Reducing Fuel Consumption - Mini CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual

DRIVING TIPS

Reducing fuel consumption

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-
tions or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
General information
The vehicle contains advanced technologies
for the reduction of consumption and emis-
sion values.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of
different factors.
The implementation of certain measures,
driving style and regular maintenance can
influence fuel consumption and environ-
mental pollution.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consump-
tion.
Remove attached parts follow-
ing use
Remove rear carriers which are no longer
required following use.
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Attached parts on the vehicle impair the
aerodynamics and increase the fuel con-
sumption.
Close the windows
Open windows increase drag and therefore
lead to greater fuel consumption.
Tires
General information
Tires can affect consumption in various
ways, for instance tire size may influence
consumption.
Check the tire pressure regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire infla-
tion pressure at least twice a month and be-
fore starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling
resistance and thus raises fuel consumption
and tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up
while the vehicle remains stationary. Start
driving right away, but at moderate RPM.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine
to reach its operating temperature.