Refueling - Mini S Owner's Manual

REFUELING

Always switch off the engine before
refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot
be filled into the tank and the "Service
Engine Soon" lamp may come on.
1. Open the fuel filler door
2. Turn the filler cap counterclockwise
3. Put the filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
Always observe all applicable precau-
tions and regulations when handling
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these
containers can leak, cause an explosion,
and lead to fire in the event of a collision.
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Simple and environmentally friendly
Always observe all safety precautions
posted at the service station when
handling fuel.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the
nozzle out of the pipe during refueling
results in premature pump shutoff
will reduce the effect of the fuel vapor
recovery system on the pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used properly,
the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle
shuts off the first time.
Close tank:
1. Put on filler cap
2. Turn filler cap clockwise until it clicks
3. Close fuel filler door.
Fuel tank capacity:
approx. 13.2 gallons / 50 liters, of which
approx. 2.1 gallons / 8 liters are reserve
capacity.
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze the
strap which is fastened to the filler cap.
US models only:
A loose or missing cap will activate the
message CHECK FILLER CAP in the Check
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Control or the Check Filler Cap lamp
Do not drive until the fuel tank is
totally empty, otherwise engine oper-
ations are not guaranteed and damage
could occur.
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