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OVERVIEW
CONTROLS
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX TECHNICAL DATA
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Data
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ENGINE DATA
MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in / cmµ97.52 / 1,598
497.52 / 1,598
4
Maximum output
at engine speed bhp / kW
rpm 115 / 85
6,000163 / 120
6,000
Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft / Nm
rpm110 / 149
4,500155 / 210
4,000
Compression ratioε
 10.6 8.3
Stroke
Borein / mm
in  / mm3.38 / 85.8
3.03 / 773.38 / 85.8
3.03 / 77
Fuel-injection system Digital electronic engine-management system
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DIMENSIONS
All measuring units in inches / millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 35 ft / 10.66 m.
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WEIGHTS 
MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S
Curb weight
with manual transmission
with Continuously Variable automatic 
Transmission (CVT)lbs / kg
lbs / kg2,526 / 1,146
2,557 / 1,1602,678 / 1,215
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Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with Continuously Variable automatic 
Transmission (CVT)lbs / kg
lbs / kg3,340 / 1,515
3,373 / 1,5303,494 / 1,585
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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
Cargo area volume  cu ft / liters 5.3 / 150 5.3 / 150
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CAPACITIES
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal. / liters approx. 13.2 / 50
approx. 2.1 / 8Fuel quality, see page 83
Windshield/ 
Headlamp washer reservoirquarts / liters approx. 2.1 / 2.0
approx. 2.6 / 2.5 More details, see page 94
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts / liters 5.6 / 5.3 MINI COOPER
6.3 / 6.0 MINI COOPER SMore details, see page 96
Engine with oil filter change quarts / liters 4.7 / 4.5 MINI COOPER
4.7 / 4.5 MINI COOPER SHigh Performance Synthetic Oil: 
for more details, see page 95
Manual transmission quarts / liters approx. 2.1 / 2.0 MINI COOPER
approx. 1.8 / 1.7 MINI COOPER SContact your MINI Dealer 
for more details
Continuously Variable automatic 
Transmission (CVT)quarts / liters approx. 4.2 / 4.0 MINI COOPER Contact your MINI Dealer 
for more details
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OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX TECHNICAL DATA
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Index
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A 
ABS (Antilock Brake 
System)16,17,83 
Accessories7,99 
Activated-charcoal filter72 
Adjusting 
backrest35 
steering wheel38 
Air conditioner operation 
air conditioning system68 
automatic climate 
control71 
Air conditioning system67 
Air distribution 
air conditioning system68 
automatic climate 
control71,72 
Air outlets, ventilation69 
Air pressure85 
Air recirculation68,71 
Air supply 
air conditioning system68 
automatic climate 
control71 
Air vents69,72 
Air, dry68 
Air, drying71 
Airbags16,33,40 
Airing out69 
Alarm system31 
All-season tires89 Antenna99 
Antifreeze96 
Antilock Brake System 
(ABS)16,17,83 
Anti-theft system31 
Aquaplaning, see 
Hydroplaning81 
ASC+T (Automatic Stability 
Control plus 
Traction)16,17,62 
Ashtray73 
AUTO Program, see Automatic 
air distribution71 
Auto washing99 
Automatic 
air distribution71 
air supply71 
cruise control56 
Automatic car wash99 
Automatic climate control70 
Automatic Stability Control 
plus Traction 
(ASC+T)16,17,62 
Average fuel consumption61 
Average speed61 
Axle loads132 
B 
Backrest, adjusting35 
Backup lamps48 
bulb replacement109 Bar, towing126 
Battery124 
charge current15 
charging122 
disposal122 
maintenance122 
Battery, remote control22 
Belts33,38 
Beverage holder73 
Blower71 
BMW6 
Bonnet16,91 
Bore130 
Brake fluid level15,84,97 
Brake hydraulic system15 
Brake lamp 
bulb replacement109 
Brake pads80,84 
Brake rotors80 
Brake system80,84 
brake fluid97 
Brakes81,84 
Braking system16 
Breaking-in80 
Bridging124 
Bulb replacement 
backup lamps109 
brake lamp, center110 
cargo area lamps111 
footwell lamps111 
front fog lamps108 front turn signal 
indicators108 
glove compartment 
lamp111 
interior lamps110 
license plate lamp110 
parking lamps108 
reading lamps110 
rear lamps109 
side turn signal 
indicators108 
standing lamps108 
tail lamps109 
vanity mirror111 
C 
California Proposition 
65 warning103 
Capacity 
fuel tank133 
