2005 BMW 325XI fuel cap release

Refueling
106
Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a message will be displayed.<
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.<
Gas cap
Opening
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.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not jam the strap attached to the gas
cap between the gas cap and the vehicle.
A message will be displayed if the gas cap is
loose or missing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
release the fuel filler door manually:1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side
panel of the luggage compartment.
2.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels always observe any
safety guidelines posted at the service
station.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler nozzle
during refueling leads to
>premature pump shutoff
>a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
recovery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 16.1 US gallons/61 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.<
Fuel specifications
Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this
would cause permanent damage to the
catalytic converter.<

Everything from A to Z
156 Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control85
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner82
First aid pouch131
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock42
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight89
Flash when locking/
unlocking21
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires116
Flat Tire Monitor FTM71
– indicating a flat tire72
– initializing the system72
– malfunction73
– snow chains72,117
– system limits72
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition115
Fog lamps78
– indicator lamp78,136
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely99
Footwell lamps79
For your own safety5
Front airbags74
Front seat adjustment31
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor71
Fuel106
– display60
– high-quality brands106
– quality106
– specifications106
– tank capacity151
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption60
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Fuel filler door106
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction106Fuses129
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control86
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel106
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge60
Gasoline engine, checking oil
level119
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG45
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– manual transmission44
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG45
Gearshifts
– with automatic
transmission47
– with manual transmission44
– with the sequential manual
gearbox SMG45
General driving notes98
Glass sunroof, electric28
– anti-trapping mechanism29
– closing after electrical
malfunction29
– convenient operation20,22
– opening, closing29
– operation with convenient
access26
– raising29
– remote control20
Glove compartment89
– rechargeable flashlight89
Grills, refer to Air vents80
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights150
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs126
Handbrake44
– indicator lamp44
– manual release22
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight89
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags74
Headlamp control,
automatic76
Headlamp cover126
Headlamp flasher48
– indicator lamp11,14,136
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing bulbs126
Head restraints33
– sitting safely31
Heated
– mirrors37
– rear window81,85
– seats34
Heating80
– mirrors37
– rear window81,85
– seats34
Heating while at a standstill,
refer to Using residual
heat84
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo101
Height, refer to
Dimensions149
Height adjustment
– seats32
– steering wheel38
High beams78
– headlamp flasher78
– indicator lamp136
– replacing bulbs126
High water, refer to Driving
through water99
Hills99
Holders for cups90

Everything from A to Z
158
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires117
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system123
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control65
Manual air distribution81
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– sequential manual gearbox
SMG45
Manual operation
– door lock22
– glass sunroof29
– panorama glass roof29
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission48
Manual release
– fuel filler door106
Manual transmission44
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Maximum cooling83
Maximum speed
– with winter tires117
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory35
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System123
– for air conditioner82
– for automatic climate
control85
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System123
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature99
Mirrors37
– automatic curb monitor37
– exterior mirrors37
– heating37
– interior rearview mirror37Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest89
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest89
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phone in the vehicle98
Mobile phones, use inside the
car, refer to Mobile phone in
the vehicle98
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor71
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher48
– refer to Wiper system49
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints33
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments90
New tires116
Nose weight150
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles50
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data148
O
OBD socket124
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for On-Board Diagnosis124
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications106
Odometer59Oil
– capacity151
Oil, refer to Engine oil119
Oil consumption119
Oil level119
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal129
Onboard tool kit125
Opening and closing
– convenient access25
– from inside22
– from outside20
– using the door lock22
– via the remote control20
Opening and unlocking
– from the inside23
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation82,85
Outlets, refer to Air vents80
Output, refer to Engine
data148
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control84
Outside-temperature
display59
– changing units of
measure62
– in computer62
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature59
Overriding selector lever
lock48
P
Panorama glass roof
– closing after electrical
malfunction29
– convenient operation20
– remote control20
Parking
– vehicle43
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control67
Parking brake, refer to
Handbrake44
Parking lamps/low beams76
– replacing bulbs127