fuel cap release BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 2014 F10H Owner's Manual

RefuelingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hints Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Do not refuel unless the engine is at a
standstill and the transmission is in posi‐
tion P/N
Do not refuel unless the engine is at a standstill
and the transmission is in position P/N, other‐
wise the buildup of pressure may cause the
fuel nozzle to shut off prematurely.◀
Fuel lid
Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.3.Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.
The release is located in the cargo area.
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ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐struction 191
eDRIVE, electric driving 74
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 72
Electric driving, eDRIVE 74
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 85
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 208
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 134
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 194
Emergency Request 222
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 223
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 84
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 45
Energy recovery, CHARGE 75
Engine, automatic off 73
Engine compartment 206
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 206
Engine coolant 211
Engine oil 208
Engine oil, adding 209
Engine oil additives 209
Engine oil change 210
Engine oil filler neck 209
Engine oil temperature 92
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 210
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 210
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 37
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 223 Engine temperature 92
Entering a car wash 228
Equipment, interior 168
Error displays, see Check Control 88
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 134
Exchanging wheels/tires 203
Exhaust system 182
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 65
Exterior mirrors 64
External start 223
External temperature dis‐ play 92
External temperature warn‐ ing 92
Eyes for securing cargo 186
F
Failure message, see Check Control 88
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 50
Fan, refer to Air flow 161
Filler neck for engine oil 209
Fine wood, care 230
First aid kit 223
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 226
Flat tire, changing wheels 220
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 114
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Flat tire, warning lamp 111, 114
Flooding 183
Floor carpet, care 231
Floor mats, care 231
Fold-out position, wiper 80
Foot brake 183
Front airbags 107
Front-end collision warning with braking function 119 Front-end collision warning
with City Braking func‐
tion 116
Front fog lights 105
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 218
Front lights 216
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 109
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 109
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 114
Fuel 196
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 97
Fuel filler flap 194
Fuel gauge 92
Fuel lid 194
Fuel quality 196
Fuel recommendation 196
Fuel, tank capacity 235
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 221
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 168
Gasoline 196
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 82
Gear shift indicator 94
General driving notes 182
Glare shield 170
Glass sunroof, powered 52
Glove compartment 174
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 235
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 75 Seite 239Everything from A to ZReference239
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