engine coolant MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2002 Owner's Manual

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX

Driving:
Ignition lock 42
Starting the engine 42
Switching off the engine 43
Parking brake 44
Manual transmission 45
Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT) 46
Parking lamps/Low beams 49
Indicator/Headlamp flasher 49
Instrument lighting 50
Fog lamps 50
Interior lamps 50
Light-emitting diodes 51
Washer/Wiper system 51
Cruise control 53
Everything under control:
Odometer 55
Tachometer 55
Fuel gauge 55
Coolant temperature gauge 56
Service Interval Display 57
Clock 57
Computer 58
Technology for safety and driving
convenience:
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction
(ASC+T) 60
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 61
Flat Tire Monitor 62
Park Distance Control (PDC) 63
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:
Air conditioner system 64
Automatic climate control 67
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment 70
Ashtray/Beverage holder 70
Cigarette lighter 70
Loading and transporting cargo:
Luggage compartment cover 71
Foldable rear backrest 71
Loading cargo 72
Roof-mounted luggage rack 73

Care and maintenance
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 76
General driving notes 76
Refueling 77
Fuel specifications 78
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 78
Brake system 79
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 80
Tire condition 82
Tire replacement 83
Wheel and tire combinations 84
Winter tires 85
Snow chains 85

CONTENTS

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In the engine compartment:
Hood 86
Engine compartment Ð
MINI COOPER 87
Engine compartment Ð
MINI COOPER S 88
Washer fluid 89
Engine oil 89
Coolant 91
Brake fluid 92
Maintenance and care:
MINI Maintenance System 93
Caring for your vehicle 94
Vehicle immobilization 96
Laws and regulations:
OBD interface socket 96
Technical modifications 96
California Proposition 65 Warning 97

Owner Service Procedures
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 100
Windshield wiper blades 100
Lamps and bulbs 101
Repairing a flat tire 106
Changing tires Ð MINI
with space-saver spare tire 106
Flat tire Ð safety tires 110
Battery 111
Fuses 112
Giving and receiving assistance:
Warning triangle 113
First-aid kit 113
Jump-starting 113
Tow-starting and towing 115
Technical data
Engine data 120
Dimensions 121
Weights 122
Capacities 123
Electrical system 124

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DISPLAY ELEMENTS

1 Tachometer 55
with indicator and warning lamps, see
from page 15
2 Display for computer 58
3 Speedometer with indicator and warning
lamps, see from page 154 Indicator for
>
Odometer 55
>
Trip odometer 55
>
Service Interval 57
>
Program display for Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) 485 Trip odometer, reset to zero 55
6 Fuel gauge 55
7 Engine coolant temperature gauge 56

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS

Technology
that monitors itself
The system runs a check on the warning
and indicator lamps marked by "
l
" each
time you switch on the ignition. They each
light up once for different periods of time.
If a malfunction should occur in one of
these systems, the corresponding lamp
does not go out after the engine is started
or it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react correctly to this
below.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
l
The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective alter-
nator drive belt or a problem with the
charge circuit. Please contact the nearest
MINI center.
If this lamp lights up, the power-assist for
steering can be deactivated.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could be
damaged due to overheating. When the
power-assist is deactivated, increased
steering effort is required.
<
Engine oil pressure


l
Stop immediately. Switch off
engine. Check the engine oil and
top up as required. Please contact the
nearest MINI center.
Do not continue driving, otherwise,
the engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.
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Brake warning lamp
l
If the lamp comes on when the
parking brake is not engaged:
Check the brake fluid level. Before driving
further, be sure to comply with the infor-
mation on pages 79, 57 and 92.
Brake warning lamp for Canadian
models.
With navigation system option:
Coolant temperature warning
lamp in the speedometer
l
If the lamp comes on while oper-
ating the vehicle, the engine has over-
heated. Switch off the engine immediately
and allow to cool down, see also page 56.

