engine MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2004 Workshop Manual
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Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
quality 85 
Gear indicator 47 
Gearshift lever 
Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission 
(CVT) 45 
manual transmission 44 
General driving notes 83 
Glass sunroof, electric 29 
convenience 
operation 24, 25 
pinch protection 30 
Glove compartment 73 
Glove compartment lamp 
bulb replacement 116 
Gross weight, refer to 
Weights 134 
H 
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake 43 
Hazard warning flashers 12 
Head airbags 65 
Head restraints 33 
Headlamp flasher 49 
indicator lamp 17 
Headlamp washer 
cleaning headlamps 51 
washer fluid 98 Headlamp washer reservoir 98 
capacity, refer to 
Capacities 135 
Headlamps 
bulb replacement 112 
care 103 
cleaning 51 
Heated mirrors 36 
Heated rear window 
air conditioning system 68 
automatic climate control 71 
Heating 67 
exterior mirrors 36 
rear window 68, 71 
seats 35 
windshield 68, 71 
Heavy load, refer to Loading 
cargo 77 
Height adjustment 
seats 32 
steering wheel 36 
Height, refer to 
Dimensions 133 
Hex wrench 121 
High beams 49 
bulb replacement 112 
headlamp flasher 49 
indicator lamp 17 High Performance Synthetic 
Oil, refer to Engine oil 99 
alternative oils 99 
capacity 135 
recommended oils 99 
specified oils 99 
High temperatures 83 
Holders for beverages 74 
Horn 12 
Hydroplaning 83 
I 
Ice warning 57 
Identification mark 
Run Flat tires 93 
Ignition 41 
Ignition key 22 
Ignition lock 41 
Illuminated vanity mirror 36 
Illumination 
of instruments 49 
Imitation leather 104 
Imprint 2 
Index 138 
Indicator and warning lamps, 
overview 15 Indicator/warning lamp 
airbags 65 
ASC 59 
brakes 101 
coolant temperature 55 
DSC 60 
fasten safety belts 35 
Flat Tire Monitor 63 
fog lamps 49 
reserve fuel capacity 54, 55 
Individual air distribution 72 
Individual settings, refer to 
Vehicle Memory 37 
Inflation pressure monitor, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor 62 
Inflation pressure, tires 87 
Inspection 56 
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Display elements 13 
Instrument lighting 49 
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit 12 
Interior lamps 50 
bulb replacement 115 
Interior rearview mirror 36 
automatic dimming 37 
Interior temperature 
settings 68, 71 
Interlock, refer to Steering 
locked 41  
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Multifunction sports steering 
wheel 19 
Multifunction steering 
wheel 18 
Multifunction switch 
turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher 49 
washer/wiper system 50 
N 
Navigation system, refer to 
separate Owner's Manual 
Neck restraints, refer to Head 
restraints 33 
New tires 92 
Non-smoker's equipment 
package, refer to Cigarette 
lighter socket 74 
Nylon rope 128 
O 
OBD interface socket 106 
Octane number, refer to Fuel 
quality 85 
Odometer 54 
Oil 56 
Oil change intervals, refer to 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models 
Oil consumption 99 
Oil filter change 135 
Oil level 98 
indicator/warning lamp 15 
Oil level, measuring 98 
Oil pressure 
indicator/warning lamp 15 
Oil, refer to Engine oil 
alternative oils 99 
capacity 135 
dipstick 98 
indicator/warning lamp 15 
recommended oils 99 
Onboard computer 57 
Onboard tool kit 110 
MINI Mobility System 121 
space-saver spare tire 117 
Opening and closing 
from inside 26 
from outside 23 
via remote control 23 
via the door lock 25 
Outlets, refer to 
Ventilation 67, 70 
Outside temperature 
display 57 
changing units 57 
in the onboard computer 57 P 
Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle 
paintwork 103 
Park Distance Control (PDC) 64 
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control (PDC) 64 
Parking brake 43 
warning lamp 16 
Parking lamps 48 
bulb replacement 112 
Parking lamps/Low beams 48 
Parking lock, refer to 
Transmission lock 46 
Parking the vehicle 83 
Parts and accessories, refer to 
