park assist MINI 3 door 2013 User Guide

function of individual systems could result in an
accident. ◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to
page 79.
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle must not be towed if the frontwheels are touching the ground. Therefore,
contact a service center in the event of a break‐ down.
Tow the vehicle only with the front axle
raised
Have the vehicle towed only with the front axle
raised or transported on a loading platform; otherwise, damage may occur. ◀
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing
When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center. ◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur. ◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter than
the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
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Fuel consumption, refer toAverage fuel consump‐
tion 64
Fuel filler flap 162
Fuel gauge 59
Fuel quality 164
Fuel recommendation 164
Fuel, tank capacity 211
Fuse 197
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 110
Gasoline 164
Gasoline quality 164
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 53
Gear selector lever, automatic transmission 53
Gear shift indicator 61
General driving notes 124
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 30
Glove compartment 118
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 138
GREEN mode 131
GREEN mode, bonus range 132
GREEN mode indicator 131
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 88
GREEN tip 133
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 210
Ground clearance 126
H Halogen headlamps 188
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 48
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 111 Hands-free system 152
Hazard warning flashers 198
HD Radio 141
Head airbags 71
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 67
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 67
Headlamp flasher 49
Headlamp glass 187
Headlamps, care 204
Headlamp washer system 49
Headliner 15
Head restraints 32
Head restraints, front 35
Head restraints, rear 36
Heavy cargo, stowing 128
High-beam Assistant 68
High beams 49
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 68
Hills 126
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 89
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 119
Homepage 6
Hood 178
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 125
Hydroplaning 125
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 59
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 59
Identification marks, tires 169
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 178
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 20
Ignition off 44
Ignition on 44 Illuminated ring, central in‐
strument cluster 65
Indication of a flat tire 75, 78
Individual air distribu‐ tion 105, 107
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 21
Inflation pressure, tires 166
Inflation pressure warning, tires 77
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 63
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 75
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 78
Instrument cluster 56
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 57
Instrument lighting 70
Integrated key 20
Intelligent Safety 79
Intensity, AUTO program 107
Interior equipment 110
Interior lamps 70
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 22
Interior motion sensor 28
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 38
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 112
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 38
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 60
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 194
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 53
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K
Key/remote control 20
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort
Access 25
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 21
Kickdown, automatic trans‐
mission 53
Knee airbag 71
L
Lamp replacement 187
Lamp replacement, front 188
Lamp replacement, rear 190
Lamp replacement, side 193
Lamps and bulbs 187
Language, setting 65
Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 128
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 41
Launch Control 55
Leather, care 204
LED bug light 188
LED headlamps 188
LED ring, central instrument
cluster 65
LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 187
Left-hand traffic, lamp set‐
ting 69
License Texts and Certifica‐
tions
Light 66
Light-alloy wheels, care 205
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 187
Lighter 115
Lighting 66
Lighting via remote con‐
trol 22
Light switch 66
Load 127
Loading 127
Lock, door 23
Locking/unlocking via door
lock 23
Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 22
Locking, automatic 27
Locking, settings 26
Low beams 66
Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 68
Lower back support, mechani‐
cal 33
Low-Sulfur Diesel 165
Lug bolt lock 196
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 128
Lumbar support, mechani‐
cal 33
M
Maintenance 184
Maintenance require‐
ments 184
Maintenance, service require‐
ments 60
Maintenance system,
MINI 184
Malfunction displays, refer to
Check Control 57
Manual air distribu‐
tion 105, 107
Manual air flow 105, 107
Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 53
Manual operation, door
lock 23
Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 37
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 162
Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 99
Manual transmission 52
Manufacturer of the MINI 6
Marking on approved
tires 172
Marking, run-flat tires 173
Master key, refer to Remote
control 20
Maximum cooling 107
Maximum speed, display 61
Maximum speed, winter
tires 172
Medical kit 198
Menu in instrument cluster 63
Microfilter 106, 109
MID - program, driving dy‐
namics 88
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 184
Minimum tread, tires 170
Mirrors 37
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 125
Mobile phone 152
Mobility System 173
Mode, GREEN Mode 131
Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 187
Mounting of child restraint fix‐
ing systems 40
Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 12
N
Neck restraints, front, refer to
Head restraints 35
Neck restraints, rear, refer to
Head restraints 36
New wheels and tires 171
No Passing Information 61
Nylon rope for tow-starting/
towing 201
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐
tics 184
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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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