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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW MINI
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay
with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and
maintenance information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
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© 2007 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the
written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
Order No. 01 41 0 014 845
US English VIII/07
Printed in Germany
Printed on environmentally friendly paper,
bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
NOTES
About this Owner's Manual 6
Additional sources of information 6
Symbols used 6
Your individual vehicle 6
Editorial notice 7
For your own safety 7
Symbol on vehicle parts 8
Service and warranty 8
Reporting safety defects 9
OVERVIEW
Cockpit 12
Display elements 13
Display elements with navigation system
or Cockpit Chrono Pack 14
Indicator and warning lamps 16
Multifunction steering wheel 20
CONTROLS
Opening and closing:
Keys 24
Central locking system 24
Opening and closing: from outside 25
Opening and closing: from inside 28
Tailgate 29
Electric power windows 31
Glass sunroof, electric 33
Roller sun blind 34
Convertible top with integrated sliding
sunroof 35
Wind deflector 39
Adjustments:
Safe seating position 42
Seat adjustment 43
Head restraints 44
Entry to the rear 45
Safety belts 46
Seat heating 47
Steering wheel 47
Mirrors 48
Vehicle Memory 49
Transporting children safely 50
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Driving:
Ignition lock 53
Starting the engine 53
Switching off the engine 54
Parking brake 54
Manual transmission 55
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 56
Parking lamps/Low beams 60
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher 61
Instrument lighting 62
Fog lamps 62
Interior lamps 62
Washer/wiper system 63
Washer fluid 64
Cruise control 65
Everything under control:
Odometer 67
Clock 67
Fuel gauge 67
Coolant temperature gauge 68
Tachometer 69
Service interval display 69
Onboard computer 70
Technology for safety and driving
convenience:
Driving stability control systems 72
Flat Tire Monitor 74
Tire Pressure Monitor 76
Airbags 79
Park Distance Control (PDC) 81
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:
Air conditioning system 82
Automatic climate control 85
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment 88
Center armrest 89
Drinks holders, ashtray 89
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply 90
Integrated universal remote control 91
Loading and transporting cargo:
Luggage compartment in the MINI 93
Luggage compartment in the MINI
Convertible 94
Loading cargo 95
Roof-mounted luggage rack 98
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 102
General driving notes 102
Refueling 105
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 108
Tire coding 112
Tire condition 113
Run-Flat Tires 115
New wheels and tires 116
Snow chains 117
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In the engine compartment:
Bonnet 118
Engine compartment:
MINI COOPER and
MINI COOPER Convertible 119
MINI COOPER S and
MINI COOPER S Convertible 120
Engine oil 121
Coolant 122
Brake system 124
Maintenance and care:
MINI Maintenance System 125
Socket for Onboard Diagnostics
OBD 126
Caring for your vehicle 126
Vehicle storage 129
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 132
Wiper blades 132
Lamps and bulbs 133
Repairing a flat tire 137
Space-saver spare tire 137
Changing tires 139
MINI Mobility System 141
Vehicle battery 144
Fuses 145
Giving and receiving assistance:
Jump-starting 146
Towing and tow-starting 147
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine data 152
Dimensions:
MINI 153
MINI Convertible 154
Weights:
MINI 155
MINI Convertible 156
Capacities 157
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About this Owner's Manual
In compiling this Owner's Manual we have
made every effort to furnish you with a
convenient reference source affording
quick access to all the essentials. The fast-
est way to find detailed information on any
specific subject is to turn to the compre-
hensive index at the back of the manual. If
you wish to gain an initial overview of your
vehicle, you will find this in the first chap-
ter.
Should you wish to sell your MINI at some
time in the future, please remember to
hand over this Owner's Manual to the new
owner; it is an important part of the vehi-
cle.
Additional sources of information
You can find more information about the
MINI, for example on its technology, on the
Internet at www.MINI.com.
If you have any additional questions, your
MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.
Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be
followed precisely in order to avoid
the possibility of personal injury and seri-
ous damage to the vehicle.
Indicates information that will assist
you in gaining the optimum benefit
from your vehicle and enable you to care
more effectively for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken
to help protect the environment.
< Marks the end of a specific item of infor-
mation.
*
Indicates special equipment, country-
specific equipment and optional extras, as
well as equipment and functions not yet
available at the time of printing.
Vehicle Memory, refer to page 49.
Identifies functions that can be spe-
cifically adapted for a particular vehicle.
These adjustments can be performed by
your MINI Dealer.
Your individual vehicle
The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bay-
erische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft,
BMW AG.
On purchasing your MINI, you have decided
in favor of a model with individualized
equipment and features. This Owner's
Manual describes the entire array of
options and equipment that the manufac-
turer of your MINI makes available with a
specific model range.
We hope you will understand that equip-
ment and features are included that you
might not have chosen for your vehicle. To
assist you in identifying possible variations
between your own vehicle and the man-
ual's contents, the passages describing
optional accessories and special equipment
are marked with an asterisk
*
.
If your MINI features equipment not
described in this Owner's Manual, please
observe the enclosed Supplementary
Owner's Manuals.
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Editorial notice
The manufacturer pursues a policy of con-
tinuous, ongoing development that is con-
ceived to ensure that MINI vehicles con-
tinue to embody the highest quality and
safety standards combined with advanced,
state-of-the-art technology. For this rea-
son, the features described in this Owner's
Manual could, in rare cases, differ from
those in your vehicle.
For your own safety
Fuels:
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including 10%
ethanol or other oxygenates with up to
2.8% oxygen by weight, i.e. 15% MTBE or
3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of
co-solvent, will not void the applicable war-
ranties with respect to defects in materials
or workmanship. Field experience has indi-
cated significant differences in fuel quality,
i.e. volatility, composition, additives, etc.,
among gasolines offered for sale in the
United States and Canada. The use of
poor-quality fuels may result in driveabil-
ity, starting and stalling problems espe-
cially under certain environmental condi-
tions, such as high ambient temperature
and high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability prob-
lems which you suspect could be related to
the fuel you are using, we recommend that
you respond by switching to a recognized
high-quality brand.
Failure to comply with these recommenda-
tions may result in unscheduled mainte-
nance.
Obey pertinent safety rules when you are
handling gasoline.<
Maintenance and repair:
Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and powerful elec-
tronics, requires specially adapted mainte-
nance and repair methods. Have the neces-
sary work on your MINI carried out by a
MINI Dealer or a workshop that has spe-
cially trained personnel working in accor-
dance with the specifications of the MINI
manufacturer. Work that is improperly car-
ried out could result in consequential dam-
age and pose safety hazards.<
California Proposition 65 warning:
California laws require us to state the fol-
lowing warning.
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts,
including components found in the interior
furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects and
reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-
ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling. Used
engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Always protect your skin by washing thor-
oughly with soap and water.<
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NOTES
Parts and accessories:
For your own safety, use genuine
parts and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the MINI.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by the manufacturer of the
MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simulta-
neously acquire the assurance that they
have been thoroughly tested by the manu-
facturer of the MINI to ensure optimum
performance when installed on your vehi-
cle.
The manufacturer of the MINI warrants
these parts to be free from defects in mate-
rial and workmanship.
The manufacturer of the MINI will not
accept any liability for damages resulting
from installation of parts and accessories
not approved by the manufacturer
of the MINI.
The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test
every product from other manufacturers to
verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and
without risk to either the vehicle, its opera-
tion, or its occupants.
Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and
other products approved by the manufac-
turer of the MINI, together with profes-
sional advice on using these items, are
available from all MINI Dealers.
Installation and operation of non-MINI
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels,
suspension components, brake dust
shields, telephones, including operation of
any portable cellular phone from within
the vehicle without using an externally
mounted antenna, or transceiver equip-
ment, e.g. CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or
similar, may cause extensive damage to the
vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere
with the vehicle's electrical system or affect
the validity of the MINI Limited Warranty.
See your MINI Dealer for additional infor-
mation.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and
systems must be performed by an autho-
rized MINI Dealership or individual using
certified MINI parts.<
Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Man-
ual for information on a particular part or
assembly.
Service and warranty
This manual is supplemented by a Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models or a Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models.
We recommend that you read this publica-
tion thoroughly.
Your MINI is covered by the following war-
ranties:
>New Vehicle Limited Warranty
>Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
>Federal Emissions System Defect War-
ranty
>Federal Emissions Performance War-
ranty
>California Emission Control System Lim-
ited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warran-
ties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models or in the
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models.
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Reporting safety defects
For US customers:
The following only applies to vehicles
owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration NHTSA in addition to noti-
fying the MINI Division of BMW of North
America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood,
New Jersey 07675-1227, telephone toll-
free 1-866-275-6464.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or BMW of North
America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
For Canadian customers:
Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call
1-800-333-0510 toll-free from anywhere in
Canada or 1-613-993-9851 from the
Ottawa region and from other countries, or
contact Transport Canada by mail at:
Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville,
Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON,
K1A 0N5.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.tc.gc.ca
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1 >Parking lamps/Low beams 60
>Turn signal indicators 61
>Standing lamps 60
>High beams 61
>Headlamp flasher 61
>Onboard computer 70
2 Washer/wiper system 63
3 Instrument lighting 62
4 Outside mirror adjustment 48
5 Hazard warning flashers
6 Bonnet release 118
7 Adjusting steering wheel 47
8Horn
9 Socket for Onboard Diagnostics
OBD 126
COCKPIT
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1Tachometer 69
with indicator and warning lamps,
page 16 ff
2 Display for onboard computer 70
without onboard computer:
Display of outside temperature and cur-
rent speed
3 Speedometer with indicator and warn-
ing lamps, page 16 ff
4Indicator for
>Odometer 67
>Trip odometer 67
>Service interval 69
>Program indicator for automatic
transmission with Steptronic 57
>Clock
5 Trip odometer, reset to zero 67
Setting the clock 67
6 Fuel gauge 68
7 Engine coolant temperature gauge 68
DISPLAY ELEMENTS
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1Tachometer 69
with indicator and warning lamps,
page 16 ff
2 Display for onboard computer
3 Speedometer with indicator and warn-
ing lamps, page 16 ff
4 Trip odometer, reset to zero 67
Setting the clock 67
5Indicator for
>Odometer 67
>Trip odometer 67
>Service interval 69
>Program indicator for automatic
transmission with Steptronic 57
>Clock
DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM
*
OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK
*
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DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM
*
OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK
*
1 Indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff
2 Fuel gauge 68
For more information about the navigation
system, refer to the Owner's Manual for
Navigation System.
3 Engine oil temperature
4 Engine oil pressure
5 Coolant temperature
6 Indicator and warning lamps, page 16 ff
7 Fuel gauge 68
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
Technology that monitors itself
The system runs a check on the indicator
and warning lamps marked by
+
when you
turn the key in the ignition lock. They each
light up once for different periods of time.
If a malfunction should occur in one of
these systems, the corresponding lamp
does not go out after the engine is started
or it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see below the correct way to react
to this.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
+
The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective alter-
nator drive belt or a problem with the
charge circuit. Please contact your MINI
Dealer.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could be
damaged due to overheating. When the
power-assist is deactivated, increased
steering effort is required.<
Engine oil pressure
+
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Pull over immediately and switch
off the engine. Please contact your MINI
Dealer.
Do not continue driving; otherwise,
the engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Brake warning lamp
+
Lights up although the parking
brake is released. The brake fluid
level is too low. Before driving further, be
sure to comply with the information on
page 124. Have the system checked imme-
diately.
Canadian models display this
warning lamp.
If equipped with a navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack:
Coolant temperature warning
lamp in the navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack
+
Lights up while driving:
engine is too hot. Pull over to the side of
the road immediately, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool down, refer also
to page 68. Have the system checked
immediately.
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
Yellow: stop immediately
Flat Tire Monitor
*
or Tire Pressure
Monitor
*
+
The warning lamp indicates a flat
tire, low inflation pressure or system mal-
function. In the event of a flat tire, an
acoustic signal also sounds.
Reduce speed immediately and stop the
vehicle.
It is possible that the acoustic signal was
not heard. In this case, proceed as follows
to determine whether you have a flat tire,
lower inflation pressure or if a system mal-
function has occurred:
1. Switch off the ignition, ignition key posi-
tion 0
2. Switch the ignition back on, ignition key
position 2, or start the engine.
If an acoustic signal sounds, you have a flat
tire or low inflation pressure. Otherwise,
the system has a malfunction or has failed.
Continue as follows:
>Flat Tire Monitor, beginning on page 75.
>Tire Pressure Monitor, beginning on
page 76.
Red and yellow: continue to drive, but
use great caution
Brake warning lamp together with
yellow indicator lamps for ABS,
CBC, EBD and ASC/DSC:
driving stability control has failed.
Drive cautiously and defensively.
Avoid full brake applications.
Have the system checked as soon
as possible.
More information on page 72.
Canadian models display these
warning lamps.
Red: an important reminder
Brake warning lamp with parking
brake applied.
More information on the parking
brake on page 54.
Warning lamp in Canadian models.
Fasten safety belts
+
Lights up for several seconds or
until the safety belt has been fas-
tened.
A signal
*
also sounds depending on the
version.
More information on page 46.
Bonnet/tailgate/sliding sunroof
*
Comes on if the bonnet, tailgate or
sliding sunroof is open.
More information on pages 29, 35, 118.
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Red: have it checked soon
Airbags
+
There is a malfunction in the airbag
system. Have the system checked
as soon as possible.
More information on page 80.
Yellow: have it checked soon
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
+
The ABS has failed. Conventional
braking efficiency is available. Have
the system checked as soon as possible.
More information on page 72.
Canadian models display this
warning lamp.
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction ASC/Dynamic Stability
Control DSC
+
Indicator lamp flashes:
System active: drive and brake forces are
regulated.
Indicator lamp lights up continuously:
ASC/DSC has been deactivated at the but-
ton or is malfunctioning.
If there is a malfunction: have the system
checked as soon as possible.
More information on page 72.
Engine
+
The exhaust emissions have deteri-
orated.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possi-
ble.
Canadian models display this
warning lamp.
Engine electronics
*
+
The engine electronics are mal-
functioning. You can continue to
drive with reduced engine output or engine
speed. Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Brake pads
The brake pads have reached the
minimum safe limit for lining wear.
Have the brake pads replaced immediately.
More information on page 103.
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
Yellow: for your information
The warning lamp
*
comes on.
The gas cap is not correctly closed
or missing. Check if the gas cap is
correctly closed.
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when turn signal indicator
is on.
Rapid flashing: at least one turn signal indi-
cator has failed.
More information on page 61.
Cruise control
Comes on while the system is
switched on: operation via the
multifunction steering wheel or the sports
steering wheel with multifunction buttons.
More information on page 65.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is
actuated.
More information on page 61.
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MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
*
Multifunction sports steering wheel
The multifunction sports steering wheel
comes with integrated control buttons
enabling you to operate the following func-
tions quickly and safely, without having to
take your eyes from the road:
>Some audio source functions
>Cruise control
>Telephone.
Multifunction sports steering wheel
1 Call up and continue cruise control
2 Store speed and accelerate
3 Activate/interrupt/deactivate cruise
control
4 Store speed and decelerate
5 Fast forward/rewind or scroll through
phone book:
>Radio
Press button briefly: next/previous
stored station
Press for longer: station search
>CD/MD
Press button briefly: track skip
Press for longer: search within track
>Cassette
Press button briefly: track skip or stop
fast forward
Press for longer: fast forward
If the Wave radio is installed, the
above options for cassette player
operation are not available.<
6 Volume up/down
7 Switch between telephone and other
audio sources
8 Accept or terminate a phone call
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KEYS CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
Depending on your vehicle's equipment
vesion, you will have received the following
keys:
1 Master keys with remote control
2Spare key
Master keys with remote control
In every master key with remote control,
there is an extended-life battery as a power
supply that is charged automatically in the
ignition lock as you drive.
You should therefore use each master key
at least twice a year to maintain the charge
status.
Depending on which master key the vehicle
detects when it is unlocked, different set-
tings will be called up and executed inside
the vehicle, refer to Vehicle Memory on
page 49.
Spare key
For keeping in a safe place, e.g. in your wal-
let. This key is not intended for constant
use.
The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The doors, the tailgate and the fuel
filler door are unlocked or locked.
The central locking system locks or unlocks
your vehicle:
>When operated from the outside via the
remote control as well as via the door
lock
>When operated from the inside via a
switch
>The vehicle is unlocked automatically
when the ignition key is pulled out of the
ignition switch.
If operated from outside, the anti-theft sys-
tem is activated at the same time. This pre-
vents the doors from being unlocked via
safety lock buttons or door handles.
In the event of a sufficiently severe acci-
dent, the central locking system unlocks
automatically. The hazard warning flashers
and interior lamps are also switched on.
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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE
Via remote control
When the vehicle is unlocked or locked, the
anti-theft system is also deactivated/acti-
vated and the interior lamp is switched on/
off.
People or animals could lock the
doors from the inside. Always take
the vehicle keys with you so that the vehi-
cle can be opened again from the outside at
any time.<
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply
with part 15 of the FCC, Federal Communi-
cations Commission, regulations. Opera-
tion is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8765S
LX8765E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
>this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void
the user's authority to operate this equip-
ment.<
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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE
1 Unlocking and convenience opening
2 Locking and securing
3 Unlocking the tailgate
To unlock
1. Press button .
The driver's door is unlocked.
The interior lamps are switched on and
the hazard warning flashers flash twice
*
2. Press the button again.
First the driver's door will unlock, then
the entire vehicle.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
If none of the vehicle doors are
opened within 2 minutes, the central
locking system locks the vehicle automati-
cally. The anti-theft system is not acti-
vated.<
You can have the vehicle's automatic
locking feature activated/deacti-
vated.<
Convenience opening mode
Hold the button pressed.
In the MINI, the windows and the glass
sunroof are opened.
In the MINI Convertible, the windows and
the sliding sunroof are opened.
To open the convertible top on the MINI
Convertible: release the button and press it
again until the convertible top is com-
pletely open.
Convenience closing is not possible
by means of the remote control.<
You can have remote control opening
of the windows, glass sunroof or con-
vertible top activated/deactivated.<
Locking and securing
Press button .
The hazard warning flashers flash once.
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the button briefly.
The rear and side turn signal indicators
flash twice.
The tailgate can be unlocked separately if
the vehicle has been locked via central lock-
ing.
Open the tailgate within 20 seconds,
refer to page 29, or it will otherwise
be locked again automatically. The rear and
side turn signal indicators flash once.
If the tailgate was previously locked, then it
is locked again after it is closed.<
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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM OUTSIDE
Malfunction
Local radio waves can interfere with func-
tions of the remote control.
If this occurs, lock and unlock the vehicle
via a door lock.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your MINI Dealer. You can
also obtain replacement keys there.
If it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle with the remote control, then
the battery is discharged. Use the corre-
sponding key for a longer journey so that
its battery can be recharged.<
Via the door lock
1. Turn the key.
The driver's door is unlocked.
2. Turn the key again.
All other doors, the tailgate and the fuel
filler door are unlocked.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
When the vehicle is locked, the hazard
warning flashers flash once.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the hazard
warning flashers flash twice
*
.
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
the driver's door can be unlocked or locked
by turning the key in the door lock to the
end positions.
Convenience closing via the door lock
You can also close the power windows,
glass sunroof or the convertible top via the
door lock.
With the door closed, hold the key in the
locking position.
In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top
is closed first and then the side windows.
You can have the closing of the win-
dows and glass sunroof via the door
lock activated/deactivated.<
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OPENING AND CLOSING: FROM INSIDE
This switch locks or unlocks the doors and
tailgate when the front doors are closed,
but the anti-theft system is not activated.
The fuel filler door remains unlocked.
To lock
>Briefly press the switch downward or
>push down the safety lock button on the
passenger door. To prevent yourself from
being locked outside the vehicle acciden-
tally, the driver's door cannot be locked
with its safety lock button while it is
open.
After you have driven off, the central
locking system automatically locks
your vehicle once a certain speed has been
reached.<
You can have this function activated/
deactivated and the speed set.<
People or animals inside the vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside.
Always take the vehicle's keys with you so
that you can open the vehicle again from
the outside at any time.<
To unlock and open the doors
1. Briefly press the switch upward
2. Pull the respective door handle above
the armrest or pull the door handle
twice on each door:
The first pull unlocks the door, the sec-
ond opens it.
Convenience opening mode
Press the central locking switch and hold it
pressed.
MINI:
Windows and glass sunroof are opened.
MINI Convertible:
Windows and sliding sunroof are opened.
To open the convertible top:
Release the switch, then press it upwards
until the convertible top is completely open
and the windows are again closed.
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TAILGATE
To open from the outside
Press the button in the handle strip or the
button on the remote control, refer to
page 26. The tailgate is unlocked and can
be opened.
Tailgate on the MINI Convertible
The maximum load that may be
placed on the open tailgate is
175 lbs/80 kg.<
To close
To avoid injuries, as with all closing
procedures be sure that the travel
path of the tailgate is clear when it is
closed.<
Handle recesses on the MINI
The handle recesses in the interior trim
panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it
down.
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TAILGATE
Manual release in the MINI
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also unlock the tailgate manually.
1. Fold the rear seat bench upward
2. Pull the ring.
The tailgate is released.
Manual release in the MINI
Convertible
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also unlock the tailgate manually.
1. Use a master key or ignition key to
release the catches of the rear backrests,
refer to Through-loading system on
page 94
2. Fold the rear bench seat upward and
remove the hook attached to it
3. Using the hook, reach backward
between the convertible top and the
rear backrest to pull one of the levers for
releasing the folding rear backrests,
refer to page 95
4. Fold rear backrests forward
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TAILGATE ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS
5. Pull the handle, see arrow.
The tailgate is released.
To open the windows
>Press the switch downwards.
The window opens until you release the
switch or
>Tap the switch downwards.
The window opens automatically.
Tapping the switch again stops the oper-
ation.
To close the windows
Make sure that the closing range of
the windows is unobstructed, other-
wise personal injury could result when the
windows close.<
From ignition key position 1:
Press the switch upwards.
The window closes until you release the
switch.
Watch the closing process to ensure
that no one is injured.<
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can continue using the electric power
windows for a limited period as long as no
one opens either of the doors.
