MINI 3 door 2016 Owner's Manual

OWNERS
MANUAL.
MINI.
Contents A-ZOnline Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 972 313 - VI/16

MINIOwner's
Manual
for
the
vehicleThank you for choosing a MINI.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI.Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con~tains important information on vehicle operation that will help
you make full use of the technical features available in your
MINI. The manual also contains information designed to en~
hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your MINI.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in
the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Get started now. We wish you driving fun and inspiration withyour MINI.
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i 2016 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written
consent of BMW AG, Munich.
US English VI/16, 07 16 490
Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached
without chlorine, suitable for recycling.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 972 313 - VI/16

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic~
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 248.6Information
AT
A
GLANCE
14Cockpit18Onboard monitor26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
CONTROLS
34Opening and closing50Settings59Transporting children safely64Driving79Displays98Lights103Safety120Driving stability control systems124Driving comfort142Climate control149Interior equipment151Digital compass158Storage compartments
DRIVING
TIPS
164Things to remember when driving168Loading172Saving fuelMOBILITY182Refueling184Fuel186Wheels and tires205Engine compartment207Engine oil211Coolant213Maintenance215Replacing components225Breakdown assistance231Care
REFERENCE
238Technical data243Appendix248Everything from A to Z
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InformationUsing
this
Owners
Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic~
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates
made
after
the
editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif~ ferences may exist between the printed Own~
er's Manual and the following Owner's Man~
uals:'

Action
steps
Action steps to be carried out are presented as
numbered list. The steps must be carried out in the defined order.1.First action step.2.Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or al~ ternative possibilities are presented as list with bullet points.
'

WarrantyYour vehicle is technically configured for the
operating conditions and registration require~
ments applying in the country of first delivery
also known as homologation. If your vehicle is
to be operated in a different country it might
be necessary to adapt your vehicle to poten~
tially differing operating conditions and permit
requirements. If your vehicle does not comply
with the homologation requirements in a cer~
tain country you may not be able to lodge war~
ranty claims for your vehicle there. Further in~
formation on warranty is available from a
dealer

Detailed information about these warranties islisted in the Service and Warranty InformationBooklet for US models or in the Warranty andService Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con~ ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to de~
liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is
operated under those conditions. If you wish to
operate your vehicle in another country or re~
gion, you may be required to adapt your vehi~
cle to meet different prevailing operating con~
ditions and homologation requirements. You
should also be aware of any applicable war~ ranty limitations or exclusions for such country
or region. In such case, please contact Cus~
tomer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the NewVehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas~ ures:'

Event
Data
Recorder
EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data re~
corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa~
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting
a road obstacle, data that will assist in under~
standing how a vehicle