MINI COOPER 2018 Owners Manual

Driving
into
a
vehicle
wash
with
a
Steptronic
transmission
In vehicle washes, the vehicle must be able to
roll freely.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 86.
Some vehicle washes do not permit persons in
the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from
the outside when in selector lever position N. A
signal is sounded when an attempt is made to
lock the vehicle.
Driving
out
of
a
vehicle
wash Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
Start the engine, refer to page 70.
Headlights Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance from insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice
scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced. The heat generated during
braking dries brake discs and brake pads and
protects them against corrosion.
Completely remove all residues on the win~ dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle
care
Vehicle
care
products
General
information MINI recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from MINI. Suitable careproducts are available from a dealer

Clean light-colored leather more frequently be~
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information
Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vac~
uum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bev~ erage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber
cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma~
terial vigorously.
Safety
information NOTE
Open Velcron fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a
risk of damage to property. Ensure that any
Velcron fasteners are closed. '

Safety
beltsWARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety
belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the
safety belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger
to life. Use only a mild soapy solution for clean~ ing the safety belts. '

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Technical
dataVehicle
features
and
op

MINI 5-doorWidth with mirrorsinches/mm76.1/1,932Width without mirrorsinches/mm68/1,727Heightinches/mm56.1/1,425Lengthinches/mm157.4-158/3,998-4,013Wheelbaseinches/mm101.1/2,567Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m36.1/11.0
Weights

MINI Cooper, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,620/1,642Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,620/1,642LoadManual transmissionlbs/kg789/358Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg725/329Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,940/880Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,006/910Approved rear axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,733/786Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg1,684/764Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg132/60

MINI Cooper, 5-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,814/1,730Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,814/1,730Seite 257Technical
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MINI Cooper, 5-doorLoadManual transmissionlbs/kg884/401Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg827/375Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,017/915Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,072/940Approved rear axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,881/853Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg1,881/853Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75

MINI Cooper S, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,675/1,667Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,719/1,687LoadManual transmissionlbs/kg776/352Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg769/349Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,026/919Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,066/937Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,691/767Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg132/60

MINI Cooper S, 5-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,860/1,751Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,900/1,769Loadlbs/kg884/401Seite 258REFERENCETechnical
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MINI Cooper S, 5-doorApproved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,086/946Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,125/964Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,881/853Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75

MINI John Cooper Works, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,719/1,687Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,765/1,708Loadlbs/kg776/352Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,066/937Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,105/955Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,724/782Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg132/60
Capacities

MINIUS gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.11.6/44.0Fuel quality, refer to
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AppendixAny updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve~
hicle are listed here.
Updates
after
the
edito