open gas tank BMW 6 SERIES 2007 Owners Manual

Refueling
198
Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling,
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. They can leak and cause
an explosion or a fire in an accident.<
Fuel filler door
To open and close: briefly press the rear edge of
the fuel filler door.
Unlocking manually
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.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels always follow any
safety guidelines posted at the gas sta-
tion.<
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, otherwise this
>results in premature pump shutoff
>can lead to reduced efficiency in the fuel-
vapor recovery system
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 18.5 US gal/70 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx. 2.6 US gal/10 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
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 displayed if the cap
is loose or missing.<

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Full mobile phone preparation
package174
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off20
"Full screen" with BMW Night
Vision101
Fuses216
G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control112
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption76
– refer to Fuel
specifications199
– refer to Required fuel199
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Gear changes
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63
Gear display
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission61
General driving notes120
Glass sunroof, electric with
raise function41
– comfort operation32
– comfort operation with
comfort access37
– moving manually41
– remote control31Glove compartment113
– rechargeable flashlight113
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system126
Grills, refer to Ventilation109
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights226
H
Handbrake61
– indicator lamp13,61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"160
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio160
Head airbags94
Headlamp control,
automatic102
Headlamp flasher65
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities226
– filler neck for washer
fluid207
– replacing bulbs212
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light103
Head restraints
– front51
– removing51
– sitting safely48
"Head-Up Display"98
Head-Up Display97
Heated
– mirrors54
– rear window108
– seats53
– steering wheel55Heater107
Heating
– exterior mirrors54
– interior106
– rear window108
– residual heat utilization109
– seats53
– steering wheel55
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat109
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo123
Height, refer to
Dimensions224
Height adjustment
– seats49
– steering wheel55
High beams104
– headlamp flasher104
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs213
High Definition Radio160
High water, refer to Driving
through water121
Hills121
Holder for cups115
"Home address" for
navigation system138
Homepage of BMW4
Hood206
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually34
Hot exhaust system120
"Hour memo"84
"House number" for
destination entry131
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant88
Hydroplaning121
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth203