fuel fill door release BMW 650I COUPE&CONVERTIBLE 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. 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.
Manual release
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 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, as 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 gallons/70 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 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 227
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function106
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control86
– indicator lamp13,87
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control87
– activating87
– indicator lamp13,87
DVD for navigation124
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC86
Dynamic Drive87
Dynamic Driving Control64
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC86
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC87
E
Easy entry, refer to Entering
rear51
Easy entry/exit53
EBV, refer to Electronic brake-
force distribution86
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on CD player144
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door186
– glass sunroof41
– luggage compartment lid34
– storage compartment, hotel
function33
Electric steering wheel
adjustment53
Electronic brake-force
distribution86
Electronic oil level check195
Emergency assistance, refer
to Roadside Assistance207
Emergency call206Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door186
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
– selector lever interlock,
automatic transmission63
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
luggage compartment35
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance207
"Emission inspect."78
"Enable services"180
"End call"171
"End Night Vision"99
Engine
– breaking-in118
– data214
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature74
– speed214
– starting59
– starting, comfort access36
– starting difficulties59
– switching off60
– switching off when equipped
with Automatic trans-
mission, with comfort
access38
Engine compartment195
Engine coolant197
Engine oil
– additives
196
– approved oils196
– electronic oil level check195
– recommended oils196
– temperature75
– temperature gauge75
– topping off196
"Engine oil level"196
Engine output, refer to Engine
data214Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature74
Engine speed, refer to Engine
specifications214
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine59
"Enter address"126,132
Entering address125,128
Entering destination via town/
city name126
Entering intersection127
Entering rear51
Entering town/city for
navigation126
Entering zip code for
navigation127
"Entertainment"144
"Entertainment
settings"145,152
Entertainment sound output
on/off145
Entry map for destination129
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control147
"Equalizer", tone control147
"ESN"154
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control86
Event data recorders200
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system118
Exterior mirrors52
– automatic dimming
feature53
– automatic heating53
– folding in and out52
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror53
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting208
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo121