Where is the fuel tank switch located on the BMW 5 Series?
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The fuel tank switch on the BMW 5 Series is located on the left side of the driver's seat. Below are the steps to open the fuel tank: 1. Press the button on the fuel tank cover located on the left side of the driver's seat, and the fuel tank cover will open; 2. Inside the fuel tank cover, there is another cap. Turn it counterclockwise to remove the cap, and then you can refuel. After refueling, screw the cap back on clockwise; 3. If the fuel tank cover cannot be opened, you can access it from the trunk. First, remove the liner covering the fuel tank in the trunk—you can use a screwdriver to pry it open. After removing the liner, you will see the locking mechanism of the fuel tank cover and the cable for remote operation. Simply pull the cable to open the fuel tank cover.
When I drove the old BMW 530, I also searched for a long time, only to find there was no physical button at all! With the engine off, just press the lower right corner of the fuel tank cap directly—it relies on the electromagnetic lock to automatically release. Last time when I drove my friend's new 5 Series, it was even more convenient. With the key near the car, pressing the unlock button twice makes a 'click' sound from the trunk, and then the fuel tank cap can be pressed open directly. Even the gas station attendants praised this hidden design, though it can be confusing when you first switch cars. Remember, it automatically locks when you lock the car, so the anti-theft feature is pretty good.
