load capacity MINI Hardtop 4 Door 2016 Owner's Manual
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LoadingVehicle features and op‐tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Information WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires,
damage them internally, and cause a sudden
drop in tire inflation pressure. There is risk of an
accident. Pay attention to the permitted load
capacity of the tires and never exceed the per‐
mitted gross weight. ◀
CAUTION
Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam‐
age. There is risk of property damage. Make
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area. ◀
WARNING
Loose objects in the car's interior can be
thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g.
in the event of an accident or during braking
and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of injuries.
Secure loose objects in the car's interior. ◀Determining the load
limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐
hicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.Seite 139LoadingDRIVING TIPS139
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MINI 5-doorWidth with mirrorsinches/mm76.1/1,932Width without mirrorsinches/mm68.0/1,727Heightinches/mm56.1/1,425LengthCooperinches/mm157.4/3,998Cooper Sinches/mm158.0/4,013Wheelbaseinches/mm101.1/2,567Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m36.2/11.02
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles
with manual transmission; the values following
the slash apply to vehicles with Steptronic
transmission.
MINI Cooper, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
3,455/3,520
1,567/1,597
Loadlbs
kg
680
308
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
1,920/1,990
871/903
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
1,665
755
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
132
60
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
8.7–34.0
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MINI Cooper, 5-doorApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
3,680/3,750
1,669/1,701
Loadlbs
kg
775
352
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
1,995/2,065
905/937
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
1,840
835
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
165
75
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
13.1–40.7
278–941
MINI Cooper S, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
3,620/3,650
1,642/1,656
Loadlbs
kg
775/770
352/349
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,025/2,060
919/934
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
1,690
767
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
132
60
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
8.7–34.0
211–731 
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MINI Cooper S, 5-doorApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
3,860/3,900
1,751/1,769
Loadlbs
kg
885/885
401/401
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
2,085/2,125
946/964
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
1,880
853
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
165
75
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
13.1–40.7
278–941
MINI John Cooper Works, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
Loadlbs
kg
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
Cargo area capacitycu ft
Liters
8.7–34.0
246–963
3,720/3,765
1,687/1,708
775
352
2,065/2,105
937/955
1,725
782
132
60 
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RON recommended fuelgrade  176 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load capacity  227 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  140 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  217 
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, see Run-flat tires  187 
Rubber components, care  222 
Run-flat tires  187 
S
Safe braking  137 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat  39 
Safety belts  38 
Safety belts, care  222 
Safety switch, windows  33 
Safety systems, airbags  81 
Satellite radio  154 
Saving fuel  142 
Screwdriver  202 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  218 
Sealant  188 
Seat belts, see Safety belts  38 
Seat heating, front  38 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  45 
Seats  36 
Select a station  151 
Selecting a station man‐ ually  152 
Selection list in instrument cluster  70 
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission  58 
Sensors, care  223 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS  200 Service requirements, dis‐
play  68 
SET button, see camera-based cruise control  101 
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol  106 
Settings and information  72 
Settings, locking/unlocking  29 
Settings, mirrors  42 
Shift paddles on the steering wheel  60 
Side airbag  81 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  30 
Sitting safely  36 
Size  226 
Slide/tilt glass roof  33 
Snow chains  191 
Socket  125 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  201 
Sound settings  150 
Spare fuse  213 
Spare tire, refer to Emergency wheel  210 
Speed, average  72 
Speed limit detection, on- board computer  72 
Speed limiter, display  69 
Speed Limit Information  69 
Speed warning  72 
Sport instruments, cockpit  74 
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control  99 
Sport program, transmis‐ sion  59 
Stability control systems  97 
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion  51 
Start/Stop button  49 
Start function during malfunc‐ tion  23 
Starting the engine  50 
Station, storing  152 
Status of Owner's Manual  7 
Steering wheel, adjusting  44 Steptronic Sport transmission,
refer to Steptronic transmis‐
sion  58 
Steptronic transmission  58 
Stopping the engine  50 
Storage compartments  129 
Storage, tires  187 
Storing the vehicle  223 
Suitable engine oil types  197 
Summer tires, tread  185 
Sun visor  125 
Supplementary text mes‐ sages  66 
Switch for Dynamic Driving  99 
Switch, see Cockpit  14 
Symbols  6 
T Tachometer  67 
Tailgate  27 
Tailgate via remote control  25 
Tail lights  206 
Technical changes, refer to Own Safety  7 
Technical data  226 
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner  116 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  118 
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature  67 
Temperature display, setting units  72 
Temperature, engine  72 
Tempomat, see camera-based cruise control  101 
Terminal, starting aid  215 
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary  66 
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system  30 
Thigh support  37 
Tilt alarm sensor  31 
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