FuelFuel recommendationVehicle equipment This 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.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
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 recommended fuel
grades.
Recommended fuel grade
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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Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐proved engine oils 231
Low beams 77
Low beams, automatic 77
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 237
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 45
Lumbar support 45
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Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 73
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 73
Maintenance require‐ ments 233
Maintenance system MINI 233
Makeup mirror 107
Malfunction, door lock 34
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 212
Malfunction, Steptronic trans‐ mission 66
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 74
Manual air distribution, air conditioner 100
Manual air distribution, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 65
Manual operation, door lock 34
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 212
Manual operation, selector lever lock, Steptronic trans‐
mission 66
Map, destination entry 139
Map display in black and white 148 Map view 146
Marking on approved tires 223
Maximum cooling 102
Maximum speed, winter tires 224
Menu operation, onboard monitor 18
Menus, refer to Onboard monitor operating con‐
cept 19
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 147
Messages 202
Microfilter 101
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 103
MINI Connected 207
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 233
MINI Mobility System 225
Minimum tread, tires 222
Mirrors 49
Mirrors, folding in and out 50
Mirrors, interior mirror 50
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 121
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone, mobile phone prepa‐
ration 188
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone with hands-free sys‐
tem 178
Mobile phone with hands-free system 178
Mobile phone with mobile phone preparation 188
Mobility System 225
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 52 MP3 player 167
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Navigation 132
Navigation data 132
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 132
Navigation system, destina‐ tion entry by voice 140
Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 48
New wheels and tires 223
Notes 6, 204
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 104
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 234
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 234
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 214
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 214
Odometer 67
Office 199
Oil additives 231
Oil level 230
Oil types, alternative 231
Oil types, approved 231
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 234
Onboard monitor 18
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 37
Opening and closing from the inside 34
Opening and closing, from the outside 32
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