Refueling
102
Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling; 
otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the 
tank and a message will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and 
observe all applicable regulations when 
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak 
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the 
event of an accident.<
Fuel filler flap
Opening
1.Open the fuel filler flap.
2.Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3.Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to 
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly 
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the 
cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed 
properly and fuel vapors can escape. A message 
will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or 
missing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
manually unlock the fuel filler flap:
1.Remove the cover from the left-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.
MINI:
MINI Convertible:
2.Pull on the green knob with the fuel pump 
symbol. The fuel filler flap is released.
By way of example, the illustration shows the 
sidewall of the cargo compartment in the MINI. 
REFERENCEAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY
 165
Light switch75
Light-alloy wheels, care123
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs126
Lighter89
– socket89
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs125
– of the instruments78
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps75
Limit151
Load95
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo96
Lock buttons of doors, refer to 
Locking25
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal23
– from inside25
– from outside22
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access28
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals23
– from inside25
– from outside21
Low beams75
– automatic75
– replacing bulb126
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support38
Luggage compartment
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual release26
– increasing the capacity95
– opening from the inside26
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual release26
Luggage compartment lid, 
refer to Tailgate26
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo bay26
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack97
Lumbar support38M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires115
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system119
Malfunction
– convertible top34
– trunk lid26
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control62
Manual air distribution82
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic49
Manual operation
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap102
– power convertible top34
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission50
– trunk lid26
Manual transmission48
Manual washing122
Master key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control20
Maximum cooling83
Maximum speed
– with winter tires115
Medical assistance, refer to 
First aid pouch136
Microfilter
– for air conditioner82
– for automatic climate 
control84
– MINI Maintenance 
System119
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– MINI Maintenance 
System119
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System119
Mirror dimming feature42Mirrors41
– exterior mirrors41
– heating41
– interior rearview mirror41
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest87
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System130
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor67
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher50
– refer to Wiper system51
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
N
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints39
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments88
New tires114
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data154
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope138
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for 
Onboard Diagnosis119
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications103
Odometer55