2014 BMW M5 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.◀
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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M5Approved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,313/2,410Loadlbs
kg959/926
435/420Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,601/1,180Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,778/1,260Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/l18.4/520
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.21.1 / 80Fuel quality, refer to
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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 209
External temperature dis‐ play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 88
Eyes for securing cargo 173
F
Failure message, see Check Control 84
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 144
Filler neck for engine oil 196
Fine wood, care 216
First aid kit 209
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 212
Flat tire, changing wheels 205
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Flat tire, warning lamp 109, 111
Flooding 170
Floor carpet, care 217
Floor mats, care 217
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 155
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 170
Front airbags 105
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front lights 202
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 107
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 107 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 111
Fuel 182
Fuel consumption, current 89
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 94
Fuel filler flap 180
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel lid 180
Fuel quality 182
Fuel recommendation 182
Fuel, tank capacity 221
Fuse 207
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 150
Gasoline 182
Gear change 79
Gear shift indicator 92
General driving notes 169
Glare shield 152
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 159
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 220
Ground clearance 171
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 72
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 151
Hazard warning flashers 208
Head airbags 105
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 100
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight glass 202 Headlights 202
Headlights, care 215
Headlight washer system 74
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head restraints, rear 57
Head-up Display 97
Head-up Display, care 217
Head-up display, M view 98
Head-up display, standard view 98
Heavy cargo, stowing 173
Height, vehicle 220
High-beam Assistant 102
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Higher speed range 171
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 127
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 161
Hood 193
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 42
Hot exhaust system 169
HUD Head-up Display 97
Hydroplaning 169
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 88
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 88
Identification marks, tires 185
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 68
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Parked vehicle, condensa‐tion 171
Parking aid, refer to PDC 134
Parking brake 72
Parking lights 100
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 138
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 134
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 118
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 115
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 216
Power failure 206
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 184
Pressure warning FTM, tires 111
Preventing Auto Start Stop 71
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 50
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 198 Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control 34
Radio ready state 69
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 147
Rear lights 204
Rear socket 155
Rearview camera 136
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 145
Recirculated-air mode 145
Recommended fuel grade 182
Recommended tire brands 188
Refueling 180
Remaining range 89
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 150
Replacement fuse 207
Replacing parts 201
Replacing wheels/tires 188
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Reserve warning, refer to Range 89
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 146
Retaining straps, securing cargo 173
Retreaded tires 188
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 204
Roadside parking lights 101
Roller sunblinds 49 RON recommended fuel
grade 182
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 220
Roof-mounted luggage rack 173
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 212
Rubber components, care 216
S
Safe braking 170
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 217
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 124
Safety reel, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 105
Saving fuel 175
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 201
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 213
Sealant 189
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
Seat heating, rear 54
Seating position for chil‐ dren 64
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58
Seats 52
Seat ventilation, front 55
Selection list in instrument cluster 93
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