Car care99 
Car wash99 
Car-care products99 
Care99 
chrome parts100 
floor mats100 
imitation leather100 
leather101 
light-alloy wheels100 
plastic parts100 
rubber parts100 
Hilfsrahmen für Querverweise
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safety belts100 
upholstery material99 
wiper blades100 
wood parts100 
Cargo 
stowing75 
Cargo area75 
cover74 
lamps53,111 
opening, remote control 
volume132 
Caring for your vehicle99 
Carpets100 
Cassette player, see separate 
Owner's Manual 
CD changer, see separate 
Owner's Manual 
CD player, see separate 
Owner's Manual 
Center high-mount brake lamp 
bulb replacement110 
Central locking 
system23,26 
Changing battery, remote 
control22 
Changing bulbs107 
Changing lamps107 
Changing tire 
space-saver spare tire112 
tire change 
set112,117,121 Checking oil level94 
Checking tire inflation 
pressure121 
Child seat41 
Child seat fastening system 
LATCH43 
Child-restraint systems41 
Chrome parts100 
Cigarette lighter73 
socket73 
Cleaning headlamps99 
Cleaning rear window55 
Cleaning windshield55 
Clock60 
Closing 
from inside26 
from outside23 
Clothes hooks81 
Clutch80 
Cockpit12 
Combination of wheels/
tires89 
Compact Disc player, see 
separate Owner's Manual 
Compression ratio130 
Compressor118,120 
Computer60 
average fuel 
consumption61 
average speed61 cruising range61 
outside temperature61 
Condensation68,71 
Consumption61 
Consumption display, see
Fuel gauge58 
Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission 
(CVT)49 
electronic transmission 
control module EP51 
gear display51 
ignition45 
interlock45 
manual mode50 
parking50 
reverse gear50 
selector lever shift-
lock45,49 
shiftlock49 
sport program50 
towing127 
transmission 
malfunction51 
Control elements12 
Convenience opening 
from inside26 
Convenience operation 
sliding/tilt sunroof25,29 
windows25 Coolant96 
level96 
thermometer59 
Cooling68,71 
Copyright2 
Cosmetic mirror, see
Vanity mirror39 
Cruise control18,19,56 
Cruising range61 
Cup holder, see Beverage 
holder73 
Curb weight132 
Currency of the Owner's 
Manual7 
CVT (Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission)49 
Cylinders130 
D 
Dashboard12 
Data 
dimensions131 
engine130 
technical130 
weight132 
Daytime driving lamps52 
Deep water, see Water on 
roadways81 
Defrost setting69 
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Defrosting windows69,72 
air conditioning system69 
automatic climate 
control72 
Dimensions131 
Dimming 
interior mirror39 
Dipstick, engine oil94 
Dirt on the paintwork99 
Disc brakes84 
Displacement130 
Display elements13,14 
coolant thermometer59 
fuel gauge58 
indicator and warning 
lamps15 
odometer58 
service interval display60 
with navigation system14 
Display lighting53 
Distance remaining61 
Doors 
keys22 
locking24 
manual operation25 
unlocking24 
DOT quality grades87 
Driving lamps52 
Driving notes, general81 
Dry air68,71 DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control)16,63 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)16,63 
E 
Easy entry35 
EBD (Electronic Brake Force 
Distribution)16,83 
Electric power windows28 
Electrical defect 
driver's door25 
sliding/tilt sunroof30 
tailgate27 
Electronic Brake Force 
Distribution (EBD)16,83 
Electronic transmission control 
module 
Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission 
(CVT)51 
Emergency operation 
driver's door25 
sliding/tilt sunroof30 
tailgate27 
Engine80 
electronics17 
power output17 
speed17,58 
starting46 Engine compartment 
MINI COOPER92 
MINI COOPER S93 
Engine oil94 
additives95 
consumption94 
dipstick94 
High Performance
Synthetic Oil96 
level94 
pressure15 
recommended grades of 
oil95 
viscosities96 
Entry to the rear35 
Exterior finish, care99 
Exterior mirrors39 
Eyelets, towing126 
F 
Failure, tires64 
False alarm32 
Fans68 
Fastening safety belts16,38 
Filling canister118,119 
Filling hose118 
First-aid kit124 
Flat116 Flat tire64,112 
MINI Mobility System118 
Run Flat tires116 
space-saver spare tire112 
Flat Tire Monitor16,17,64 
Floor coverings, floor 
carpets100 
Fluid capacities 
fuel tank133 
headlamp washer 
system133 
windshield washer 
system133 
Fog lamps53 
Foldable rear backrest74 
"Follow me home" lamps52 
Foot mats100 
Footbrake84 
Footwell lamps53 
bulb replacement111 
Front airbags40 
Front fog lamps 
bulb replacement108 
Front seat adjustment34 
Fuel 
consumption61 
consumption display58 
preparation130 
quality83 
tank capacity82,133 
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