Mini 2009 Clubman, Owner'S Manual

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Refueling
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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.
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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.
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Fuel filler door
Opening
1. Open fuel filler door.
2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
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.
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Manually releasing the fuel filler door
Pull on the green knob with the fuel pump sym-
bol; the fuel filler door opens.
Observe the following when refueling
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel, otherwise there is a danger of per-
sonal injury and property damage.
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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely
into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle
while filling the tank, as that would lead to
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premature pump shutoff
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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.
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MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S
Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
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