oil temperature MINI 3 door 2013 Owner's Manual

These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. Press the button.2. "Vehicle Info"3."Vehicle status"4."Check Control"5.Selecting the desired Check Control mes‐
sage
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
The arrow beside the fuel pump
symbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page 162.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted
to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
If the engine oil along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 183.
Odometer and trip odom‐
eter
Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Resetting the trip odometer Press the knob.▷The odometer is displayed
when the ignition is switched
off.▷When the ignition is switched
on, the trip odometer is re‐
set.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is an increased risk of ice
on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
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CareVehicle equipmentAll 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.
Car washes
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer. ◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-pres‐
sure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm. ◀▷Regularly remove foreign items such as
leaves in the area below the windshield
when the hood is raised.▷Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage
the vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Unscrew the rod antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 50, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instructions
on avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 28.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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Disposal, coolant 183
Disposal, vehicle battery 197
Distance control, refer to PDC 98
Distance covered, setting units 65
Door lock, refer to Remote control 20
Drive mode, GREEN mode 131
Drive mode lock, manually unlocking 54
Drive-off assistant 89
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 86
Driving Dynamics Control 88
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 133
Driving instructions, breaking in 124
Driving mode 88
Driving notes, general 124
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 86
Driving tips 124
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 86
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 87
Dynamic Damping Control 87
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 86
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 87
E Electronic displays, instrument cluster 57
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 86
Emergency detection, remote control 21
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 162 Emergency service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 198
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 21
Emergency unlocking, door lock 24
Energy Control 60
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 46
Engine, automatic switch- off 46
Engine compartment 178
Engine compartment, working in 178
Engine coolant 183
Engine idling when driving, coasting 133
Engine oil 180
Engine oil, adding 181
Engine oil additives 181
Engine oil change 182
Engine oil filler neck 181
Engine oil temperature 59
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 182
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 182
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 21
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 198
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 45
Engine stop 45
Engine temperature 59
Entering a car wash 203
Equipment, interior 110
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 86
Exchanging wheels/tires 171
Exhaust system 125
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 38
Exterior mirrors 37
External start 198 External temperature dis‐
play 59
External temperature warn‐ ing 59
Eyes for securing cargo 128
F
Fader 138
Failure message, refer to Check Control 57
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 28
Fan, refer to Air flow 105, 107
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 57
Filler neck for engine oil 181
Fine wood, care 205
First aid kit 198
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 201
Flat tire, changing wheels 193
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 77
Flat tire, repairing 173
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
Flat tire, warning lamp 75, 78
Flooding 125
Floor carpet, care 206
Floor mats, care 206
Fogged up windows 105
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 51
Foot brake 125
Formats, setting 65
Front airbags 71
Front fog lamps 69
Front passenger airbags, auto‐ matic deactivation 73
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 73
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 77
Fuel 164
Fuel cap 162
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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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