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REFUELING
Always switch off the engine before
refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot
be filled into the tank and the "Service
Engine Soon" lamp may come on.<
1. Open the fuel filler door
2. Turn the filler cap counterclockwise
3. Put the filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
Always observe all applicable precau-
tions and regulations when handling
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these
containers can leak, cause an explosion,
and lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Simple and environmentally friendly
Always observe all safety precautions
posted at the service station when
handling fuel.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the
nozzle out of the pipe during refueling
>results in premature pump shutoff
>will reduce the effect of the fuel vapor
recovery system on the pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used properly,
the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle
shuts off the first time.
Close tank:
1. Put on filler cap
2. Turn filler cap clockwise until it clicks
3. Close fuel filler door.
Fuel tank capacity:
approx. 13.2 gallons / 50 liters, of which
approx. 2.1 gallons / 8 liters are reserve
capacity.
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze the
strap which is fastened to the filler cap.
US models only:
A loose or missing cap will activate the
message CHECK FILLER CAP in the Check
Control* or the Check Filler Cap lamp
*.<
Do not drive until the fuel tank is
totally empty, otherwise engine oper-
ations are not guaranteed and damage
could occur.<
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
CAPACITIES
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal. / liters approx. 13.2 / 50
approx. 2.1 / 8Fuel quality, see page 83
Windshield/
Headlamp washer reservoirquarts / liters approx. 2.1 / 2.0
approx. 2.6 / 2.5 More details, see page 94
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts / liters 5.6 / 5.3 MINI COOPER
6.3 / 6.0 MINI COOPER SMore details, see page 96
Engine with oil filter change quarts / liters 4.7 / 4.5 MINI COOPER
4.7 / 4.5 MINI COOPER SHigh Performance Synthetic Oil:
for more details, see page 95
Manual transmission quarts / liters approx. 2.1 / 2.0 MINI COOPER
approx. 1.8 / 1.7 MINI COOPER SContact your MINI Dealer
for more details
Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)quarts / liters approx. 4.2 / 4.0 MINI COOPER Contact your MINI Dealer
for more details
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Q
Quality grading, tire88
R
Radiator96
Radio, see separate Owner's
Manual
Rain sensor54
Reading lamps53
bulb replacement110
Rear backrest
foldable74
Rear fog lamp
bulb replacement109
Rear lamps48,109
Rear shelf, see Cargo area
cover74
Rear window defroster
air conditioning system68
automatic climate
control71
Rear window wiper55
replacing106
Rearview mirror39
Recirculated air mode
air conditioner system68
automatic climate
control71
Recirculation of air68,71
Reclining seat34 Recommended grades of
oil96
Refueling, fuel filler door82
Remaining distance for
service60
Remote control23
battery22
changing battery22
initialization22
Removing fog on windows
air conditioning system69
automatic climate
control72
Replacement key22
Reporting safety defects8
Reserve indicator light58
Restore tire inflation
pressure120
Restraint system41
Reverse gear48,50
Rod antenna99
Roller sun blind, rear window
blind30
Roof load132
Rope, towing126
Rubber parts100
Run Flat tires85,88,116
winter tires89 S
Safety belts16,33
adjusting38
care100
Safety lock buttons26
Seat heater36
Securing cargo75
Selector lever
shiftlock45,49
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
for US models98
Service interval
display60,98
Setting up the car44
Shiftlock49
Side airbags40
Side turn signal indicators
bulb replacement108
Sitting safely with airbags33
Sitting safely with safety
belts33
Size131
Sliding/tilt sunroof29
convenience
operation25,29
Snow chains90
Space-saver spare tire
changing tires112
Spare key22
Speed130 Speed control see Cruise
control56
Speed, winter tires90
Split rear backrest74
Spray jets55
Standing lamps52
bulb replacement108
Starting46
problems46,124,126
with a discharged
battery124
Steering lock45
Storage, tires89
Storing the vehicle101
Sun visors39
Switches12
Symbols6
T
Tachometer13,14,58
Tail lamps
bulb replacement109
Tailgate16,27
manually unlocking27
opening, remote control24
Tank display58
Technical data130
Technical modifications103
Temperature
air conditioning system68
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