Mini cooper 2008 Owner's Manual page 134

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Lights up briefly:
Approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 l of fuel
remain in the tank
Remains on:
Cruising range is no more than
30 miles/50 km, page
Engine refuses to start
Ignition switched on and driver's door
open
Lamps still on
Roadside parking lamps on
Door open
Clubdoor open
Splitdoor open
Bonnet open
Tailgate open
Gas cap missing or loose
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Cause
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What to do
Depress the brake or clutch in order to
start the engine, page 39.
Switch off the ignition, page 39, or
close the driver's door.
Make sure that the gas cap is correctly
positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between
the gas cap and the vehicle.