2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 fuel cap

RefuelingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hints Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Do not refuel unless the engine is at a
standstill and the transmission is in posi‐
tion P/N
Do not refuel unless the engine is at a standstill
and the transmission is in position P/N, other‐
wise the buildup of pressure may cause the
fuel nozzle to shut off prematurely.◀
Fuel lid
Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.3.Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.
The release is located in the cargo area.
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Weights
ActiveHybrid 7 LApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,730/2,599Loadlbs/kg905/411Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,670/1,211Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,205/1,454Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l12.7/360
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.20.1 / 76Fuel quality, refer to
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ECO PRO 195
ECO PRO, bonus range 196
ECO PRO display 195
ECO PRO driving mode 195
ECO PRO mode 195
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 197
eDRIVE, electric driving 78
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 76
Electric driving, eDRIVE 78
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 90
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 214
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 138
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 200
Emergency release, parking brake 82
Emergency Request 228
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 229
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 89
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 45
Energy recovery, CHARGE 79
Engine, automatic off 77
Engine compartment 212
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 212
Engine coolant 217
Engine oil 214
Engine oil, adding 215
Engine oil additives 215
Engine oil change 216
Engine oil filler neck 215
Engine oil temperature 97 Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 216
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 216
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 37
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 229
Engine temperature 97
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 70
Entering a car wash 234
Equipment, interior 173
Error displays, see Check Control 93
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 138
Exchanging wheels/tires 209
Exhaust system 188
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 68
Exterior mirrors 67
External start 229
External temperature dis‐ play 97
External temperature warn‐ ing 97
Eyes for securing cargo 192
F
Failure message, see Check Control 93
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 51
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 215
Fine wood, care 236
First aid kit 229
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 232
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 117 Flat tire, warning
lamp 116, 118
Flooding 189
Floor carpet, care 237
Floor mats, care 237
Fold-out position, wiper 86
Foot brake 189
Front airbags 112
Front-end collision warning with braking function 124
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 121
Front fog lights 110
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 58
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 114
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 114
Front seats 56
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 223
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 115
Fuel 202
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 102
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 97
Fuel lid 200
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 227
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 173
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Rear automatic climate con‐trol 169
Rear lights 224
Rear seats 59
Rear seats, basic position 61
Rear sockets 177
Rear vanity mirror 69
Rearview camera 155
Rearview mirror 67
Rear window defroster 167
Recirculated-air mode 167
Recommended fuel grade 202
Recommended tire brands 209
Refueling 200
Remaining range 98
Remote control/key 36
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 172
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 40
Remote control, univer‐ sal 173
Replacement fuse 227
Replacing parts 221
Replacing wheels/tires 209
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 147
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 144
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 151
Reserve warning, refer to Range 98
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 118
Residual cooling 171
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
Retaining straps, securing cargo 192
Retreaded tires 209
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Roadside parking lights 108 Roller sunblinds 52
RON recommended fuel grade 202
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 241
Roof-mounted luggage rack 192
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 231
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 210
Rubber components, care 236
Run-flat tires 210
S Safe braking 189
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 63
Safety belts 62
Safety belts, care 236
Safety of the hybrid sys‐ tem 232
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 135
Safety reel, windows 52
Safety systems, airbags 112
Saving fuel 194
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 221
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 232
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 62
Seat heating, front 59
Seat heating, rear 61
Seating position for chil‐ dren 71 Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory 66
Seats 56
Seats, front 56
Seats, rear 59
Seat ventilation, front 59
Seat ventilation, rear 62
Selection list in instrument cluster 101
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 87
Self-leveling suspension, air suspension 140
Self-leveling suspension, malfunction 140
Sensors, care 237
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 219
Service requirements, dis‐ play 98
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 229
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 144
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 151
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 48
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 104
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 66
Shift paddles on steering wheel 88
Shoulder support 58
Side airbags 112
Side View 158
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 49
Silent Start, electric drive readiness 76
Sitting safely 56
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