FuelVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Fuel recommendation
General information
Depending on the region, many gas stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in
winter helps make a cold start easier, for exam‐
ple.
Information
CAUTION
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐
gine problems, for instance poor engine start-
up behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. There is risk of property damage.
In case of engine problems, switch gas stations
or use a brand name fuel with a higher octane
rating.◀
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
CAUTION
Even small amounts of wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and the engine. Furthermore, the catalytic
converter is permanently damaged. There is
risk of property damage. Do not refuel or add
the following in the case of gasoline engines:
▷Leaded gasoline.▷Metallic additives, for example manganese
or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐
ing the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refuel‐
ing.
Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
CAUTION
Wrong fuels can damage the fuel system
and the engine. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol
percentage than recommended or one with
other types of alcohol, for example M5 to
M100.◀
Recommended fuel grade
MINI recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
MINI recommends AKI 89.
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CAUTION
Fuel that does not comply with the mini‐
mum quality can compromise engine function
or cause engine damage. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Do not fill with fuel that does not
comply with the minimum quality.◀
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.
CAUTION
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 Top Tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐
nance.◀
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MINI Motorer’s Guide app 6
Minimum tread, tires 186
Mirror memory 56
Mirrors 57
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 163
Mobility System 189
Mode, GREEN Mode 169
Modifications, technical, refer
to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 204
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐
play 18
Mounting of child restraint
systems 61
Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to
Integrated Owner's Manual
N
Navigation, refer to Integrated
Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, see
Head restraints 54
Neck restraints, rear, see
Head restraints 55
New wheels and tires 187
No-touch opening of the split
doors 42
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐
tics 202
Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 133
Octane rating, see Recom‐
mended fuel grade 180
Odometer 84
Office, refer to Integrated
Owner's Manual
Oil 195
Oil, adding 196
Oil additives 197
Oil change 197
Oil change interval, service re‐
quirements 85
Oil filler neck 196
Oil types, alternative 197
Oil types, suitable 197
Old batteries, disposal 214
On-board computer 88
On-board computer, refer to
On-board computer 88
Onboard Diagnostics
OBD 202
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating
concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 203
Opening/closing via door
lock 39
Opening/closing with remote
control 37
Open the split doors with no-
touch activation 42
Operating menus, onboard
monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard
equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐
circulated-air control 143
Own safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 222
Panoramic glass sunroof 47
Parallel parking assistant 134
Park Distance Control
PDC 129
Parked-car ventilation 144
Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 164
Parking aid, see PDC 129
Parking assistant 134
Parking brake 68
Parking lights 96
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐
era 133
PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol 129
Performance Control 118
Personal Profile 36
Person warning with City light
braking function 114
Phone, refer to Integrated
Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass
sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐
dows 46
Plastic, care 223
PostCrash 116
Power failure 214
Power windows 46
Prescribed engine oil
types 197
Pressure, tire air pressure 182
Pressure warning, tires 108
Profile, see Personal Pro‐
file 36
Protective function, glass sun‐
roof 48
Protective function, win‐
dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see
Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 199
Radio-operated key, see Re‐
mote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, refer to Integrated
Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 72
Rear fog lights 99
Rear lights 207
Rearview camera 132
Rearview mirror 57
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