fuel cap BMW M6 CONVERTIBLE 2013 F12 Owner's Manual
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RefuelingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Fuel cap
Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.3.Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the cap 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 cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be
closed properly and fuel vapors can escape.
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, for ex‐
ample.
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1.Open the cover on the right side trim.2.Pull the green knob with the fuel pump
symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap.
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 escape, causing harm to the environ‐
ment and damaging the vehicle.◀
Handling fuels
Obey safety regulations posted at the
gas station.◀
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that
fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tight‐
ened, the display should go out in a short time.
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Capacities
NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersapprox. 21.1/80Fuel quality, refer
to page 166Windshield and headlamp
washer systemUS quarts/litersapprox. 5.3/5.0Seite 206ReferenceTechnical data206
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Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐sistance, steering wheel 59
Entering a car wash 196
Equipment, interior 141
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 171
Exhaust system 155
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 192
External temperature dis‐ play 83
External temperature warn‐ ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 159
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 80
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 137
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 80
Filler neck for engine oil 179
Fine wood, care 199
First aid kit 191
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 194
Flat tire, changing wheels 187
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, repairing 172
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 102
Flat tire, warning lamp 103, 105
Flooding 156
Floor carpet, care 199
Floor mats, care 199
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 77
Foot brake 156 Front airbags 98
Front center armrest 147
Front lamps 184
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 100
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 100
Front seats 51
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 185
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 166
Fuel cap 164
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 89
Fuel filler flap 164
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel quality 166
Fuel recommendation 166
Fuel, tank capacity 206
Fuse 188
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 141
Gasoline 166
Gasoline quality 166
Gear change 71
Gear shift indicator 86
General driving notes 155
Glove compartment 146
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 205
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 205
Ground clearance 157
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 68 Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 142
Hazard warning flashers 190
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 76
Headlamp glass 185
Headlamps 184
Headlamps, care 197
Headlamp washer system 76
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head-Up Display 133
Head-up Display, care 200
Head-up display, M view 134
Head-up display, standard view 134
Heavy cargo, stowing 159
Height, seats 51
Height, vehicle 204
High-beam Assistant 95
High beams 76
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Higher speed range 157
Hills 156
Hill Start Assistant 121
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 119
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 148
Homepage 6
Hood 176
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 37
Hot exhaust system 155
HUD Head-Up Display 133
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