When leaving the vehicle, always
take the ignition key with you. Other-
wise children could operate the power win-
dows and injure themselves.<
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ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS
Convenience operation
For convenience operation using the
remote control refer to page 26, for opera-
tion via the door lock refer to page 27.
To initialize power windows
If the battery is disconnected, e.g. for
changing batteries or vehicle storage,
reinitialize the power windows. Otherwise
the windows will not be lowered when the
convertible top or doors are opened.<
1. Close the doors
2. Close both windows
3. Press both switches of the power win-
dows upwards for approx. one second.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your MINI Dealer.
Power windows in the MINI
Convertible
To open the windows:
>Briefly press the button:
First the rear windows, then the front
windows open automatically.
Tapping the switch again stops the oper-
ation.
>Press the button:
First the rear windows, then the front
windows open until the button is
released.
To close the windows:
Press the button.
First the rear windows, then the front win-
dows close until the button is released.
Do not close the windows until the
closing procedure for the convertible
top is finished. Otherwise it is not ensured
that the side windows will close properly
against the rubber seals of the convertible
top. Convertible top, refer to page 35.
While the vehicle is in motion, always close
the rear windows first or all four windows
at the same time. Otherwise the windows
will not close tightly if the vehicle is being
driven at higher speeds.<
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GLASS SUNROOF, ELECTRIC
*
To raise
Press the switch.
>The closed glass sunroof is raised.
>The closed glass sunroof automatically
moves into the raised position.
Do not use force to close the glass
sunroof from its raised position, oth-
erwise the mechanism will be damaged.<
To open and close
Be sure that adequate clearance is
maintained for the opening path of
the glass sunroof; otherwise damage can
occur. Observe the glass sunroof while it is
closing, to make sure that no one is
injured.<
>Push the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point.
The glass sunroof opens for as long as
the switch is held in this position.
>Push the switch backwards past the
resistance point. The glass sunroof opens
automatically. Tapping the switch again
stops the operation.
The glass sunroof is closed in the same
manner by pushing the switch forward.
After the ignition has been switched
off
You can continue using the glass sunroof
for a limited period as long as no one opens
either of the doors.
If a door is opened during operation, the
opening/closing process stops immedi-
ately.
When leaving the vehicle, remove the
ignition key from the lock and close
the doors. Otherwise children could oper-
ate the sunroof and injure themselves.<
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GLASS SUNROOF, ELECTRIC
*
ROLLER SUN BLIND
*
Pinch protection system
If, while closing, the glass sunroof encoun-
ters resistance within roughly the last 8 in/
20 cm, the closing procedure is interrupted
and the roof reopens.
Despite the pinch protection system,
make sure that the travel path of the
sunroof is not obstructed whenever it is
closed. Otherwise, it is not guaranteed that
the closing procedure will be interrupted,
for instance if the obstructions are thin.<
Closing without the pinch protection sys-
tem:
You can disable the pinch protection sys-
tem by pressing the switch past the pres-
sure point and holding it. When closing the
sunroof from the raised position, ensure
that its travel path is not obstructed, since
the pinch protection system is not active in
this position.
Convenience operation
For convenience operation using the
remote control refer to page 26, for opera-
tion via the door lock refer to page 27.
Manual opening and closing
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also open and close the glass sun-
roof manually:
1. Slide the cover panel towards the inte-
rior and remove it
2. Move the glass sunroof in the desired
direction using the hexagon wrench
from the onboard tool kit, refer to
page 132.
To open
1. Press the button in the handle, see
arrow 1;
the cap is unlocked
2. Guide the roller sun blind towards the
back.
To close
1. Use the handle to pull the roller sun
blind forwards
2. Engage the handle in the device, see
arrow 2.
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CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH INTEGRATED SLIDING SUNROOF
Opening and closing the sliding
sunroof
To open:
Press button 2 until the desired sunroof
position is reached.
To close:
Press button 1.
The sliding sunroof can be operated up to a
road speed of 75 mph / 120 km/h.
Power convertible top
So that you can get the most enjoyment
out of your MINI Convertible, please
observe the following tips:
>It is recommended that you close the
convertible top whenever the vehicle is
parked.
The closed convertible top not only pro-
tects the vehicle interior from damage
due to unforeseen bad weather, but also
provides a certain degree of protection
against theft
>Even when the convertible top is closed,
keep valuable items in the locked lug-
gage compartment or in the lockable
glove compartment
>Do not mount any roof rack systems on
the convertible top
>To avoid damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures below
147/–106.
Do not leave the convertible top
folded for more than one day if it is
wet, to prevent permanent damage from
moisture. Do not place any objects on the
convertible top, as they could otherwise fall
off while the convertible top is being oper-
ated and result in damage or personal
injury.<
Driving off before an opening or clos-
ing procedure is completely finished
can lead to damage or personal injury.
Make sure that the convertible top's travel
path is clear and do not reach into the con-
vertible top mechanism during opening or
closing procedures, otherwise injuries may
result. Keep children away from the swivel-
ing area of the convertible top while it is in
operation.<
Before closing the convertible top, remove
any foreign objects from the windshield
frame. They could prevent the convertible
top from closing.
To conserve battery power, if possible
operate the convertible top only
while the engine is running.
Only operate the convertible top when the
vehicle is at a standstill. Otherwise, the pro-
cedure cannot be carried out or it will be
interrupted.
In order to operate the convertible top, the
loading aid must be locked and the luggage
compartment cover must be in its lower
position, refer to page 94.<
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CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH INTEGRATED SLIDING SUNROOF
Opening and closing the convertible
top
Observe the instructions and safety precau-
tions described above.
To open:
While the vehicle is stationary, press but-
ton 2 to open the sliding sunroof. Pressing
the button again opens the convertible top.
The side windows move down when the
button for convertible top operation is
pressed.
The windows close again when you keep
the button pressed for more than two sec-
onds after the opening procedure is fin-
ished and the LED has gone out.
To close:
Press button 1 until the convertible top and
sliding sunroof are closed.
If the convertible top is left open for a
longer period of time, it may be necessary
to support the first automatic closing pro-
cedure. If the convertible top or sliding sun-
roof stops just before the closing procedure
is finished:
1. Unlock the loading aid, refer to page 94
2. Close the convertible top and sliding
sunroof completely
3. Lock the loading aid, refer to page 94.
Checking
>The LED lights up during convertible top
operation until the opening or closing
procedure is completely finished
>The LED flashes for approx. 60 seconds
after the button is released. The opening
or closing procedure has not yet been
completed. The procedure can be contin-
ued in the desired direction by pressing
the appropriate button
>The LED flashes rapidly. The convertible
top cannot be operated.
The luggage compartment cover is not in
its lower position, refer to page 94, or the
loading aid is not correctly locked, refer
to page 94.
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CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH INTEGRATED SLIDING SUNROOF
Interruption
The automatic movement is immediately
interrupted when the buttons for convert-
ible top operation are released. The proce-
dure can be continued in the desired direc-
tion by pressing the appropriate buttons.
If the opening or closing procedure is inter-
rupted by releasing the respective button,
the convertible top stays in its current posi-
tion for several seconds before it slowly
moves into a more stable position. The pro-
cedure can be continued by pressing the
appropriate button.
Movement is also interrupted when there
is a mechanical blockage. In this case, in
order to operate the convertible top again:
1. Turn off the ignition and then switch it
on again
2. Press the button to continue the proce-
dure in the desired direction.
Opening and closing procedure
Do not interrupt and restart the clos-
ing procedure several times one after
another, or the convertible top mechanism
could be damaged.<
If the convertible top can be moved in
only one direction after several con-
secutive attempts to operate it, the con-
vertible top system has overheated. Allow
the system to cool down for approx.
20 minutes.<
If the battery is disconnected, e.g. for
changing batteries or vehicle storage,
reinitialize the power windows, refer to
page 32. Otherwise the windows will not
be lowered when the convertible top is
opened.<
Convenience operation
For convenience operation using the
remote control refer to page 26, for opera-
tion via the door lock refer to page 27.
Manual closing in the event of an
electrical malfunction
Only close the convertible top manu-
ally if it is absolutely necessary. Never
open it manually. Improper handling of the
convertible top can result in damage. The
closing procedure must be completely fin-
ished. Otherwise, damage or injury could
result.<
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CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH INTEGRATED SLIDING SUNROOF
Before closing
1. Fold the rear bench seat upward and
remove the special hexagon wrench
attached to it
1. Open the tailgate
2. Release the loading aid, refer to page 94
3. Remove the cover from the side panel on
the left-hand side
4. Using the screwdriver from the onboard
tool kit, refer to page 132, unscrew the
screw, arrow, in the direction of the
arrow by rotating it one and a half turns.
Releasing the convertible top
Depending on the vehicle model, it
may also be necessary to release the
convertible top in order to close it.<
1. Press the lever with the hexagon wrench
to release the convertible top, see arrow
1, and lift the side frame, see arrow 2.
If necessary, insert an object between
that side frame and the body to prevent
the convertible top from locking again
2. Release the second side frame.
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CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH INTEGRATED SLIDING SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR
*
Closing the convertible top
If possible, close the convertible top
with the help of a second person.<
1. Place both hands on the convertible top
on the respective side frame
2. Lift out both sides at the same time, and
swing the convertible top forward onto
the cowl
3. Inside the vehicle, use a screwdriver to
pry out the cover in the center of the
roof.
To close the sliding sunroof
1. Insert the hexagon wrench into the des-
ignated socket in the middle of the roof
2. Knock the hexagon wrench in the direc-
tion of arrow 1 to uncouple the sliding
sunroof mechanism. The hexagon
wrench moves upwards
3. Turn the hexagon wrench in the direc-
tion of arrow 2.
To lock the convertible top
Continue to turn the hexagon wrench until
the convertible top is locked in place.
Please contact your MINI Dealer to
have the electrical malfunction
repaired.<
With the convertible top open, the wind
deflector keeps air movement in the pas-
senger compartment to a minimum, thus
providing you with a pleasant drive, even at
higher speeds. The wind deflector comes
folded in a protective pouch and can be
stored in the luggage compartment.
Do not allow the wind deflector to
come into contact with sharp objects,
as the net could otherwise be damaged. Do
not place any objects on the installed wind
deflector. When storing the wind deflector
in the luggage compartment, make sure
that it cannot be damaged by other
objects.<
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WIND DEFLECTOR
*
Before installing
1. Take the wind deflector out of the pouch
2. Fold out the wind deflector, arrow 1
3. Press the locking device together until it
engages, arrow 2.
Installing and folding up
1. Slide out securing pins 1 and 2 on one
side until they engage
2. Insert the wind deflector with the secur-
ing pins into the designated openings on
the corresponding side of the vehicle
3. Slide securing pins 1 and 2 on the other
side into the designated openings until
they engage
4. Fold up the upper part of the wind
deflector.
If a seat is in its rearmost position, do
not recline the backrest too far, oth-
erwise the wind deflector could be dam-
aged.<
Removing
1. Fold down the upper part of the wind
deflector
2. Push back securing pin 1. To do so, turn
the handle forward, see arrow 1, and
push it back, see arrow 2
3. Push back securing pin 2 and remove the
wind deflector.
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WIND DEFLECTOR
*
Collapsing
1. To unlock, push the handle of the secur-
ing pin on the side into its rearmost posi-
tion, see arrow 1
2. Collapse the wind deflector, see
arrows 2.
Adjusting screws
The gap between the wind deflector and
the side trim panel can be adjusted using
the adjusting screw.
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SAFE SEATING POSITION
The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, relatively fatigue-
free driving. Together with the safety belts
and airbags, the seating position also plays
an important role in providing occupants
with maximum levels of passive safety in
an accident. To ensure that the safety sys-
tems operate with optimal efficiency, we
strongly urge you to observe the instruc-
tions contained in the following section.
For additional information about trans-
porting children safely, refer to page 50.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate dis-
tance between yourself and all of the
airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by
the rim with the hands at the 9 and
3 o'clock positions to keep any chance of
injury to hands or arms to an absolute min-
imum, should the airbag be deployed.
No one and nothing is to come between
the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not
use the front passenger airbag cover as a
storage surface for objects of any kind.
Ensure that the front passenger is correctly
seated, e.g. that no feet or legs are propped
against the dashboard. Otherwise, leg
injury could result if the front passenger
airbag suddenly deployed.
Make sure that passengers do not lean
their heads against the side or head airbag,
as injuries could result if the side airbags
were triggered.<
Even if all these instructions are followed, it
cannot entirely be ruled out that in some
circumstances injury may result from con-
tact with the airbags. In sensitive individu-
als, the ignition and inflation noise may
induce a mild hearing loss that is usually
temporary.
For airbag locations and additional infor-
mation on airbags, refer to page 79.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces
the risk of injury to the cervical spine in the
event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a
way that it is centered roughly at ear
level. Otherwise, there is an increased risk
of injury in the event of an accident.<
Safety belt
Fasten your safety belt before each drive.
Airbags are an additional safety device and
work in conjunction with the safety belts,
but do not replace them. Your vehicle is
equipped with four seats, each of which is
provided with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passen-
ger's lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap
area sits low across the hips and does not
press against the abdomen. The safety belt
must not rest against the throat, run across
sharp edges, pass over hard or fragile
objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety
belt so that it is not twisted and sits as
snugly as possible against the lap and
shoulder. Otherwise the belt could slide
over the hips and injure the abdomen in
the event of a frontal collision. Avoid wear-
ing bulky clothing and pull the belt in the
upper-body area upward periodically to
retension it. Otherwise, the restraining
effect of the safety belt could be dimin-
ished.<
For information on using the safety belts,
refer to page 46.
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SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Important adjustment information
Never try to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat could
respond with an unexpected movement,
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.
While driving, do not recline the backrest
too far toward the rear; this especially
applies to the front passenger seat. Other-
wise there is a risk that you will slide under
the safety belt in an accident, thus reducing
the protection provided by the safety
belt.<
Comply with the instructions on head
restraint height adjustment on page 44
and on damaged safety belts on page 47.
Longitudinal adjustment
1. Lift the handle
2. Push the seat into the desired position
3. After releasing the handle, apply pres-
sure to the seat to ensure that the latch
engages securely.
Height adjustment
1. Upward:
pull the handle repeatedly, continuing
until the seat reaches the desired height
2. Downward:
push the handle repeatedly, continuing
until the seat reaches the desired height.
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SEAT ADJUSTMENT HEAD RESTRAINTS
Lumbar support*
You can adjust the contour of the backrest
for additional support in the curvature of
your spine's lumbar region. The upper hips
and spinal column receive supplementary
support to help you maintain a relaxed,
upright posture.
Turn the wheel.
The curvature is increased or decreased.
Backrest tilt
1. Pull up the lever at the inside of the seat
2. Apply weight to or remove weight from
the backrest as required
3. Release the lever so that the backrest
locks into place.
Adjusting
Upward: pull the head restraint
Downward: press the button, see arrow 1,
and push the head restraint downward.
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces
the risk of injury to the cervical spine in the
event of an accident.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS ENTRY TO THE REAR
Adjust the head restraint in such a
way that it is centered roughly at ear
level. Otherwise, there is an increased risk
of injury in the event of an accident.
To avoid possible violation of traffic laws,
never retract the head restraints unless the
rear seats are empty. Always ensure that
the head restraints are raised before trans-
porting passengers in the rear seat.<
Removal
1. Pull up the head restraint as far as it will
go
2. Press the button, see arrow 1, while pull-
ing the head restraint all the way out.
Installation
1. Insert the head restraint into the guides
2. Adjust the head restraint.
Easy entry
The Easy entry function includes a memory
for the longitudinal seat and the backrest
positions.
1. Push down the lever at the outside of
the seat, see arrow 1.
The backrest folds forward automati-
cally
2. Push the seat forward, see arrow 2.
Original position
Slide the seat back to its home posi-
tion before folding back the backrest,
otherwise the seat is latched in at its cur-
rent position. In this case, adjust the longi-
tudinal position manually, refer to
page 43.<
1. Push the seat back into its home posi-
tion
2. Fold the backrest back to the home posi-
tion to lock the seat.
When sliding the seat to the rear-
most position, ensure that no one is
injured and that no objects are damaged.
Engage and lock both seats and backrests
into position prior to driving; otherwise
unexpected movement could increase the
risk of an accident.<
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SAFETY BELTS
Comply with the instructions on
page 42, or the occupants' personal
safety will be diminished.<
Make sure every occupant fastens his or
her safety belt. Airbags are an additional
safety device and work in conjunction with
the safety belts, but do not replace them.
To close
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the
belt buckle.
Safety belt reminder for the front seats
The indicator lamp flashes or lights
up. A signal also sounds. Check if
the safety belts have been properly
fastened.
The safety belt reminder is operational
above a speed of approx. 5 mph / 8 km/h.
The reminder can also occur if objects are
on the front passenger seat.
To release
1. Press the red button in the belt buckle
2. Hold the belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt height adjustment in the
MINI
Press the button and at the same time push
the entire unit upwards or downwards.
Also observe the instructions on adjusting
the seats on page 42.
Safety belt height in the MINI
Convertible
The seat belt height is adapted to your
body size if you are sitting correctly.
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SAFETY BELTS SEAT HEATING
*
STEERING WHEEL
Damaged safety belts
If the safety belts are stressed or
damaged due to an accident: have
the belt system, including the seat-belt
tensioners, replaced and the belt anchor-
ages inspected. Have the necessary work
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica-
tions of the MINI manufacturer, otherwise
correct operation of these safety systems is
not ensured.<
Press once for each temperature level.
The highest preselected temperature is set
when two LEDs are lit.
To switch off:
Press the button for a longer period.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving; other-
wise unexpected movement could increase
the accident risk.<
Settings
1. Push the locking lever downward
2. Adjust the desired steering wheel posi-
tion
3. Pull the lever back in.
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MIRRORS
Exterior mirrors
The front passenger's mirror is more
concave than the driver's mirror. The
objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not gauge your dis-
tance from following traffic based on what
you see in the mirrors; otherwise there is
an increased risk of an accident.<
Adjusting
1 Button for 4-way adjustment
2 Switch for choosing between the left and
right mirror
3 To fold the mirrors in or out
*
To adjust manually
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:
Press the edge of the lens.
To fold the mirrors in or out*
Press button 3.
The mirrors can be folded in or out up to a
road speed of approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h.
This can be useful on narrow roads, for
example, or to reset the mirrors to their
correct positions after they have been
folded in.
Automatic heating*
Both mirrors are heated automatically
when the ignition key is in position 2.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce glare from vehicles behind you
when you are driving at night:
Turn the knob.
Illuminated vanity mirror
1. Fold down the sun visor
2. Fold up the cover panel.
Sun visors
Can be swung sideways.
An additional sun visor is provided on the
driver's side to better protect the driver
from being blinded.
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VEHICLE MEMORY
How the system functions
No doubt you have often reflected on how
great it would be if you could configure
your vehicle's various adjustment settings
to meet your own personal requirements.
In developing this vehicle, the manufac-
turer of the MINI has incorporated a num-
ber of options which can be programmed
specifically for your vehicle.
What the system can do
Your MINI Dealer can provide you with
details on the capabilities of the Vehicle
Memory system.
Examples for Vehicle Memory:
>Automatic locking if none of the vehicle
doors are opened, refer to page 26
>Automatic locking after starting to drive,
refer to page 28
>Selective central locking system, refer to
pages 26, 27
>Convenience operation, refer to
pages 26, 27
>Pathway lighting, refer to page 60
>Daytime running lamps, refer to page 61
>Speed-dependent windshield wipers,
refer to page 63
>Setting units for outside temperature
and fuel consumption display, refer to
page 70
>Setting units for display of temperatures
specified for automatic climate control
system, refer to page 87
>Volume control PDC, refer to page 81
>Acoustic alarm for starting PDC activa-
tion, refer to page 81.
This symbol alerts you to Vehicle
Memory functions in the Owner's
Manual.<
After memory functions have been
reconfigured, your vehicle may oper-
ate slightly differently from the descrip-
tions used in this Owner's Manual. If you
decide to sell your vehicle one day, please
remember to have the memory functions
reset to their default configuration.<
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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY
The proper place for children
Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle; otherwise they could
endanger themselves and others by open-
ing the doors, for example.<
Children should always sit in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest
place for children is on the rear seats.
Only transport children under the age
of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm in
the rear in a child-restraint system suitable
for their age, weight and size. Otherwise
there is an increased risk of injury in the
event of an accident.<
Children 13 years of age or older must wear
a fastened safety belt as soon as a child-
restraint system is no longer suitable due
to their age, size or weight.
All of the seats in your MINI except for the
driver's seat meet the recommendations of
the SAE J1819 standard for securely mount-
ing child-restraint systems in motor vehi-
cles.
Exception for the front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child-
restraint system on the front passen-
ger seat, the front and side airbags for the
front passenger must be deactivated. Oth-
erwise, there is a significant risk of injury to
the child if the airbags deploy, even if the
child is seated in a child-restraint system.
Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise
you.<
For additional information on automatic
deactivation of the front passenger airbags,
refer to page 79.
Installing child-restraint systems
Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions when selecting, install-
ing and using child-restraint systems; oth-
erwise the system's protective effect could
be diminished.<
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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY
Child seat security
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for
the front passenger can be prevented from
being pulled out in order to secure child-
restraint systems.
To lock the safety belt
1. Secure the child-restraint system with
the belt
2. Pull the belt strap all the way out
3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it
taut against the child-restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt
1. Open the seat belt buckle
2. Remove the child-restraint system
3. Allow the belt strap to retract all the
way.
Child-restraint systems with tether
strap
As an example, the illustration shows the
MINI COOPER and the MINI COOPER S.
There are two additional anchors for child-
restraint systems with tether straps.
Guiding the tether strap
1. Slide the head restraint up
2. Guide the tether strap through the
mounting for the head restraint
3. Push the head restraint into its lower-
most position.
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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY
LATCH child-restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil-
dren.
The anchor points for the LATCH child-
restraint fixing system are behind the
marked cover caps. Flip up the correspond-
ing cover caps.
To mount a LATCH child-restraint sys-
tem, follow the system manufac-
turer's operating and safety instructions.<
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IGNITION LOCK STARTING THE ENGINE
0 Steering locked
1 Steering unlocked
2 Ignition switched on
3 Starting the engine
Steering locked
The key can be inserted or removed in this
position only.
