clock MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2007 User Guide
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Giving and receiving assistance
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance service is there to assist 
you around the clock in the event of a break-
down, including on weekends and public holi-
days.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assistance 
in your home country can be found in the Con-
tact brochure.
First aid pouch*
The first aid pouch is located on or behind the 
left side trim panel.
Some of the articles contained in the first aid 
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore, 
check the expiration dates of the contents regu-
larly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
Warning triangle*
On the inside of the tailgate.Press the tab to take it out.
Jump starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine 
can be started by connecting two jumper cables 
to another vehicle's battery. You can also use 
the same method to help start another vehicle. 
Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated 
clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts 
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or 
both vehicles, and to guard against possible per-
sonal injuries.<
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other vehi-
cle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi-
mately the same capacitance in Ah. This 
information can be found on the battery.
2.Switch off the engine of the support vehicle.
3.Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between 
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise 
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
In your MINI, the battery is located beneath a 
cover in the engine compartment. 
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Battery111
– charging111
– disposal26,111
– jump starting112
– temporary power failure111
Battery renewal
– remote control26
Being towed114
Belts, refer to Safety belts30
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts30
Beverage holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate65,66
Bonnet94
Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements49
Brake lamps
– replacing bulb105
Brake pads, breaking in76
Brake rotors77
– brakes76
– breaking in76
Brakes
– ABS54
– breaking in76
– MINI Maintenance System98
– parking brake37
– service requirements49
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely77
Brake system76
– breaking in76
– disc brakes77
– MINI Maintenance System98
Breakdown service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance112
Breaking in the clutch76
Break-in period76
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs102
Button for starting the 
engine35
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11C
California Proposition 65 
warning6
Can holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Capacities133
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery111
Car care100
Car-care products, refer to 
Suitable car-care 
products100
Care100
Cargo, securing80
Cargo area78
– capacity132
– convenient access24
– cover78
– lamp62
– lid, refer to Tailgate23
– opening from outside23
Cargo area, expanding78
Cargo loading
– securing cargo80
– stowing cargo79
– vehicle78
Car jack
– jacking points110
Car key, refer to Key/remote 
control18
Carpets, care101
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest71
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car wash78
Car wash, refer to Care100
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system76
CBS Condition Based 
Service98
CDs/DVDs, care101
Cell phones, use inside the car, 
refer to Mobile phone in the 
vehicle76
Center armrest71
Center brake lamp106Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking system19
– convenient access24
– from inside22
– from outside19
Changing bulbs102
Changing wheels108
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment95
Check Control51
Child's seats33
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH34
Child-restraint systems33
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire108
Chrome parts, care100
Chrome parts, refer to 
Care100
Cigarette lighter72
Cleaning headlamps41
– washer fluid42
Clock44
– 12h/24h mode47
– setting time50
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside19
Clothes hooks72
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine36
Comfort access, refer to 
Convenient access24
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock35
Computer45
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked77
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Confirmation signals for 
vehicle locking/unlocking20 
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From A to Z
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Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting electrical 
appliances72
Consumption, refer to Average 
fuel consumption45
Consumption display
– average fuel consumption45
Control Display
– settings46
Controls and displays10
Convenience start, refer to 
Starting the engine36
Convenient access24
– replacing the battery25
– what to observe before 
entering a car wash25
Convenient operation
– windows20
Coolant96
– checking level96
– filling96
Coolant temperature44
Cooling, maximum67
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant96
Cruising range45
Cup holders72
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights132
Current fuel consumption46
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Dashboard instruments, refer 
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting62
Data130
– capacities133
– dimensions131
– engine130
– weights132
Date
– setting51
Daytime running lamps60
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags57Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking20
Defect
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
Defogging windows66,67
Defrosting windows66,67
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– air conditioner66
– automatic climate control67
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows66,67
Differential, breaking in76
Digital clock44
Dimensions131
Dipstick, engine oil95
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals39
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data130
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting62
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant96
– remote control battery26
– vehicle battery111
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements49
Distance warning, refer to PDC 
Park Distance Control53
Door key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Door lock21
Door lock, confirmation 
signals20
Doors, manual operation21
DOT Quality Grades90
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill 
Start Assist55
Driving dynamics control, refer 
to Sport button39Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams59
Driving notes76
Driving off on inclines, refer to 
Hill Start Assist55
