BMW 2009 X3 xDrive30i Manual Do Proprietário

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Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling. Otherwise, no fuel can be dis-

pensed into the tank and the Service Engine 
Soon lamp lights up.

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1.

Open fuel filler door. To do so, briefly press 
it at the rear edge.

2.

Turn fuel filler cap counterclockwise.

3.

Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket 
attached to the fuel filler door.

Replace the cap and turn it clockwise until you 
hear a clearly audible click.
Be careful not to crush the cap leash between 
the gas cap and the vehicle.

The warning lamp

lights up.

The fuel filler cap is not properly closed 
or is missing. Check whether the fuel 

filler cap is properly closed.

When a malfunction is occurring, you can 
unlock the fuel filler door manually:

1.

Open the cover flap on the right-hand side 
panel of the cargo area, refer to page

2.

Pull the green button. The fuel filler door is 
released.

Always take all applicable precautions 
and comply with all regulations when han-

dling fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in 
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these con-
tainers can leak, cause an explosion, and lead to 
fire in the event of a collision.

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When handling fuels, comply with all 
applicable safety precautions posted at 

the service station.

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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler 
nozzle while filling the tank; otherwise, this can 
result in:

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Premature pump shutoff

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Reduced efficiency in the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system

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

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