open gas tank MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2010 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

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.<
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 gas cap counterclockwise.
3.Place the gas 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 gas cap is loose or
missing.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
manually unlock the fuel filler flap:
1.Remove the cover from the left-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.
MINI:
MINI Convertible:
2.Pull on the green knob with the fuel pump
symbol. The fuel filler flap is released.
By way of example, the illustration shows the
sidewall of the cargo compartment in the MINI.

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MOBILITYAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Front seat adjustment42
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows93
"FTM"81
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
Fuel163
– gauge61
– high-quality brands163
– quality163
– specifications163
– tank capacity206
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Fuel filler flap162
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction162
Fuses195
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control94
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption61
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel163
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission53
– manual transmission53
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– manual transmission53
General driving notes102
Glass sunroof, electric35
– convenient operation28,30
– opening, closing35
– raising35
– remote control28Glove compartment95
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system112
Grills91
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights205
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb186
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake52
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
"HD radio"144
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio144
Head airbags84
Head restraints44
– sitting safely42
Headlamp control,
automatic87
Headlamp flasher55
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulb186
Headlamps, care182
Heated
– mirrors46
– rear window93
– seats45
Heating
– mirrors46
– rear window93
– seats45
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo106
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel47
Height, refer to
Dimensions203
High beams88
– headlamp flasher88
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb186
High Definition Radio, refer to
HD Radio144High water, refer to Driving
through water103
Highways, refer to Route
criteria124
Hill Assist78
Hills103
Holders for cups97
Home address123
"Home address" in
navigation124
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system102
"Hour memo"69
"House number" in
destination entry117
Hydroplaning102
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning60
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning60
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track150
Ignition51
– switched off51
– switched on51
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness51
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on51
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition lock51
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM82
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80