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, e.g.
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, 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
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, e.g. M5 to M100. ◀
Recommended fuel grade
MINI recommends AKI 91.
John Cooper Works:
MINI recommends AKI 93.
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‐
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MINI maintenance sys‐tem 200
MINIMALISM Analyser 169
MINIMALISM info 168
Minimum tread, tires 185
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 159
Mobility System 188
Mode, GREEN Mode 165
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 204
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
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 53
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 186
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 217
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 201
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 131
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 176
Odometer 80
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 195 Oil, adding 196
Oil additives 197
Oil change 197
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 81
Oil filler neck 196
Oil types, alternative 197
Oil types, suitable 197
Old batteries, disposal 213
On-board computer 84
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 84
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 201
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 202
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 140
Own safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 221
Panoramic glass sunroof 46
Parallel parking assistant 132
Park Distance Control PDC 126
Parked-car ventilation 141
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 160
Parking aid, see PDC 126
Parking assistant 132
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 94
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55 Pathway lines, rearview cam‐
era 130
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 126
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 112
Performance Control 116
Personal Profile 36
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 222
PostCrash 114
Power failure 213
Power windows 44
Prescribed engine oil types 197
Pressure, tire air pressure 178
Pressure warning, tires 106
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 198
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 68
Rear fog lights 97
Rear lights 206
Rear luggage rack 163
Rearview camera 129
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