Your individual vehicle 6 
PDC Park Distance Control 64 
Pinch protection 
glass sunroof, electric 30 
Plastic 104 
Pollen, refer to 
Microfilter 69 
Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter 72 
Power output, refer to Engine 
data 132 
Power supply, refer to Cigarette 
lighter socket 74 
Power windows 28 
Pressure monitor, tires 
Flat Tire Monitor 62 Pressure, tires 87 
production using MINI 
Mobility System 122 
Pumping in liquid sealant 122 
Q 
Quality grades, refer to 
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading 89 
R 
Radiator, refer to Coolant 100 
Radio, refer to separate 
Owner's Manual 
Rain sensor 50 
Range 58 
Reading lamps 50 
bulb replacement 115 
Rear backrests 
folding 75 
Rear fog lamp 49 
bulb replacement 113 
indicator lamp 49 
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps 113 
bulb replacement 113, 114 
Rear seats 
adjusting head restraints 33 
Rear shelf, refer to Cargo area 
cover 75  
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Sitting safely 31 
with airbags 31 
with safety belt 31 
Size, refer to Dimensions 133 
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass sunroof, electric 29 
Smoker's equipment package, 
refer to Ashtray 74 
Snow chains 94 
Socket 12 V 74 
Socket, for onboard 
diagnostics 106 
Space-saver spare tire 
changing tires 117 
Spare key 22 
Spare tire, refer to Space-saver 
spare tire 117 
Special oils, refer to Specified 
engine oils 99 
Special wash program, refer to 
Washing your vehicle 103 
Specified engine oils 99 
Speed control, refer to Cruise 
control 52 
Speedometer 13, 14 
Split rear backrest, refer to 
Foldable rear backrest 75 
Sport program 
Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission 
(CVT) 46 Stability control 
All Season traction Control 
(ASC) 59 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC) 60 
Standing lamps 48 
bulb replacement 112 
Starting aid 
All Season traction Control 
(ASC) 59 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC) 60 
Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting 126 
Starting problems 
jump-starting 126 
temperature 42 
Starting the engine 41 
Steering lock 41 
Steering wheel 12 
settings 36 
Steering wheel lock 41 
Steering wheel with 
multifunction buttons 18 
Storage compartments 73 
Storage space, refer to Cargo 
area 75 
Storage, tires 92 
Storing the vehicle 105 
Stroke, refer to Engine data 132 Sun blind, refer to Roller sun 
blind 30 
Sun visors 36 
Surface ice, refer to Ice 
warning 57 
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12 
Switching off the engine 43 
Switching the air conditioning 
on and off manually 68, 71 
Symbols 6 
T 
Tachometer 54 
Tail lamps 
bulb replacement 114 
Tailgate 27 
emergency operation, refer 
to Manual operation 27 
indicator lamp 16 
to open from the outside 27 
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank 
capacity 135 
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel 
gauge 54, 55 
Technical data 132 
Technical modifications, refer 
to For your own safety 7 
Temperature 
air conditioning system 68 
automatic climate control 71 
engine 55 Temperature display 
ice warning 57 
outside temperature 57 
setting units 57 
Temperature grades 90 
Third brake lamp 
bulb replacement 114 
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center high-mount brake 
lamp 114 
Three-point seat belt, refer to 
Safety belts 35 
Tightening the lug bolts 
keys 117, 121 
Tightening torque, refer to 
Tightening the lug bolts 120 
Tire change set 
MINI Mobility System 123 
Run Flat tires 93 
space-saver spare tire 117 
Tire failure 116 
MINI Mobility System 121 
space-saver spare tire 117 
Tire inflation pressure 87, 123 
reinflation 122 
Tire pressure monitor, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor 62  
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Tires 
age 89 
break-in procedures 82 
changing 117 
condition 91 
damage 91 
flat tire 93, 116 
inflation pressure 87 
replacement 92 
storage 92 
tread 91 
wear indicator, refer to Tire 
