BMW 2009 135i Coupe Manual Do Proprietário

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Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to 

the tank and a message will be displayed.

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Take all precautionary measures and 
observe all applicable regulations when 

handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak 
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the 
event of an accident.

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1.

Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press 
the rear edge.

2.

Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.

3.

Place the gas 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 pinch the band attached to the 
cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed 

properly and fuel vapors can escape.

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The warning lamp lights up briefly if 
the gas cap is loose or missing. If this 
occurs, close the cap correctly.

In the event of a malfunction, you can release 
the fuel filler door manually:

1.

Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.

2.

Pull the button with the fuel pump symbol 
down.
The fuel filler door is released.

When handling fuels, follow the safety 
instructions provided at filling stations, 

otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or 
property damage.

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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, as that would lead 
to

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premature pump shutoff

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reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.

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

Approx. 14 US gallons/53 liters, including the 
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.

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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Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this 
would cause permanent damage to the 

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