2011 CONVERTIBLE User Manual

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MOBILITY 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 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

missing.<

Manually releasing the fuel filler flap

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

manually release the fuel filler flap:

1. Remove the cover from the left-hand

sidewall of the cargo area.

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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