2005 MINI COOPER fuel additives

7OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Editorial noticeThe manufacturer pursues a policy of con
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tinuous, ongoing development that is con
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ceived to ensure that MINI vehicles con
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tinue to embody the highest quality and
safety standards combined with advanced,
state-of-the-art technology. For this rea
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son, the features described in this Owner's
Manual could, in rare cases, differ from
those in your vehicle.For your own safetyFuels:
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels containing up to and including 10
%
ethanol or other oxygenates with up to
2.8
% oxygen by weight, i.e. 15
% MTBE or
3
% methanol plus an equivalent amount of
co-solvent, will not void the applicable war
-
ranties with respect to defects in materials
or workmanship. Field experience has indi
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cated significant differences in fuel quality,
i.e. volatility, composition, additives, etc.,
among gasolines offered for sale in the
United States and Canada. The use of poor-
quality fuels may result in driveability,
starting and stalling problems especially
under certain environmental conditions,
such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.

Should you encounter driveability prob
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lems which you suspect could be related to
the fuel you are using, we recommend that
you respond by switching to a recognized
high-quality brand.

Failure to comply with these recommenda
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tions may result in unscheduled mainte
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nance.

Obey pertinent safety rules when you are
handling gasoline. Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-perfor
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mance electronics, requires specially
adapted maintenance and repair methods.
Therefore, only have corresponding work
on your MINI carried out by a MINI Dealer
or a workshop that works according to
MINI repair procedures with correspond
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ingly trained personnel. If work is carried
out improperly there is a danger of conse
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quential damage and the related safety
risks.<
California Proposition 65 warning:California laws require us to state the fol
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lowing warning.
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,
including components found in the interior
furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu
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ids contained in vehicles and certain prod
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ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related acces
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sories contain lead and lead compounds.
Batteries also contain other chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer. Wash your hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that
have caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Always protect your skin by washing thor
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oughly with soap and water.<
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REFUELING
Do not use leaded gasoline, as other
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wise the lambda probe and catalytic
converter will be permanently damaged.<
Use high-quality brandsField experience has indicated significant
differences in fuel quality: volatility, com
-
position, additives, etc., among gasolines
offered for sale in the United States and
Canada. Fuels containing up to and includ
-
ing 10
% ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight, that is, 15
%
MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent
amount of co-solvent, will not void the
applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and
stalling problems especially under certain
environmental conditions such as high
ambient temperature and high altitude.

Should you encounter driveability prob
-
lems which you suspect could be related to
the fuel you are using, we recommend that
you respond by switching to a recognized
high-quality brand.

Failure to comply with these recommenda
-
tions may result in unscheduled mainte
-
nance.<
Manual release with the MINI In the event of an electrical malfunction,
the fuel filler door can be unlocked manu
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ally.1. Remove the side trim panel on the left-
hand side of the luggage compartment2. Pull the white lever toward the rear.

The fuel filler door is released
3. Open the fuel filler door.
Manual release with the MINI Convertible In the event of an electrical malfunction,
the fuel filler door can be unlocked manu
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ally.1. Remove the cover of the side trim panel
on the left-hand side, arrow
1
2. Pull the green strap toward the rear,
arrow
2.
The fuel filler door is released
3. Open the fuel filler door.
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
154
Mechanical keys, refer to Master keys
24
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory
47
Microfilter

air conditioning system
77
automatic climate control
80
MINI Maintenance System
112

MINI manufacturer
6
MINI Mobility System
129

compressor
130

liquid sealant
130

Mirrors
46
heating
46
Mobile telephone, refer to separate Owner’s Manual

Mobility System
129

Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety
7
Multifunction steering
wheel
20
Multifunction switch

turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher
58
washer/wiper system
59
N Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints
43
New tires
102

Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Nylon rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting
137

O OBD interface socket
113

Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality
94
Odometer
63
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil
109

alternative oil grades
109

approved engine oils
109

capacity
145

dipstick
108

Oil change intervals, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models

Oil consumption
109

Oil filter change
145

Oil level
108

indicator lamp
16
Oil pressure, indicator lamp
16
Oil service
65
Onboard computer
66
Onboard tool kit
120

MINI Mobility System
129

Run Flat tires
120

space-saver spare tire
125

Opening and closing

from inside
28
from outside
25
via remote control
26
via the door lock
27
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation
75, 78
Outside air
76
air conditioning system
76
Outside air mode, automatic
climate control
79
Outside temperature
display
66
changing units
66
in the onboard computer
66
P Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork
114

Park Distance Control (PDC)
74
Parking

vehicle
93
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)
74
Parking brake
53
warning lamp
17
Parking lamps
57
bulb replacement
122

Parking lamps/Low beams
57
Parking lock, refer to P
Parking
55
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle
6
PDC Park Distance Control
74
Plastic
114

Pollen, refer to

Microfilter
77
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter
80
Power convertible top
35
Power failure
132

Power output, refer to Engine
data
140

Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Power windows
31
Pressure, tires
97
reinflation using MINI
Mobility System
130

Protective function, electric
glass sunroof
34
Pumping in liquid sealant
130

Q Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
99
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