MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2009 Owners Manual
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No service due
Set speed limit
 exceeded
Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, page59.
12Cause What to do 
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DRIVING TIPS
MOBILITY AT A GLANCE
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Technical data
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Technical data
Engine data
In the technical data, only the values that differ from the MINI Cooper S are shown for the 
MINI John Cooper Works.
 Cooper Cooper SJohn Cooper Works
Displacement cu in/
cmμ97.5/
1,59897.5/
1,59897.5/
1,598
Number of cylinders    4 4 4
Maximum power out-
puthp 118 172 208
At engine speed  rpm 6,000 5,500 6,000
Maximum torque
with overboostlb ft/
Nm114/155
–177/240
192/260192/260
207/280
At engine speed
with overboostrpm 4,250
–1,600-5,000
1,700-4,5001,850-5,600
2,000-5,100
Overboost briefly raises the maximum torque at high rates of acceleration, e. g. when passing. 
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Dimensions
MINI
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m. 
Figures following the semicolons: Values that differ for the MINI Cooper S. 
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MINI Convertible
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m. 
Figures following the semicolons: Values that differ for the MINI Cooper S. 
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Weights
MINI
MINI COOPERMINI COOPER SJohn Cooper Works
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,568/1,165 2,679/1,215 2,701/1,225
>Automatic transmis-
sion lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,723/1,235 –
Approved gross weight
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,384/1,535 3,494/1,585 3,516/1,595
>Automatic transmis-
sion lbs/kg 3,461/1,570 3,538/1,605 –
Approved front axle load 
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 1,830/830 1,918/870 1,918/870
>Automatic transmis-
sion lbs/kg 1,907/865 1,962/890 –
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,664/755 1,664/755 1,675/760
Approved roof load 
capacitylbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/
Liters5.7 - 24.0/
160 - 6805.7 - 24.0/
160 - 6805.7 - 24.0/
160 - 680 
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Never exceed either the approved axle loads or 
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
MINI COOPERMINI COOPER S
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,745/1,245 2,855/1,295
>Automatic transmission  lbs/kg 2,822/1,280 2,921/1,325
Approved gross weight
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,560/1,615 3,671/1,665
>Automatic transmission  lbs/kg 3,638/1,650 3,737/1,695
Approved front axle load 
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 1,863/845 1,951/885
>Automatic transmission  lbs/kg 1,940/880 2,017/915
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,786/810 1,786/810
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/
Liters6,0-23,3/
170-6606,0-23,3/
170-660
US gal/US quartsLitersNotes
Fuel tank 13.2/– approx. 50 Fuel grade: page101
including reserve of 2.1/– approx. 8
Window washer system incl. 
headlamp washer system –/4.8 approx. 4.5 For more details: page50 
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From A to Z
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From A to Z
INDEX
A
Accessories, refer to Your 
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate control82
Additives
– coolant115
– engine oil115
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Air 
conditioner79
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control80
Air conditioner78
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner79
– automatic climate control80
– ventilation82
Air distribution
– automatic81
– individual80
– manual80
Air flow rate79,81
– air conditioning system79
– automatic climate control81
– heating, ventilation79
Air outlets, refer to Air vents78
Air pressure, checking, refer to 
Tire inflation pressure102
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode79,81
Air supply
– air conditioner79
– automatic climate control80
– ventilation82
Air vents78
Airbags70
– sitting safely34
– warning lamp72
Airing, refer to Ventilation82AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications101
Alarm system24
All-season tires, refer to Winter 
tires112
Always Open Timer54
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode79,81
Ambient lighting77
Antenna, care119
Antifreeze
– coolant115
– washer fluid50
Antilock Brake System ABS63
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system
24
Anti-theft system19
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights155
Approved engine oils115
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights155
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest85
Ashtray87
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC63
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control81
Audio device, external85
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control81
Automatic
– air distribution81
– air flow rate81
– cruise control50
– headlamp control73
Automatic climate control78
– automatic air distribution81
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC81Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic45
– interlock46
– overriding selector lever 
lock47
– shiftlock46
– sport program46
AUX-In, refer to External audio 
device85
Average fuel consumption53
– setting the units56
Average speed54
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights155B
Background lighting, refer to 
Ambient lighting77
Backrests, refer to Seats34
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb126,127
Band-aids, refer to First aid 
pouch134
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away136
Battery132
– charging132
– disposal27,132
– jump starting134
– temporary power failure132
Battery renewal
– remote control27
Being towed136
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts37
Belts, refer to Safety belts37
Beverage holders, refer to Cup 
holders87
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate79,81
Bonnet113