BMW 2009 X6 xDrive50i Owner's Manual

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Switch off the engine before refueling. 
When handling fuel, always observe all 

applicable precautionary measures and regula-
tions. Never transport reserve fuel containers in 
the vehicle. These could become leaky and 
cause an explosion or a fire in an accident.

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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.

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.

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A message

 is displayed if the cap is loose or 

missing.

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.

When handling fuels, follow the safety 
precautions posted at the filling station. 

Otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury 
or property damage.

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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler 
nozzle during refueling, otherwise this leads to

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premature pump shutoff

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a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor 
recovery system

The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks 
off the first time.

Approx. 22.5 US gal/85 liters, including the 
reserve capacity of approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters
X5 xDrive48i: approx. 2.6 US gal/10 liters 
reserve
X6 xDrive50i: approx. 3.2 US gal/12 liters 
reserve

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.

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