open gas tank MINI Countryman 2011 Owner's Manual

MobilityRefueling
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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. <
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. <
Fuel filler flap
Opening
1.Open the fuel filler flap.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
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 fuel cap is loose or miss-
ing. <
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
manually release the fuel filler flap:
1. Open cargo area trim panel, arrow 1.
2. Pull the green knob with the gas pump sym-
bol, arrow 2.
The fuel filler flap opens.
Observe the following when refueling
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel; otherwise, there is a danger of
personal injury an d property damage. <
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe . Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to
> premature pump shutoff
> reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.
The fuel tank is full when you top off twice after
the first time that the fuel pump nozzle clicks off.
Fuel tank capacity
Refuel as soon as po ssible once your cruis-
ing range falls below 30 miles/50 km, oth-
erwise engine functions are not ensured and
damage can occur. <
Approx. 12.3 US gal/47 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gal/8 liters.

ReferenceEverything from A to Z
184
Flat Tire Monitor FTM62
– indicating a flat tire 63
– initializing the system 63
– snow chains 63
– system limits 63
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 135
Floor mats, care 146
Floor plate, refer to Flat load floor 94
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 150
Folding rear seat backrest 92
Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 91
Footwell lamps 75
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 62
Front airbags 68
Front fog lamps 74
– indicator lamp 162
– replacing bulb 150
Front seat adjustment 33
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows 78,80
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 62
Fuel 129
– gauge 51
– high-quality brands 129
– quality 129
– specifications 129
– tank capacity 179
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 51
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 52
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 51
Fuel filler flap 128
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 128
Fuses 156G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 81
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption 52
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 51
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 129
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 44
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 44
– manual transmission 43
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 44
– manual transmission 43
General driving notes 90
Glass roof, electric 29
– convenient operation 22,24
– opening, closing 30
– remote control 22
– tilting 29
Glove compartment 83
Grills, refer to Air vents 76
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 178
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 149
Handbrake, refe r to Parking
brake 43
Hands-free system 14,122
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 105
Head airbags 68
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 73
Head restraints 34
– sitting safely 32 Headlamp control,
automatic 71
Headlamp flasher 46
– indicator lamp 11,162
Headlamp glass lens 149
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 149
Headlamps, care 145
Heated
– mirrors 36
– rear window 77,79
– seats 35
Heating 76
– mirrors 36
– rear window 77,79
– seats 35
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 96
Height adjustment
– seats 33
– steering wheel 37
Height, refer to
Dimensions 177
High beams 74
– headlamp flasher 74
– indicator lamp 162
– replacing bulb 149
High water, refer to Driving
through water 91
Hill Assist 62
Hills 91
Holders for cups 85
Homepage 4
Hood 138
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 90
Hydroplaning 91
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 105
Ice warning, refer to External
temperature warning 52
Ignition 41
– switched off 42
– switched on 41