service MINI COOPER 2013 Owner's Manual

Engine compartmentMOBILITY
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Engine compartment
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without
the required professional technical training. If
you do not know how to follow the specified
instructions, then have the work carried out by
your MINI dealer. If this work is not carried out
properly, there is a danger of subsequent dam-
age and related safety hazards. <
Important parts of the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number
2 Battery, under the cover 232
3 Engine oil dipstick 208
4 Engine oil filler neck 209 5
Coolant expansion tank 210
6 Reservoir for washer fl uid for the headlamp
and window washer system 54
7 Engine compartment fuse box 230

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MaintenanceMOBILITY
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Maintenance
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
MINI Maintenance System
The MINI Maintenance System will remind you
of necessary maintenance measures and by
doing so, will assist you in maintaining the traffic
and operating safety of your vehicle.
If and when you come to sell your MINI, a com-
prehensive record of servicing will prove a signif-
icant benefit.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algori thms take the different
driving conditions of your MINI into account.
Condition Based Service uses this to determine
the current and future se rvice requirements. By
letting you define a service and maintenance
regimen that reflects your own individual
requirements, the system builds the basis for
trouble-free driving.
On the Control Display, you can have the
remaining times or distan ces for selected main-
tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates
displayed, page 61.
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement info rmation in the remote control
while you are driving. Your MINI dealer can read
out this data from the remote control unit, and
propose an optimized maintenance approach.
Whenever you take your car in for servicing you
should therefore hand your MINI dealer the
remote control unit that you last used.
Make sure that the date is always set cor-
rectly, page 63; otherwise, the effective-
ness of Condition Based Service CBS is not
assured. <
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
The manufacturer of the MINI recom-
mends that you have service and repair
operations performed at your MINI dealer.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries ver-
ify that your vehicle has received the specified
regular maintenance. <

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CareMOBILITY
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Care
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Car-care products
Regular cleaning and care helps to maintain the
value of your MINI.
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
using manufacturer-approved products to clean
and care for your vehicle.
Your MINI dealer would be pleased to advise
you on cleaning and care products and services
for your MINI.
The ingredients of original MINI Care Prod-
ucts have been tested, and the products
have been tested in the laboratory and in prac-
tice. They offer optimum care and protection for
your vehicle.<
Do not use any cleansers containing alco-
hol or solvents as these may cause dam-
age. <
Cleaning agents may contain hazardous
or health-damaging substances. Follow
the warning and hazard instructions on the
packaging. 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. <
External care
Washing your vehicle
Especially during the winter months the
vehicle should be frequently washed. Dirt
and road salt can damage the vehicle.<
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. <
Regularly open the hood and clear out any
debris such as leaves th at may have collected in
the region of the windshield.
Car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Do not use automatic high-pressure car
washes; otherwise, water may drip into
the vehicle around the windows. <
Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys-
tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol-
lowing points:
> Vehicle dimensions, page 239.
> If necessary: fold in the outside mirrors,
page 42.
> Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with tracks higher than
4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the chassis could
be damaged. <
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
> Unscrew the rod antenna.
> Deactivate the rain sensor to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
> Deactivate rear window wiper and protect it
from damage. Ask the car wash operator
about measures that can be taken to protect
the wipers.

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MINI Clubman: changing the rear wiper
blade
1.Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.
2. Compress the locking spring, arrow 1, and
fold out the wiper blade.
3. Pull the wiper blade away from and out of
the catch mechanism, arrow 2.
4. Press the new wiper blade into the fixture
until it engages audibly.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be
handled carefully. The manufacturer of your
MINI recommends having your MINI dealer per-
form any work that you do not feel competent to
perform yourself or that is not described here.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contaminatio n will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean tissue, cloth or some thing similar, or hold
the bulb by its base. <
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your MINI dealer.
Only replace bulbs after they have cooled
down; otherwise, you may burn your fin-
gers. <
When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-
sumer in question; otherwise, short circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions provided
by the bulb manufac-
turer. <
Caring for headlamps, refer to page 214.
For any bulb replacement not described
below, contact a MINI dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel work-
ing in accordance with th e specifications of the
MINI manufacturer. <
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your MINI dealer. <
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light sources for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes are related to conven-
tional laser diodes, and legislation defines them
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours; otherwise, this could cause
irritation of the retina. <
Headlamp glass lens
In cool or humid weather, condensation may
occur on the interiors of the headlamps. The
condensation disappears a short time after the
light is switched on. The headlamps do not need
to be changed.
Do not remove the condensation from head-
lamps, despite driving with lights on, and if con-
densation increases, e.g., because of water
droplets, have this checked by your MINI dealer.
Xenon lamps
The service life of these bulbs is very long and
the probability of failure very low, provided that
they are not switched on and off an excessive
number of times. If a xenon lamp fails neverthe-
less, switch on the fog lamps and continue the
journey with great care, provided that local leg-
islation does not prohibit this.
Work on the xenon lighting system,
including lamp replacement, is only to be

