fuel cap release BMW I3 2014 I01 Owner's Manual

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.1.Open hood, refer to page 180.2.Pull the green knob with the fuel pump
symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap.3.Open the fuel filler flap.4.Carefully open the fuel filler flap. Excess
pressure can build up in the fuel tank from
gasoline vapor.5.Fuel the vehicle as usual. This may be diffi‐
cult due to the residue pressure in the
tank, caused by frequent stopping of the
fuel pump nozzle, e.g.
Observe the following when
refueling
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Do not overfill the fuel tank
Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise
fuel may eslide, causing harm to the environ‐
ment and damaging the vehicle.◀
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