To lock the steering:
1. Remove the key
2. Turn the steering wheel slightly to the
left or right until the lock engages.
An alarm goes off if the key remains in the
ignition after opening the driver's door.
Interlock for automatic transmission with
Steptronic:
To turn the key back to the 0 position or to
remove it, first move the selector lever to
position P.
Steering unlocked
Individual electrical accessories are ready
for operation.
You will find that it is often easier to turn
the ignition key from position 0 to
position 1 when you move the steering
wheel slightly to help disengage the lock.
Ignition switched on
All electrical accessories are ready for oper-
ation.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with manual transmission:
step on the clutch when starting the
vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine from
starting if the clutch is not depressed.<
Do not allow the engine to run in
enclosed spaces. Breathing the nox-
ious exhaust gases can lead to uncon-
sciousness and death. The exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running. This is a safety hazard.
Before getting out of the vehicle with the
engine running, put the transmission in
idle or position P, and apply the parking
brake. If you fail to do this, the vehicle
could move.<
Do not let the engine warm up with the
vehicle at a standstill. Move off immedi-
ately at a moderate engine speed.
Do not stop the starting procedure
too early, and do not continue it for
more than approx. 20 seconds. Release the
ignition key immediately when the engine
starts.
Extended starting attempts, characterized
by excessively frequent or long periods
with the starter engaged, can lead to dam-
age in the catalytic converter.<
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STARTING THE ENGINE SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE PARKING BRAKE
Manual transmission
1. Engage the parking brake
2. Gearshift lever in idle position
3. Depress the clutch
4. Start the engine.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
1. Press the footbrake
2. Put the selector lever in position P or N
3. Start the engine.
Special starting conditions
In the following situations, depress the
accelerator pedal halfway and continue
starting the engine for up to approx.
10 seconds:
>If the engine does not start on the first
attempt, for instance if the engine is very
hot or cold.
>The engine is started at very low temper-
atures, below approx. +57/–156, at
high altitudes above 3,300 ft/1000 m.
You should never remove the ignition
key when the vehicle is in motion, as
the steering lock could engage.
When you leave the vehicle, always remove
the ignition key and engage the steering
lock.
When parking on inclines, engage the park-
ing brake, or the vehicle could roll.<
Manual transmission
Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Engage selector lever position P, turn the
ignition key to position 1 or 0.
The parking brake is designed primarily to
prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is
parked. It operates against the rear wheels.
To engage
Lever automatically locks in position.
The indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter lights up from ignition key position 2,
refer to page 17.
To release
1. Pull up slightly
2. Press the button
3. Push the lever downwards.
If, in exceptional circumstances, it
should be necessary to engage the
parking brake while the vehicle is in
motion, do not pull the lever with excessive
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PARKING BRAKE MANUAL TRANSMISSION
force. Keep your thumb pressed against the
release button while pulling the lever up
carefully.
Otherwise, excessive force could lead to
overbraking and loss of traction, i.e. fish-
tailing, at the rear axle.<
To avoid corrosion and one-sided
braking, apply the parking brake
lightly from time to time when coasting to
a standstill, for instance at a traffic light,
provided that it is safe to do so. The brake
lamps do not come on when the parking
brake is engaged.<
6-speed transmission*
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear,
press the gearshift lever to the right.
Otherwise, the engine could be damaged
by accidentally engaging 3rd or 4th gear.<
Reverse gear
Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the
vehicle is stationary; then, fully depress the
clutch and pause briefly before moving the
gearshift lever into position.
5-speed transmission:
Press the gearshift lever to the right and to
the back.
6-speed transmission:
Press the gearshift lever towards the left.
Thereby overcome the slight resistance and
press forward.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH STEPTRONIC
*
In addition to the fully automatic mode,
you can shift gears manually using Step-
tronic, refer to page 57.
Selector lever positions
P R N D M/S + –
Range selection
>The selector lever can be moved out of
position P when the ignition is switched
on or the engine is running: interlock.
>While the vehicle is stationary and
before shifting out of P or N, depress the
footbrake in order to disengage the
selector lever's lock mechanism: shift-
lock.
Keep your foot on the brake until start-
ing off, otherwise the vehicle will start
to move when a drive position is
engaged.
A lock prevents the selector lever from acci-
dentally being moved to the R or P posi-
tions. To override the lock, press the button
on the front of the selector lever knob, see
arrow.
If the engine speed is too high when
the vehicle is at a standstill, the selec-
tor lever is also blocked to protect the
transmission.
If the selector lever is not placed in
position P when the vehicle is parked, the
position display of the selector lever stays
on. This can lead to battery discharge.<
PPark
Select only when the vehicle is completely
stopped. The transmission locks to prevent
the drive wheels from turning.
R Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is completely
stopped.
N Neutral: idle
Select this when you are in a car wash, for
example. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive: automatic driving position
This position is designed for driving under
all normal operating conditions.
Under normal operation conditions, fuel
consumption is lowest when you drive in
position D.
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*
Kickdown
Kickdown can be used to achieve maxi-
mum vehicle performance.
Press the accelerator pedal past the
increased resistance point at the full-throt-
tle position.
Available displays
P R N D SD M1 to M6 EP
M/S + – Manual mode and Sport
program
Switch from D to M/S + –:
Sport program is activated and SD appears
in the gear indicator in the speedometer.
Press selector lever once:
This switches from the Sport program to
the manual mode.
In order to accelerate rapidly in the
M/S + – Manual mode and in the
Sport program, e.g. when passing, shift
downwards manually or by kickdown.<
Whenever you want to return to automatic
shifting, just move the selector lever
toward the left to position D.
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*
Switching from M/S + – Manual mode into
the selector lever positions P, R and N is
only possible via D.
Shifting with the selector lever
>Briefly press the selector lever in the +
direction:
Transmission shifts up
>Briefly press the selector lever in the –
direction:
Transmission shifts down.
M1 to M6 appear in the gear indicator.
Shifting on the steering wheel*
The shift paddles allow the gears to be
changed rapidly and, above all, safely, since
both hands can remain on the steering
wheel.
To shift up or down with one of the two
shift paddles:
>Pull the shift paddle:
Transmission shifts up
>Press the shift paddle:
Transmission shifts down.
M1 to M6 appear in the gear indicator.
The transmission will execute only gear
changes that result in a plausible combina-
tion of vehicle speed and engine rpm, e.g. it
will not shift down if that would result in
excessive engine speed.
In the MINI COOPER S, with the selec-
tor lever in position D, automatic
mode, you can shift gears using the shift
paddles on the steering wheel. The trans-
mission automatically switches to manual
mode. If you do not shift gears with the
shift paddles or accelerate for a certain
amount of time, the transmission auto-
matically returns to automatic mode.<
Malfunction
EP appears on the display. The transmission
system is malfunctioning. Avoid high loads.
All selector lever positions can still be
engaged; in the forward driving positions,
however, the vehicle can only be driven
with a limited gear selection.
Have the system checked immediately.
Jump-starting and towing, refer to
page 146 ff.
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*
Overriding the selector lever lock
Should the selector lever remain stuck in
position P even when you press the button
on the selector lever, the selector lever lock
can be overridden:
1. Pull the ring with the sleeve upward, see
arrows 1
2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
so that the sleeve is inside out
3. Press release lever 2 forward in the
direction of travel while engaging the
desired position, such as N.
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PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS
1Parking lamps
2Low beams
3 Automatic headlamp control
*
Parking lamps
Turn the light switch to position 1.
The front, rear and side vehicle
lighting is switched on.
For the additional option of activating the
lights on one side of the vehicle for parking,
refer to Switching on the standing lamps,
page 60.
The parking lamps discharge the bat-
tery.
Avoid using them for longer periods of
time; otherwise, you may not be able to
start the engine.<
Low beams
Turn the light switch to position 2.
With the low beams on and with
the ignition switched off, only the
parking lamps will remain on.
Automatic headlamp control*
In switch position 3, the system
automatically activates and can-
cels the low beams in response to
changes in ambient light, for example in
tunnels, at dusk, and when there is precipi-
tation.
When driving into a tunnel with bright
overhead lights, there may be a delay
before the low beams come on.
The low beams may also come on when the
sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
When you switch on the fog lamps,
the low-beam headlamps remain on
regardless of the ambient light. When the
daytime running lamps are activated, refer
to page 61, the low beams come on and
remain lit when the switch is in position 1
and the ignition is switched on.<
Automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for the driver's
judgement in determining when the vehi-
cle lights should be switched on. For exam-
ple, the sensors are not able to detect fog or
hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you
should respond to these kinds of low-visi-
bility situations by switching the head-
lamps on manually.<
You can have the sensitivity of your
vehicle's automatic headlamp con-
trol adjusted.<
Pathway lighting
If you activate the headlamp flasher after
having switched off the engine and the
lights, the low beams will stay lit for a pre-
set period of time.
You can have this function pro-
grammed.<
Switching on the standing lamps
For parking, you can activate lights on one
side of the vehicle. Observe local laws.
In ignition key position 0:
Move the lever to the adequate turn signal
indicator position.
The standing lamps discharge the
battery. Avoid using them for longer
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PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR/HEADLAMP FLASHER
periods of time; otherwise, you may not be
able to start the engine.<
'Lights on' warning
If the lights have not been switched off and
the ignition key is in position 0, an acoustic
signal sounds for a few seconds when you
open the driver's door to remind you that
the lights have not been switched off.
Daytime running lamps*
If convenient, the light switch can be left in
position 2.
When the ignition is switched off, the
external lights go out.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
1 Turn signal indicators
2 High beams/Headlamp flasher
To signal briefly
Gently push the lever up to the point of
resistance and hold it there, if necessary.
The indicator lamp flashes and the
relay clicks faster than normal: flash-
ing bulb has failed.<
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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING FOG LAMPS INTERIOR LAMPS
To control the instrument lighting, press
the button.
Brighter display
Press the button until the desired bright-
ness is achieved.
Dimmer display
Press the button briefly.
With each brief pressing of the button, the
illumination is dimmed step by step.
With the parking lamps/low beams
switched on:
Briefly press the switch upward or down-
ward.
Tap it again to switch off.
Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams
must be on. The green LED in the
switch lights up.
The fog lamps are on.
Rear fog lamp*
The low beams must be on. The
yellow LED in the switch lights up.
The rear fog lamp is on.
Observe all legal regulations concerning
the use of fog lamps.
Switching the interior light in the MINI
on and off manually
Press button 1 briefly.
Permanently turn off interior light:
Press button 1 until the interior light comes
on for a short while.
Press button 1 to revert to normal opera-
tion.
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INTERIOR LAMPS WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM
Switching the interior light in the MINI
Convertible on and off manually
Press button 1 briefly.
Permanently turn off interior light:
Press button 1 until the interior light comes
on for a short while.
Press button 1 to revert to normal opera-
tion.
Switching the reading lamps on and
off
Press button 2.
0 Wipers parked
1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor
2 Normal wiper speed
3 Fast wiper speed
4Brief wipe
5 Clean windshield and headlamps
Intermittent operation
Not on vehicles with rain sensor.
The interval time for the wipers is depen-
dent on the vehicle speed.
Rain sensor*
The rain sensor is located on the wind-
shield, directly in front of the interior rear-
view mirror.
When the rain sensor is activated, the
windshield wipers are automatically con-
trolled depending on the amount of mois-
ture, including snow, on the windshield.
To activate the rain sensor:
Lever in position 1.
The wipers will move once across the wind-
shield.
To deactivate the rain sensor:
Lever in position 0.
Switch the rain sensor off when pass-
ing through an automatic car wash.
Failure to do so could result in damage
caused by undesired wiper activation.<
Normal wiper speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to intermittent wip-
ing.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
Fast wiper speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to normal wiper
speed.
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WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM WASHER FLUID
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps∗
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield. The wipers are automatically
activated for a brief period.
When the vehicle lighting is on, the head-
lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on
the windshield. For this reason, use anti-
freeze, refer to page 65.
Do not use the washers if the fluid reservoir
is empty, as the washer pump will other-
wise be damaged.<
Heated windshield washer jets*
The windshield washer jets are heated
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
Rear window wiper*
6 Intermittent mode:
Turn the cap to position 6.
The rear window wiper moves across the
window a number of times before
switching to intermittent operation
Cleaning the rear window*
7 During intermittent mode:
Turn the cap to position 7 and keep it
there
8 Wipers in neutral position:
Turn the cap to position 8 and keep it
there.
Headlamp* and window washer
systems
The capacity of the headlamp washer sys-
tem is approx. 2.6 quarts/2.5 liters, that of
the windshield and rear window washer
system approx. 2.4 quarts/2.3 liters.
Fill with water and, if necessary, with anti-
freeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before filling either res-
ervoir.<
Antifreeze agent for the washer sys-
tems is flammable. Always keep it
well away from sparks and open flames,
and store it in tightly closed original con-
tainers well out of the reach of children.
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WASHER FLUID CRUISE CONTROL
*
Always observe the instructions on the con-
tainers.<
Washer fluid level
The yellow LED in the wiper control lever
lights up when the washer fluid level is too
low.
In the following situations, the LED flashes
for approx. 10 seconds when the washer
fluid level has dropped to a minimum:
>When cleaning the windshield and head-
lamps by pulling the wiper control lever
>When the ignition is switched on
>When starting the engine
On the multifunction sports steering
wheel
Above approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h the cruise
control maintains and stores any desired
speed.
Do not use cruise control when unfa-
vorable conditions make it inadvis-
able to drive at a constant speed. Other-
wise, the vehicle could go out of control
and an accident could be caused. Unfavor-
able conditions include, for example, twist-
ing roads, high traffic density, or adverse
road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, or
loose surfaces.<
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*
To activate via the multifunction
sports steering wheel
1. Start the engine
2. Press button 2.
The indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter lights up.
Cruise control is active.
To deactivate
Press button 2 repeatedly until the indica-
tor lamp goes out.
The cruise control is deactivated when the
ignition key is turned to position 0.
The stored speed is cleared.
To maintain, store and increase speed
Press button 3.
The system maintains and stores the cur-
rent vehicle speed. Every time you tap the
button, the speed increases by approx.
1mph/ 2km/h.
Press and hold button 3.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure
on the accelerator pedal. When you release
the button, the system maintains and
stores the current speed.
If, on a downhill grade, the engine
braking effect is not sufficient, the
controlled speed can be exceeded. Speed
can drop on uphill grades if the engine out-
put is insufficient.<
To maintain, store and decrease speed
Press button 4.
If you are already driving with active cruise
control, the speed is decreased by approx.
1 mph / 2 km/h every time you tap the but-
ton.
Press and hold button 4.
With the cruise control active, the system
automatically reduces the throttle opening
to slow the vehicle. When you release the
button, the system maintains and stores
the current speed.
To cancel the cruise control
The cruise control is automatically can-
celed:
>When the brakes are applied
>When the clutch is depressed
>If the cruising speed is either exceeded or
not met for an extended length of time,
for example if you press the accelerator
pedal and exceed the stored speed
>When ASC or DSC is in action.
The indicator lamp stays lit.
You can use the cruise control again as
required.
On the multifunction steering wheel, the
cruise control can be interrupted manually:
When the system is activated, press
button 2.
To continue cruise control
Press button 1.
The vehicle accelerates to and maintains
the last speed stored.
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ODOMETER CLOCK FUEL GAUGE
1 Trip odometer/clock
2Odometer
Trip odometer/clock
To switch between the trip odometer and
the clock:
Press the button.
To reset the trip odometer to zero:
Press the button until the trip odometer
shows zero.
To set the clock, refer to the information
below.
Odometer
When the ignition key is not in the ignition
lock, you can activate the displays shown in
the illustration by pressing the button in
the display elements.
Setting
The clock must be shown on the display.
1. If necessary, press button 1 to display
the clock
2. Press button 1 for approx. 5 seconds to
activate the clock-setting mode
3. Press button 1 to select 12-hour or
24-hour mode
4. Wait approx. 5 seconds until the hours
display is shown
5. Press button 1 to set the hour
6. Wait approx. 5 seconds until the min-
utes display is shown
7. Press button 1 to set the minute.
The time entered is stored automatically
after approx. 1 minute.
In the speedometer or Cockpit Chrono
Pack*
If the LED begins to be lit continuously,
there are approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters of fuel
left in the tank.
Fuel tank capacity:
Approx. 13.2 gallons/50 liters.
When you switch on the ignition, the LED
lights up briefly to confirm that the system
is operational.
If the angle of the vehicle varies, for exam-
ple when you are driving in mountainous
areas, the needle may fluctuate slightly.
Refill the gas tank early. If you drive
to the last drop of fuel, engine func-
tions are not guaranteed and damage can
occur.<
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In the navigation system*
Please also comply with the instruc-
tions in the previous section.<
If the LED changes from orange to red,
there are approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters of fuel
left in the tank.
Coolant temperature gauge
Depending on the equipment version, a
coolant temperature gauge is located in
the speedometer or the Cockpit Chrono
Pack.
Low temperature:
The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate
engine and vehicle speeds.
Center position:
Normal operating temperature of the
engine.
High temperature:
As soon as there is a deviation from the
center position upwards or to the left:
Drive with moderation and at low engine
speeds. If necessary, switch off the engine
and allow it to cool down.
Checking coolant level, refer to page 122.
Temperature warning
LED 1 comes on while the vehicle is in
motion: engine is too hot. Switch off the
engine immediately and allow it to cool
down.
When you switch on the ignition, the LED 1
lights up briefly to confirm that the system
is operational.
Equipment with navigation system* or
Cockpit Chrono Pack*
Coolant temperature warning
lamp 2 comes on while the vehicle
is in motion: engine is too hot.
Switch off the engine immediately and
allow it to cool down.
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TACHOMETER SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY
Do not operate the engine with the needle
in the red overspeed zone of the gauge.
To protect the engine, the power is reduced
when you approach a certain engine speed
in this sector.
Remaining distance for service
With the ignition key in position 1 or
higher, the distance remaining before the
next scheduled service is displayed in miles
for a short period. The display also indicates
whether an engine oil service and/or an
inspection is due.
The remaining distance is calculated on the
basis of the preceding driving style. The dis-
play counts backwards in steps of 35 miles/
50 km to the next service. A flashing mes-
sage and a minus sign in front of the dis-
play that again begins counting forwards
mean that the service interval has been
exceeded.
Please schedule an appointment with your
MINI Dealer or a workshop that has spe-
cially trained personnel working in accor-
dance with the specifications of your MINI
manufacturer.
For more information on the service inter-
val display, refer to page 125.
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ONBOARD COMPUTER
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Mode selection
You can use the button in the turn signal
indicator lever to retrieve information from
the onboard computer for display in the
tachometer. By pressing the button briefly,
you can call up a new function for display.
The order of the displays:
Outside temperature, range, average con-
sumption and current consumption, aver-
age speed and current speed.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navi-
gation system, you will find more
information on the onboard computer in
the Owner's Manual for Navigation Sys-
tem.<
Outside temperature
If the vehicle is not equipped with an
onboard computer, only the outside tem-
perature is displayed.
Press the button in the turn indicator lever
to switch the display from outside temper-
ature to current speed and vice versa.
You can have the unit of measure set
to7 or6.<
Outside temperature warning
If the temperature falls to approx. +36/
377, the onboard computer automati-
cally switches to the outside temperature
display.
In addition, a signal sounds and the display
flashes.
Black ice can occur at temperatures
above +36/377 as well. You
should therefore drive carefully on bridges
and shaded roads, for example; otherwise
there is an increased risk of an accident.<
With navigation system:
The temperature is displayed in the status
line of the navigation system, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Navigation System.
Current vehicle speed
If the vehicle is not equipped with an
onboard computer, only the current speed
is displayed.
Press the button in the turn indicator lever
to switch the display from outside temper-
ature to current speed and vice versa.
Range
The display shows a range estimate based
on the available fuel. The amount of fuel
remaining in the tank is measured, and the
range is estimated from your driving style
over the last 20 miles/30 km.
If the range displayed is less than
35 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel;
otherwise engine functions are not guaran-
teed and damage could occur.<
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Average speed, average fuel
consumption
To reset average consumption, average
speed:
Press the button in the turn signal indicator
lever for a long time.
The average consumption is determined
for the time during which the engine is run-
ning.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navi-
gation system, the displays are
shown in the area of the navigation sys-
tem.<
You can have a different unit of mea-
sure set.<
Current fuel consumption
Shows the current fuel consumption. You
can check how economically and environ-
mentally friendly you are currently driving.
You can have a different unit of mea-
sure set.<
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DRIVING STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS
Your MINI or MINI Convertible is equipped
with a series of systems that help maintain
driving stability even in adverse driving sit-
uations.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
ABS keeps the wheels from locking during
braking. Steering stability is maintained
even during full brake applications. In this
way, active safety is enhanced.
ABS is operational each time the engine is
started. Braking safely, refer to page 103.
Cornering Brake Control CBC
Driving stability and steering characteris-
tics are further enhanced while braking in
turns or during a lane change.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)
The system controls brake-force applica-
tion at the rear wheels in order to obtain
increased stability in the vehicle's braking
response.
All Season traction Control (ASC)*
ASC prevents slip at the drive wheels while
starting off and accelerating the vehicle.
ASC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi-
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. In
these cases, and subject to physical limits,
ASC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady
course by reducing engine speed and by
applying brakes at individual wheels. This
system optimizes driving stability and trac-
tion, especially when just starting off,
when accelerating or when cornering.
The ASC is operational each time you start
the engine. It integrates the Antilock Brake
System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD).
The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with ASC. An appropri-
ate driving style always remains the
responsibility of the driver. Avoid using the
additional safety margin provided by the
system as an excuse for taking unnecessary
risks.
Do not make any modifications to the ASC
system. Allow only authorized technicians
to perform service procedures on the
ASC.<
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)*
DSC prevents slip at the drive wheels while
starting off and accelerating the vehicle.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi-
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. In
these cases, and subject to physical limits,
DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady
course by reducing engine speed and by
applying brakes at individual wheels.
The DSC is operational every time you start
the engine. It integrates All Season traction
Control (ASC).