tread 91 
winter tires 92 
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit 110 
Torque, refer to Engine 
data 132 
Tow 
bar 128 
eyelet 128 
rope 128 
Tow fitting, refer to 
Towing eyelet 128 
Tow socket for towing 
eyelet 128 
Towing 128 
with automatic 
transmission 129 
Towing eyelet 128 Track width, refer to 
Dimensions 133 
Traction grades 90 
Transmission 
Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission 
(CVT) 45 
manual transmission 44 
Transmission lock, refer to 
Range selection 45 
Transmission malfunction 47 
Transporting children 38 
Transporting children safely 38 
Trash container, refer to 
Ashtray 74 
Tread depth, refer to Tire 
tread 91 
Treadwear grade 89 
Trip odometer 54 
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 75 
Turn signal indicators 49 
indicator lamp 17 
Turn signal indicators, front 
bulb replacement 112 
Turn signal indicators, side 
bulb replacement 113 
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions 133 U 
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading 89 
Units 
average consumption 58 
average speed 58 
temperature 57 
Unlocking 
bonnet 95 
from inside 26 
from outside 24 
Used batteries, refer to 
Disposal 124 
Using antifreeze 98, 100 
V 
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, 
refer to Cigarette lighter 
socket 74 
Valve 
core 121 
dust cap 118 
remover 121 
spare 121 
Valve remover, refer to 
Onboard tool kit 121 
Valve stem and replacement 
valve, refer to Onboard tool 
kit 121 Vanity mirror 
bulb replacement 115 
illuminated 36 
Vehicle 
battery 124 
break-in procedures 82 
care 103 
dimensions 133 
loading cargo 76 
storage 105 
switching off 83 
washing 103 
weight 134 
Vehicle Memory 37 
Ventilation 
draft-free 69, 72 
Volume 
cargo area, refer to 
Weights 134 
fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities 135 
W 
Warning and indicator 
lamps 15 
Warranty, refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models, 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models 102  
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Washer fluid 98 
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to 
Capacities 135 
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer/Wiper system 98 
Washer systems 98 
Washer/wiper system 50 
Washing your vehicle 103 
Water on roadways, deep 
water 83 
Wear indicators in the tires, 
refer to Tire tread/Tire 
damage 91 
Weights 134 
Wheel stud wrench 
MINI Mobility System 121 
space-saver spare tire 117 
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions 133 
Wheelslip control 
All Season traction Control 
(ASC) 59 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC) 60 
Width, refer to Dimensions 133 
Window 
convenience 
operation 24, 25 
Windscreen wipers 
replacement 110, 111 Windshield heating 
air conditioning system 68 
automatic climate control 71 
Windshield washer jets 51 
Windshield washer reservoir 98 
refer to Capacities 135 
Windshield washer system 
washer fluid 98 
washer/wiper system 50 
Windshield wiper blades 
care 104 
replacement 110, 111 
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Washer/wiper system 50 
Windshield, cleaning 51 
Winter tires 
changing 117 
storage 92 
Winter tires, refer to Special 
characteristics of winter 
tires 92 
Wood paneling 104 
Work in the engine 
compartment 95 
Wrench, refer to Onboard tool 
kit 110 
X 
Xenon lamps 
bulb replacement 112 
daytime driving lamps 48  
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 The oil volume between the two notches on the 
dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.1 US quarts / 
1 liter.FuelDesignation
AKI: Engine oilQualityTire inflation pressure
Summer Winter 
front rear front rear
2 persons 
4 persons plus luggage
To ensure that you always have convenient access 
to all essential information when you stop for fuel, 
we recommend that you take the time to fill out 
the adjoining chart by entering the data that 
applies to your vehicle. 
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