open gas tank BMW 325I SEDAN 2005 E90 Owner's Manual
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Refueling
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Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling. If you do not, fuel cannot be filled
into the tank and a message will appear on the
Control Display.<
Always observe all applicable precautions
and regulations when handling fuels.
Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehi-
cle. Whether empty or full, these containers can
leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the
event of a collision.<
Gas cap
Opening
1.Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
2.Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3.Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Close the gas 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
an indicator lamp and the message Check Gas
Cap
* on the Control Display.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
release the fuel filler door manually:1.Remove the cover from the side panel of the
luggage compartment.
2.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels always observe any
safety guidelines posted at the service
station.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler nozzle
during refueling leads to
>premature pump shutoff
>a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 15.9 gallons/60 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 gallons/8 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, as otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel specifications
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
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Reference 211
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away195
– for tying down loads109
F
Fader, tone control135
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control73
Failure of an electrical
consumer192
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts43
Fastest route for
navigation123
Fast forward
– CD changer147
– CD player147
"Fast route" in navigation123
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control92
First-aid kit193
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock49
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight96
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires178
Flat Tire Monitor
– snow chains179
Flat Tire Monitor FTM80
– indicating a flat tire81
– initializing the system80
– malfunction81
– system limits80
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition177
"FM", waveband134,138
FM, waveband138
Fog lamps87
– indicator lamp13,87Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely107
Footwell lamps87
Front airbags82
Front seat adjustment39
"FTM"81
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor80
Fuel168
– display65
– high-quality brands168
– quality168
– specifications168
– tank capacity201
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption66
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Fuel filler door168
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction168
Fuses192
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control93
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel168
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge65
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level181
Gear indicator, for automatic
transmission51
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic52
– manual transmission51
Gearshifts
– with automatic
transmission52
– with manual transmission51
General driving notes106Glass sunroof, electric36
– anti-trapping mechanism37
– closing after electrical
malfunction37
– convenient operation30,31
– opening, closing36
– raising36
– remote control30
Glove compartment96
– rechargeable flashlight96
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system114
Grills89
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights201
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs188
Handbrake51
– indicator lamp51
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight96
Hands-free system14,152
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags82
Headlamp control,
automatic85
Headlamp cover188
Headlamp flasher53
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs188
Head restraints40
– sitting safely38
Heated
– mirrors44
– rear window92
– seats41
Heating
– mirrors44
– seats41
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat91