Opening
1. 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 trunk.
1. Open the cover on the right side trim.
2. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap.
Observe the following when refueling
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.
Do not overfill the fuel tank
Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise fuel may eslide, causing harm to the environment and damaging the vehicle.
Handling fuels
Observe safety regulations posted at the gas station.
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Operating fluids as of 11/2015: Final-drive gear oils for bmw m1 motorsport coup
In the BMW M1, the final drive is integrated into the manual transmission and is lubricated by the same oil.
The following oil specifications apply:
During the breaking-in phase or after replacing the final drive (the first 1, 000 km (approx. 620 miles), use of
the following oils is approved: ...