2001-2005 Mini Cooper 2 Door OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE -> Refueling User Manual
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OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE -> Refueling for Your Mini Cooper 2 Door First Generation (2001-2005)

REFUELING  
US models only:  
The warning lamp* comes on.  
Observe the following when refueling  
Always observe all safety precautions  
posted at the service station when  
handling fuel.<  
The gas cap is not correctly closed  
or missing. Check if the gas cap is  
correctly closed.  
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle  
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the  
nozzle out of the pipe during refueling:  
Fuel tank volume  
Approx. 13.2 gallons / 50 liters, of which  
approx. 2.1 gallons / 8 liters are reserve  
capacity.  
>Results in premature pump shutoff  
>Will reduce the effect of the fuel vapor  
recovery system on the pump.  
Do not drive until the fuel tank is  
totally empty. Otherwise engine  
operations are not guaranteed and damage  
could occur.<  
Always switch off the engine before  
As long as the filler nozzle is used properly,  
the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle  
shuts off the first time.  
refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot  
be filled into the tank and the SERVICE  
ENGINE SOON lamp may come on.<  
Closing the gas cap  
Fuel specification  
1. Open the fuel filler door  
1. Put on gas cap  
2. Turn gas cap clockwise until it clicks  
3. Close fuel filler door.  
2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise  
3. Put the gas cap in the bracket attached  
to the fuel filler door.  
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.  
Required fuel  
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.<  
Premium Unleaded Gasoline,  
Minimum Octane Rating: 91.  
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.<  
Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to  
the Anti Knock Index (AKI) and is deter-  
mined according to the so-called (R+M)/2  
method.  
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REFUELING  
Do not use leaded gasoline, as other-  
wise the lambda probe and catalytic  
converter will be permanently damaged.<  
Use high-quality brands  
Field experience has indicated significant  
differences in fuel quality: volatility, com-  
position, additives, etc., among gasolines  
offered for sale in the United States and  
Canada. Fuels containing up to and includ-  
ing 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with  
up to 2.8% oxygen by weight, that is, 15%  
MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent  
amount of co-solvent, will not void the  
applicable warranties with respect to  
defects in materials or workmanship.  
Manual release with the MINI  
Manual release with the MINI  
Convertible  
In the event of an electrical malfunction,  
the fuel filler door can be unlocked manu- In the event of an electrical malfunction,  
ally.  
the fuel filler door can be unlocked manu-  
ally.  
1. Remove the side trim panel on the left-  
hand side of the luggage compartment 1. Remove the cover of the side trim panel  
The use of poor-quality fuels may  
result in driveability, starting and  
stalling problems especially under certain  
environmental conditions such as high  
ambient temperature and high altitude.  
Should you encounter driveability prob-  
lems which you suspect could be related to  
the fuel you are using, we recommend that  
you respond by switching to a recognized  
high-quality brand.  
2. Pull the white lever toward the rear.  
The fuel filler door is released  
3. Open the fuel filler door.  
on the left-hand side, arrow 1  
2. Pull the green strap toward the rear,  
arrow 2.  
The fuel filler door is released  
3. Open the fuel filler door.  
Failure to comply with these recommenda-  
tions may result in unscheduled mainte-  
nance.<  
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