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FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE GAUGE In the navigation system
Please also comply with the instruc-
tions in the previous column.<
Once indicator lamp 1 switches from
orange to red, there are still approx.
2.1 gallons (8 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Low temperatureThe needle is located at the bottom or on
the right.
The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate
engine and vehicle speeds.Center positionNormal operating temperature of the
engine.High temperatureAs soon as there is a deviation from the
center position upwards or to the left:
Drive moderately and at low engine speed,
if necessary, switch off the engine and
allow to cool down.
Checking coolant level, see page 91.
1 Red indicator lamp When you switch on the ignition, warning
lamp 1 comes on briefly to confirm that the
system is operational.
If the lamp comes on while operating the
vehicle, the engine has overheated. Switch
off the engine immediately and allow it to
cool down.Navigation system option
Coolant temperature warning
lamp in the tachometer.
If the lamp comes on while oper-
ating the vehicle, the engine has over-
heated. Switch off the engine immediately
and allow it to cool down.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT Ð MINI COOPER1 Reservoir for windshield washer
system 89
2 Coolant expansion tank 913 Engine oil filler neck 90
4 Battery 111
5 Brake fluid reservoir 926 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning
system 89
7 Engine oil dipstick 89

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT Ð MINI COOPER S1 Reservoir for windshield washer
system 89
2 Coolant expansion tank 913 Engine oil filler neck 90
4 Auxiliary terminal for jump-
starting 113
5 Brake fluid reservoir 926 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning
system 89
7 Engine oil dipstick 89

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COOLANT
Do not add coolant to the cooling
system when the engine is hot.
Escaping coolant can cause burns.
To avoid the possibility of damage later on,
never use anything other than factory-
approved, nitrite and amino-free extended-
duty antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor.
Every MINI center is aware of these.
Antifreeze and anti-corrosion agents are
hazardous to health. Always store these
agents in tightly-closed original containers
kept well away from the reach of children.
Extended-duty antifreeze with corrosion
inhibitor contains the flammable
substance ethylene-glycol. For this reason,
do not spill extended-duty antifreeze with
corrosion inhibitor on hot engine parts. It
could catch fire and cause serious burns.<
Comply with the applicable environ-
mental laws regulating the disposal
of extended-duty antifreeze with corrosion
inhibitor.<
The illustration shows an example of the
coolant tank on the MINI COOPER.Checking coolant level Correct coolant level for cold engine
(approx. 68 7/20 6):
Up to the mark "MAX" of the transparent
expansion tank.
Only open the cap of the expansion
tank when the engine has cooled
down. The needle on the coolant tempera-
ture gauge in the instrument cluster must
be no higher than in the first quarter,
otherwise there is a danger of scalding.<
To add coolantMINI COOPER:
1. Slowly open the cap by turning it with
the tab to allow accumulated pressure
toescape.
2. Pull open the cap completely.
3. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant
until the correct level is reached Ð do not
overfill.
MINI COOPER S:
1. Open the cap by turning it slightly coun-
terclockwise to allow accumulated pres-
sure to escape.
2. Unscrew the cap completely and open.
3. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant
until the correct level is reached Ð do not
overfill.
The coolant consists of water and
extended-duty antifreeze with corrosion
inhibitor. The mixing ratio of 50 to 50 must
be maintained all the year round due to the
required corrosion resistance. No other
additives are required.
Replace the coolant every 4 years.

