fuel cap release BMW 525I 2006 Owners Manual

Refueling
186
Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise no fuel can be filled into
the tank and a message is displayed.<
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
To open and close: press the rear edge of the
fuel filler door.
Manual release
If an electrical malfunction should occur, you
can unlock the fuel filler door manually.
Sedan
1.In the luggage compartment, raise the floor
mat and the cover located beneath it.
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.
Sports Wagon
1.Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to
page112.
2.Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo
area.
3.Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels always observe any
safety guidelines posted at the service
station.<
Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.

Everything from A to Z
236 Locking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– setting confirmation
signals31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access37
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside32
– from outside30
– setting confirmation
signals31
Locking out, refer to
Unlocking37
Locking without key, refer to
Comfort access37
"LOGIC7", refer to Tone
control146
Low beams94
– automatic94
– replacing bulbs204
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44
Lug bolts208
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting209
– wrench207
Luggage compartment
– capacity221
– emergency release34
– locking separately34
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– opening separately34
– opening with remote
control31
Luggage compartment cover,
refer to Cargo area
cover111Luggage compartment lid33
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation34
– emergency release34
– locking separately34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– unlocking and locking from
inside32
– unlocking manually34
Luggage net, refer to
Separation net111
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack120
Lumbar support44
LW, waveband148
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires195
Maintenance
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models201
– refer to Service
requirements75
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models201
Maintenance system201
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control77
Manual air distribution100
"Manual" for radio149
Manually controlled recircu-
lated air101
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– SMG Sequential Manual
Gearbox60Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door186
– glass sunroof41
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof42
– selector lever interlock,
automatic transmission62
Manual transmission58
"Map direction of travel"138
Map display138
Map display facing north138
"Map facing north"138
Map for navigation
– changing scale138
– destination entry129
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling100
Maximum speed
– for winter tires195
– with compact wheel209
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter102
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature117
Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– folding in and out49
– heating49
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
"Missed calls"
172
Missed calls173
Mobile communications
devices in vehicle117