2006 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 24
2006 BMW M3 Manual
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24 Refueling When handling fuels, comply with all of the applicable safety precautions posted at the service station. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.< Fuel filler door Always switch off the engine before refueling, as it is not possible to add fuel with the engine running, and attempts may also trigger the SERVICE ENGINE SOON lamp.< Press on the rear edge of the fuel filler door to open and close it. If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can unlock the fuel filler door manually: Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol on the right trim panel of the luggage compartment. Please observe while refuelling Open the gas cap carefully to prevent fuel from spraying out. Fuel spray may cause injury.< Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door. When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely into the filler pipe. Lifting the nozzle during refueling > results in premature pump 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. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 512 - © 09/04 BMW AG