The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with DSC. An appro-
priate driving style always remains the
responsibility of the driver. Avoid using the
additional safety margin provided by the
system as an excuse for taking unnecessary
risks.
Do not make any modifications to the DSC
system. Allow only authorized technicians
to perform service procedures on the
DSC.<
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Switching off the ASC or DSC
Briefly press the switch.
The indicator lamp stays lit.
When driving with snow chains or to 'rock
free' in snow, it can be helpful to switch off
the ASC/DSC for a brief period.
To maintain vehicle stability, always
drive with the ASC or DSC switched
on whenever possible.<
Switching the ASC or DSC on again
Briefly press the switch once again.
The indicator lamp goes out.
Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp will go out
shortly after the ignition has been
switched on, refer to pages 17, 18.
The indicator lamp flashes:
ASC or DSC is regulating drive torque and
braking forces.
The indicator lamp lights up continuously:
the system is malfunctioning or has been
switched off at the button. Have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible.
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FLAT TIRE MONITOR
The concept
As you drive, the Flat Tire Monitor keeps
track of the tire inflation pressure in all four
tires. The system alerts you when there is a
substantial pressure loss in one of the tires
relative to another.
In the event of tire pressure loss, the rolling
radius of the tire changes, thereby affect-
ing the rotational speed of the wheels. This
change is detected, and a flat tire warning
is issued to the driver.
System requirements
To ensure the reliability of flat tire warn-
ings, the system must be initialized with
the correct tire inflation pressures.
Each time you correct the pressure in
a tire, or change a wheel or tire, the
system must be reinitialized.<
System limitations
The Flat Tire Monitor cannot alert you
to severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors, nor does it
detect the gradual and minor loss of pres-
sure in all four tires.<
The system could issue a false warning or
function in a delayed manner in the follow-
ing situations:
>System was not initialized
>You are driving on a snow-covered or
slippery road surface
>Sporty driving style: slip at the drive
wheels, high lateral acceleration
>You are driving with snow chains.
When driving with a space-saver spare tire,
the Flat Tire Monitor cannot function.
Initializing the system
Initialization is completed while you
are driving, but you can stop the car
at any time. Initialization is automatically
continued when you continue driving. Do
not initialize the system if you are driving
with snow chains or a space-saver spare
tire.<
1. Before a journey, start the engine, but do
not start driving.
2. Press the button until the indicator lamp
in the display elements lights up in yel-
low for several seconds.
3. Drive off.
Initialization is completed during the
drive, without any feedback issued.
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FLAT TIRE MONITOR
Flat tire warning
The warning lamp lights up in yel-
low. An acoustic signal also sounds.
There is a flat tire or a significant
loss of pressure in a tire.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with
caution. Avoid hard brake applications
and steering maneuvers.
2. Determine which tire is damaged.
If this cannot be determined, con-
tact your MINI Dealer.<
3. Repair the flat tire, refer to page 137.
Vehicles with Run-Flat Tires:
1. Reduce vehicle speed carefully to under
50 mph / 80 km/h. Avoid hard brake
applications and steering maneuvers. Do
not exceed a speed of 50 mph /
80 km/h.
Do not continue driving if the vehi-
cle is not equipped with Run-Flat
Tires, refer to page 115. If you continue
to drive with a flat tire, a serious acci-
dent could result.<
2. Check the tire inflation pressure in all
four tires at the earliest opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure is cor-
rect in all four tires, it is possible
that the Flat Tire Monitor was not initial-
ized. In this case, initialize the system.<
3. If there is a total loss of tire inflation
pressure, 0 psi/0 kPa, or obvious tire
damage, you can gauge the mileage for
continued driving on the basis of the fol-
lowing indications:
>With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km
>With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full,
or 4 persons without luggage:
approx. 90 miles/150 km
>With a full load:
4 or more persons, luggage compart-
ment full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h. In case of
tire pressure loss you must expect changes
in vehicle handling such as lower track sta-
bility during braking, longer braking dis-
tances and changes in self-steering proper-
ties when close to the handling limit.
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your MINI recommends not having dam-
aged Run-Flat Tires repaired, but to consult
a MINI Dealer in such cases.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up in yel-
low. There is a malfunction in the
Flat Tire Monitor or the system has
failed. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
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The concept
TPM checks the inflation pressures of the
four mounted tires. The system notifies you
if there is a significant loss of pressure in
one or more tires.
System requirements
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a
flat tire, the system must be reset while all
tire inflation pressures are correct.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics
and a metal valve. Otherwise, the system
may malfunction.
Each time a tire inflation pressure has
been corrected or a wheel or tire has
been changed, reset the system.<
System limitations
TPM cannot warn you in advance of
sudden severe tire damage caused by
outside influences.<
The system does not work correctly if it has
not been reset; for example, a flat tire may
be indicated even though the tire inflation
pressures are correct.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate
a flat tire if a wheel without TPM electron-
ics, such as a compact spare wheel, has
been mounted, or if TPM is temporarily
malfunctioning due to other systems or de-
vices using the same radio frequency.
Resetting the system
Each time a tire inflation pressure has
been corrected or a wheel or tire has
been changed, reset the system.<
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Press the button until the yellow warn-
ing lamp in the display elements lights
up yellow for several seconds.
3. Drive off.
After driving a few minutes, the set
inflation pressures in the tires are
accepted as the target values to be mon-
itored. The system reset is completed
without notification during your drive,
which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the reset is con-
tinued automatically.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
*
Message for low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamp lights up in yel-
low. An acoustic signal also sounds.
A flat tire or a severe loss in pres-
sure has occurred in one or more tires.
1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with
caution. Avoid hard brake applications
and steering maneuvers.
2. Identify the damaged wheel or wheels.
If this cannot be determined, con-
tact your MINI Dealer.<
3. Replace the damaged wheel, refer to
Wheel change on page 139.
4. Check the tire inflation pressure and cor-
rect it if necessary.
The compact wheel is not equipped with
the necessary TPM electronics and is not
monitored after it is mounted. When driv-
ing with a compact wheel, the system indi-
cates that a malfunction is occurring.
Vehicles with Run Flat tires:
1. Reduce vehicle speed carefully to under
50 mph / 80 km/h. Avoid hard brake
applications and steering maneuvers.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph /
80 km/h.
Do not continue driving if the vehi-
cle is not equipped with Run Flat
tires, refer to page 115. If you continue
to drive with a flat tire, a serious acci-
dent could result.<
2. Check the tire inflation pressure in all
four tires at the earliest opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure is cor-
rect in all four tires, it is possible
that the Tire Pressure Monitor was not
initialized. In this case, initialize the sys-
tem.<
3. If there is a total loss of tire inflation
pressure, 0 psi/0 kPa, or obvious tire
damage, you can gauge the mileage for
continued driving on the basis of the fol-
lowing indications:
>With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km
>With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full, or
4 persons without luggage:
approx. 90 miles/150 km
>With a full load:
4 or more persons, luggage compart-
ment full:
ca. 30 miles/50 km.
Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h. In case of
tire pressure loss you must expect changes
in vehicle handling such as lower track sta-
bility during braking, longer braking dis-
tances and changes in self-steering proper-
ties when close to the handling limit.
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your MINI recommends not having dam-
aged Run Flat tires repaired, but to consult
a MINI Dealer in such cases.<
Malfunction
The yellow warning lamp flashes
and then lights up permanently.
No punctures can be detected.
This type of message is shown in the fol-
lowing situations:
>If there is a malfunction
Have the system checked.
>If a wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted, e.g. a compact wheel.
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*
>If TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due
to other systems or devices using the
same radio frequency.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label. If your vehicle has tires of a dif-
ferent size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires. As an
added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, TPMS, that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires are significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly underinflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire fail-
ure. Underinflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substi-
tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver's responsibility to maintain cor-
rect tire pressure, even if underinflation
has not reached the level at which the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is com-
bined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously lit.
This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle startups as long as the mal-
function exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pres-
sure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction tell-
tale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
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AIRBAGS
The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:
MINI
1 Side airbags in the backrests
2 Head airbags
3 Front airbags
MINI Convertible
1 Side/head airbags in the backrests
3 Front airbags
Protective effect
Comply with the instructions on
page 42, or the occupants' personal
safety will be diminished.<
The front airbags supplement the safety
belts by providing additional protection for
the driver and front passenger in the event
of a frontal collision in which the protec-
tion afforded by the belts alone may no
longer be sufficient. When needed, the
head and side airbags help to furnish pro-
tection in the event of side impact. Each of
the side airbags is designed to help support
the seat occupant's upper body. The corre-
sponding side/head airbag in the MINI Con-
vertible or the head airbag in the MINI sup-
ports the head.
The airbags are designed to not be trig-
gered in certain types of collisions, e.g. not
in minor accidents or rear impacts.
For information on the ideal seating posi-
tion, refer to page 42.
Do not apply adhesive materials to
the cover panels of the airbags, cover
them or modify them in any other way. Do
not fit covers, cushions or other items to
the front seats that have not been specially
approved for seats with integrated side air-
bags. Do not hang clothing, e.g. jackets,
over the backrests.
Do not attempt to remove the airbag
restraint system from the vehicle. Do not
touch the individual components directly
after the system has been triggered; other-
wise there is a danger of burns. In the event
of malfunctions, deactivation or deploy-
ment of the airbag restraint system, have
the system checked, repaired or disassem-
bled only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop
with specially trained personnel working in
accordance with the specifications of the
MINI manufacturer and having the neces-
sary permits for handling explosive devices.
Unprofessional attempts to service the sys-
tem could lead to failure in an emergency
or undesired airbag activation, either of
which could result in personal injury.<
Warning notices and information regard-
ing airbags can also be found on the sun
visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
An analysis of the impression in the front
passenger seat cushion determines
whether and how the seat is occupied. The
system correspondingly activates or deacti-
vates the front and side airbags for the
front passenger.
The indicator lamp above the interior
rearview mirror shows the current
status of the front passenger airbags, deac-
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tivated or activated, refer to Functional sta-
tus of the front passenger airbags below. <
Before transporting a child on the
front passenger seat, read the safety
notes and instructions under Transporting
children safely, refer to page 50.
Adolescents and adults sitting in certain
positions could also deactivate the front
and side airbags for the front passenger;
the indicator lamp for the front passenger
airbags comes on. In such cases, the occu-
pant should change his or her sitting posi-
tion so that the front passenger airbags are
activated and the indicator lamp goes out.
If the airbags are not activated although
the seat occupant has changed his or her
position, have the occupant sit on a rear
seat. Do not attach covers, cushions, ball
mats or other items to the front passenger
seat unless they are specifically recom-
mended by the manufacturer of your MINI.
Do not place any objects under the seat
which could press against the seat from
below. Otherwise, a correct analysis of the
seat cushion is not ensured.<
Functional status of the front
passenger airbags
As an example, the illustration shows the
indicator lamp for front passenger airbags
in the MINI Convertible.
In accordance with whether and how the
front passenger seat is occupied, the indi-
cator lamp for the front passenger airbags
shows the functional status of the front
and side airbags for the front passenger.
The indicator lamp shows whether the
front passenger airbags are activated or
deactivated.
>The indicator lamp comes on as intended
when a child in a specially designated
child-restraint system is detected on the
front passenger's seat.
The front and side airbags for the front
passenger are not activated.
>The indicator lamp does not come on
when the system detects a person of suf-
ficient size sitting correctly on the seat,
for example. The front and side airbags
for the front passenger are activated.
>The indicator lamp does not come on
when the seat is empty. However, the
front and side airbags for the front pas-
senger are not activated.
Operational readiness of the airbag
system
Starting from ignition key
position 1, the warning lamp in the
display elements lights up briefly
for confirmation that the entire airbag sys-
tem and the seat belt tensioners are opera-
tional.
Airbag system malfunctioning
>The warning lamp does not come on
along with ignition key position 1
>The warning lamp stays lit continuously.
In the event of a malfunction, have
the airbag system checked immedi-
ately. Otherwise, there is a risk that the sys-
tem will not function as intended in an
accident of sufficient severity.<
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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
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The concept
The PDC assists you when you back into a
parking space. A signal tone tells you the
current distance to an object behind your
vehicle. To do this, four ultrasonic sensors
in the rear bumper measure the distance to
the nearest object.
The sensors on each side have a range of
approx. 2 ft/60 cm, the middle sensors one
of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
PDC is a parking aid that can identify
objects if they are approached slowly,
as is generally the case when parking.
Avoid driving towards objects rapidly; due
to underlying physical principles, the sys-
tem may otherwise alert you too late for
you to take evasive steps.<
Automatic function
With the ignition key in position 2, the sys-
tem starts to operate automatically about
one second after you select reverse gear or
place the selector lever in position R.
Wait for this one second before you
drive backwards.<
The system is deactivated when you shift
away from Reverse.
You can have a signal tone set as a
confirmation that PDC has been acti-
vated.<
Acoustical signals
The distance to an object is indicated by a
tone sounding at intervals. As the distance
between vehicle and object decreases, the
intervals between the tones become
shorter. A continuous tone indicates the
presence of an object less than 12 in/30 cm
away.
The warning signal is canceled after
approx. three seconds if the distance to the
object remains constant during this time,
for instance if you are moving parallel to a
wall.
Malfunction
A continuous high-pitched tone will sound
during initial activation. The system is mal-
functioning. Have the system checked.
Volume control
The volume of the Park Distance Control
signal can be adjusted from level 1, soft, to
level 6, loud.
You can have this function set.<
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for
estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any objects always remains
with the driver.
Even when sensors are involved, there is a
blind spot in which objects cannot be
detected. Recognition of some objects can
be beyond the limits of physical ultrasonic
measurement, for example with towing
bars or hitches or with thin or wedge-
shaped objects. It is also possible that low
objects already detected, such as a curb
edge, can disappear in the blind spot of the
sensors before a continuous tone is
sounded, or that protruding objects higher
above the ground, such as ledges, are not
detected.
Loud sources of sound outside and inside
your vehicle can drown the PDC signal
tone.<
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice
or snow in order to ensure that they
will continue to operate effectively.
Do not apply high pressure spray to the
sensors for a prolonged period of time.
Always maintain a distance which is
greater than 4 in/10 cm.<
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1 Air onto the windshield and onto the
side windows
2 Air for the upper body area 84
3 Air for the front and rear footwells
4Temperature 83
5 Windshield heating
*
83
6 Air volume/Blower 83
7 Cooling function 83
8 Air distribution 83
9Recirculated air mode 83
10 Rear window defroster 83
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
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Air volume/Blower
You can select blower speeds
from 1 to 4. Position 0: blower is
switched off.
The heating, ventilation and air
conditioning operate in position 1 or
higher.
Temperature
Turn to the right, red, to increase
the temperature.
Turn to the left, blue, to decrease
the temperature.
Air distribution
Air distribution towards upper
body region , upper body
region and footwell , footwell
, footwell and windows ,
and windows .
Intermediate positions are possible, refer to
illustration and overview on page 82.
Rear window defroster
The LED is lit when the rear win-
dow defroster is on.
The heater switches off auto-
matically after a short time.
Windshield heating*
The LED is lit when the wind-
shield heating is on.
The windshield heating switches
off automatically after a short time.
Cooling function
The LED is lit when the cooling
function is on.
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and, depending on the temperature
setting, rewarmed.
Depending on the weather, the windshield
can fog up temporarily after the engine is
started.
When the cooling function is on, con-
densation forms which then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed
water on the ground are therefore nor-
mal.<
Recirculated air mode
The LED is lit when the recircu-
lated air mode is on. Supply of
outside air into the vehicle is
blocked.
The air within the vehicle is recirculated.
If the windows fog up in the recircu-
lated air mode, turn the recirculated
air mode off and, if necessary, increase the
air supply. The recirculated air mode should
not be used constantly over a longer period
of time; otherwise the air quality in the
vehicle's interior will gradually deterio-
rate.<
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Draft-free ventilation
Button 1: air outlets can be opened and
closed by turning.
The points indicate the position in each
case.
Nozzle 2: change the direction of the air
flow by swiveling.
Microfilter
The integrated microfilter removes dust
and pollen from the incoming or recircu-
lated air.
Your MINI Dealer will replace it during rou-
tine maintenance. A substantial reduction
in the air supply indicates that the filter
must be replaced before scheduled mainte-
nance.
Defrosting and demisting windows
1. Set the rotary blower speed control for
the airflow rate to position 4
2. Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right, red
3. Turn the rotary switch for air distribu-
tion to position
By activating the cooling function, the
windows are demisted more quickly
4. Turn on windshield heating if necessary
5. To defrost the rear window: switch on
the rear window defroster.
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side windows
2 Air for the upper body area 87
3 Air for the front and rear footwells
4 Rear window defroster and windshield
heating
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86
5 Interior temperature sensor, please keep
clear and unobstructed
6Recirculated air mode 86
7 Cooling function 86
8 Automatic air distribution and
volume 86
9 Defrosting and demisting the windshield
and side windows 87
10 Temperature 86
11 Display for air temperature and air
volume 86
12 Air volume/Blower, switching air con-
ditioner on/off 86
13 Individual air distribution 87
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
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Automatic air distribution and volume
The LED is lit when the AUTO pro-
gram is on.
Automatic adjustment of the air distribu-
tion and volume, and adaptation of the
specified temperatures to external influ-
ences, e.g. outside temperature and insola-
tion.
In the automatic program (AUTO), the air
conditioning is activated automatically. To
create a pleasant air climate, the air tem-
perature coming from the vents in the
upper body area is lower than the air tem-
perature in the footwell.
Air volume/Blower
Switching automatic climate control
off/on
Press the left or right half of the
button to vary the air volume.
Automatic adjustment of the air volume is
deactivated.
Switching air conditioner on/off.
Press the left half of the button while the
blower is at the lowest setting. The blower,
heating and air conditioning are switched
off. All displays go out.
Switch the automatic climate control back
on by pressing any button.
Cooling function
The LED is lit when the cooling
function is on.
The air is cooled and dehumidified and,
depending on the temperature setting,
rewarmed.
The cooling function is automatically acti-
vated in the AUTO program.
Depending on the weather, the windshield
can fog up temporarily after the engine is
started.
When the air conditioning is on, con-
densation is formed which then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed
water on the ground are therefore nor-
mal.<
Recirculated air mode
The LED is lit when the recirculated
air mode is on. Supply of outside air
into the vehicle is blocked.
The air within the vehicle is recirculated.
In the automatic program (AUTO) in hot
weather conditions, the recirculated air
mode is activated temporarily to enable
faster cooling.
The LED for the recirculated air button is
not lit.
The recirculated air mode should not
be used constantly over a longer
period of time; otherwise the air quality in
the vehicle's interior will gradually deterio-
rate. If the windows fog up in the recircu-
lated air mode, turn the recirculated air
mode off and, if necessary, increase the air
supply.<
Rear window defroster and windshield
heating*
The LED comes on when the rear
window/windshield heating is on.
The heater switches off automatically after
a short time.
Temperature
Tap or turn the wheel in the
appropriate direction to change
the temperature step by step.
The figures in the display provide
a general indication of interior tempera-
ture. When you start the vehicle, the sys-
tem ensures that the selected temperature
is achieved as quickly as possible and then
maintained.
Permanent heating with maximum
power output at temperature selec-
tion HI. Permanent cooling at LO. With the
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setting at HI, the recirculated air mode can-
not be switched on.<
Defrosting and demisting windows
The LED is lit when the function is
on.
Ice and condensation are rapidly removed
from the rear window, windshield and side
windows.
Condensation is removed from the win-
dows more quickly when the cooling func-
tion is also activated.
The rear window defroster/windshield
heating are switched on automatically.
They can be switched off again via the
respective button.
Individual air distribution
Combine the air distribution your-
self. Automatic adjustment of the
air distribution is deactivated.
It is not possible to distribute air
simultaneously toward the win-
dows and toward the upper body area.
You can switch the unit from 6 to
7 by pressing the buttons for the
cooling function and air distribution
toward the footwell at the same time.<
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen
from the incoming or recirculated air. The
activated-charcoal filter provides addi-
tional protection by filtering gaseous pol-
lutants from the outside air.
Your MINI Dealer replaces this combined
filter as a standard part of your scheduled
maintenance. A substantial reduction in
the air supply indicates that the filter must
be replaced before scheduled maintenance.
Draft-free ventilation
Button 1: air outlets can be opened and
closed by turning.
The points indicate the position in each
case.
Nozzle 2: change the direction of the air
flow by swiveling.
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GLOVE COMPARTMENT
To open
Pull the handle.
The light goes on.
To close
Fold the door up.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove compart-
ment immediately after use.<
Ventilation
To allow ventilation:
Turn the rotary switch to the horizontal
position.
To shut off ventilation:
Turn the rotary switch to the vertical posi-
tion, see arrow.
Depending on the temperature set-
ting of the air conditioning or the
automatic climate control, high tempera-
tures may result in the glove compart-
ment.<
Connection for external audio device*
1 Cigarette lighter socket for power supply
2 Socket for sound output
You can connect an external audio device
such as a CD or MP3 player and play audio
recordings over the vehicle loudspeakers.
To do so, open the glove compartment and
connect the device's headphones or line-
out terminal to socket 2.
The volume and tone settings are adjusted
over the car radio, refer to the Owner's
Manual for Radio.
Shut off ventilation to the glove com-
partment while an audio device is
connected. Otherwise the device may be
damaged due to thermal exposure.<
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CENTER ARMREST
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DRINKS HOLDERS, ASHTRAY
Storage compartments
Depending on the equipment version
*
, the
center armrest between the front seats
contains a compartment or a base plate for
a mobile phone.
To open:
Slide the cover backwards.
The cover slides along guide rails and
can be opened fully by pushing it
back and lifting it slightly.<
To close:
Push the cover forwards.
Beverage holders
Beverage holders are at the front or top of
the center console. Another is located at
the end of the center console in the rear.
Do not place any glass containers in
the beverage holders, as this
increases the risk of injury in the event of
an accident.<
Ashtray
The ashtray is located in one of the bever-
age holders in the center console.
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Lighter
Press the cigarette lighter in.
Remove as soon as the lighter jumps back
out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter
by the knob only. Holding or touching it
in other areas could result in burns.<
Cigarette lighter socket, 12 V power
supply
Suitable as a power socket for flashlights,
car vacuum cleaners, etc., up to a rating of
approx. 200 watts at 12 volts.
