2009 MINI Clubman fuel additives

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Fuel specifications
Do not use leaded gasoline, otherwise
permanent damage to the catalytic con-
verter will result.
Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing
85% ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise,
the engine and fuel supply system will be
damaged.<
Required fuel
Super Premium gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with less
AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is:
>Cooper S, John Cooper Works: 89
>Cooper: 87
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat-
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures. This
has no effect on the engine life.
Do not use any gasoline below the speci-
fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise the
engine could be damaged.<
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant differ-
ences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain-
ing up to and including 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
drivability, starting and stalling problems
especially under certain environmental condi-
tions such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.
Should you encounter drivability problems
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
such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<

From A to Z
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From A to Z
INDEX
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control74
Additives
– coolant105
– engine oil104
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner71
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control72
Air conditioner70
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner71
– automatic climate control72
– ventilation74
Air distribution
– automatic73
– individual72
– manual72
Air flow rate71,72
– air conditioning system71
– automatic climate control72
– heating, ventilation71
Air outlets, refer to Air vents70
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure94
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode71,73
Air supply
– air conditioner71
– automatic climate control72
– ventilation74
Air vents70
Airbags63
– sitting safely29
– warning lamp64
Airing, refer to Ventilation74AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications93
Alarm system24
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires101
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode71,73
Ambient lighting69
Antenna, care108
Antifreeze
– coolant105
– washer fluid44
Antilock Brake System ABS56
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system24
Anti-theft system
19
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights142
Approved engine oils104
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights142
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest77
Ashtray79
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC56
Audio device, external77
AUTO program for automatic
climate control73
Automatic
– air distribution73
– air flow rate73
– cruise control44
– headlamp control65
Automatic climate control70
– automatic air distribution73Automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
– interlock39
– overriding selector lever
lock41
– shiftlock39
– sport program40
AUX-In, refer to External audio
device77
Average fuel consumption47
– setting the units49
Average speed48
Axle loads, refer to
Weights142B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting69
Backrests, refer to Seats29
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb115
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch122
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away124
Battery120
– charging120
– disposal27,120
– jump starting122
– temporary power failure120
Battery renewal
– remote control27
Being towed124
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts32
Belts, refer to Safety belts32
Beverage holders, refer to Cup
holders79
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate71,72
Bonnet102

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Engine
– breaking in82
– data140
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature46
– speed140
– starting37
– starting, convenient
access25
– switching off38
Engine compartment103
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant105
Engine oil
– adding104
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils104
– approved engine oils104
– capacity104
– checking level103
– dipstick103
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements51
– MINI Maintenance
System106
Engine oil level, checking103
Engine output, refer to Engine
data140
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine37
Error messages, refer to Check
Control53
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC56
Event data recorders107
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system82
Exterior mirrors32
– adjusting32
– automatic heating33
– folding in and out33
External audio device77
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away123
– for tying down loads86F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control53
Failure of an electrical
consumer121
Fasten safety belts reminder,
refer to Seat belt
reminder32
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts32
Filter
– microfilter for air
conditioner72
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control74
Fine wood, care110
First aid pouch122
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock37
Flash when locking/
unlocking20
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires100
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM60
Flat Tire Monitor FTM58
– indicating a flat tire59
– initializing the system58
– snow chains58
– system limits58
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition99
Floor mats, care110
Floor plate, see Level load
floor85
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb114,116
Folding rear seat backrest84
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely83
Footwell lamps68
For your own safety4
Front airbags63
Front fog lamps68
– indicator lamp126
– replacing bulb114
Front seat adjustment29Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows72,73
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor58
Fuel93
– gauge47
– high-quality brands93
– quality93
– specifications93
– tank capacity142
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge47
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge47
Fuel filler door92
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction92
Fuses121
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control75
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption47
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge47
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel93
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission39
– manual transmission39
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
– manual transmission39
General driving notes82
Glass sunroof, electric27
– convenient operation20,22
– opening, closing27
– raising27
– remote control20
Glove compartment76
Grills, refer to Air vents70