BMW z4 roadster 2.5i-2003 Manual Do Utilizador

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1.

Open fuel filler door 

2.

Turn the filler cap in a counter-clock-
wise direction

3.

Place the filler cap in the bracket on the 
filler door.

If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can 
unlock the fuel filler door manually.

1.

Remove the covers of the tail lamps by 
turning the lock to the right; refer also to 
page 87

2.

Pull the luggage compartment trim 
panel slightly toward the interior.
The green button with the fuel pump 
symbol is revealed

3.

Undo the adhesive strip and pull off

4.

Pull on the knob
Fuel filler cap is released.

Close the gas cap carefully after refu-
eling 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.

Check gas cap
This indicator lamp comes on when 
the fuel gas cap is loose or missing. 

Close the gas cap tightly as described 
above.

Tank capacity: approx. 14.5 gallons / 
55 liters, of which approx. 2.1 gallons / 
8 liters are reserve capacity.

When handling fuels, comply with all 
of the applicable safety precautions 

posted at the service station.

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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Pulling the nozzle 
out of the pipe during refueling 

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results in premature shutoff

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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.

Fill the fuel tank before it is com-
pletely empty. Driving to the last drop 

of fuel can prevent the engine from operat-
ing properly and result in damage.

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The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.

Required fuel: 

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Premium Unleaded Gasoline, 
min. 91 AKI. 
AKI = Anti Knock Index.

Do not use leaded fuels. The use of 
leaded fuels will cause permanent 

damage to the system's oxygen sensor and 
the catalytic converter.

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