BMW 2006 X3 3.0i SAV 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.

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

properly closed.

In the event of an electrical malfunction in the 
system, you can release the fuel filler door man-
ually:

1.

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

2.

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

Always observe all applicable precautions 
and regulations when handling fuels. 

Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehi-
cle. Whether empty or full, these containers 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.

Approx. 17.7 gallons/67 liters, including the 
reserve capacity of approx. 2 gallons/8 liters.

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