open gas tank BMW M5 SEDAN 2007 E60 Owner's Manual
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Refueling
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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. 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.
1.In the cargo bay, 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.
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.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler
nozzle during refueling, otherwise this leads to
>premature pump shutoff
>a reduced efficiency of 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.4 US gal/15 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
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a 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.<
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Everything from A to Z
240 ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control79
Event Data Recorders209
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system112
Exterior mirrors48
– adjusting48
– automatic dimming
feature49
– automatic heating48
– folding in and out48
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror48
External audio device105
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting221
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control148
Fader, refer to Tone
control148
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control70
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms35
– refer to Switching off
alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts45
– warning lamp46
Fastest route for
navigation132
"Fast route" for
navigation132
"Favorites", calling up with
radio154
Filler neck for washer fluid63
Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System213
Filling sealant into wheel214
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter99Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit220
First-aid kit220
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals31
– triple turn signal
activation62
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight104
Flat tire
– changing wheels215
– Flat Tire Monitor81,83
– M Mobility System83,213
– refer to Tire condition200
– spare wheel216
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor83
– warning lamp83,84
Flat Tire Monitor81
– false alarms82
– initializing system82
– snow chains202
– system limits82
– warning lamp83
Floor mat, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid63
"FM", reception
range146,150
FM, waveband150
Folding rear backrest108
Fold-over rear backrest108
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely113
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps94
Forward, fast
– CD changer163
– CD player163
For your own safety5Freeway, refer to Route
criteria132
Front airbags86
Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front104
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating86
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat52
Front seat adjustment42
"FTM"82
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor81
Fuel197
– average consumption67
– display66
– high-quality brands197
– quality197
– specifications197
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities228
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Fuel consumption display,
refer to Computer, average
fuel consumption67
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Fuel filler door196
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction196
Full mobile phone preparation
package172
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off21
Fuses218
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control102
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel197
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Gear changes60
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