octane MINI 3 door 2014 Owner's Manual

FuelVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Fuel recommendation Note General fuel quality
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐
gine problems, for instance poor engine start-
up behavior, poor handling and/or poor
performance. Switch gas stations or use a
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating. ◀
Gasoline For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐
out metallic additives.
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or
iron, as this can cause permanent damage to
the catalytic converter and other compo‐
nents. ◀
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of
25 %, i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refuel‐
ing.Ethanol should satisfy the following quality
standards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Do not use a fuel with a higher percent‐
age of ethanol
Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per‐
centage than recommended or one with other
types of alcohol, e.g. M5 to M100; otherwise
this could damage the engine and fuel supply
system. ◀
Recommended fuel grade
MINI recommends AKI 91.
Minimum fuel grade
MINI recommends AKI 89.
Minimum fuel grade
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐
formance. ◀
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures.
This has no effect on the engine life.
Fuel quality
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐
ally, problems relating to drivability, starting
and stalling, especially under certain environ‐
mental conditions such as high ambient tem‐
perature and high altitude, may occur.
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐
ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐Seite 170MOBILITYFuel170
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Mirrors 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 153
Mobility System 181
Mode, GREEN Mode 160
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 196
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 56
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 52
New wheels and tires 179
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 210
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 194
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 125
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 170
Odometer 77
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 188
Oil, adding 189
Oil additives 189
Oil change 190
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 78 Oil filler neck 189
Oil types, alternative 190
Oil types, approved 190
Old batteries, disposal 206
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 194
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 195
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 134
P
Paint, vehicle 213
Panoramic glass sunroof 45
Parallel parking assistant 125
Park Distance Control PDC 121
Parked-car ventilation 135
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 154
Parking aid, refer to PDC 121
Parking assistant 125
Parking brake 64
Parking lights 88
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 54
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 124
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 121
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 105
Performance Control 110 Personal Profile 35
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 214
Power failure 205
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pressure 172
Pressure warning, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 191
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 60
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 66
Rear fog lights 91
Rear lights 199
Rear luggage rack 157
Rearview camera 123
Rearview mirror 53
Rear window de‐ froster 131, 134
Recirculated-air filter 135
Recirculated-air mode 131, 134
Recommended fuel grade 170
Recommended tire brands 180
Refueling 168
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