Avoid damaging the socket with plugs of
different shapes or sizes.
If the vehicle is equipped with a MINI
Mobility System, the 12 V socket is also for
supplying the compressor.
12 V socket in the luggage
compartment* of the MINI Convertible
The socket is located in the luggage com-
partment on the left-hand side of the rear
panel, arrow.
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INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
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The concept
The integrated universal remote control
takes the place of up to three different con-
trol devices for different radio-remote-con-
trolled systems such as gate openers and
household alarm systems. The integrated
universal remote control detects and learns
the signal transmitted by the original con-
trol device.
The signal of an original control device can
be programmed onto one of the three
memory buttons 1. The system in question
can then be operated by means of the pro-
grammed memory button 1. Signal trans-
mission is indicated by LED 2.
If you decide to sell your vehicle one day, in
the interest of your own security, remem-
ber to delete the programs before the vehi-
cle leaves your possession, refer to page 92.
While programming is in progress
and before operating any pro-
grammed system by remote control using
the integrated universal remote control,
make sure that the movement area of the
system in question is clear of people, ani-
mals and inanimate obstructions, in order
to avoid possible injury or damage. Also
comply with the safety precautions issued
for the original control device.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol is shown on the pack-
aging or in the operating instruc-
tions of the original control device,
it is safe to assume that the remote-con-
trolled system is compatible with the inte-
grated universal remote control.
If you have any additional question,
please contact your MINI Dealer or
call: 1-800-355-3515.
You can find more information on the
Internet at:
www.miniusa.com or
www.homelink.com.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of
Johnson Controls, Inc.<
Programming
1 Memory buttons
2LED
Fixed-code control device
1. Switch on the ignition
2. For first-time start-up: press both outer
buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds until
LED 2 flashes. This clears all three mem-
ory buttons 1
3. Hold the original control device approx.
2 to 8 in/5 to 20 cm away from memory
buttons 1.
The required distance between the
control device and memory
buttons 1 may vary, depending on the
system of the original control device in
question.<
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4. Simultaneously press the command but-
ton of the original control device and the
desired memory button 1 on the inte-
grated universal remote control. The LED
2 begins to flash slowly. Release both
buttons when LED 2 starts flashing rap-
idly. If LED 2 does not start to flash rap-
idly after approx. 15 seconds, change the
distance between the two devices
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other
original control devices.
The corresponding memory button 1 is
now programmed with the signal of the
original control device.
You can operate the system with the igni-
tion key in position 2 or 3.
If the system cannot be operated
after repeated attempts at program-
ming, check whether the original control
device is equipped with an alternating-
code system. You can either check the oper-
ating instructions of the original control
device for this information, or you can
press and hold down the programmed
memory button 1 of the integrated univer-
sal remote control. If LED 2 of the inte-
grated universal remote control flashes
rapidly for a brief period and then remains
on for approx. two seconds, the original
control device is equipped with an alternat-
ing-code system. In this case, the memory
buttons 1 are programmed as described for
an alternating-code control device.<
Alternating-code control device
You will need to refer to the operating
instructions of the system in question in
order to program the integrated universal
remote control. Read through the operat-
ing instructions for information on syn-
chronization.
Observe the following additional instruc-
tions when you program an alternating-
code control device:
You will find programming easier if
you have the assistance of a second
person.<
1. Park your vehicle within range of the
radio-remote-controlled device
2. Program the integrated universal
remote control as described above in the
section on fixed-code programming
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the
target device, for example on the upper
part of the drive
4. Press the button on the receiver of the
target device. Once you have completed
step 4, you have approx. 30 seconds to
complete step 5
5. Press the programmed memory
button 1 of the integrated universal
remote control three times.
The corresponding memory button 1 is
now programmed with the signal of the
original control device.
Consult your MINI Dealer if you have
any questions.<
Deleting memory buttons
Press both outer buttons 1 for approx.
20 seconds until LED 2 flashes: all memory
buttons are cleared.
It is not possible to delete individual mem-
ory buttons 1.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE MINI
Luggage compartment cover
When the tailgate is opened, the luggage
compartment cover is also raised.
Never place any heavy or hard objects
on the luggage compartment cover;
otherwise occupants could be injured dur-
ing braking maneuvers.<
Removal
To load bulky luggage, the compartment
cover can be removed.
1. Remove the retaining straps on the tail-
gate
2. Pull the luggage compartment cover out
towards the rear.
Foldable rear backrest
1. Pull lever
2. Fold the rear backrest forwards.
When folding the backrest back into
its original position, always ensure
that the catch engages securely. A loose
backrest might fail to prevent cargo from
entering the passenger compartment dur-
ing sudden braking or evasive maneuvers,
posing a potential hazard to occupants.<
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Loading aid
When the convertible top is closed, you can
load the vehicle more easily by releasing
the convertible top and folding it up.
1. Release the convertible top using the
handles, see arrows 1
2. Lift the convertible top, see arrow 2
3. Fold back the handles and place them on
holders 3.
After folding the loading aid back
down, lock the handles in place again
completely to operate the convertible
top.<
Expanding the luggage compartment
volume
You can enlarge the luggage compartment
volume when the convertible top is closed.
1. Fold the convertible top upwards, refer
to Loading aid
2. Detach the luggage compartment cover
from the brackets, see arrow 1, and
engage it on the upper support pins, see
arrow 2
3. Place the luggage compartment cover
into a horizontal position.
To operate the convertible top, move
the luggage compartment cover back
to its lower position.<
Through-loading system
To be able to transport larger objects, the
rear backrest can be folded down.
1. Unlock the catch for the rear backrest
with an ignition key or master key
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2. Pull the lever to release the catch
3. Fold the backrest forward.
When folding the backrest back into
its original position, always ensure
that the catch engages securely. A loose
backrest might fail to prevent cargo from
entering the passenger compartment dur-
ing sudden braking or evasive maneuvers,
posing a potential hazard to occupants.<
Avoid overloading the vehicle so that
the permissible carrying capacity of
the tires is not exceeded. Overloading can
lead to overheating and damage inside the
tires. Depending on the circumstances, this
can result in sudden air loss.<
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LOADING CARGO
Determining cargo limit
1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard:
The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs, as this could
otherwise result in damage to the vehi-
cle and unstable driving conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passenger from XXX kilo-
grams or YYY pounds
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be four 150-lbs.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 800 lbs.:
1,400 lbs. minus 600 lbs. = 800 lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of lug-
gage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how
this may reduce the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Cargo and luggage load capacity
The permissible load is the sum of the occu-
pants' weights and the weight of the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants,
the less cargo can be transported.
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Stowing cargo
>Place heavy cargo as far forward as possi-
ble, directly behind the backrests, and as
low as possible
>Cover sharp edges and corners
>Do not pile objects higher than the top
edges of the backrests.
For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
unoccupied, fasten each safety belt in the
opposite buckle. This provides additional
stabilization for the backrests.
Securing the load
As an example, the illustration shows the
luggage compartment of the MINI.
>Secure smaller and lighter items using
the luggage compartment net
*
or elas-
tic straps
>Secure larger and heavier items with
load-securing devices
*
. Lashing eyelets
are provided at the inner corners of the
luggage compartment for attaching
these load-securing devices.
Comply with the information enclosed
with the load-securing devices.
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LOADING CARGO ROOF-MOUNTED LUGGAGE RACK
*
Always position and secure the load
as described above. If you do not, it
can pose a danger to the passengers during
braking and evasive maneuvers, for exam-
ple.
Do not exceed the permissible gross weight
and axle load, refer to page 155 ff; other-
wise the vehicle's operating safety is no
longer assured and it will not be in compli-
ance with the certification regulations.
Do not stow heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment without first
securing them. Otherwise they would be
thrown around during braking and evasive
maneuvers and endanger the occupants.<
When loading a roof-mounted lug-
gage rack on the MINI, make sure
that there is sufficient space for the move-
ment of the glass sunroof and that no
objects protrude into the swiveling area of
the tailgate; otherwise damage can occur.
Do not secure the roof-mounted luggage
rack to the MINI's trim strips or to the MINI
Convertible top. Otherwise, the lack of a
secure hold could lead to damage or acci-
dents.<
Special roof-mounted luggage racks
for your MINI are available as acces-
sories from your MINI Dealer.<
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BREAK-IN PROCEDURES GENERAL DRIVING NOTES
Moving parts need to be given some time
until they can interact smoothly with one
another. To ensure that your vehicle pro-
vides maximum economy throughout a
long service life, we request that you com-
ply with the following information:
Engine
Comply with the local speed limits.
Up to 1,250 miles/2,000 km:
Drive at varying engine and road speeds,
but do not exceed the following:
4,500 rpm or
95 mph / 150 km/h.
Absolutely avoid putting the accelerator in
full-throttle or kickdown position.
After 1,250 miles/2,000 km:
Engine and road speeds can be gradually
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with
their manufacture, tires do not achieve
their full traction potential until after an
initial break-in period. Therefore drive care-
fully during the first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Approx. 300 miles/500 km must be driven
before the brake pads and rotors achieve
the optimum pad-surface and wear pat-
terns required for trouble-free operation
and an extended service life.
Clutch
Roughly 300 miles/500 km must be driven
before the clutch starts to operate at opti-
mum efficiency. Remember to engage the
clutch carefully during this initial period.
After a part replacement
You should again comply with these break-
in procedures if parts mentioned above
have to be replaced later in the vehicle's
life.
Interior mirror, automatic dimming*
While the vehicle is being driven forward,
these mirrors dim light through an infi-
nitely variable range depending on the
light's incidence. Two photocells in the
interior rearview mirror serve this purpose.
One is positioned on the underside of the
mirror frame, while the other is slightly off-
set on the back of the mirror.
In order for the photocells to work opti-
mally, keep them clean and do not cover
the area between the interior rearview mir-
ror and the windshield. Do not place stick-
ers or toll tags on the windshield in front of
the mirror.
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Safe braking
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stan-
dard feature. If you are in a situation which
requires full braking, it is best to brake
using maximum brake pressure. Since the
vehicle remains maneuverable, you can still
go around any obstacles with the smallest
possible steering movements.
The pulsation of the brake pedal, together
with the sound of hydraulic regulation,
indicates to you that ABS is actively taking
effect.
Wet roads:
It is a good idea to periodically dry the
brakes with a gentle application when driv-
ing in rain and on wet roads. Monitor traffic
conditions to ensure that this maneuver
does not hinder other road users. The
resulting heat dries brake rotors and pads.
Then if the braking force is needed, it is
immediately available.
Driving downhill:
To prevent overheating and the
resulting reduced efficiency of the
brake system, drive down extended or
steep mountain gradients in the gear
which requires the least brake applications.
Otherwise, even light but consistent pres-
sure on the brake can lead to high tempera-
tures, brake wear and possibly even brake
failure.<
The braking effect of the engine can be
increased by downshifting in the manual
mode of the automatic transmission, to
first gear if necessary, refer to page 58. This
protects the brakes from excessive loads.
Do not coast with the clutch
depressed, the transmission in idle or
the engine switched off. Otherwise, the
engine provides no braking effect, and
there is no power-assist for braking or
steering.
Make sure that there are no floor mats,
floor carpets or other objects in the vicinity
of the pedals; otherwise pedal function
could be impeded.<
Corrosion on the brake rotors:
When the vehicle is driven only occasion-
ally, during extended periods when the
vehicle is not used at all, and in operating
conditions where brake applications are
less frequent, there is an increased ten-
dency for corrosion of the brake rotors and
accumulation of contamination on the
brake pads. This occurs because the mini-
mal pressure that must be exerted by the
pads to clean the rotors by brake applica-
tions is not reached.
Corrosion on brake rotors is signaled by a
running or pulsation during braking; even
extended subsequent braking will not cure
this phenomenon.
Brake pads
Sensors in the left front and right
rear brake pads monitor pad condi-
tion. When the brake pads have
worn to the permissible limit, this is indi-
cated by the brake wear warning light,
refer to page 18.
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
reduce road speed. If you do not, a
wedge of water can form between tires
and road surface. This phenomenon is char-
acterized by a partial or complete loss of
contact between the tires and the road sur-
face. The ultimate results are loss of steer-
ing and braking control.<
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Mobile communications in the vehicle
The manufacturer of your MINI rec-
ommends that you do not use mobile
devices, e.g. mobile phones, inside the vehi-
cle without directly connecting them to an
outside antenna. Otherwise, interference
between the vehicle electronics and the
mobile device cannot be ruled out. In addi-
tion, it is not ensured that the radiation
emitted during mobile transmission will be
directed outside of the vehicle.<
Driving through water
Do not drive through water on the
road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm,
and then only at walking speed at the
most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the
electrical systems and the transmission
may be damaged.<
Use the parking brake on inclines
Do not hold the vehicle in place on
slopes by slipping or 'riding' the
clutch. Use the parking brake instead. Oth-
erwise, a high degree of clutch wear could
result.<
Clothes hooks
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that they will not
obstruct the driver's vision. Do not hang
heavy objects on the hooks. If you do, they
could injure the occupants during braking
or evasive maneuvers.<
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures occur in every
vehicle's exhaust system. Do not
remove the heat protection plates fitted in
the area of the exhaust system and do not
apply body-cavity protectant to this area.
When driving, standing at idle, and parking
the vehicle, take care to avoid contact
between the hot exhaust system and flam-
mable materials, e.g. hay, grass, leaves, etc.
Such contact could lead to a fire resulting in
serious personal injury and property dam-
age. Do not touch hot exhaust pipes. Other-
wise there is a risk of burns.<
Parking the vehicle
Condensation forms in the air conditioning
system during operation, and then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed
water on the ground are therefore normal.
Close the tailgate
Drive the vehicle only when the tail-
gate is completely closed. Otherwise,
exhaust fumes could penetrate the interior
of the vehicle.<
Should it be absolutely necessary to drive
with the tailgate open:
1. Close all windows as well as the glass
sunroof or the sliding sunroof of the
MINI Convertible
2. Sharply increase the air supply for the
heater, the air conditioning or the auto-
matic climate control, refer to page 82
or 85.
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REFUELING
Always switch off the engine before
refueling; otherwise no fuel can be
added to the tank and the SERVICE ENGINE
SOON lamp may come on.<
1. Open the fuel filler door
2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise
3. Put the gas cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
Always observe all applicable precau-
tionary measures and regulations
when handling fuels. Do not carry any
spare fuel containers in the vehicle. They
can leak and cause an explosion or fire in
the event of an accident.<
Observe the following when refueling
Always observe all safety precautions
posted at the service station when
handling fuel.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the
nozzle out of the pipe during refueling:
>Results in premature pump shutoff
>Will reduce the effect of the fuel vapor
recovery system on the pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used properly,
the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle
shuts off the first time.
Closing the gas cap
1. Insert gas cap
2. Turn gas cap clockwise until it clicks
3. Close fuel filler door.
Insert the cap and turn it clockwise
until it audibly clicks.
Do not jam the strap between the gas cap
and the vehicle. The following message is
displayed if the cap is loose or missing.<
US models only:
The warning lamp
*
comes on.
The gas cap is not correctly closed
or missing. Check if the gas cap is
correctly closed.
Fuel tank volume
Approx. 13.2 gallons/50 liters, of which
approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters are reserve
capacity.
Do not drive until the fuel tank is
totally empty. Otherwise engine
operations are not guaranteed and damage
could occur.<
Fuel quality
Do not fill the tank with leaded gaso-
line; otherwise the catalytic con-
verter will be permanently damaged. Do
not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel contain-
ing 85 % ethanol, nor with flex fuel. Other-
wise the engine and fuel supply system will
be damaged.<
Required fuel
Super Premium gasoline/AKI 91
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REFUELING
This gasoline is highly recommended.
However, you may also use gasoline with
less AKI. The minimum AKI rating is 87.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI
rating, the engine may produce knocking
sounds when starting at high outside tem-
peratures. This has no effect on the engine
life.
Use high-quality brands
Field experience has indicated significant
differences in fuel quality: volatility, com-
position, additives, etc., among gasolines
offered for sale in the United States and
Canada. Fuels containing up to and includ-
ing 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8% oxygen by weight, that is, 15%
MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent
amount of co-solvent, will not void the
applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may
result in driveability, starting and
stalling problems especially under certain
environmental conditions such as high
ambient temperature and high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability prob-
lems which you suspect could be related to
the fuel you are using, we recommend that
you respond by switching to a recognized
high-quality brand such as gasoline that is
advertised as Top Tier Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommenda-
tions may result in unscheduled mainte-
nance.<
Manual release with the MINI
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
the fuel filler door can be unlocked manu-
ally.
1. Remove the side trim panel on the left-
hand side of the luggage compartment
2. Pull the white lever toward the rear.
The fuel filler door is released
3. Open the fuel filler door.
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REFUELING
Manual release with the MINI
Convertible
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
the fuel filler door can be unlocked manu-
ally.
1. Remove the cover of the side trim panel
on the left-hand side, see arrow 1
2. Pull the green strap toward the rear, see
arrow 2.
The fuel filler door is released
3. Open the fuel filler door.
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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Information for your safety
It is not merely the tire's service life, but
also driving safety and driving comfort that
depend on the condition of the tires and
the maintenance of the specified tire pres-
sure.
Checking tire inflation pressures
Check the tire inflation pressures only on
cold tires. This means after driving a maxi-
mum of 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehi-
cle has been parked for at least 2 hours.
Warm tires have higher pressures.
Check the tire inflation pressures reg-
ularly and correct them, if necessary,
including the space-saver spare tire: at
least twice a month and before an
extended trip. Otherwise, incorrect tire
pressures can cause driving instability or
tire damage, ultimately resulting in acci-
dents. Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat,
tires except if Run-Flat Tires are fitted. A
flat tire greatly impairs steering and brak-
ing response, and can lead to complete loss
of control over the vehicle.<
After correcting the tire inflation
pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire
Monitor
*
, refer to page 74 or reset the Tire
Pressure Monitor
*
, page 76.<
Tire inflation pressures for original
tires
The tire inflation pressures for your stan-
dard tires are shown on the driver's-side
door post, visible when the door is open.
Tire inflation pressures for other tire
sizes
In the following tire pressure table, all pres-
sures are given for the specified tire sizes at
ambient temperature.
In order to determine the correct
inflation pressures for your tires,
refer to the values for the tire size in ques-
tion.<
Checking the inflation pressure on the
space-saver spare tire
Behind the bumper there is a valve exten-
sion accessible from the outside for check-
ing the inflation pressure.
Tire size
The tire inflation pressures apply to the tire
sizes approved and the tire brands recom-
mended by the manufacturer of your MINI.
Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.
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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Model Tire size Pressures specified in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
Traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/h
above 100 mph/
160 km/h
MINI COOPER/
MINI COOPER
Convertible
175/65 R 15 84 H M+S A/S
175/65 R 15 84 H
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S A/S, Convertible only
195/55 R 16 87 H
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S
205/45 R 17 84 V
30/210 30/210 30/210 30/210 35/240 35/240
175/60 R 15 84 H M+S
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S
205/40 R 18 82 W
33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
Space-saver spare tire: T 115/70 R 15 90 M 61/420 61/420 61/420 61/420 - -
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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Model Tire size Pressures specified in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
Traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/h
above 100 mph/
160 km/h
MINI COOPER S
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 V
30/210 30/210 30/210 30/210 35/240 35/240
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S 33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S
205/45 R 17 84 V
35/240 35/240 35/240 35/240 39/270 39/270
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S
205/40 R 18 82 W
36/250 36/250 36/250 36/250 41/280 41/280
MINI COOPER S
with John Coo-
per Works Kit
*
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 V
32/220 32/220 32/220 32/220 35/240 35/240
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S 33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S
205/45 R 17 84 V
35/240 35/240 35/240 35/240 39/270 39/270
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S
205/40 R 18 82 W
36/250 36/250 36/250 36/250 41/280 41/280
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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
More information about permissible loads and weights can be found on pages 155, 156.
Model Tire size Pressures specified in psi/kPa
All pressure specifications in the table are
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
Traveling speeds up to 100 mph/
160 km/h
above 100 mph/
160 km/h
MINI COOPER S
Convertible
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 V
30/210 30/210 30/210 30/210 35/240 35/240
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S 33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S
205/45 R 17 84 V
35/240 35/240 35/240 35/240 38/260 38/260
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S
205/40 R 18 82 W
36/250 36/250 36/250 36/250 41/280 41/280
MINI COOPER S
Convertible
with John Coo-
per Works Kit
*
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S A/S
195/55 R 16 87 V
32/220 32/220 32/220 32/220 35/240 35/240
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S 33/230 33/230 33/230 33/230 38/260 38/260
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S
205/45 R 17 84 V
35/240 35/240 35/240 35/240 39/270 39/270
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S
205/40 R 18 82 W
36/250 36/250 36/250 36/250 41/280 41/280
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TIRE CODING
Knowing the tire code on the tire's sidewall
makes it easier for you to choose and iden-
tify the correct tires.
Tire size
e.g. 205/45 R 17 84 V
Nominal width in mm
Cross-sectional
ratio in %
Radial belt construction
Rim diameter in inches
Load index,
not on ZR tires
Speed code letter,
in front of the R on ZR tires
Speed code letters:
Q = up to 100 mph / 160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph / 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph / 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph / 240 km/h
W= up to 167 mph / 270 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines
of the US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
e.g. DOT xxxx xxx 3506
Manufacturer's code
for tire make
Tire size and
tire version
Tire age
Tire age
The tire's date of manufacture is included
in the tire coding:
DOT...3506 means that the tire was manu-
factured in the 35th week of the year 2006.
The manufacturer of your MINI recom-
mends replacing all tires after 6 years at
the latest, even if a tire service life of
10 years is possible.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applica-
ble on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT quality grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rat-
ing based on the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and one-half, 1 γ, times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
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TIRE CODING TIRE CONDITION
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire‘s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified govern-
ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction per-
formance.
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead brak-
ing traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.<
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest,
B and C, representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified indoor lab-
oratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum required
by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.<
RSC: Run-Flat Tires
You will recognize Run-Flat Tires by a circu-
lar symbol containing the letters RSC on
the side of the tire, refer to page 115.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter performance
properties than summer tires.
