octane MINI 3 door 2015 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. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Fuel recommendation General information Depending on the region, many gas stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in
winter helps make a cold start easier, for exam‐
ple.
Information CAUTION
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. There is risk of property damage.
In case of engine problems, 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.CAUTION
Even small amounts of wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and the engine. Furthermore, the catalytic
converter is permanently damaged. There is
risk of property damage. Do not refuel or add
the following in the case of gasoline engines:▷Leaded gasoline.▷Metallic additives, for example manganese
or iron.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐
ing the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop. ◀
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.
CAUTION
Wrong fuels can damage the fuel system
and the engine. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol
percentage than recommended or one with
other types of alcohol, for example M5 to
M100. ◀
Recommended fuel grade
MINI recommends AKI 91.
John Cooper Works:
MINI recommends AKI 93.
Minimum fuel grade
MINI recommends AKI 89.
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John Cooper Works:
MINI recommends AKI 91.
CAUTION
Fuel that does not comply with the mini‐
mum quality can compromise engine function
or cause engine damage. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Do not fill with fuel that does not
comply with the minimum quality. ◀
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.
CAUTION
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‐
gine deposits, it is highly recommended to pur‐
chase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐
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Minimum tread, tires 187
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 190
Mode, GREEN Mode 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 205
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 188
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 203
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 132
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 178
Odometer 81
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 196
Oil, adding 197
Oil additives 198
Oil change 198
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 82
Oil filler neck 197 Oil types, alternative 198
Oil types, suitable 198
Old batteries, disposal 215
On-board computer 85
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 85
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 203
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐ circulated-air control 142
Own safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 222
Panoramic glass sunroof 47
Parallel parking assistant 133
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 143
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 162
Parking aid, see PDC 128
Parking assistant 133
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 95
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 132
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 128
Performance Control 117 Personal Profile 36
Person warning with City light braking function 113
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 223
PostCrash 115
Power failure 215
Power windows 45
Prescribed engine oil types 198
Pressure, tire air pressure 180
Pressure warning, tires 107
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 200
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 69
Rear fog lights 98
Rear lights 208
Rear luggage rack 165
Rearview camera 131
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 140, 143
Recirculated-air filter 143
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