraying out.

Fuel spray may cause injury. Do not top

off. Topping off may cause fuel spill-

age.<

engine. If you do not, fuel cannot

flow into the tank and the "Service En-

gine Soon" warning lamp may come on,

refer to page 21.<

To open, press against the forward

edge.

Keep the filler cap in the bracket at-

tached to the fuel filler door.

To unlock the fuel filler door if the cen-

tral locking system malfunctions, refer

to page 182.

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Refueling

Fuel specifications

27n

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle

completely into the filler pipe. Pulling

the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel-

ing

The engine uses lead-free gasoline

only.

Required fuel:

> Premium Unleaded Gasoline,

min. 91 AKI.

AKI = Anti Knock Index

> results in premature pump shutoff

> and will reduce the effect of the

vapor recovery system on the pump.

If the filler nozzle is used correctly the

fuel tank is full when it shuts off for the

first time.

Do not use leaded fuels. The use

of leaded fuels will cause perma-

nent damage to the system's oxygen

sensor and the catalytic converter.<

Tank capacity: Refer to page 201.

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

message "CHECK FILLER CAP" in the

Check Control* or the Service Engine

Soon lamp.<

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