Call MINI COOPER 2009 Service Manual

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Giving and receiving assistance
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance service is there to assist
you around the clock in the event of a breakdown,
including on weekends and public holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assistance
in your home country can be found in the Con-
tact brochure.
First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents regu-
larly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
The first aid pouch is located on the cargo bay
floor by the left side trim panel.
The first aid pouch is located on the cargo bay
f l o o r b y t h e l e f t s i d e t r i m p a n e l o r u n d e r t h e l e v e l
load floor.
Warning triangle*
On the inside of the tailgate.
Press the tab to take it out.
In the cargo bay under the loading sill.
Open the center lock to take it out.
Jump starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine
can be started by connecting two jumper cables
to another vehicle's battery. You can also use
the same method to help start another vehicle.
Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated
clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible per-
sonal injuries.<
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Automatic transmission
Tow vehicles with automatic transmission
only with a tow truck or with the front
wheels lifted; otherwise the transmission can be
damaged.<
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same side
on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to
avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please
observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
could result in damage.<
Towing with a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<
Towing with a tow truck
Have the MINI transported with a tow truck with
a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or
body and chassis parts, otherwise damage
may result.<
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Indicator and warning lamps
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Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
page44.
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
start/stop button is touched, possibly
without the brake or clutch being
depressed
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with convenient access, not
detectedThe engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if neces-
sary.
Battery in remote control discharged Use the remote control for a longer
journey or, in cars with convenient
access, replace the battery.
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failedHave the system checked immedi-
ately. Fasten the safety belts anyway.
Power steering failed You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Steering response will be
markedly different. Have the system
checked without delay.
Lights up:
Emergency calling system failed or
malfunctioningHave the system checked as soon as
possible.
Lights up in red:
Engine malfunction
Stop the car and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your MINI Dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Full engine power no longer available You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the engine
checked as soon as possible.
12Cause What to do
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From A to Z
154
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest79
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning47
– outside temperature47
– setting the units50
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature47
Temperature setting
– air conditioner73
– automatic climate control75
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo88
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp117
Three-point safety belt32
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys119
– torque121
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts121
Tire change set
– MINI Mobility System119
– space-saver spare tire119
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor60
– indicator/warning lamp60
– MINI Mobility System117
– Run-Flat Tires60
– space-saver spare tire119
– Tire Pressure Monitor61
Tire inflation pressure94
– loss60
– space-saver spare tire94
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM61
– limitations of system61
– resetting system61
– warning lamp62
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor59
Tire Quality Grading99Tires
– age100
– breaking in84
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels119
– condition100
– damage100
– inflation pressure94
– inflation pressure loss62
– minimum tread depth100
– new tires101
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor59
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM61
– puncture60
– Run-Flat Tires101
– size99
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth100
– winter tires102
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-Flat Tires101
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit113
Torque142
– lug bolts121
Tow bar126
Tow fitting125
– screw thread125
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away125
Tow rope126
Towing124
– car with automatic
transmission126
– methods126
Tow-starting124
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor61
Track width, refer to
Dimensions143
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC57
Trailer operation
– Trailer loads and gross
vehicle weight144Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic39
– manual transmission39
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic41
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo88
Transporting children safely35
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread100
Trip odometer47
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer47
Triple turn signal activation42
Turn signal indicator41
– front, replacing bulb115
– indicator lamp12
– rear, replacing bulb116
– side, replacing bulb116
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions143
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading88
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR99
Units
– average fuel consumption50
– temperature50
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control77
Universal remove control77
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking26
Unlocking
– from inside22
– from outside19
– tailgate26
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access25
Upholstery, care110
USB-audio interface80
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