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The jack base must be perpendicular to the
surface beneath the jacking point.
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 off the ground.
Mounting the space-saver spare tire
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. Lift the new wheel into place.
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 diagonal
pattern.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the jack.
Tightening the lug bolts
Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
Immediately have the wheels checked
with a calibrated torque wrench to ensure
that the lug bolts are firmly seated. Otherwise,
incorrectly tightened lug bolts can present a
safety hazard. <
Tightening torque: 103.3 lb ft or 140 Nm.
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free; that is, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate.
Battery replacement
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or func tions may not be fully
available. <
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your MINI dealer to
ensure that all convenie nce functions are fully
available and, if nece ssary, the corresponding
Check Control messages are no longer dis-
played.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets installed in the vehicle at the fac-
tory; otherwise you may cause damage to the
battery. <
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is off. Connection s, refer to Jump-start-
ing on page 232.
General information
To guarantee the full service life of the battery,
make sure that the battery is always properly
charged.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in the
following situations:
>if frequent short trips are taken.
> if the vehicle is frequently parked for more
than a month.

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Short commands for the voice activation systemREFERENCE
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Short commands for the voice
activation system
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
Instructions for the voice activation system, refer
to page 21.
Having the possible sp oken commands read
aloud: {Voice commands }
The following short commands apply to vehicles
with voice activation system. They do not work
for equipment with which only the mobile
phone can be operated by voice.
Useful short commands
FunctionCommand
Accessing tone control {Tone }
Accessing settings {Settings }
Accessing the onboard computer {Onboard info }
Accessing contacts {Contacts }
To display phone book {Phonebook }
Accessing services {Assist }
Selecting destination entry {Enter address}
Selecting route guidance {Guidance }

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B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting 84
Backrests, refer to Seats 39
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb 222,223
Band-aids, refer to First aid pouch 231
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away 234
Base plate for telephone or mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 177
Bass sounds, refer to Tone control 133
Battery 229
– disposal 35,230
– jump-starting 232
– temporary power failure 230
Battery renewal
– remote control 35
Being towed 234
Belts, refer to Safety belts 41
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 41
Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 96
Black ice, refer to External temperature warning 58
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 86,88
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating 157,167
Bluetooth audio 149
– device pairing 150
– disconnecting an audio connection 152
– playback 151
– unpairing device 152
– What to do if... 152
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders 96
Brake Assist 69
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements 61 Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs
222,223
Brake pads, breaking in 100
Brake rotors 102
– brakes 100
– breaking in 100
Brakes
– ABS 69
– breaking in 100
– MINI Maintenance
System 211
– parking brake 49
– service requirem ents
61
Brakes, refer to Braking sa fely 101
Br

ake system 100
– breaking in 100
– disc brakes 102
– MINI Maintenance
System 211
Breakdown service, refer to Roadside Assistance 231
Breaking in the clutch 100
Break-in period 100
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs 219
Button for starting the engine 47
Buttons on the steering wheel 11
C
Calendar 183
– displaying appointment 183
– selecting calendar day 183
California Proposition 65 warning 5
Call
– ending 160,172
– muting the microphone 173
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing 160,172
Calling, refer to Telephone 95
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders 96
Capacities 244 Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery 229
Car care 213
Care 213
– car-care products 213
– car washes 213
– CD/DVD drives 216
– high-pressure washers 214
– leather 215
– manual washing 214
– upholstery and fabrics 215
– windows 214
– wiper blades 214
Cargo, securing 105
Cargo area 102
– capacity 242
– Comfort Access 34
– cover 102
– doors, refer to Split Rear Barn
Doors 31
– lamp 84
– opening from outside 31
– trunk lid, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 31
Cargo area, expanding 103
Cargo area doors, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 31
Cargo area lamp 84
Cargo area lid, refer to Tailgate 31
Cargo area partition net, refer to Cargo net 104
Cargo loading 104
– securing cargo 105
– stowing cargo 105
– vehicle 102
Cargo net 104
Car key, refer to Keys/remote controls 26
Carpets, care 215
Car phone
– installation location, refer to

Ce

nter armrest 95
– refer to Telephone 95
Car phone, refer to
Telephone 156,166
Car radio, refer to Radio 135

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Car wash, care213
Car washes 213
Catalytic conver ter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 101
CD, audio playback 143
CD player 143
– controls 132
– fast forward/reverse 144
– random order 144
– selecting a track 143
– switching on/off 132
– tone control 133
– volume 133
Center armrest 95
Center brake lamp 224
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console 14
Central locking system 27
– Comfort Access 33
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Changing bulbs 219
Changing the language on the Control Display 66
Changing the measurement units on the Control
Display 60
Changing wheels 227
Charging the battery 229
Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 207
Check Control 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 45
Child restraint systems 44
Child seats 44
Chrome parts, care 215
Chrome parts, refer to
Care 213
Cigarette lighter 96
Cleaning headlamps 54
– washer fluid 55
Clock
– setting time 62
– 12 h/24 h mode 63Closing
– from inside
30
– from outside 27
Clothes hooks 95
Club Door 30
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 48
Comfort Access 33
– replacing the battery 35
– what to observe before entering a car wash 35
C omfort ar

