heating MINI 3 door 2013 User Guide

LoadingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure. ◀
No fluids in the trunk
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged. ◀
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.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
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Avoid high engine speeds
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Be‐
ginning with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
The gear shift indicator, refer to page 61, of
your vehicle indicates the most fuel efficient
gear.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a
halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the
accelerator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine
during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle au‐
tomatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are re‐
duced. Savings can begin within a few seconds
of switching off the engine.In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
Switch off any functions
that are not currently
needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
consume additional fuel, especially in city and
stop-and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.
Have maintenance car‐
ried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your
service center.
Please also note the MINI Maintenance System,
refer to page 184.
GREEN mode The concept
The GREEN mode supports a driving style that
saves on fuel consumption. For this purpose,
the engine control and comfort functions, e. g.
the climate control output, are adjusted.
In cars with automatic transmission:
The Coasting driving condition is enabled under
certain conditions.
Thus, under certain conditions the engine is au‐
tomatically decoupled from the transmission
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idling to reduce fuel consumption. Transmission
position D remains engaged. An indicator pro‐
vides information about the distance traveled
in Coasting mode.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions can
be displayed that assist in driving in a manner
that optimizes fuel consumption.
The extension of the range that is achieved as a
result can be displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
At a glance
The system includes the following MINIMALISM
functions and displays:▷GREEN bonus range, refer to page 132▷GREEN tips driving instruction, refer to
page 133▷GREEN climate control, refer to page 132▷Coasting driving condition, refer to
page 133
Activating GREEN mode
Turn Driving Dynamics Control to
the right until GREEN mode is
displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Configuring GREEN mode
Via radio
1. "Settings"2.If necessary, "Driving mode" or "GREEN
Mode"
Configure the program.
GREEN tip
"GREEN speed warning":
A reminder is displayed if the set GREEN mode
speed is exceeded.
GREEN climate control
"GREEN climate control":
Set the GREEN mode speed at which a GREEN
mode tip is to be displayed.
The climate control is adjusted to be fuel-effi‐
cient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling
of the passenger compartment fuel consump‐
tion can be economized.
The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior
mirror heating are also reduced.
The exterior mirror heating is made available
when outside temperatures are very cold.
Coasting Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to page 133,
with the engine idling.
This function is only available in GREEN mode.
Display in the instrument cluster
GREEN bonus range An extension of the range can be
achieved by an adjusted driving
style.
This may be displayed as the bo‐
nus range in the instrument clus‐
ter.
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
The bonus range is automatically reset every
time the vehicle is refueled.▷Green display: efficient driving style.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by
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Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐
nance. ◀
Diesel
Low-Sulfur Diesel
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel
with low sulfur content:
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.
xx: comply with the current standard in each case.
Use only Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel.
The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must
not exceed 5 %, referred to as B5. Do not use
gasoline. If you do fill the tank with the wrong
fuel, e.g., gasoline, do not start the engine as
this may damage the engine. ◀
After adding the wrong fuel, contact your serv‐
ice center or roadside assistance.
If the fuel pump nozzle does not fit in the filler
pipe of your BMW, please check to ensure that
you are refueling at a diesel fuel pump that is
equipped with a diesel fuel pump nozzle.
Winter diesel
To ensure that the diesel engine remains op‐
erational in the winter, use winter diesel.
It is available at gas stations during winter
months.
The fuel filter heating system, included as a
standard feature, prevents disruption of the
fuel supply while driving.
