Refueling – BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual

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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 gas cap counterclockwise
3. Put the gas 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.

Observe the following when refueling

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.

Closing the gas cap

1. Put on gas cap
2. Turn gas cap clockwise until it clicks
3. Close fuel filler door.

Close the gas cap carefully after
refuelling until a click is heard.

While closing, be sure not to squeeze the
strap which is fastened to the cap.

US models only:

The warning lamp

comes on.

The gas cap is not correctly closed
or missing. Check if the gas cap is

correctly closed.

Fuel tank volume

Approx. 13.2 gallons / 50 liters, of which
approx. 2.1 gallons / 8 liters are reserve
capacity.

Do not drive until the fuel tank is
totally empty. Otherwise engine

operations are not guaranteed and damage
could occur.

Fuel specification

The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.

Required fuel

Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
Minimum Octane Rating: 91.

Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to
the Anti Knock Index (AKI) and is deter-
mined according to the so-called (R+M)/2
method.