Fuel cap
Opening
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap.

2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.

3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap.

Closing
1. Fit the cap 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 cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape.
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or missing.
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, for example.
1. Open the cover on the right side trim. To do this, turn the cap.

2. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol.
This releases the fuel filler flap.

See also:
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and alerts you to any malfunctions in the systems
monitored.
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and warning lamps in the instrument clust ...
Shift paddles for Sport automatic transmission
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you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
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For 520i and 528i: Check oil
level
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.
Displayi ...
