Refueling - Mini COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID Owner's Manual

MOBILITY

Refueling

Vehicle 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 vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
General information
Follow the fuel recommendation, refer to
page 229, prior to refueling.
To also ensure all engine functions under un‐
favorable conditions, for instance steep vehicle
inclinations, at least 3 US gal/10 liters fuel
should be refueled.
Safety information
NOTE
With a driving range of less than
30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not ensured
anymore. There is a risk of damage to property.
Refuel promptly.◀
WARNING
If a sufficient safety distance from easily
flammable materials is not maintained, simul‐
taneous charging and filling with fuel can cause
a risk of fire. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Do not fill the vehicle with
fuel and charge it simultaneously.◀
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Refueling
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Tank vent
Concept
The vehicle is equipped with a special fuel tank.
The fuel tank is designed for special require‐
ments that arise from hybrid operation of the
vehicle, i.e., alternating drive with combustion
engine or electric motor.
General information
In the fuel tank, excess pressure can build up
due to gasoline vapors which are dissipated be‐
fore the fuel cap is opened.
Overview
The switch is located in the storage compart‐
ment of the driver's door.
Tank venting
1. Switch off drive-ready state.
2. Pull the switch to start the pressure
equalization.
The status of the tank venting is displayed
in the instrument cluster. In rare cases, the
tank venting can last several minutes.
If the tank venting has been completed, a
message is displayed in the instrument
cluster. The fuel filler flap is released for
opening.
3. Open the fuel filler flap.
If it is not possible to open the fuel filler flap
after tank venting, pull the switch again.
If it is still not possible to open the fuel filler
flap even after the switch has been pulled,
unlock the fuel filler flap manually, refer to
page 227.