2004-2010 BMW M5 4 Door Mobility -> Refueling User Manual
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Refueling  
Always switch off the engine before refu-  
eling, otherwise no fuel can be filled into  
the tank and a message is displayed.<  
Observe the following when refueling  
When handling fuels always observe any  
safety guidelines posted at the service  
station.<  
When handling fuel, always observe all  
applicable precautionary measures and  
regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con-  
tainers in the vehicle. These could become  
leaky and cause an explosion or a fire in an acci-  
dent.<  
Fuel filler door  
Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached  
to the fuel filler door.  
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-  
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler  
nozzle during refueling, as otherwise this leads  
to  
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premature pump shutoff  
a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor  
recovery system.  
To open and close: press the rear edge of the  
fuel filler door.  
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks  
off the first time.  
Manual release  
If an electrical malfunction should occur, you  
can unlock the fuel filler door manually.  
Fuel tank capacity  
Approx. 18.5 gallons/70 liters, including the  
reserve capacity of approx. 4 gallons/15 liters.  
1. In the luggage compartment, raise the floor  
mat and the cover located beneath it.  
Refuel as soon as possible once your  
cruising range falls below 30 miles/  
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not  
ensured and damage can occur.<  
2. Open the snap fasteners of the right side  
panel and take off the side panel.  
3. Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.  
Fuel filler cap  
Closing  
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly  
hear a click.  
Do not jam the strap attached to the fuel  
filler cap between the fuel filler cap and  
the vehicle. A message* is displayed if the cap  
is loose or missing.<  
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Fuel specifications  
Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise  
permanent damage to the catalytic con-  
verter will result.<  
Required fuel  
Super Premium Gasoline/AKI 93  
Always use this premium grade fuel to obtain  
maximum fuel economy and performance.  
The minimum approved fuel grade is AKI 91.  
Do not use gasoline below the specified  
minimum quality, as otherwise engine  
damage can result.<  
Use high-quality brands  
Field experience has indicated significant dif-  
ferences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,  
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale  
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-  
ing up to and including 10% ethanol or other  
oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight,  
that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an  
equivalent amount of co-solvent, will not void  
the applicable warranties with respect to  
defects in materials or workmanship.  
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in  
drivability, starting and stalling problems  
especially under certain environmental condi-  
tions such as high ambient temperature and  
high altitude.  
Should you encounter drivability problems  
which you suspect could be related to the fuel  
you are using, we recommend that you respond  
by switching to a recognized high-quality brand  
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier  
Detergent Gasoline.  
Failure to comply with these recommendations  
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<  
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