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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Dashboard 12
Data
dimensions 121
engine 120
weights 122
Data, technical 120
Daytime driving lamps 49
Decommissioning the
vehicle 96
Deep water, see Water on
roadways 77
Defrosting position 66
Defrosting windows 69
air conditioner system 66
automatic climate
control 69
Dimensions 121
Dirt on the paintwork 94
Disc brakes 79
Displacement 120
Display elements 13,
14
coolant temperature
gauge 56
fuel gauge 55
indicator and warning
lamps 15
odometer 55
Service Interval Display 57
with navigation system 14 Display lighting 50
Distance remaining 59
Door keys 22
Doors
locking 24
manual operation 25
remote control 23
unlocking 24
DOT Quality Grades 83
Drink holder, see Beverage
holder 70
Driving lamps 49
Driving notes, general 76
Dry air 65,
68
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 16, 61
E
Easy Entry 33
EBV (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution) 16
Electric power windows 28
Electrical defect
driver's door 25
sliding/tilt sunroof 30
Electrical system 124
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBV) 16 Electronic transmission control
module (EP), Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT) 48
Emergency operation
driver's door 25
sliding/tilt sunroof 30
tailgate 27
Engine 76
electronics 17
power output 17
speed 17,
55
starting 42
switching off 43
Engine compartment
MINI COOPER 87
MINI COOPER S 88
Engine oil 89
additives 90
prescribed oils 90
pressure 15
Entry to the rear 33
EP (electronic transmission
control module),
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 48
Exterior finish, care 94
Exterior mirrors 36
Eyelets, towing 115
F
Failure, tires 62,
106,
110
Filler cap cover 77
Filling capacities 123
Filling, tank 123
First-aid kit 113
Flat tire 62,
106
Flat Tire Monitor 16,
17,
62
Floor carpets 95
Floor coverings 95
Floor mats 95
Fog lamps 50
Foldable rear backrest 71
"Follow me home" lamps 49
Footbrake 79
Footwell lamps
bulb replacement 105
Front fog lamps 50
bulb replacement 102
Front seat adjustment 31
Fuel consumption 59
Fuel consumption display 55
Fuel gauge 55
Fuel preparation 120
Fuel quality 78
Fuel reserve indicator 55
Fuel tank capacity 123
Fuses 112

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Recirculation of air 65,
68
Reclining seat 31
Refueling 77
Remaining distance for
service 57
Remote control 23
battery 22
battery changing 22
initialization 22
Removing mist,
windows 66,
69
Removing window mist
air conditioner system 66
automatic climate
control 69
Replacement key 22
Reporting safety defects 9
Restraint system 38
Reverse gear 45, 47
Rod antenna 94
Roller sun blind, rear window
blind 30
Rubber parts 95
Run-flat tire, see Safety
tires 80,
84,
85,
110
S
Safety belts 16,
31,
35,
95
adjusting 35
Safety lock buttons 26
Safety tires 80,
84,
110
winter tires 84, 85
Screwdriver 100
Seats 31
Securing cargo 72
Selector lever shiftlock 42,
46
Service and Warranty Booklet
(US models)/Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet
(Canadian models) 93
Service Interval Display 57, 93
Shiftlock 46
Side airbags 37
Side turn signal indicators
bulb replacement 102
Sitting 31
Sliding/tilt sunroof 29
convenience feature 25
safety function 30
Smoker's equipment
package 70
Snow chains 85
Space-saver spare tire
changing tires 106 Spare key 22
Spark plugs 124
Speed 120
Speeds 85
Split rear backrest 71
Spray jets 52
Standing lamps 49
bulb replacement 102
Starting 42
problems 43,
113,
114,
115
with a discharged
battery 113,
114
Steering lock 42
Storage, tires 84
Sun visors 36
Switches 12
Switching off, engine 43
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 55
Tail lamps
bulb replacement 103
Tailgate 16,
27
manual unlocking 27
Tank capacity 77
Tank content, filling
capacities 123 Technical data 120
Technical modifications 96
Temperature
automatic climate
control 68
heating and climate
control 65
tires 83
Temperature display 59
engine coolant 56
Temperature layering 66,
69
Temperatures, high 77
The right tires 84
Third brake lamp
bulb replacement 104
Tire change
tire change set 106
Tire changes between axles 84
Tire failure 16
safety tires 110
space-saver spare tire 106
Tire inflation pressure 80, 85
Tires 80
all-season tires 85
break-in 76
changing 106
condition 82,
85
damage 82