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear,
signs of damage and for foreign objects
lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Tire tread
Tread depth should not be allowed to go
below 1/8 in/3 mm even though in Europe,
for example, the legally specified minimum
tread depth is only 1/16 in/1.6 mm.
Below 1/8 in/3 mm tread depth, there is a
very high danger of hydroplaning at higher
speeds, even with only small amounts of
water on the road.
At tread depths below approx. 1/6 in/
4 mm, the ability of winter tires to cope
with winter driving conditions decreases
perceptibly. For safety reasons, new tires
should be mounted.
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TIRE CONDITION
Wear indicators in the tread-groove base
are spread around the circumference of the
tire and are marked on the sidewall of the
tire with TWI, Tread Wear Indicator. When
tire tread is worn down to the level of the
wear indicators, the remaining tread depth
is 1/16 in/1.6 mm.
Wheel/tire damage
Due to low-profile tires, please note
that wheels, tires and suspension
parts are more susceptible to road hazards
and consequential damage.
Unusual vibrations during driving may indi-
cate tire damage or other damage to the
vehicle. This may be caused, for example,
by driving over a curb. This is also true for
abnormalities in the vehicle's handling
characteristics, such as a pronounced ten-
dency to pull to the left or right.
In such situations, reduce your speed
immediately. Drive carefully to the nearest
MINI Dealer or tire dealer, or have the vehi-
cle towed there, if necessary.
Tire damage can endanger the lives of both
the vehicle occupants and other road
users.<
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RUN-FLAT TIRES
*
You will recognize Run-Flat Tires by a circu-
lar symbol containing the letters RSC on
the side of the tire.
Run-Flat Tires consist of conditionally self-
supporting tires and special rims. The tire
reinforcement ensures that driving
remains possible to a restricted degree in
the event of a pressure drop or even a flat
tire.
To continue driving with a damaged tire:
>If equipped with the Flat Tire Monitor,
refer to Flat tire warning, page 75.
>If equipped with the Tire Pressure Moni-
tor, refer to Low inflation pressure warn-
ing, page 76.
Tire change set
In case of a flat tire, the tire change
set is not needed, since your vehicle
has Run-Flat Tires.
When changing a tire, always observe the
safety measures and the procedure for
changing tires starting on page 137.<
Your vehicle is additionally equipped with a
tire change set.
In the MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Con-
vertible this is located in the luggage com-
partment under the floor mat.
In the MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S
Convertible, the tire change set is located in
a separate bag which is attached to the
lashing eyelets on the luggage compart-
ment floor by means of tie-down straps.
Have new wheels and tires mounted
only by your MINI Dealer or a special-
ized tire shop that has specially trained per-
sonnel working in accordance with the
specifications of the MINI manufacturer.
Work that is improperly carried out could
result in consequential damage and pose
safety hazards.<
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your MINI rec-
ommends that you avoid using
retreaded tires, as this could impair driving
safety. This is due to possible variations in
casing structures and, in some cases, to
their extreme age, factors which can lead
to limited durability.<
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NEW WHEELS AND TIRES
The correct wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your MINI rec-
ommends mounting only wheels and
tires that it has specifically approved for
use on your particular model. Although
other wheels and tires may theoretically
have the same dimensions, variations in
factors such as manufacturing tolerances
can result in contact between tire and
bodywork, ultimately leading to serious
accidents. The manufacturer of your MINI
cannot evaluate non-approved wheels and
tires to determine if they are suited for use,
and therefore cannot ensure the operating
safety of the vehicle if they are mounted.<
Your MINI Dealer will be glad to inform you
about the correct wheel and tire combina-
tion for your vehicle.
The correct wheel and tire combination is
also important for various systems that
would otherwise be impaired, e.g. ABS or
DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand
and tread configuration. In the event of tire
damage, remount the previous wheel and
tire combination as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires, or vice versa,
only use wheels with TPM electronics; oth-
erwise the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
be able to detect a puncture, refer to
page 76. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to
advise you.
Run-Flat Tires
For your own safety, use Run-Flat Tires
when mounting new tires or replacing
summer tires with winter tires or vice
versa. Keep in mind that no spare wheel is
available in the event of a flat. Your MINI
Dealer will be glad to advise you.
For safety reasons, the manufacturer
of your MINI recommends having
Run-Flat Tires replaced, not repaired, if they
are damaged.<
Tire designation
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your
MINI recommends certain tire brands. You
can recognize these by the clearly visible
designation on the tire's sidewall.
When used properly these tires meet the
highest standards regarding safety and
handling characteristics.
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NEW WHEELS AND TIRES SNOW CHAINS
*
Special characteristics of winter tires
The manufacturer of your MINI recom-
mends winter tires for driving in adverse
winter road conditions. While all-season
tires with the M+S designation provide bet-
ter winter traction than summer tires, they
generally do not achieve the full perfor-
mance of winter tires.
Observe speed ratings:
Never exceed the maximum speed
for which the winter tires are rated.<
Storage
Store tires in a cool, dry place, protecting
them against light whenever possible. Pro-
tect the tires against contact with oil,
grease and fuel. Do not exceed the tire
inflation pressure specified on the tire side-
wall.
Only certain types of snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your
MINI, classified as road-safe and recom-
mended. Contact your MINI Dealer for
more details. Their use is only permitted in
pairs on the front wheels on winter tires of
the following types:
>175/65 R 15 M+S
>175/60 R 16 M+S.
When fitting, comply with the manufac-
turer's instructions. With chains, do not
exceed a speed of 30 mph / 50 km/h.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor
after attaching snow chains to the
tires.
When driving with snow chains, it can be
helpful to switch off the ASC or DSC for a
brief period, refer to page 72.<
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BONNET
Do not attempt to service your vehi-
cle if you do not have the required
technical background. If you are not famil-
iar with the regulations to be observed,
have the necessary work on your vehicle
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica-
tions of the MINI manufacturer.
Work that is improperly carried out could
result in consequential damage and pose
safety hazards.<
To unlock
Pull the lever in the right door area beneath
the instrument panel.
To open
1. Reach under the bonnet
2. Pull the release lever
3. Open the bonnet.
To close
Allow the bonnet to fall from a height of
approx. 1 ft/30 cm.
Make sure that the closing range of
the bonnet is unobstructed, other-
wise personal injury could result.
If it is determined that the bonnet is not
completely closed while driving, stop
immediately and close it securely, also refer
to page 17.<
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1 Reservoir for windshield and rear
window washer system
*
64
2 Vehicle identification number
3 Coolant expansion tank 122
4 Engine oil filler neck 121
5 Battery 144
6 Brake fluid reservoir 124
7 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning
system
*
64
8Engine oil dipstick 121
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1 Reservoir for windshield and rear
window washer system
*
64
2 Vehicle identification number
3 Coolant expansion tank 122
4 Engine oil filler neck 121
5 Auxiliary terminal for
jump-starting 146
6 Brake fluid reservoir 124
7 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning
system
*
64
8 Engine oil dipstick 121
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ENGINE OIL
Measuring the oil level
1. With the vehicle's engine at normal
operating temperature, i.e. after unin-
terrupted driving for at least 6 miles/
10 km, park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Switch off the engine
3. Pull the dipstick out after approx.
5 minutes and wipe it off with a lint-free
cloth, paper towel, or similar material
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way
into the guide tube and pull it out again.
The oil level should be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption is
directly influenced by your driving style and
vehicle operating conditions.
The oil volume between the two marks
MIN, MAX on the dipstick corresponds to
approx. 1.1 quarts/1 liter.
Do not fill beyond the upper mark on
the dipstick. Excess oil will damage
the engine.<
Adding engine oil
Only top up oil when the oil level has
dropped to just above the lower mark
of the dipstick. However, never allow the
level to drop below the lower mark.<
Add oil within the next 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise the engine could be
damaged.<
Always store oil, grease, etc., out of
reach of children. Comply with all
warning labels and information on lubri-
cant containers, otherwise health risks may
result.<
Oil change
Have the oil changed only by a MINI Dealer
or a workshop that has specially trained
personnel working in accordance with the
specifications of the MINI manufacturer.
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ENGINE OIL COOLANT
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has
critical significance for the operation and
service life of an engine. Based on exten-
sive testing, the manufacturer of your MINI
approves only certain grades of engine oil.
Only use High Performance Synthetic Oil
approved by the manufacturer of your
MINI.
If MINI High Performance Synthetic Oil is
not available, you can add small quantities
of another synthetic oil in between oil
changes. Only use oils with a specification
of API SH or higher.
If you have any further questions
regarding MINI High Performance
Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils,
your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise
you.<
Do not use any oil additives, as they
could cause engine damage under
some circumstances.<
Viscosity grades
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating
and is classified into SAE grades.
The correct SAE grade for your MINI is
determined by the climatic conditions of
the region in which you normally drive your
MINI.
Approved oils feature the SAE grades
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving at all out-
side temperatures.
Do not open the cooling system when
the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant consists of water and a coolant
additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your MINI. Your
MINI Dealer knows which additives are
suitable and will be glad to advise you.
Only use suitable additives, other-
wise the engine can be damaged. The
additives are hazardous to your health.<
Comply with the applicable environ-
mental laws regulating the disposal
of coolant additives.<
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COOLANT
As an example, the illustration shows the
coolant tank of the MINI COOPER and the
MINI COOPER Convertible.
Checking coolant level
1. The engine must be at ambient temper-
ature
2. MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Con-
vertible:
Slowly pull the cap of the expansion
tank by the tab until the excess pressure
can escape. Then remove the cap com-
pletely.
MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Con-
vertible:
Slightly unscrew the cap of the expan-
sion tank counterclockwise until the
excess pressure can escape. Then
remove the cap completely
3. The coolant level is correct if it is
between the MIN and MAX markings on
the transparent expansion tank
4. If necessary, slowly add coolant until the
correct level is reached; do not overfill
5. MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Con-
vertible:
Reattach the cap and press it down
firmly
MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Con-
vertible:
Screw the cap back on and tighten it
firmly
6. Have the cause of the coolant loss
removed as soon as possible.
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BRAKE SYSTEM
Brake fluid level
The warning lamp comes on
although the parking brake is not
engaged:
The brake fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, refer to page 16. At the same time,
brake pedal travel may become signifi-
cantly longer.
Have the system checked immediately.
If the brake fluid level is too low and brake
pedal travel has become longer, there may
be a defect in one of the brake system's
hydraulic circuits.
Canadian models display this
warning lamp.
If you continue driving, higher brake
application pressure may be neces-
sary, and there may be a slight pull to one
side. Brake pedal travel may also be longer.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.<
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MINI MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
The MINI maintenance system helps main-
tain your vehicle's road safety and opera-
tional safety.
Please bear in mind that regular mainte-
nance is not only necessary for the safety of
your vehicle, but also plays a significant
role in maintaining the resale value of the
vehicle.
Service interval display
While conventional systems determine
maintenance intervals according to fixed
kilometer readings, the MINI Maintenance
System takes the vehicle's driving condi-
tions into account because not every mile is
the same as another in this respect.
From a maintenance standpoint,
60,000 miles/100,000 km accumulated
through short-distance driving cannot be
treated the same as 60,000 miles/
100,000 km accumulated through long-dis-
tance highway travel.
The condition-based MINI Maintenance
System includes the Engine Oil Service and
Inspections I and II.
Determining the maintenance intervals
according to the actual use of the vehicle
covers every kind of operating situation.
People who drive very little, i.e. much less
than 6,000 miles/10,000 km per year,
should have the engine oil changed at least
every 2 years since oil deteriorates over
time, regardless of use.
For more information on the service inter-
val display, refer to page 69.
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
For additional information on maintenance
intervals and procedures, please refer to
the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
As a precaution against rust, it is advisable
to have the body checked for damage from
rocks or gravel at the same time, depending
upon operating conditions.
The manufacturer of your MINI rec-
ommends having maintenance and
repair work carried out only by a MINI
Dealer or a workshop that has specially
trained personnel working in accordance
with the specifications of the MINI manu-
facturer.
Make sure that maintenance work is con-
firmed with an entry in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet for
US models or the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These
entries are your proof that the vehicle has
received regular maintenance.<
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Primary components of exhaust emissions
can be checked by a device via the OBD
socket.
This socket is located to the left of the
driver's side, on the bottom of the instru-
ment panel underneath a cover.
Exhaust emission values
The warning lamp comes on. The
exhaust emissions have deterio-
rated. Have the vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Canadian models display this
warning lamp.
Under some circumstances, the lamp will
flash. This indicates severe engine misfir-
ing. In this case, you should reduce your
speed and visit your nearest MINI Dealer as
soon as possible. Severe engine misfiring
can quickly lead to serious damage of emis-
sions-related components, especially the
catalytic converter.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly
tightened, the OBD system may con-
clude that fuel vapors are escaping, causing
an indicator to light up. If the filler cap is
then tightened, the indicator should go out
within a few days.<
Suitable car-care products
Use the cleaning and car-care prod-
ucts available at your MINI Dealer.<
Washing your vehicle
You can wash your new MINI or MINI Con-
vertible in automatic car washes from the
beginning. Preference should be for cloth
car washes. If, due to lack of availability,
brush car washes must be used, modern
systems with soft brushes should be given
preference.
When using steam cleaners or high-
pressure cleaners, maintain sufficient
distance to the vehicle and do not exceed a
maximum temperature of 1407/606. If
the jet is too close or the pressure is too
high, this can lead to damage or initial
damage that can develop into more serious
damage. Water that enters vehicle compo-
nents can lead to damage over the long
term.
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them, otherwise water can
reduce braking efficiency over the short
term and the brake rotors can corrode.
Switch the rain sensor off when passing
through an automatic car wash, refer to
page 63. Failure to do so could result in
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damage caused by undesired wiper activa-
tion.<
Rod antenna
If necessary, for example before
entering a car wash or a garage with
elevator ramp, remove the rod antenna.
To do so, grip the rod antenna at the base
and unscrew it from the antenna foot by
turning it to the left.<
Headlamps
When cleaning the headlamps,
please note: do not rub the head-
lamps dry and do not use any abrasive or
caustic cleaning products. Remove dirt and
contamination, such as insects, by soaking
with shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water. Always use a deicer spray to
remove accumulated ice and snow; never
use a scraper.<
Vehicle paintwork
Regular care contributes greatly to driving
safety and value retention.
Environmental influences varying from one
region to the next can affect the vehicle
paintwork. Please base the frequency and
scope of car care on these various influ-
ences.
Care of upholstery
Depressions that come about on the uphol-
stery material of the seats in daily use can
be brushed out using a slightly damp brush
against the grain.
The fact that velour lays down is not a qual-
ity defect, but rather is inevitable in the
case of home textiles or clothing materials.
In the case of strong sunlight and longer
parking periods, cover the seats or all win-
dows to prevent discoloration.
Care of special parts
>Light-alloy wheels
*
:
Use wheel cleaner especially during the
winter months, but do not use any
aggressive, acidic, strong alkali or rough
cleansers or steam jets above 1407/
606. Observe the manufacturer's
instructions
>Chrome parts
*
such as the bonnet grille,
door handles, and similar parts:
Particularly if they were exposed to road
salt, clean these parts carefully with
plenty of water and shampoo additive, if
necessary. For additional treatment, use
chrome polish
>Rubber components:
Treat only with water or rubber care
products.
Do not use silicon sprays or other
silicon-containing care products,
otherwise noise and damage could
occur.<
>Plastic parts, artificial leather surfaces,
headliner, lamp lenses, cover glass over
display elements as well as matt-black
die-cast parts:
Clean these parts with water and plastic
care products, if necessary. Do not
dampen seats and the headliner.
Never use solvents such as lacquer thin-
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ner, heavy-duty grease remover, fuel or
similar
>Fine-wood parts
*
:
Please clean wood paneling and other
wood parts only with a damp cloth. Dry
off with a soft cloth
>Safety belts:
Only clean using mild soap, leaving the
belts installed.
Do not dry clean, as the fabric can be
destroyed.
Always roll up safety belts only when
dry.
Dirty safety belts prevent unrolling and
thus negatively affect safety
>Floor carpets and floor mats
*
:
Use an interior cleaner to clean these
items if they are heavily soiled. Floor
mats can be removed to allow the inte-
rior to be cleaned
>Wiper blades:
Clean with soap and water. Replace
wiper blades twice a year, before and
after the cold season. This is particularly
important on vehicles fitted with a rain
sensor.
Caring for leather* and imitation
leather
The leather and imitation leather used by
the manufacturer of your MINI are high
quality products processed using state-of-
the-art methods and will retain their qual-
ity level for many years if cared for prop-
erly.
Regular cleaning and care are necessary, as
dust and road dirt scratch in pores and
creases and lead to heavy wear as well as
premature brittleness of the leather and
imitation leather surface.
This is why you should use a cloth or vac-
uum cleaner to remove dust on a regular
basis.
Since dirt and oil slowly destroy the protec-
tive layer of the leather and imitation
leather, a treatment with a leather care
product is necessary twice a year. This pre-
serves the quality of the leather and pre-
vents electrostatic charging.
Cleaning agents can contain hazard-
ous or health-damaging substances.
For this reason, always observe the warn-
ings on the package. For interior cleaning,
always open the doors or windows of the
vehicle.
Do not use any products that are not
intended for cleaning the vehicle.<
Care of the MINI Convertible's top
The appearance and service life of the con-
vertible top largely depend on the proper
care and operation of the convertible top.
You should therefore observe the following
notes in particular:
>Whenever possible, park your vehicle in
the shade to protect it from intense sun-
light
>Do not fold the convertible top when it is
wet, dirty or frozen; otherwise water
marks, moisture stains and chafing could
result
>If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed
area for a longer period of time, make
sure that there is sufficient ventilation
>Remove bird droppings immediately
because they have corrosive properties.
Never use spot removers, paint thin-
ner, solvents, cleaning fuel or similar
since these products can destroy the rubber
seals and cause leaks.<
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If the convertible top is very dirty, it is rec-
ommended that it be cleaned with a spe-
cial convertible top cleaning agent. Your
MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.
Clean the convertible top as follows:
>Spray the convertible top with an
approved convertible top cleaning agent
>Then scrub the convertible top with a
wet sponge using circular motions
>Afterward, finish cleaning the vehicle in
a car wash or rinse the convertible top
thoroughly with plenty of water.
After washing the convertible top three to
five times, it should be treated with a
waterproofing agent.
Wind deflector*
>Clean the wind deflector with a soft
sponge and water evenly across the
entire surface so that water marks do
not form
>Do not clean it with a vacuum cleaner or
upholstery brush attachment, otherwise
the net could be damaged.
Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you
on what is important if the vehicle is to be
decommissioned for longer than three
months.
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The picture shows as an example the tire
change set with onboard tools for vehicles
with the space-saver spare tire.
Depending on the equipment version, your
vehicle is equipped with a special onboard
tool kit stored at the locations described
below:
Tire change set with onboard tools for
space-saver spare tire
In the luggage compartment under the
floor mat.
MINI Mobility System with tire change
set and onboard tools
In the luggage compartment under the
floor mat.
Tire change set and onboard tool kit
with Run-Flat Tires
MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Convert-
ible:
>In the luggage compartment under the
floor mat.
MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Con-
vertible:
>Tire change set:
in the luggage compartment in a sepa-
rate pouch
>Onboard tool kit:
in the luggage compartment under the
floor mat.
Windshield wiper
1. Rotate the wiper arm completely out
2. Set the wiper blade at an angle
3. Press the securing spring, see arrow
4. Unhook the wiper blade towards the
windshield
5. Pull the wiper blade past the wiper arm
toward the top
6. Insert the new wiper blade
7. Press into position until you hear it
engage.
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Rear window wiper*
1. Rotate the wiper arm completely out
2. Turn the wiper blade as far as it will go
to the rear
3. Press the wiper blade against the limit
and thus out of the mounting
4. Press the new wiper blade into the
mounting.
Lamps and bulbs are an important compo-
nent of vehicle safety. Therefore, proceed
carefully when handling bulbs.
To replace bulbs which are not described
here, please contact a MINI Dealer or a
workshop that has specially trained per-
sonnel working in accordance with the
specifications of the MINI manufacturer.
Do not touch the glass portion of a
new bulb with your bare hands since
even small amounts of impurities burn into
the surface and reduce the service life of
the bulb. Use a clean cloth, paper napkin, or
similar material, or hold the bulb by its
metallic base.<
A replacement bulb set can be obtained at
your MINI Dealer.
Whenever working on the electrical
system, switch off the electrical
accessory you are working on or disconnect
the cable from the negative terminal of the
battery. Failure to do this could result in
short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage, comply
with any instructions provided by the bulb
manufacturer.<
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1Low beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
2High beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
The H7 bulb is pressurized. Therefore,
wear safety glasses and protective
gloves. If the lamp is damaged there is a
risk of injury.<
For checking and adjusting headlamp
aim, please contact your MINI
Dealer.<
Replacing bulbs
The headlamps are integrated into the bon-
net.
1. Gently pull the retaining wire of the
headlamp cover and guide it outwards
2. Fold down the headlamp cover
3. Disconnect the cable connector from the
bulb socket and pull out the bulb
4. Place the bulb holder on the lower edge
of the mounting and press it in until it
engages in the bulb socket
5. Reconnect the cable connector and
install the headlamp cover again.
Xenon lamps*
The service life of these bulbs is very long
and the probability of a failure is very low,
provided that they are not switched on and
off an unusual number of times. If one of
these bulbs should nevertheless fail, it is
possible to continue driving with great cau-
tion using the fog lamps, provided traffic
laws in your area do not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp
system, including bulb replacement,
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica-
tions of the MINI manufacturer. Due to
high voltage, there is a risk of fatal injury if
work on the xenon lamps is carried out
improperly.<
Turn signal indicators, front
21 watt bulb
1. Open the bonnet
2. Reach into the opening for the turn sig-
nal indicators from above
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb holder
while turning it to the left
4. Remove and replace the bulb.
Parking lamps and standing lamps
5watt bulb
The parking lamps and standing lamps are
integrated in the lamp housing of the turn
signal indicator.
