fuel cap release BMW 328I XDRIVE SEDAN 2010 E90 Owner's Manual

Refueling
196
Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a message will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.<
Fuel filler flap
Opening
1.Open the fuel filler flap. 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 flap.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape. A mes-
sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or
missing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler flap manually:
Sedan
1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area.
2.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler flap is released.
Sports Wagon
1.Fold up the cargo area floor panel.
2.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area. To do so, turn the
screws, arrows 1, 90° and take out the
cover, arrow 2.
3.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler flap is released.

Everything from A - Z
258 Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting95
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant222
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery236
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control62
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements73
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC81
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency
operation29
DOT Quality Grades214
Draft-free ventilation100
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders107
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
Drive-off assistant84
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams92
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant84
Driving stability control
systems82
Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function99
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control82DTC Dynamic Traction
Control82
– indicator/warning lamp82
DVD
– country codes157
– settings158
– video playback157
DVD menu158
DVD player, refer to CD
player155
DVD video157
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC82
Dynamic destination
guidance135
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
– indicator/warning lamp82
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp83
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution82
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player144
Electrical malfunction
– door lock29
– driver's door29
– fuel filler flap196
– glass roof37
– panorama glass roof39
– trunk lid31
Electric seat adjustment42
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access34
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV82
Electronic oil level check220
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC82
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock58Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual
release196
Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof37
– panorama glass roof39
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock29
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside32
Emergency Request237
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance237
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control70
Energy Control70
Engine
– breaking in116
– data244
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature70
– speed244
– starting55
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off55
Engine compartment219
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant222
Engine oil
– adding221
– alternative oil types222
– BMW Maintenance
System223
– capacity248
– checking level219
– dipstick219
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements73
Engine output, refer to Engine
data244
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data244
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine55

Everything from A - Z
268 Trip odometer69
Trips, changing133
Trunk, refer to Cargo area110
Trunk lid30
– Comfort Access35
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking
separately31
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside31
– remote control28
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions245
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
Turn signals58
– replacing bulbs232
– triple turn signal59
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading120
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR214
Units of measure
– average consumption73
– temperature73
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control102
Universal mobile phone
preparation package, refer
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control102
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking34
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– setting unlocking
characteristics27
– tailgate35
– trunk lid35
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation
data124
USB audio interface167
V
VCD157
Vehicle
– battery235
– breaking in116
– cargo loading119
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment219
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions245
– parking55
– weight247
Vehicle jack235
Vehicle storage228
Ventilation100
– draft-free100
– in the rear100
Ventilation, refer to Climate97
Ventilation while at a
standstill100
Vents, refer to Ventilation100
Video menu158
Video playback157
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance through voice
instructions135
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands249
Voice instructions from
navigation system135
– repeating136
– switching on/off135
– volume136
Voice phone book183
Volume144
– audio sources144
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities248
– mobile phone177
– voice instructions136
Volume balance, tone
setting145
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13Warning messages, refer to
Check Control77
Warning triangle238
Washer fluid60
– content of the reservoir61
Washer fluid reservoir60
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray107
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water118
Water penetration225,226
Waveband with the radio147
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth215
Weights247
Welcome lamps92
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to Correct wheels and
tires216
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions245
Wheels, new216
Wheels and tires201
Width, refer to
Dimensions245
Windows36
– Convenient operation28
– opening, closing36
– pinch protection system36
– rear window32
– safety switch36
Windows, indicator on Control
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning60
Windshield wash59
– filling capacity, reservoir248
– nozzles60
– rear window60
– reservoir for washer fluid60
– washer fluid60
Windshield wiper blades,
changing229
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system59
Winter diesel198
Winter tires217
– setting speed limit79
– storage217