BMW i8 owners manual page 174

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Seite 158 Mobility Refueling Refueling cle, e.g., alternating drive with combustion en‐ Vehicle features and options gine or electric motor. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the General information series. It also describes features that are not In the fuel tank, excess pressure can build up necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to due to gasoline vapors which are dissipated the selected options or country versions. This before the tank lid is opened. also applies to safety-related functions and systems. The respectively applicable country Overview provisions must be observed when using the The button is located on the driver's side on respective features and systems. the door armrest. Tank venting Hints 1. Switch off drive readiness. Observe the fuel recommendation, refer to page 161, prior to refueling. 2. Press button to start the pressure Refuel promptly equalization. Refuel no later than at a range of The status of the tank venting is displayed 30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail in the instrument cluster. In rare cases, the and damage might occur.◀ tank venting can last several minutes. To also ensure all engine functions under un‐ If the tank venting has been completed, a favorable conditions, e.g. steep vehicle inclina‐ message is displayed in the instrument tions, at least 2.6 US gal/10 liters fuel should cluster. The tank lid is released for open‐ be refueled. ing. Do not refuel unless the engine is at a 3. Open the fuel filler flap. standstill and the selector lever is in posi‐ If the fuel filler flap is not opened within 10 tion P/N minutes after the fuel filler flap was re‐ Do not refuel unless the engine is at a standstill leased, the fuel filler flap relocks. Press and the selector lever is in position P/N, other‐ button again. wise the buildup of pressure may cause the fuel nozzle to shut off prematurely.◀ Fuel lid Opening Tank vent Before opening , vent the tank, refer to The concept page 158. The vehicle is equipped with a special fuel tank. It is designed for special requirements that arise with the hybrid operation of the vehi‐ 158 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15

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