Driving stability control 
systems53
Driving through water77
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes76
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function68
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control54
E
Electrical malfunction
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
Electronic brake-force 
distribution54
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission39
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance112
Engine
– breaking in76
– data130
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature44
– speed130
– starting36
– starting, convenient 
access24
– switching off36
Engine compartment95
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant96 
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Engine oil
– adding96
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils96
– approved engine oils96
– capacity96
– checking level95
– dipstick95
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements49
– MINI Maintenance System98
Engine oil level, checking95
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data130
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine36
Error messages, refer to Check 
Control51
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability Control54
Event data recorders99
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system76
Exterior mirrors31
– adjusting31
– automatic heating31
– folding in and out31
External audio device71
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away113
– for tying down loads80
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control51
Failure of an electrical 
consumer111
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts30
Fasten safety belts reminder, 
refer to Seat belt 
reminder31Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control68
– microfilter for air 
conditioner66
Fine wood, care101
First aid pouch112
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock35
Flash when locking/
unlocking20
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor56
– indicator/warning lamp56
– Run-Flat Tires56,92
Flat Tire Monitor FTM55
– indicating a flat tire56
– initializing the system55
– malfunction56
– snow chains55
– system limits55
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition91
Floor mats, care101
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb104,106
Folding rear seat backrest78
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely77
Footwell lamps62
For your own safety5
Front airbags57
Front fog lamps62
– indicator lamp116
– replacing bulb104
Front seat adjustment28
Frost on windows, refer to 
Defrosting windows66,67
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor55
Fuel85
– gauge45
– high-quality brands85
– quality85
– specifications85
– tank capacity133
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge45Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge45
Fuel filler door84
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction84
Fuses111
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control69
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption45
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel85
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge45
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic37
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission37
– manual transmission37
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic37
– manual transmission37
General driving notes76
Glass sunroof, electric26
– convenient operation20,21
– opening, closing26
– raising26
– remote control20
Glove compartment70
Grills, refer to Air vents64
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights132
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb103
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake37
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags57 
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Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance112
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance112
Service data in the remote 
control98
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS98
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS98
Service requirements49
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode47
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic38
– manual transmission37
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer 
to Changing selector lever 
positions38
Side airbags57
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb105
Side windows, refer to 
Windows26
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely28
– airbags28
– safety belts28
– with head restraint28
Size, refer to Dimensions131
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof, 
electric26
Slot for remote control35
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray72
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment71
Snow chains93
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances72
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD98Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires108
– inflation pressure86
Spare fuses111
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils96
Speed130
– with winter tires93
Speed control, refer to Cruise 
control42
Speedometer12
Split rear seat backrest, refer to 
Expanding the cargo area78
Sport button39
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems53
Start/stop button35
– starting the engine36
– switching off the engine36
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine36
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting112
Starting difficulties, refer to 
Special starting 
conditions36
Starting the engine
– start/stop button35
Start-off assistance, refer to
– ASC54
– Hill Start Assist55
Start-off assistance, refer to 
DSC54
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steering wheel32
– adjustment32
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock35
– shift paddles38
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic37
Storage compartment, front 
passenger side72
Storage compartments71Storage space
– cargo area78
– storage compartments71
Storing the vehicle101
Storing tires93
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments71
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires86
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine36
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button35
Switching the cooling function 
on and off68
Symbols4T
Tachometer44
Tailgate23
– convenient access24
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually23
– opening/closing23
– opening from outside23
– opening manually23
– unlocking with remote 
control21
Tail lamps105
– replacing bulb105
Tank volume, refer to 
Capacities133
Technical data130
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest71
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for the 
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning44
– outside temperature44
– setting the units47