fuel fill door release BMW Z4 2.5I 2005 Owners Manual

Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
The key set
1Master keys with remote control
Each key is powered by an extended-life
battery that is charged automatically in the
ignition lock as you drive. For this reason,
use every master key at least twice a year to
keep its battery charged. Depending on
which master key is recognized when the
vehicle is unlocked, different settings are
called up and carried out in the vehicle, refer
to Key Memory on page31.
2Spare key
For storage in a safe place, e.g. in your wal-
let.
This key is not intended for constant use.
New keys
You can obtain new keys, whether as additional
keys or replacement keys, at your BMW center.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed. The
system simultaneously engages and releases
the locks on the
>doors
>luggage compartment lid
>fuel filler door>storage compartment between the back-
rests
>opened manual convertible top.
The central locking system can be operated
>from outside using the remote control or via
the driver's door lock
>from inside via the central locking system
button.
If it is operated from inside, the fuel filler door
will not be locked. Refer to page18.
The anti-theft system is automatically activated
whenever you activate the central locking sys-
tem from outside the vehicle. It prevents the
doors from being unlocked with the lock but-
tons or release handles. The alarm system is
also armed.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
from outside
With the remote control
Whenever you unlock or lock the vehicle, you
simultaneously deactivate/activate the anti-
theft system, disarm/arm the alarm system and
switch the interior lamps on/off.
You will find more information about the alarm
system on page25.
Since persons or animals in the vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside,
always take the vehicle keys with you so that
the vehicle can be opened again from the out-
side at any time.<
To unlock
Press the button.

Opening and closing
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Convenience operation
You can also operate the windows and the fully
automatic convertible top via the door lock.
>To open:
With the door closed, hold the key in the
Unlock position
>To close:
With the door closed, hold the key in the
Lock position.
Watch the closing process to ensure that
no one is trapped. Releasing the key
stops the operation.<
Manual operation
If there is an electrical malfunction, you can
unlock or lock the driver's door by turning the
key in the lock all the way to the left or right.
Opening and closing:
from inside
You can use this button to control the central
locking system whenever the doors are closed.
The doors and luggage compartment lid are
unlocked or locked only. The anti-theft system
is not activated.
If only the driver's door was unlocked from the
outside and you press the button, then, with the
driver's door still open, the luggage compart-
ment lid and the fuel filler door will unlock, too. If
the driver's door is closed, it will be locked.
If you desire, the central locking system
can be activated automatically as soon as
you begin to drive. This can be adjusted to be
key-specific.<
To unlock and open
>Either unlock the doors together with the
button for the central locking system and
then pull each of the release handles above
the armrests
or
>pull the release handle for each door twice:
the initial pull unlocks the door, and the sec-
ond one opens it.
To lock
>Either use the central locking button to lock
both doors at once or
>press the individual door lock buttons
down.
To prevent the driver from being inad-
vertently locked out of the vehicle, the
driver's door lock button will not engage as
long as the door is open.<
Since persons or animals in the vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside,
always take the vehicle keys with you so that
the vehicle can be opened again from the out-
side at any time.<
Luggage compartment lid
To open from the outside
Turn the master key to the left as far as it will go.
The luggage compartment lid will open slightly.
If the alarm system is armed, opening the lug-
gage compartment with the key will trigger an
alarm; refer also to page25.

Refueling
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Refueling
Fuel filler door
1.Open fuel filler door
2.Turn the gas cap in a counter-clockwise
direction
3.Place the cap in the bracket on the filler
door.
Releasing manually
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can
unlock the fuel filler door manually:
1.Remove the covers of the tail lamps by turn-
ing the lock to the right; refer also to
page93
2.Pull the luggage compartment trim panel
slightly toward the interior.
The green button with the fuel pump sym-
bol becomes visible
3.Undo the adhesive strip and pull off
4.Pull the button
The fuel filler door is released.
Pull on the button slowly and carefully
as it could otherwise be torn off.<
Note when refueling
When handling fuels, comply with all of
the applicable safety precautions posted
at the service station.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the nozzle dur-
ing refueling
>results in premature shutoff
>and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle shuts
off the first time.
Closing the fuel filler cap
Place the cap in position and turn it clockweise
until a clearly audible click is heard.
Close the filler cap carefully after refueling
until a click is heard. While closing, be
sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened
to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate
the Check gas cap lamp
*.<
Warning lamp
* lights up.
The gas cap is not properly closed or is
missing. Check if the gas cap is prop-
erly closed.
Contents of the fuel tank
Approx. 14.5 gallons/55 liters, of which approx.
2.1 gallons/8 liters are reserve capacity.
Fill the fuel tank before it is completely
empty. Driving to the last drop of fuel can
prevent the engine from operating properly and
result in damage.<
Fuel specifications
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel
Premium Unleaded Gasoline, Minimum Octane
Rating: 91.