BMW Mini series Owner's Handbook Manual page 142

MOBILITY
Refuelling
Fuel filler flap
Opening
1. Open the fuel filler flap.
2. Turn the fuel filler cap anticlockwise.
3. Place the tank cap in the holder on the flap.
Closing
Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until it is
clearly heard to click into place.
Do not jam the strap attached to the tank
cap, as otherwise the tank cap cannot be
closed properly and fuel vapours can
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical fault, you can release
the fuel filler flap manually:
1. Open the luggage compartment trim panel,
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2. Pull the green knob featuring the petrol
pump symbol, arrow 2.
The fuel filler flap opens.
Note when refuelling
When handling fuel, comply with the
safety regulations displayed by filling sta-
tions, otherwise there is a risk of injury or dam-
age.<
When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into
the filler neck. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle dur-
ing refuelling, otherwise
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The supply of fuel will be cut off prematurely
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Fuel vapour and fumes will be fed back less
effectively
The fuel tank is full two applications after the
filler nozzle cuts out for the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
If the remaining range is below 50 km,
approx. 30 miles, refuel the car, otherwise
the engine's functions are not assured and dam-
age may occur.<
Approx. 47 litres, approx. 11.0 gal, including a
reserve of 8 litres, approx. 1.8 gal.
Fuel
Petrol
For optimum fuel consumption, the petrol
should be sulphur-free or at least low-sulphur.
Fuels that are labelled as containing metal at the
petrol pump may not be used.
Do not use petrol or petrol with metallic
additives, e.g. manganese or iron, as oth-
erwise there may be permanent damage to the
catalyst and other components.<