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull
out
2. Remove and replace the bulb.
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Side turn signal indicators
5 watt bulb
1. Slide the lamp toward the rear of the
vehicle and remove
2. Remove and replace the bulb.
Tail lamps
Turn signal lamp 1: 21 watts
Rear lamp 2: 21/5 watt bulb
Backup lamp 3: 16 watts
1 Turn signal indicator yellow
2 Rear lamp/Brake lamp red
3Backup lamp white
Replacing bulbs
To access the bulb holder, remove the cover
on the side panel in the luggage compart-
ment for MINI and MINI Convertible.
1. Unplug the power supply, arrow 1
2. Squeeze the retaining clips together, see
arrows 2, and remove the bulb holder
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left
4. Remove and replace the bulb
5. Press the bulb holder into position until
you hear it engage
6. Plug in the power supply.
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Rear fog lamp*
With the space-saver spare tire option:
Access to the lamp via the back or under-
side of the bumper.
1. Press the clips together
2. Push the lamp out of the bumper
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left
4. Remove and replace the bulb.
Other equipment:
In the event of a malfunction, please
contact your MINI Dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica-
tions of your MINI manufacturer.<
License plate lamps
5 watt bulb
As an example, the illustration shows the
license plate lamp of the MINI.
1. Apply a screwdriver to the recess and
lever out the lamp cover
2. Replace the bulb.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind
translucent lenses serve as the light
sources for many of the controls and dis-
plays in your vehicle. These light-emitting
diodes are related to conventional lasers,
and legislation defines them as light-emit-
ting diodes, Class 1.
Do not remove the protective lenses
and avoid staring directly at the unfil-
tered beam for several hours, as inflamma-
tion of the retina could result.<
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REPAIRING A FLAT TIRE SPACE-SAVER SPARE TIRE
*
Safety measures in the event of a
flat:
Park the vehicle as far away from flowing
traffic as possible, and switch on the haz-
ard warning flashers.
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
ahead wheel position and engage the
steering lock. Engage the parking brake and
shift into 1st or reverse gear – selector lever
in P.
All passengers should be outside the vehi-
cle and well away from your immediate
working area – behind a guardrail, for
instance.
If a portable hazard warning lamp is avail-
able, set it up on the roadside at an appro-
priate distance from the rear of the vehicle.
Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations.<
In the event of a flat tire, different proce-
dures should be followed depending on the
equipment included in your vehicle:
>Vehicles with Run-Flat Tires, refer to
page 115
>Vehicles with a space-saver spare tire,
refer to the following section
>Vehicles with MINI Mobility System,
refer to page 141.
To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed
as follows:
>Remove space-saver spare tire, refer to
the section after the next one
>Prepare for tire change, refer to page 139
>Jack up the vehicle, refer to page 140
>Mount the space-saver spare tire, refer
to page 140
>Tighten the lug bolts, refer to page 140
>Drive with space-saver spare tire, refer to
page 139.
Tire change set
On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire,
the tire change set with onboard tools is
stored in the luggage compartment under
the floor mat.
1 Chock, folding
2 Hubcap remover
3 Wheel stud wrench
4Jack
5 Special wrench for removing the space-
saver spare tire
6 Towing eyelet
7 Lifting handle
The onboard tool kit includes a pouch with
a plastic bag in which you can place the
damaged wheel.
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Removing the space-saver spare tire
The screw connection of the space-saver
spare tire is in the luggage compartment
under the floor mat, on the base of the
storage compartment for the tire change
set.
1. Loosen the screw connection using the
special wrench
2. Take out the cover panel
3. Screw the lifting handle from the
onboard tool kit onto the thread
4. Raise the lifting handle slightly
5. Squeeze the securing spring
6. The space-saver spare tire is released
and must be held by the lifting handle
7. Lower the space-saver spare tire with
the lifting handle
8. Unscrew the lifting handle
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*
CHANGING TIRES
9. Pull out the space-saver spare tire
towards the rear underneath the vehi-
cle
10. Position the space-saver spare tire with
the valve facing upwards
11. Unscrew the valve extension from the
valve of the space-saver spare tire
12. Unscrew the dust cap from the exten-
sion and place it on the valve of the
space-saver spare tire.
Due to its different dimensions, the
damaged wheel cannot be placed in
the recess for the space-saver spare tire.<
Driving with the space-saver spare tire
Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph / 80 km/h.
You must expect changes in vehicle han-
dling such as lower track stability during
braking, longer braking distances and
changes in self-steering properties when
close to the handling limit. These effects
are more pronounced when driving with
winter tires.
Only one space-saver spare tire may
be mounted at one time. Reinstall a
wheel and tire of the original size as soon
as possible.<
Check the tire inflation pressure at
the earliest opportunity and correct it
if necessary. Replace the defective tire as
soon as possible and have the new wheel/
tire assembly balanced.<
Additional safety measures in the
event of a tire change:
Change tires only on a flat, solid and non-
slippery surface.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways
on soft or slippery support surfaces, such as
snow, ice, flagstones, etc..
Do not use a wooden block or similar object
as a support base for the jack, as this would
prevent it from extending to its full support
height and reduce its load-carrying capac-
ity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
engine when the vehicle is supported by
the jack – risk of fatal injury.<
Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions
regarding flat tires on page 137.<
1. For vehicles with a space-saver spare
tire:
Place the folding chock behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle;
on downward inclines, place it in front of
this wheel. If the wheel is changed on a
surface with a more severe slope, take
additional precautions to secure the
vehicle from rolling
2. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
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Jacking up the vehicle
1. Place the jack at the jacking point closest
to the wheel.
The jack base must be perpendicular to
the surface beneath the jacking point
The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only. Do not
attempt to raise another vehicle model
with it or to raise any load of any kind. To
do so could cause accidents and personal
injury.<
2. During jacking up, insert the jack head in
the square recess of the jacking point
3. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you
are changing is raised from the ground.
Mounting a wheel
1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel
2. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt
from the mounting surfaces of the
wheel and hub. Clean the lug bolts.
3. Mount the new wheel
4. Screw at least two lug bolts finger-tight
into opposite bolt holes
5. Screw in the remaining bolts
6. Tighten all the lug bolts firmly in a diag-
onal pattern
7. Lower the vehicle
8. Remove the jack.
Tightening the lug bolts
Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
As soon as possible, have the secure
seating of the lug bolts, tightening
torque 103.3 lb ft/140 Nm, checked using a
calibrated torque wrench. Otherwise, a
wheel coming loose can lead to a severe
accident.<
Replace the defective tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire assembly
balanced.
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MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM
*
MINI Mobility System
The MINI Mobility System is provided to
help you repair a flat tire. With the help of
this system you can apply a liquid sealant
on the inside of the tire, which seals the
damaged area and enables you to continue
to drive.
Preparing for tire repair
Before using the MINI Mobility Sys-
tem read the warning and danger
precautions on the equipment.<
If possible, leave objects in which have
been forced into the tire.
Take off the tag regarding speed limits and
stick it onto the steering wheel.
Using the MINI Mobility System
In order to repair a flat tire with the MINI
Mobility System, proceed as follows:
>Pump in liquid sealant, refer to page 142
>Reinflate the tire, refer to page 142
>Distribute liquid sealant, refer to
page 143
>Check tire inflation pressure, refer to
page 143
>Drive on, refer to page 143.
MINI Mobility System with onboard
tools
The MINI Mobility System with tire change
set and onboard tools is located in the lug-
gage compartment under the floor mat:
1Jack
2 Wheel stud wrench
3 Hubcap remover
4 Wrench, screwdriver/Phillips screw-
driver, towing eyelet
5 Compressor, hose with manometer and
plug for cigarette lighter socket
6 Package with filling hose, valve remover
and valve core
7 Filling canister
8 Hex wrench/screwdriver
9 Adapter for wheel lug lock
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*
Pumping in liquid sealant
1. Shake the filling canister
2. Screw the filling hose onto the filling
canister
3. Unscrew the dust protection cap from
the valve of the defective tire
4. Screw out the valve core with the valve
remover. The valve remover is located in
a package with the filling hose.
Place the valve core and valve
remover only on clean surfaces.<
5. Remove the cap from the filling hose
6. Push the filling hose onto the tire valve
7. Hold the filling canister with the cap
down and squeeze.
Squeeze the entire contents of the canis-
ter into the tire
8. Remove filling hose
9. Screw valve core into the tire valve with
the valve remover.
In the event of a lost or dirty valve
core you will find another valve core
in a package with the filling hose.
Please remember that the liquid canister
must be replaced every four years if the
equipment has not been used.<
Reinflating the tire
1. Screw hose 1 with manometer onto the
tire valve
2. Connect plug 3 to the cigarette lighter
socket in the vehicle interior, refer to
page 90
3. Ignition key in position 1:
switch on compressor 2
4. Inflate the tires to at least 26 psi/
180 kPa, but not to more than 36 psi/
250 kPa.
To check the current air pressure, shut
off the device for a short time.
Do not run the compressor for
longer than 6 minutes, otherwise
the device will overheat and possibly be
damaged.<
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*
If an air pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa
cannot be reached, unscrew the
hose 1 and drive back and forth
about 33 ft/10 m so that the liquid seal-
ant is distributed in the tire. Afterwards
repeat the procedure.
If an air pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa is still
not reached, the tire is too badly dam-
aged. Please contact the nearest MINI
Dealer.<
5. Turn off compressor 2
6. Unscrew hose 1 from the tire valve
7. Store the MINI Mobility System back in
the vehicle.
The instructions for using the MINI
Mobility System are also given on the
equipment.<
Distributing liquid sealant
Immediately drive for approx. 10 minutes,
so that the liquid sealant is uniformly dis-
tributed.
Do not exceed a speed of 40 mph /
60 km/h.
If possible do not drive at a speed lower
than 10 mph / 20 km/h.<
Checking tire inflation pressure
1. After driving for approx. 10 minutes, pull
over at a suitable location
2. Screw hose with manometer back onto
the tire valve
3. Check the tire inflation pressures.
The tire inflation pressure must be
at least 18 psi/130 kPa. If it is not,
do not continue driving.<
If 18 psi/130 kPa are displayed:
4. Ignition key position 1:
switch on compressor 2. Correct the tire
inflation pressure to the specified value,
refer to the tire inflation pressure table
on page 109
5. Replace the tire as soon as possible.
The use of the MINI Mobility System
may be ineffective with tire damage
larger than approx. 1/6 in/4 mm. Please
contact the nearest MINI Dealer if the tire
cannot be made drivable with the MINI
Mobility System.<
Driving on
Do not exceed the permitted maxi-
mum speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h;
otherwise an accident could happen.<
Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire
assembly balanced. Have the MINI Mobility
System refilled.<
Tire change set
When changing a tire, always observe the
safety measures and the procedure for
changing tires starting on page 137.
In case of a flat tire the tire change
set is not needed due to the availabil-
ity of the MINI Mobility System.<
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VEHICLE BATTERY
Storage location
MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Convert-
ible:
The battery is located in the engine com-
partment, refer to page 119.
MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Con-
vertible:
The battery is located in the luggage com-
partment under the floor mat.
Battery care
The battery is absolutely maintenance-free,
that is, the original electrolyte will normally
last for the service life of the battery under
moderate climatic conditions. Your MINI
Dealer will be glad to advise you if you have
any questions regarding the battery.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via
the terminals in the engine compartment
with the engine switched off, refer to
'Jump-starting', page 146.
Disposal
After replacing old batteries, return
the used batteries to your MINI
Dealer or to a recycling point. Maintain the
battery in an upright position for transport
and storage. Secure the battery to prevent
it from tilting during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power failure, e.g. due to
a discharged battery, some of your vehicle's
equipment will function only to a limited
extent and must be reinitialized or read-
justed. Individual settings are also lost and
must be reprogrammed:
>The clock must be reset, refer to page 67
>The power windows must be reinitial-
ized, refer to page 32
>Radio
*
:
The stations must be reset, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Radio
>Navigation system
*
:
It may take some time for its operability
to be restored, refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for Navigation System.
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FUSES
Do not attempt to repair a blown
fuse or replace it with a fuse of a dif-
ferent color or Ampere rating. To do this
could cause a fire in the vehicle resulting
from a circuit overload.<
If a second fuse blows in the same cir-
cuit, have the cause rectified by your
MINI Dealer.<
A fuse allocation diagram is located on the
inside of the fuse box cover panel.
Plastic tweezers and spare fuses can be
found in the fuse box in the vehicle interior.
In the engine compartment
In the MINI COOPER and the MINI COOPER
Convertible to the right of the battery.
In the MINI COOPER S and the MINI COO-
PER S Convertible to the right of the air fil-
ter box.
Open the fuse box lid. To do so, press the
clip fastener.
In the vehicle interior
On the left side of the footwell in the side
trim panel.
Open the fuse box lid. To do so, press the
fastener.
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When your battery is discharged, you can
use two jumper cables to start your vehicle
with power from the battery in a second
vehicle. Correspondingly you can help start
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables
with fully insulated handles on the termi-
nal clamps.
Preparing for jump-starting
Do not touch live wiring and cables
on a running engine. There is a risk of
fatal injury if you do this. Carefully observe
the following instructions to avoid per-
sonal injury and/or damage to either vehi-
cle or both vehicles. Make sure that there is
no contact between the bodywork of the
two vehicles to avoid a short circuit haz-
ard.<
1. Check whether the battery of the sup-
port vehicle has 12 Volts and approxi-
mately the same capacity measured in
Ah. These data are printed on the bat-
tery
2. Switch off the engine of the support
vehicle
3. Switch off any electrical systems and
components in both vehicles.
Connect the jumper cables
Always adhere to this sequence when
connecting the jumper cables; failure
to observe this procedure can lead to spark-
ing and pose an injury hazard.<
The illustration shows the auxiliary jump-
starting terminal on the MINI COOPER S
and the MINI COOPER S Convertible.
In the MINI COOPER S and the MINI
COOPER S Convertible, the auxiliary jump-
starting terminal, arrow 1, acts as the posi-
tive battery terminal, refer to view of
engine compartment on page 120. The
cover is marked with a +.
1. Remove the cover of the battery or open
the cover of the auxiliary jump-starting
terminal:
>MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Con-
vertible:
Remove the battery cover.
To do so, press the two clips simulta-
neously.
>MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S
Convertible:
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JUMP-STARTING TOWING AND TOW-STARTING
Flip open the cover of the auxiliary
jump-starting terminal, arrow 1
2. Connect one terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive bat-
tery terminal or to an auxiliary jump-
starting terminal of the support vehicle
3. Connect the other terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive bat-
tery terminal or to an auxiliary jump-
starting terminal of the vehicle to be
started
Engine or body ground in your MINI or MINI
Convertible: arrow 2.
4. Connect one terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative
battery terminal or to an engine or body
ground of the support vehicle
5. Connect the second terminal clamp of
the minus/– jumper cable to the nega-
tive terminal of the battery or to the
engine or body ground of the vehicle to
be started.
Performing the jump-start
1. Start the engine of the support vehicle
and allow it to run at increased idle
speed for several minutes
2. Start the engine of the other vehicle in
the usual manner.
If the first start attempt is not success-
ful, wait a few minutes before another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge
3. Allow the engines of both vehicles to run
for several minutes.
On the MINI or MINI Convertible:
Before disconnecting the jumper
cables, switch on the lighting, the rear
window defroster and the highest
blower speed to prevent a voltage surge
from the regulator to the electrical sys-
tems and components.<
4. Then disconnect the jumper cables in
the reverse order.
If necessary have the battery checked and
completely charged at a MINI Dealer.
Do not use spray starter fluids to start
the engine.<
Observe all applicable laws and regu-
lations for towing and tow-start-
ing.<
Do not transport any occupant other
than the driver in a vehicle that is
being towed.<
Using the towing eyelet
The screw-in towing eyelet is stored in the
onboard tool kit, refer to page 132; be sure
that it remains with the vehicle at all times.
It can be attached at the front or rear of
your vehicle.
Use only the towing eyelet supplied
with the vehicle and screw it in firmly
until it stops. Use the towing eyelet for
towing on paved roads only. Avoid subject-
ing the towing eyelet to lateral loads, e.g.
do not lift the vehicle using the towing eye-
let. Otherwise, the towing eyelet and the
vehicle could be damaged.<
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Access to the threaded socket
The illustration shows by way of example
the MINI COOPER and the MINI COOPER
Convertible.
Pry out the cover in the front or rear
bumper by inserting a screwdriver into the
recess.
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition key is in
position 1; otherwise the steering
lock could engage and prevent the vehicle
from being steered. There is no power
assist while the engine is off. Therefore,
you will need to exert more force to brake
and steer the vehicle.<
Turn on the hazard warning flashers, if
required by national regulations. If the
electrical system has failed, clearly identify
the vehicle being towed, e.g. by placing a
sign or a warning triangle in the rear win-
dow.
MINI or MINI Convertible with manual
transmission:
Put the gearshift lever in idle position.
MINI or MINI Convertible featuring auto-
matic transmission with Steptronic:
Only tow vehicles featuring auto-
matic transmission with Steptronic
with a tow truck; otherwise the transmis-
sion can be damaged, refer to page 149.<
Overriding the selector lever lock, refer to
page 59.
Towing methods
In some countries, it is not permitted to
tow the vehicle with a tow bar or tow rope
on public roads.
Familiarize yourself with the applicable
towing regulations for the country in which
you are driving.
With a tow bar:
The towing vehicle must not be
lighter than the vehicle being towed;
otherwise, vehicle handling can no longer
be controlled.<
The towing eyelets of both vehicles should
be on the same side. If the tow bar can only
be used in a diagonal position, please note
the following:
>Clearance and maneuverability will be
strictly limited in corners
>The inclination of the tow bar produces
lateral force.
Attach the tow bar to the towing eye-
let only. Attaching it to other parts of
the vehicle can result in damage.<
With a tow rope:
When the towing vehicle is driving off,
make sure that the tow rope is taut.
Use nylon ropes or straps for towing
because they prevent sudden jerking
movements. Attach the tow rope to the
towing eyelet only. Attaching it to other
parts of the vehicle can result in damage.<
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With a tow truck:
Have the MINI or MINI Convertible trans-
ported by a tow truck with a lift sling, or on
a flatbed.
Only tow vehicles featuring auto-
matic transmission with Steptronic
with the front wheels raised or on a special
transport vehicle; otherwise the transmis-
sion can be damaged.
Do not lift the vehicle by the towing eyelet,
nor by parts of the body or chassis. Other-
wise damage could result.<
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start vehicles featuring
automatic transmission with Step-
tronic.
Jump-starting, refer to page 146.<
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever
possible. Jump-start the engine instead,
refer to page 146. Vehicles with a catalytic
converter should only be tow-started if the
engine is cold. Vehicles with an automatic
transmission cannot be tow-started.
1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers;
comply with national regulations
2. Turn the ignition key to position 2
3. Engage the 3rd gear
4. Have the vehicle towed with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly
release the clutch. After the engine has
started, immediately depress the clutch
again completely
5. Pull over at a suitable location, remove
the tow bar or tow rope, and turn off the
hazard warning flashers
6. Have the vehicle checked.
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ENGINE DATA
MINI COOPER,
MINI COOPER Convertible
MINI COOPER S,
MINI COOPER S Convertible
MINI COOPER S,
MINI COOPER S Convertible
with John Cooper Works Kit
*
Displacement
Number of cylinders
cu in/cmμ 97.5/1,598
4
97.5/1,598
4
97.5/1,598
4
Maximum output
at engine speed
hp/kW
rpm
115/85
6,000
168/125
6,000
208/155
6,950
Maximum torque
at engine speed
lb ft/Nm
rpm
111/150
4,500
162/220
4,000
180/245
4,500
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All measurements in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 34 ft 10 in/10.66 m.
Values following a ; are differing values for MINI COOPER S.
