octane MINI Hardtop 2 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 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
John Cooper Works:
Super Plus, 98 RON.
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
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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‐
nance. ◀Seite 175FuelMOBILITY175
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NNeck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 38
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 39
New wheels and tires 183
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 214
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 198
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 174
Odometer 64
Oil 192
Oil, adding 193
Oil additives 193
Oil change 194
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 65
Oil filler neck 193
Oil types, alternative 194
Oil types, approved 194
Old batteries, disposal 210
On-board computer 67
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 198
Onboard vehicle tool kit 199
Opening/closing via door lock 26
Opening/closing with remote control 24
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 117
Own safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 217
Panoramic glass sunroof 32
Parallel parking assistant 108 Park Distance Control
PDC 106
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 136
Parking aid, refer to PDC 106
Parking assistant 108
Parking brake 51
Parking lights 73
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 41
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 106
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 90
Performance Control 95
Personal Profile 23
Phone 162
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 33
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 32
Plastic, care 218
Power failure 209
Power windows 31
Pressure, tire air pressure 176
Pressure warning, tires 84
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 23
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 33
Protective function, win‐ dows 32
R
Radiator fluid 195
Radio, AM/FM stations 149
Radio, Apple iPod/iPhone 155
Radio, AUX-IN port 154
Radio, control ele‐ ments 149, 154
Radio, external devices 154
Radio, FM/AM 149
Radio, muting 149
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 22 Radio, overview 149, 154
Radio ready state 47
Radio, satellite radio 152
Radio, save stations 151
Radio, USB audio inter‐ face 155
Rain sensor 53
Rear fog lights 76
Rear lights 203
Rear luggage rack 139
Rearview mirror 40
Rear window de‐ froster 114, 117
Recirculated-air filter 117
Recirculated-air mode 113, 117
Recommended fuel grade 174
Recommended tire brands 183
Refueling 172
Remaining range 64
Remote control/key 22
Remote control, blocking 23
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 25
Remote control, replacing the battery 22
Remote control, univer‐ sal 119
Replacement fuse 210
Replacing parts 199
Replacing the battery, remote control 22
Replacing wheels/tires 183
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 100
Reserve warning, refer to Range 64
Resetting the tone set‐ tings 148
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 82
Retaining straps, securing cargo 138
Retreaded tires 183 Seite 243Everything from A to ZREFERENCE243
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