Mini Cooper Owner's Manual page 164

MOBILITY
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Lights up briefly:
Approx. 2.1 US gal/8 liters of fuel are
still in the tank
Remains on:
Cruising range is no more than 50 km,
page
Engine refuses to start
Ignition switched on and driver's door
open
Lamps still on
Roadside parking lamps on
Door open
Club Door open
Split Rear Barn Doors open
Hood open
Fuel cap missing or loose
162
Indicator and warning lamps
Cause
51
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What to do
Depress the brake or clutch in order to
start the engine, page 41.
Switch off the ignition, page 41, or
close the driver's door.
Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly
positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between
the fuel cap and the vehicle.