Mini COUNTRYMAN PLUG-IN HYBRID, Owner'S Manual

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NOTICE
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system
and the engine. There is a risk of damage
to property, among other potential dam-
age. Do not use fuels with a higher ethanol
content than recommended. Do not refuel
with fuels containing methanol, e.g. M5 to
M100.
NOTICE
Fuel that does not comply with the mini-
mum quality can compromise engine func-
tion or cause engine damage. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other
potential damage. Do not fill with fuel that
does not comply with the minimum qual-
ity.
CAUTION
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
harmful engine deposits or damage. Addi-
tionally, problems relating to drivability,
starting and stalling, especially under cer-
tain environmental conditions such as
high ambient temperature and high alti-
tude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered,
we recommend switching to a high quality
gasoline brand and a higher octane grade
— AKI number — for a few tank fills. To
avoid harmful engine deposits, it is highly
recommended to purchase gasoline from
Top Tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommenda-
tions may result in the need for additional
maintenance.
Recommended gas quality
MINI recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
MINI recommends AKI 87.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI
Rating, the engine may produce knocking
sounds when starting at high external tem-
peratures. This has no effect on the engine
life.
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