2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 234

Refueling Refueling Switch off the engine before refueling. When handling fuel, always observe all applicable precautionary measures and regulations. Never transport reserve fuel containers in the vehicle. These could become leaky and cause an explosion or a fire in an accident.< Releasing manually If an electrical malfunction should occur, you can unlock the fuel filler door manually. 1. Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo bay. 2. Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol. Fuel filler door Opening Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels, follow the safety precautions posted at the filling station. Otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury or property damage.< When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely 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. 1. Open the fuel filler door. To do this, briefly press the lower edge. 2. Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise. 3. Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door. Closing Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click. Do not crush the band attached to the cap; otherwise, the cap may not properly seal and fuel vapors can escape.< A message* is displayed if the cap is loose or missing. Fuel tank capacity > X5 3.0si: Approx. 22.5 US gal/85 liters, including the reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters > X5 4.8i: Approx. 22.5 US gal/85 liters, including the reserve capacity of approx. 2.6 US gal/10 liters 232 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG