CONTROLSControls overview
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Controls overview
Tachometer
Never operate the engine with the needle in the
red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range,
the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine.
Displays in tachometer
1Current vehicle speed
2 Odometer, trip odometer, outside tempera-
ture display
3 Resetting the trip odometer
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer
With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in
the tachometer.
Units of measure
Select the respective unit s of measure, miles or
km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the
outside temperature, page 60.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 13.2 US gal/50 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page 188.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
The arrow next to the gas pump symbol of the
fuel gauge points toward the side of the vehicle
with the fuel filler flap.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone
of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters the remaining
indicator lamps change from orange to red,
arrow, and a message is displayed briefly on the
Control Display. The tachometer
displays the
remaining cruising range. When the range is less
than approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message
remains in the Control Display.
MOBILITYRefueling
188
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 fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel 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 fuel cap is loose or miss-
ing. <
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
manually release the fuel filler flap:
Pull on the green knob with the fuel pump sym-
bol; the fuel filler flap opens.
Observe the following when refueling
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel; otherwise, there is a danger of
personal injury an d property damage. <
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe . Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to
> Premature pump shutoff
> Reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur. <
Approx. 13.2 US gal/50 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gal/8 liters.
REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13
Engine oil
– adding 200
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 200
– alternative oil types 200
– approved engine oils 200
– capacity 200
– checking level 199
– dipstick 199
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 60
– MINI Maintenance System 202
Engine oil level, checking 199
Engine output, refer to Engine data 226
Engine starti ng, refer to
Starting the engine 47
Entering destination 109
Entering intersection 110
Entertainment sound output on/off 130
Entry map for destination 114
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 69
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system 98
Exterior mirrors 41
– adjusting 41
– automatic heating 41
– folding in and out 41
External audio device 93
External audio device, refer to AUX-IN connection 142
External devices
– random play sequence 145
– software update 149
External temperature display
– change units of measure 60
– in the on-board computer 60Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 221
– for tying down loads 103
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 64
Failure of an electrical
consumer 218
Fast forward
– CD player 141
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 40
Fastest route for
navigation 118
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 64
Filter
– microfilter for air conditioner 87
– microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 89
Fine wood, care 207
First aid pouch 219
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 46
Flash when locking/
unlocking 28
Flat load floor 102
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 196
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 71
– indicating a flat tire 73
– initializing the system 72
– snow chains 72
– system limits 72
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 195
Floor mats, care 206
Floor plate, refer to Flat load floor 102
FM, waveband 132 Fog lamps
– replacing bulb
211,212
Folding rear seat backrest 100
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely 99
Footwell lamps 84
For your own safety 5
Front airbags 78
Front fog lamps 83
– replacing bulb 211
Front seat adjustment 38
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 87,89
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 71
Fuel 189
– gauge 56
– high-quality brands 189
– quality 189
– specifications 189
– tank volume 229
F
uel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 56
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 57
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 56
Fuel filler flap 188
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 188
Fuses 218
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 90
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption 57
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 56
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 189
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 49
