Refueling, Fuel filler flap – Mini 2010 Clubman User Manual

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Refueling

Switch off the engine before refueling;
otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the

tank and a message will be displayed.

Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when

handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.

Fuel filler flap

Opening

Open the fuel filler flap.

Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.

Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.

Closing

Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.

Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed

properly and fuel vapors can escape. A message
will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or miss-
ing.

Manually releasing the fuel filler flap

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
manually unlock the fuel filler flap:

Pull on the green knob with the fuel pump sym-
bol; the fuel filler flap opens.

Observe the following when refueling

Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when

handling fuel; otherwise, there is a danger of
personal injury and property damage.

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to

premature pump shutoff

reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.

The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.

Fuel tank capacity

If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-

wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur.

Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.