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WEIGHTS: MINI
MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S
Curb weight, with all optional special equipment
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptronic
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
2,524/1,145
2,557/1,160
2,679/1,215
2,723/1,235
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptronic
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
3,340/1,515
3,373/1,530
3,494/1,585
3,538/1,605
Cargo and luggage load capacity lbs/kg 816/370 816/370
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,918/870 1,962/890
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,609/730 1,698/770
Approved roof load, with special MINI roof rack lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Luggage compartment volume
with rear backrest folded down
cu ft/liters
cu ft/liters
5.3/150
23.7/670
5.3/150
23.7/670
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MINI COOPER Convertible MINI COOPER S Convertible
Curb weight, with all optional special equipment
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptronic
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
2,700/1,225
2,734/1,240
2,844/1,290
2,888/1,310
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptronic
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
3,472/1,575
3,505/1,590
3,616/1,640
3,660/1,660
Cargo and luggage load capacity lbs/kg 771/350 771/350
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,918/870 1,962/890
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,697/770 1,763/800
Approved roof load, with special MINI roof rack lbs/kg – –
Luggage compartment volume
with luggage compartment cover hooked in above
with rear backrest folded down
cu ft/liters
cu ft/liters
cu ft/liters
4.2/120
5.8/165
21.4/605
4.2/120
5.8/165
21.4/605
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CAPACITIES
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve
gal./liters
gal./liters
approx. 13.2/50
approx. 2.1/8
Fuel quality, refer to page 105
Window washer system
Headlamp washer system
quarts/liters
quarts/liters
approx. 2.4/2.3
approx. 2.6/2.5
More details, refer to page 64
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts/liters
quarts/liters
5.6/5.3 MINI COOPER and
MINI COOPER Convertible
6.3/6.0 MINI COOPER S and
MINI COOPER S Convertible
More details, refer to page 122
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A
ABS Antilock Brake System 72
indicator lamp 17
,
18
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle 6
Activated-charcoal filter 87
Adjusting interior
temperature 83
,
86
Airbags 79
passenger airbag status
lamp 80
safe seating position 42
warning lamp 18
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated air mode 83
,
86
Air conditioning system 82
Air distribution
air conditioning system 83
automatic climate control 86
individual 87
manual 83
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation 84
,
87
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 108
Air volume
air conditioning system 83
automatic climate control 86
AKI, refer to Fuel quality 105
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires 117
All Season traction Control
(ASC) 72
indicator lamps 17
,
18
Antenna 127
Antifreeze
coolant 122
washer fluid 64
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 72
indicator lamp 17
,
18
Anti-theft system 24
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights 155
,
156
Approved engine oils 122
Approved gross vehicle weight,
refer to Weights 155
,
156
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 89
ASC All Season traction
Control 72
indicator lamps 17
,
18
Assistant systems, refer to
All Season traction Control
(ASC) 72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 72
Automatic
air distribution 86
air volume 86
cruise control 65
Automatic car washes 126
Automatic climate control 85
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
ignition 53
indicator lamp 57
interlock 53
selector lever lock 56
shiftlock 56
towing 148
tow-starting 149
AUTO program, refer to
Automatic air distribution 86
Aux-In socket 88
Average consumption 71
setting units 71
Average speed 71
setting units 71
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 155
,
156
B
Backrests, refer to
Adjusting seats 44
Backup lamp
bulb replacement 135
Bar, towing 148
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone 89
Battery 144
charging 144
disposal 144
indicator lamp 16
jump-starting 146
power failure 144
Battery care 69
,
125
Being towed 148
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Beverage holders 89
Black ice, refer to Temperature
warning 70
Blower
air conditioning system 83
automatic climate control 86
Blower, refer to Air volume 83
Blowers, refer to Draft-free
ventilation 84
,
87
Bonnet 118
indicator lamp 17
Bottle holders, refer to
Beverage holders 89
Brake discs
brake system 103
break-in procedures 102
Brake fluid 124
level 124
warning lamp 16
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement 135
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Brake pads 103
break-in procedures 102
warning lamp 18
Brakes 124
ABS 72
brake fluid 124
brake pads 103
break-in procedures 102
CBC 72
indicator/warning
lamps 16
,
17
,
18
parking brake 54
Brake system 124
brake fluid 124
brake pads 103
break-in procedures 102
disc brakes 103
warning lamp 17
Brake wear warning
brake pads 103
warning lamp 18
Breaking in 102
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 133
Buttons on multifunction
steering wheel 20
automatic transmission with
Steptronic 58
C
California Proposition 65
warning 7
Capacities 157
Car care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle 126
Car-care products 126
Care, vehicle 126
Care of plastics 127
Care of synthetic leather 127
Cargo area
opening from the outside 29
opening with the remote
control 26
volume 155
,
156
Cargo area, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI 93
Cargo area cover, refer to
Luggage compartment
cover 93
Car keys, refer to Keys 24
Carpet care 128
Car radio, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Car telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Car vacuum cleaner,
connecting, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket 90
Car wash 126
Car wash, refer to Washing
your vehicle 126
Cassette operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 104
CBC Cornering Brake Control 72
CD changer, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio
CD operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Center armrest 89
Central locking system 24
interior 28
Changing bulbs 133
Changing the wiper
blades 132
,
133
Changing tires 139
space-saver spare tire 137
Charge-current indicator
light 16
Children, transporting 50
Child-restraint fixing system,
LATCH 52
Child-restraint systems 50
Child seat, refer to Installing
child-restraint systems 50
Chock, folding
space-saver spare tire 137
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle 127
Chrome-plated parts, care 127
Cigarette lighter 90
Cigarette lighter socket 90
Cigarette tray, refer to
Ashtray 89
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated air mode 83
,
86
Cleaning the rear window 64
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle 126
Clock 67
12-hour/24-hour mode 67
changing the time 67
Closing
from inside 28
from outside 25
Clothes hooks 104
Clutch 53
break-in procedures 102
Cockpit 12
Coding, tires 112
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 53
Compact disk operation, refer
to Owner's Manual for Radio
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments 88
Computer, refer to Onboard
computer 70
Condensed water, refer to Air
conditioning 83
,
86
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Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory 49
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption 71
Current fuel consumption 71
Contents 2
Control elements, refer to
Cockpit 12
Convenience operation
convertible top 37
from outside 26
,
27
glass sunroof, electric 33
windows 31
Convertible top 35
care 128
convenience operation 37
electrical malfunction 37
emergency closing 37
malfunction 37
Coolant 122
indicator lamp 16
level 123
temperature gauge 68
Coolant temperature 68
Cooling
air conditioning mode 86
cooling function 83
Cooling function
air conditioning system 83
automatic climate control 86
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities 157
Copyright 2
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 72
warning lamp 17
Correct tires 112
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror 48
Cruise control 65
buttons on the steering
wheel 20
indicator lamp 19
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders 89
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 155
,
156
Current fuel consumption 71
setting units 71
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 152
D
Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer 67
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 62
Data
capacities 157
dimensions 153
engine 152
technical 152
weights 155
Date of the Owner's Manual 7
Daytime running lamps 61
Defrosting and demisting
windows
air conditioning system 84
automatic climate control 87
Defrosting front windows, refer
to Defrosting and demisting
windows 84
,
87
Defrosting windows 84
,
87
air conditioning system 83
automatic climate control 86
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows 84
,
87
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows 84
,
87
Demisting windows 84
,
87
Digital clock 67
Dimensions 153
,
154
Dimming interior rearview
mirror 102
Dipstick, engine oil 121
Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal
indicators 61
Disc brakes 103
Disengaging the locks, refer to
Unlocking 26
Displacement, refer to Engine
data 152
Display elements 13
with navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack 14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 62
Disposal
coolant 122
vehicle battery 144
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer 67
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC) 81
Door keys 24
Door lock 27
Doors, locking and unlocking
acknowledgment
signals 26
,
27
from inside 28
from outside 26
DOT quality grades 112
Draft-free ventilation 84
,
87
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders 89
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Driving downhill 103
Driving hints, refer to Driving
notes 102
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 60
Driving notes 102
Driving stability control
systems 72
Driving through water 104
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function 83
,
86
Drying air,
refer to Cooling
function 83
,
86
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 72
indicator lamp 17
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 72
indicator lamp 17
E
Easy entry to the rear 45
EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution 72
Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission with
Steptronic 58
convertible top 37
door lock 27
driver's door 27
fuel filler door 106
,
107
glass sunroof, electric 34
tailgate 30
Electric glass sunroof 33
Electric power windows 31
initializing 32
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) 72
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 72
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
convertible top 37
driver's door 27
fuel filler door 106
,
107
glass sunroof, electric 34
tailgate 30
transmission lock, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 56
Engine
break-in procedures 102
data 152
electronics 18
indicator lamp 18
overheated, refer to
Coolant temperature
gauge 68
speed 69
starting 53
switching off 54
Engine compartment
MINI COOPER and MINI
COOPER Convertible 119
MINI COOPER S and MINI
COOPER S Convertible 120
Engine coolant 122
Engine data 152
Engine oil 121
adding 121
dipstick 121
indicator/warning lamp 16
recommended oils 122
specified oil grades 122
Engine oil level 121
indicator/warning lamp 16
Engine oil level, checking 121
Engine oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp 16
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 152
Entry to the rear 45
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 72
Exhaust system, refer to
Hot exhaust system 104
Exterior mirrors 48
adjusting 48
automatic heating 48
folding in and out 48
External audio device 88
Eyelet, for towing and tow-
starting 147
F
Failure of an electrical
consumer 144
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 46
Filling canister, refer to MINI
Mobility System 142
Filling hose, refer to MINI
Mobility System 142
Filter, refer to
Microfilter 84
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter
87
Flat
Run Flat tires 77
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Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor 74
,
75
MINI Mobility System 141
Run-Flat Tires 75
space-saver spare tire 137
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 76
Flat tire, refer to Changing
tires 139
Flat tire, refer to Tire
condition 113
Flat Tire Monitor 74
indicator lamp 17
issuing a flat tire warning 75
malfunction 75
,
77
Floor coverings, carpets 128
Floor mats 128
Fog lamps 62
indicator lamp 62
Foldable rear backrest 93
,
94
Folding roof, refer to
Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof 35
Foot braking, refer to General
driving notes 103
Fresh air nozzles,
refer to Draft-free
ventilation 84
Front airbags 79
Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement 134
Fuel 105
average consumption 71
gauge 67
,
68
quality 105
tank capacity 157
Fuel filler door 105
unlocking in the event of
electrical
malfunction 106
,
107
Fuses 145
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 91
Gas, refer to Average
consumption 71
Gas, refer to Fuel quality 105
Gas cap 105
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality 105
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 67
,
68
Gear indicator, for automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 57
Gearshift lever
automatic transmission with
Steptronic 56
manual transmission 55
Gear shifts, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 56
General driving notes 102
Glass sunroof, electric 33
convenience operation 27
opening and closing in the
event of an electrical
malfunction 34
remote control 26
Glove compartment 88
Gross weight, refer to
Weights 155
,
156
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 54
Hazard warning flashers 12
Head airbags 79
Headlamp flasher 61
indicator lamp 19
Headlamps
bulb replacement 134
care 127
Headlamp washer reservoir 64
capacity, refer to
Capacities 157
Headlamp washer system
cleaning headlamps 64
washer fluid 64
Head restraints 44
Heated rear window
air conditioning system 83
automatic climate control 86
Heating 82
exterior mirrors 48
mirrors 48
rear window 83
,
86
seats 47
windshield 83
,
86
Heavy load, refer to Loading 97
Height, refer to
Dimensions 153
,
154
Height adjustment
seats 43
steering wheel 47
High beams 61
bulb replacement 134
headlamp flasher 61
indicator lamp 19
High Performance Synthetic
Oil, refer to Engine oil 122
recommended oils 122
specified oils 122
Holders for beverages 89
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 104
Hydraulic brake 124
Hydroplaning 103
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I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning 70
Ignition 53
Ignition key 24
Ignition key positions, refer to
Ignition lock 53
Ignition lock 53
Illuminated vanity mirror 48
Imitation leather 127
Imprint 2
Index 160
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags 80
ASC 73
brakes 124
coolant temperature 68
DSC 73
fasten safety belts 46
Flat Tire Monitor 75
fog lamps 62
reserve fuel capacity 67
,
68
Indicator and warning lamps
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 77
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview 16
Individual air distribution 87
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory 49
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 108
Inflation pressure monitor,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor 74
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 76
Inspection 69
Instrument cluster, refer to
Display elements 13
Instrument lighting 62
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 12
Integrated universal remote
control 91
Interior lamp, remote
control 26
Interior lamps 62
Interior rearview mirror 48
automatic dimming 102
Interlock, refer to Steering
locked 53
Intermittent operation of the
wipers 63
Interval
display, service 125
J
Jack 137
,
141
points 140
Jack, refer to Tire change set
MINI Mobility System 141
Run-Flat Tires 115
space-saver spare tire 137
Jacking points 140
Jets, refer to Ventilation 84
,
87
Jets, refer to Windshield
washer jets 64
John Cooper Works Kit 152
Jump-starting 146
K
Keys 24
Kickdown 57
Knock control 105
L
Lamp defect 133
Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 133
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams 60
Lamps and bulbs 133
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing the load 97
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system 52
Leather care 128
LEDs light-emitting diodes 136
Length, refer to
Dimensions 153
,
154
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement 136
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire 137
Light-alloy wheels, care 127
Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) 136
Lighter 90
Lighting
lamps and bulbs 133
Lighting of the instruments 62
Lights on warning 61
Light switch 60
Loading
securing cargo 97
stowing cargo 97
Loading the vehicle 95
Loads, refer to Loading cargo 95
Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load 97
Locking
from inside 28
from outside 26
Locking/unlocking the vehicle,
acknowledgment
signals 26
,
27
Low beams 60
bulb replacement 134
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support 44
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Luggage compartment
cover 93
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release 30
expanding 93
lid, refer to Tailgate 29
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate 29
opening from the outside 29
opening with the remote
control 26
volume 155
,
156
Luggage compartment in the
MINI 93
Luggage compartment lid
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release 30
opening with the remote
control 26
Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate 29
Luggage compartment net 97
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 98
Lumbar support 44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 117
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models 125
Maintenance system 125
Malfunction
automatic transmission with
Steptronic 58
convertible top 37
door lock 27
fuel filler door 106
,
107
glass sunroof, electric 34
tailgate 30
tire 116
Manual air distribution 83
Manual operation
door lock 27
driver's door 27
fuel filler door 106
,
107
glass sunroof, electric 34
power convertible top 37
tailgate 30
transmission lock, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 56
Manual transmission 55
Master keys with remote
control 24
Maximum cooling 86
Maximum speed, with winter
tires 117
MC operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Mechanical keys, refer to
Master keys 24
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory 49
Microfilter
air conditioning system 84
automatic climate control 87
MINI homepage 6
MINI Maintenance System 125
MINI manufacturer 6
MINI Mobility System 141
compressor 142
liquid sealant 142
Mirrors 48
exterior 48
heating 48
interior rearview 48
Mobile telephone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System 141
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety 7
Multifunction steering
wheel 20
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher 61
washer/wiper system 63
N
Navigation system, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 44
New tires 116
Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket 90
Nylon rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting 148
O
OBD interface socket 126
Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality 105
Odometer 67
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil 122
dipstick 121
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Oil change intervals, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil consumption 121
Oil level 121
indicator lamp 16
Oil pressure, indicator lamp 16
Oil service 69
Onboard computer 70
Onboard tool kit 132
MINI Mobility System 141
Run-Flat Tires 132
space-saver spare tire 137
Opening and closing
from inside 28
from outside 25
via remote control 26
via the door lock 27
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation 82
,
85
Outside air 83
air conditioning system 83
Outside air mode, automatic
climate control 86
Outside temperature
display 70
changing units 70
in the onboard computer 70
Outside temperature
warning 70
Overriding the selector lever
lock 59
P
Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork 127
Park Distance Control (PDC) 81
Parking
the vehicle 104
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC) 81
Parking brake 54
warning lamp 17
Parking lamps 60
bulb replacement 134
Parking lamps/Low beams 60
Parking lock, refer to
PParking56
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle 6
Pathway lighting 60
PDC Park Distance Control 81
Pinch protection system,
glass sunroof, electric 34
Plastic 127
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter 84
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter 87
Power convertible top 35
Power failure 144
Power output, refer to Engine
data 152
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket 90
Power windows 31
Pressure, tires 108
reinflation using MINI
Mobility System 142
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 76
Protective function, electric
glass sunroof 34
Pumping in liquid sealant 142
Q
Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 112
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant 122
Radio, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Rain sensor
63
Range 70
Reading lamps 63
Rear backrest, foldable 93
,
94
Rear fog lamp 62
bulb replacement 136
indicator lamp 62
Rear lamps, bulb
replacement 135
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 135
Rear seats, adjusting head
restraints 44
Rear shelf, refer to Luggage
compartment cover 93
Rear turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement 135
Rearview mirror 48
Rear window wiper 64
,
65
replacement 133
Recirculated air mode
air conditioning system 83
automatic climate control 86
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest
tilt 44
Refueling 105
fuel filler door 105
Remaining distance, refer to
Range 70
Remaining distance for
service 69
Remote control 25
,
26
garage door opener 91
malfunction 27
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Remote control key, refer to
Master keys with remote
control 24
Replacement key 24
Replacement of tires
changing tires 137
new wheels and tires 116
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve indicator light, refer to
Fuel gauge 67
,
68
Reservoir, washing systems 64
Reservoir for washer fluid 64
Restraint systems
for children 50
refer to Safety belts 46
Retaining straps 97
Reverse
automatic transmission with
Steptronic 56
manual transmission 55
Rod antenna 127
Roller sun blind 34
Roof load, refer to
Weights 155
,
156
Roof-mounted luggage rack 98
Rope, refer to Towing and Tow-
starting 148
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to
Run-Flat Tires 115
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires 115
Run-Flat Tires 115
puncture 114
replacing 116
tire inflation pressure 109
winter tires 116
S
Safety belt height
adjustment 46
Safety belts 46
care 128
height adjustment 46
indicator lamp 17
,
46
reminder 46
safe seating position 42
Safety lock buttons, doors,
refer to Locking 28
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags 79
All Season traction Control
(ASC) 72
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 72
Brake system 72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 72
Safety tires, refer to
Run-Flat Tires 115
Seat adjustment 43
Seat-belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts 47
Seat heating 47
Seats
heating 47
safe seating position 42
Securing loads, refer to Loading
cargo 95
Securing the load 97
Securing the vehicle
from inside 28
from outside 26
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 56
Selector lever positions,
automatic transmission with
Steptronic 56
Selector lever shiftlock, refer to
Shiftlock 56
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models 125
Service interval display 69
,
125
Shifting gears in the automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 58
Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection 56
Shift paddles 58
Side airbags 79
Side turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement 135
Signal horn, refer to Horn 12
Sitting safely 42
with airbags 42
with head restraints 42
with safety belt 42
Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector 39
Smoker's equipment package,
refer to Ashtray 89
Snow chains 117
Socket 12 V 90
Socket for
onboard diagnostics 126
Socket in the luggage
compartment 90
Space-saver spare tire
changing tires 137
inflation pressure 109
Spare key 24
Spare tire, refer to Space-saver
spare tire 137
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils 122
Special wash program 126
Specified oils 122
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Speed 152
with Run-Flat Tires 75
with Run Flat tires 77
with the space-saver spare
tire 139
with winter tires 117
Speedometer 13
,
14
Speedometer, refer to Display
elements 13
,
14
Split rear backrest, refer to
Foldable rear backrest 93
Through-loading system 94
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 57
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 72
Standing lamps 60
bulb replacement 134
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 53
Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting 146
Starting problems
at very low temperatures 54
jump-starting 146
Starting the engine 53
Start-off assistance, refer to
ASC 72
Start-off assistance, refer to
DSC 72
Steering lock 53
Steering wheel 12
buttons on the steering
wheel 20
settings 47
Steering wheel lock 53
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode 57
Storage compartments 88
Storage space, refer to
Luggage compartment in the
MINI 93
Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible 94
Storing the tires 117
Storing the vehicle 129
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind 34
Sun visors 48
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off
the engine 54
Switching the cooling function
on and off manually 83
,
86
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 69
Tailgate 29
emergency operation 30
indicator lamp 17
opening from the outside 29
releasing manually 30
remote control 26
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement 135
Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps 135
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
capacity 157
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 67
,
68
Technical data 152
Technical modifications 7
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety 7
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature
air conditioning system 83
automatic climate control 86
Temperature display
ice warning 70
outside temperature 70
setting units 70
Temperature grades 113
Temperature warning 70
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 65
Threaded hole for towing
eyelet 148
Three-point safety belt 46
Through-loading system 93
,
94
Tightening the lug bolts
keys 137
,
141
torque 140
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts 140
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System 143
Run-Flat Tires 115
space-saver spare tire 137
Tire failure 137
MINI Mobility System 141
space-saver spare tire 137
Tire inflation pressure 108
reinflation 142
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 74
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor 74
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 76
resetting the system 76
system limitations 76
warning lamp 77
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Tire puncture
Run-Flat Tires 75
Run Flat tires 77
Tires
age 112
air loss 77
break-in procedures 102
changing 139
condition 113
damage 114
flat tire 115
,
137
inflation pressure 108
pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 76
replacement 116
size, refer to New wheels and
tires 116
storage 117
tread 113
wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread 113
winter tires 117
Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run-Flat
Tires 115
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 132
Torque
engine 152
lug bolts 140
Tow bar 148
Towing 147
with automatic
transmission 148
,
149
Towing eyelet 147
Tow rope 148
Tow-starting 149
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor 76
Track width, refer to
Dimensions 153
,
154
Traction grades 113
Transmission
automatic transmission with
Steptronic 56
manual transmission 55
Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection 56
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction 58
Transporting children safely 50
Transporting securely, refer to
Securing the load 97
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray 89
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 113
Treadwear grade 112
Trip odometer 67
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible 94
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 153
,
154
Turn signal indicators 61
indicator lamp 19
Turn signal indicators on the
side, bulb replacement 135
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 112
Units
average consumption 71
average speed 71
temperature 70
Universal garage door
opener 91
Universal remote control 91
Unlocking
bonnet 118
from inside 28
from outside 26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal 144
Using antifreeze 64
,
122
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket 90
Valve
core 141
dust cap 139
remover 141
spare 141
Valve remover, refer to
Onboard tool kit 141
Valve stem and replacement
valve, refer to Onboard tool
kit 141
Vanity mirror, illuminated 48
Vehicle
battery 144
break-in procedures 102
care 126
dimensions 153
loading cargo 95
parking 104
storage 129
washing 126
weight 155
,
156
Vehicle battery 144
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Engine
compartment 119
,
120
Vehicle illumination, refer to
Lamps 60
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Vehicle Memory 49
Ventilation, draft-free 84
,
87
Ventilation, refer to
Air conditioning system 84
Automatic climate control 86
Ventilation, refer to Draft-free
ventilation 84
,
87
Volume
luggage
compartment 155
,
156
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 16
Washer/wiper system 63
Washer fluid 64
Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity 157
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer/wiper system 64
Washer systems 64
Washing your vehicle 126
Water on roadways, deep
water 104
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire condition 114
Weights 155
,
156
Wheel/tire combination 116
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions 153
,
154
Wheels and tires 116
Wheelslip control
All Season traction Control
(ASC) 72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 72
Wheel stud wrench
MINI Mobility System 141
space-saver spare tire 137
Width, refer to Dimensions 153
Wind deflector 39
Windows, convenience
operation 26
,
27
Window washer reservoir 64
capacity, refer to
Capacities 157
Window washer system
washer/wiper system 63
washer fluid 64
Windscreen wipers
replacement 132
,
133
Windshield, cleaning 64
Windshield heating
air conditioning system 83
automatic climate control 86
Windshield washer jets 64
Windshield wiper blades
care 128
replacement 132
,
133
Windshield wipers
intermittent operation 63
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system 63
Winter tires 117
changing 139
condition 113
Run-Flat Tires 116
storage 117
Wood paneling 128
Work in the engine
compartment 118
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit 132
X
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement 134
Y
Your individual vehicle 6
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Please enter your preferred fuel quality here.
The oil volume between the two marks on the dip-
stick corresponds to approx. 1.1 US quarts/1 liter.
Fuel
Quality
Engine oil
Preferred oil grade
Tire inflation pressure
Summer Winter
front rear front rear
2 persons
4 persons plus luggage
To ensure that you always have convenient access
to all essential information when you stop for fuel,
we recommend that you take the time to fill out
the adjoining chart by entering the data that
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