FuelVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Fuel recommendation GasolineFor the best fuel economy, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Do not use fuels that are labeled at the fuel
pump as containing metals.
Only refuel with lead-free gasoline with‐
out metal additives
Do not refuel with leaded gasoline or gasoline
with metal additives, e. g., manganese or iron;
otherwise, the catalytic converter and other components will be permanently damaged. ◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
10 %, i.e., E10, may be used for refueling.
The ethanol should fulfill the following quality standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: always adhere to the currently applicable
standard.
Do not refuel with ethanol E85
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an
ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as
this would damage the engine and fuel supply system. ◀The engine is knock controlled. Therefore, you
can refuel with different gasoline qualities.
Gasoline quality
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends:▷AKI 91.▷John Cooper Works AKI 93.
Minimum fuel grade
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
AKI 89.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not fill up with fuel below the speci‐
fied minimum quality; otherwise, the engine
may not run properly. ◀
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.
Minimum fuel grade
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐
ally, problems relating to drivability, starting
and stalling, especially under certain environ‐
mental conditions such as high ambient tem‐
perature and high altitude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐
ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐
gine deposits, it is highly recommended to pur‐
chase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐
nance. ◀
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Microfilter– With automatic climate con‐
trol 103
MINI Connected 210
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 237
MINI Mobility System 229
Minimum tread, tires 226
Mirrors 51
Mirrors, folding in and out 51
Mirrors, interior mirror 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 123
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 180, 190
Mobility System 229
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 20
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 53
MP3 player 169
N
Navigation 134
Navigation data 134
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 134
Navigation system
– Destination entry by
voice 142
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 50
New wheels and tires 227
Notes 6, 207
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 103
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 238
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 238
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 218
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 218
Odometer 68
Office 202
Oil additives 235
Oil level 234
Oil types, alternative 235
Oil types, approved 235
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 238
Onboard monitor 20
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 38– From the inside 36– From the outside 34– Using the door lock 35– Via the remote control 34
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 37
Operating concept of the on‐
board monitor 20
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 102
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 100, 102
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 69
P Pairing, mobile phone 180, 191
Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 97
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 97
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 60
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Parking lamps 78
Parking lamps/low beams 78
PDC Park Distance Control 97
Personal information 202
Personal Profile 32
Pinch protection– Windows 43
Plastic, care 256
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter 101– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 101– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Poor road operation 125
Position, storing 138
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 137
Power, refer to Engine data 260
Power windows 43
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 235
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 87
Pressure, tires 220
Pressure warning, tires 85
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 226
Profile, tires 225
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows 43
R
Radio 158
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 32
Radio ready state 58
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