Mobility -> Refueling for Your BMW M6 4 Door Second Generation (2005-2010)

Refueling  
Always switch off the engine before refu-  
eling, otherwise no fuel can be filled into  
the tank and a message is displayed.<  
Observe following when refueling  
When handling fuels always follow any  
safety guidelines posted at the gas sta-  
tion.<  
When handling fuel, always observe all  
applicable precautionary measures and  
regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con-  
tainers in the vehicle. They can leak and cause  
an explosion or a fire in an accident.<  
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  
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results in premature pump shutoff  
can lead to reduced efficiency in the fuel-  
vapor recovery system  
To open and close: briefly 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  
Fuel tank capacity  
Approx. 18.5 gallons/70 liters, including the  
reserve capacity of approx. 4 gallons/15 liters.  
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.<  
Fuel filler cap  
Closing  
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can  
release the fuel filler door manually:  
In the luggage compartment, pull the knob with  
the gas pump symbol on the right side panel.  
Insert the cap and turn it clockwise until there is  
a clearly audible click.  
Do not jam the strap attached to the fuel  
filler cap between the fuel filler cap and  
the vehicle. A message  
is loose or missing.<  
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is displayed if the cap  
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Fuel specifications  
Never used leaded gasoline; it will perma-  
nently damage the catalytic converter.<  
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 demonstrated significant  
differences in fuel quality: volatility, composi-  
tion, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for  
sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels  
containing 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  
problems relating to drivability and start-  
ing, and to a tendency to stall, especially under  
certain environmental conditions 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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