Do not add any diesel additives
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Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐line quality 164
Odometer 59
Oil 180
Oil, adding 181
Oil additives 181
Oil change 182
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 60
Oil filler neck 181
Oil types, alternative 182
Oil types, approved 182
Old batteries, disposal 197
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 184
Onboard vehicle tool kit 186
Opening/closing via door lock 23
Opening/closing with remote control 22
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 108
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 59
P Paint, vehicle 204
Panoramic glass sunroof 30
Parallel parking assistant 100
Park Distance Control PDC 98
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 126
Parking aid, refer to PDC 98
Parking assistant 100
Parking brake 48
Parking lamps 66
Particulate filter 125
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 37
PDC Park Distance Control 98
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 83
Performance Control 87 Personal Profile 21
Phone 152
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 31
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 29
Plastic, care 205
Power failure 196
Power windows 29
Pressure, tire air pressure 166
Pressure warning, tires 77
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 21
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 31
Protective function, win‐ dows 29
R Radiator fluid 183
Radio, AM/FM stations 139
Radio, control ele‐ ments 139, 145
Radio, FM/AM 139
Radio, muting 139
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 20
Radio, overview 139, 145
Radio ready state 45
Radio, satellite radio 143
Radio, save stations 141
Radio, traffic bulletins 142
Rain sensor 50
Rear fog lamps 69
Rear lamps 190
Rear luggage rack 129
Rearview mirror 37
Rear window de‐ froster 105, 108
Recirculated-air filter 109
Recirculated-air mode 105, 108
Recommended tire brands 172
Refueling 162 Remaining range 60
Remote control/key 20
Remote control, blocking 21
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 23
Remote control, replacing the battery 20
Remote control, univer‐ sal 110
Replacement fuse 197
Replacing parts 186
Replacing the battery, remote control 20
Replacing wheels/tires 171
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 92
Reserve warning, refer to Range 60
Resetting the tone set‐ tings 138
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 75
Retaining straps, securing cargo 128
Retreaded tires 172
Right-hand traffic, lamp set‐ ting 69
Roadside parking lamps 66
RON gasoline quality 164
Roof load capacity 210
Roof-mounted luggage rack 128
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 201
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 173
Rubber components, care 205
Run-flat tires 173
S
Safe braking 125
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Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passenger
seat 35
Safety belts 34
Safety belts, care 205
Safety systems, airbags 71
Satellite radio 143
Saving fuel 130
Screwdriver 186
Screw thread for tow fit‐
ting 202
Sealant 173
Seat belts, refer to Safety
belts 34
Seat heating, front 34
Seating position for chil‐
dren 40
Seats 32
Select a station 139
Selecting a station man‐
ually 140
Selection list in instrument
cluster 63
Sensors, care 206
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐
tion Based Service CBS 184
Service requirements, dis‐
play 60
Service, Roadside Assis‐
tance 198
Settings and information 65
Settings, locking/unlocking 26
Settings, mirrors 37
Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 52
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 52
Shift paddles on steering
wheel 54
Side airbags 71
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 27
Sitting safely 32
Size 210
Slide/tilt glass roof 30
Snow chains 176
Socket 114
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 184
Soot particulate filter 125
Spare fuse 197
Specified engine oil types 182
Speed, average 64
Speed limit detection, on‐
board computer 64
Speed limiter, display 61
Speed Limit Information 61
Speed limit in the com‐
puter 64
Sport automatic transmis‐
sion 54
SPORT program, Dynamic
Driving Control 88
Sport program, transmis‐
sion 53
Stability control systems 86
Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 46
Start/Stop button 44
Start function during malfunc‐
tion 21
Starting the engine 45
Station, storing 140
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 39
Steptronic, automatic trans‐
mission 52
Stopping the engine 45
Storage compartments 118
Storage, tires 172
Storing the vehicle 206
Summer tires, tread 170
Supplementary text mes‐
sages 58
Switch for Dynamic Driving 88
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 59
Tailgate 24
Tailgate via remote control 23
Tail lamps 190
Technical changes, refer to
Safety 6
Technical data 210
Temperature, air condi‐
tioner 105
Temperature, automatic cli‐
mate control 107
Temperature display, external
temperature 59
Temperature display, setting
units 65
Temperature, engine oil 59
Terminal, starting aid 199
Text messages, supplemen‐
tary 58
Theft alarm system, refer to
Alarm system 27
Theft protection, lug
bolts 196
Thigh support 33
Tilt alarm sensor 28
Time, radio, setting time on
the radio 65
Tire damage 171
Tire identification marks 169
Tire inflation pressure 166
Tire inflation pressure moni‐
tor, refer to FTM 77
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
Tires, changing 171
Tire sealant 173
Tires, everything on wheels
and tires 166
Tires, run-flat tires 173
Tire tread 170
Tone settings 138
Tools 186
Total vehicle weight 210
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