ea, refer to Around
the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 47
Compass 92
Computer 58
– displays on Control Display 59
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked 102
Condition Based Service CBS 211
Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 26
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances 97
Consumption, refer to Average fuel consumption 58
Contact
– editing 164
Contacts 163,180
– new contact 181
Continuing route guidance 121
Control Display
– settings 60
Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off 16
Control Display, refer to Onboard computer 16
Controls and displays 10
Control stick, refer to Onboard computer 16 Control unit, refer to Onboard
computer 16
Convenience operation
– windows 28
Convenient access, refer to Comfort Access 33
Convenient star t, refer to
Starting the engine 48
Coolant 210
– checking level 210
– filling 210
Coolant temperature 210
Cooling, maximum 88
Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 210
Copyright 2
Cornering light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 82
Criteria for route 121
Cruise control
– indicator lamp 13
Cruising range 58
Cupholders 96
Curb weight, refer to Weights 242
Current fuel consumption 59
Curren t playback
– external devices 148
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 83
Data 238
– capacities 244
– dimensions 239
– engine 238
– weights 242
Date
– setting 63
– setting format 63
Daytime running lights 82
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, refer to Brake Assist 69

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Deactivating front passenger airbags 78
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 28
Defect
– door lock 29
Defective
– fuel filler flap 192
Defining a home address 181
Defogging windows 87,89
Defrosting windows 87,89
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
– air conditioner 87
– automatic climate control 89
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows 87,89
Defrost position, refer to Defrosting windows 87,89
Deleting contacts 165,182
Destination address
– entering 112,118
Destination for navigation
– entering 112
– entering via map 117
Differential, breaking in 100
Digital compass 92
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio 136
Dimensions 239
Dipstick, engine oil 208
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 52
Direction announcements, refer to Voice
instructions 125
Direction instructions, refer to Voice instructions 125
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 114
Displacement, refer to Engine data 238
Display, refer to Onboard computer controls 16
Displaying contact
pictures 182
Displaying contacts 164Displaying special
destinations 117
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 83
Displays 12
– instrument panel 12
– on the Control Display 16
Displays, care 216
Displays and controls 10
Disposal
– of coolan
t210
–

remote control battery 35
– vehicle battery 230
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 61
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 68
Door
– rear, refer to Club Door 30
Door key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 26
Door lock 29
Door lock, confirmation signals 28
Doors, manual operation 29
DOT Quality Grades 203
Double doors, refer to Split
Rear Barn Doors 31
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 96
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist 71
Driving dynamics control, refer to Sport button 71
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 81
Driving notes 100
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist 71
Driving stability control systems 69
Driving through water 101
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 100
Dry air, refer to Cooling function 89 DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 69
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 70
Dynamic Brake Control DBC, refer to Brake Assist 69
Dynamic route guidance 128
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 69
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 70
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player 132
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 192
Electric power windows
– initializing 37
Electronic brake-force
distribution 69
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 69
E-mail 183
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock 29
– fuel filler flap 192
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 51
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 231
Ending a call 160,172
Engine
– breaking in 100
– data 238
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 210
– speed 238
– starting, Comfort Access 33
Engine compartment 207
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 210

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Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13
Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils 209
– alternative oil types 209
– approved engine oils 209
– capacity 209
– checking level 208
– dipstick 208
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 61
– MINI Maintenance System 211
Engine oil level, checking 208
Engine output, refer to Engine data 238
Engine starti ng, refer to
Starting the engine 48
Entering destination 112
Entering intersection 113
Entertainment sound output on/off 132
Entry map for destination 117
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 69
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 101
Exterior mirrors 42
– adjusting 42
– automatic heating 42
– folding in and out 42
External audio device 94
External audio device, refer to
AUX-In connection 145
External care 213
External devices
– random play sequence 148
– Software update 153
External temperature display
– change units of measure 60
– in the onboard computer 60Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 233
– for tying down loads 105
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 63
Failure of an electrical
consumer 230
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 41
Fastest route for navigation 121
Fast forward
– CD player 144
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 63
Filter
– microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 89
– microfilter for air conditioner 87
Fine wood, care 216
First aid pouch 231
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 47
Flash when locking/
unlocking 28
Flat load floor 104
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 205
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 71
– indicating a flat tire 73
– initializing the system 72
– snow chains 72
– system limits 72
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 204
Floor mats, care 215
Floor plate, refer to Flat load floor 104
FM, waveband 135 Fog lamps
– replacing bulb
220,223
Folding rear seat backrest 103
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely 101
Footwell lamps 84
For your own safety 4
Front airbags 78
Front fog lamps 83
– replacing bulb 220
Front seat adjustment 39
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 87,89
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 71
Fuel 193
– gauge 57
– high-quality brands 193
– quality 193
– specifications 193
– tank capacity 244
Fuel c l

ock, refer to Fuel
gauge 57
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 58
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 57
Fuel filler flap 192
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 192
Fuses 230
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 90
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption 58
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 57
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 50

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