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Refueling
When handling fuels, always
observe any safety guidelines
posted at the service station. Never
carry spare fuel containers in your vehi-
cle. Whether empty or full, these con-
tainers can leak, cause an explosion, or
lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Observe the following when
refueling
Open the filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.
Do not top off. Topping off may cause
fuel spillage.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel-
ing
>results in premature pump shutoff
>and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
The fuel tank is full when the filler noz-
zle clicks off the first time.
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To close the fuel filler cap:
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until
you clearly hear a click.
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to jam the
strap attached to the cap between the
gas cap and the vehicle. A loose or
missing cap will activate the message
CHECK GAS CAP in the Check Con-
trol
* or the Check Gas Cap lamp
*.<
Tank capacity:
approx. 24.6 gal./93 liters,
including a reserve of:
6-cylinder engine: approx. 2.0 gal./
8 liters:
8-cylinder engine: approx. 2.5 gal./
10 liters.
Never attempt to continue driving
until the tank is completely empty,
as engine functions could be affected,
and the vehicle could sustain damage
as a result.<
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Notes
Fuel tank
including a reserve of:
X5 3.0i
X5 4.4i, 4.8isgal./liters
gal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 24.6/approx. 93
approx. 2.1/approx. 8
approx. 2.6/approx. 10Fuel specification: page26
Windshield washer system
with headlamp washer system quarts/liters approx. 8.2/approx. 7.8 For details: page152
Engine with oil filter change
X5 3.0i
X5 4.4i, 4.8isquarts/liters
quarts/liters8.0/7.5
8.5/8.0BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil.
For details: page153
