2016 MINI Countryman fuel type

FuelFuel recommendationVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
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.
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, e.g. 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
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: 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, e.g. M5 to M100. ◀
The engine is knock controlled. Therefore, you
can refuel with different recommended fuel
grades.
Recommended fuel grade
MINI recommends AKI 91.
John Cooper Works:
MINI recommends AKI 93.
Minimum fuel grade
MINI recommends AKI 89.
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.Seite 216MOBILITYFuel216
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CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. Have excess engine oil suctioned off by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop. ◀
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g. oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children. ◀
Engine oil types to add
Information CAUTION
Oil additives can damage the engine.
There is risk of property damage. Do not use oil
additives. ◀
CAUTION
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunc‐
tions in the engine or damage it. There is risk of
property damage. When selecting an engine
oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor‐ rect viscosity grade. ◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Viscosity grades
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40, and
SAE 5W-30.
Suitable engine oil types Add engine oils that meet the following oil rat‐
ing standards:Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information regarding suitable engine
oil ratings and viscosities can be obtained from
a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Gasoline engineAPI SL or superior oil rating
Engine oil change
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop change
the engine oil.
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Dynamic Stability ControlDSC 93
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 94
E Electrical malfunction, door lock 34
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 214
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 93
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 93
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 214
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 34
Emergency operation, Step‐ tronic transmission, refer to
Selector lever lock, overrid‐
ing 67
Energy, saving, refer to Saving fuel 128
Engine, breaking in 120
Engine compartment 230
Engine oil, adding 232
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 233
Engine oil, alternative oil types 233
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 74
Engine oil, dip stick 232
Engine oil, filling capacity 263
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 236
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 233
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 233 Engine, overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature 69
Engine start, assistance 248
Engine, starting 59
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess 37
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button 58
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 58
Engine, switching off 60
Equipment, interior 105
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 93
Exchanging wheels/tires 224
Exterior mirrors 50
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 50
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 51
Exterior sensors, care 257
External devices 167
External temperature dis‐ play 68
External temperature display, changing the unit of meas‐
ure 72
External temperature display, on onboard computer 72
External temperature warn‐ ing 68
F Fader 154
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 40
Fan, refer to Air flow rate for air conditioner 100
Fan, refer to Air flow rate with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 46 Fault messages, refer to Check
Control 75
Filling capacities 263
Filter, refer to Activated-char‐ coal filter 102
Filter, refer to Microfilter 102
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control 104
First aid kit 248
First aid, refer to First aid kit 248
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 33
Flat tire, Flat Tire Monitor 86
Flat tire, indicator/warning lamp 86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 85
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, flat tire message 86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, initializ‐ ing the system 86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains 85
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, system limits 85
Flat tire, run-flat tire 87
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 87
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 87
Flat tire, wheel change 245
Floor mats, care 257
FM/AM station 156
Fog lights 80
Foot brake 121
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights 81
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 95
Front airbags 82
Front fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Front fog lights 80
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M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 74
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 74
Maintenance require‐ ments 236
Maintenance system MINI 236
Makeup mirror 107
Malfunction, door lock 34
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 214
Malfunction, Steptronic trans‐ mission 67
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 75
Manual air distribution, air conditioner 101
Manual air distribution, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 66
Manual operation, door lock 34
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 214
Manual operation, selector lever lock, Steptronic trans‐
mission 67
Map, destination entry 139
Map display in black and white 148
Map view 146
Marking on approved tires 225
Maximum cooling 103
Maximum speed, winter tires 225
Menu operation, onboard monitor 18 Menus, refer to Onboard
monitor operating con‐
cept 19
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 147
Messages 203
Microfilter 102
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 104
MINI Connected 208
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 236
MINI Mobility System 226
Minimum tread, tires 224
Mirrors 50
Mirrors, folding in and out 51
Mirrors, interior mirror 51
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 226
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 6
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 167
N Navigation 132
Navigation data 132
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 132 Navigation system, destina‐
tion entry by voice 140
Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 49
New wheels and tires 224
Notes 6, 205
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 104
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 237
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 237
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 216
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 216
Odometer 68
Office 200
Oil additives 233
Oil level 232
Oil types, alternative 233
Oil types, approved 233
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 237
Onboard monitor 18
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 37
Opening and closing from the inside 34
Opening and closing from the outside 32
Opening and closing, using the door lock 34
Opening and closing, via the remote control 32
Opening and unlocking from the inside 35
Operating concept of the on‐ board monitor 18
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 103 Seite 276REFERENCEEverything from A to Z276
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