MOBILITY -> Refueling for your BMW 5 Series 2024-2025

Refueling  
MOBILITY  
Refueling  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
NOTICE  
With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the  
engine may no longer have sufficient fuel.  
Engine functions are not ensured anymore.  
There is a risk of property damage. Refuel  
promptly.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Follow the following when  
refueling  
NOTICE  
Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling of  
the fuel tank can damage the fuel system.  
Painted surfaces may be damaged by con-  
tact with fuel. Escaping fuel can harm the  
environment. There is a risk of property dam-  
age. Avoid overfilling.  
General information  
Follow the fuel recommendation prior to refuel-  
ing.  
When refueling, hook the fuel pump nozzle  
completely into the filler pipe. Lifting up the fuel  
pump nozzle while refueling causes:  
Fuel filler cap  
Premature switching off.  
Reduced return of the fuel vapors.  
General information  
If the fuel filler cap is not fitted correctly, the  
emissions indicator light illuminates on the in-  
strument cluster.  
The fuel tank is full when the fuel pump nozzle  
clicks off the first time.  
Make sure that the fuel cap is closed properly  
after refueling, otherwise the emissions warn-  
ing light may illuminate.  
Additional information:  
Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 147.  
Follow safety regulations posted at the filling  
station.  
Safety information  
Additional information:  
Fuel quality, refer to page 357.  
Warning  
The fuel filler cap's retaining strap can be-  
come pinched and crushed when the cap is  
closed. It will then not be possible to close  
the fuel filler cap correctly. Fuel or fuel va-  
pors can escape. There is a risk of injury and  
risk of property damage. Make sure that the  
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retaining strap does not become pinched or  
crushed when closing the fuel filler cap.  
Emergency unlocking  
It may be necessary in certain situations to un-  
lock the fuel filler flap manually, for instance  
with an electrical malfunction.  
Opening  
In this case, have the fuel filler flap unlocked by  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear  
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.  
2. Open the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.  
3. Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket on the  
fuel filler flap.  
Closing  
1. Fit the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwise  
until it clicks audibly.  
2. Press on the fuel filler flap until it engages.  
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