Refueling -> Vehicle features and options for your BMW 6 Series 2011-2017

Mobility  
Refueling  
Refueling  
2. Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.  
Vehicle 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. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
3. Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to  
the fuel filler flap.  
Hints  
Observe the fuel recommendation, refer to  
page 196, prior to refueling.  
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  
Closing  
1. Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you  
clearly hear a click.  
Opening  
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler  
flap.  
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 trunk.  
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