ignition MINI 3 door 2014 Owner's Guide

Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to engine
damage. ◀
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level or an overfilling is detected, a check con‐
trol message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐
lector lever position N or P and accelerator
pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only replenish the maximum engine oil
amount of 1 US quart/liter if the signal is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
After refilling, perform a detailed measure‐
ment, refer to page 189.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage. ◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage. ◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks. ◀
Engine oil types to add
Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age. ◀
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3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents. ◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to
page 102.
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels 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 tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
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 lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.Seite 209Breakdown assistanceMOBILITY209
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cargo floor panel, next to the onboard vehicle
tool kit, refer to page 195.
Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur. ◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Threaded holes for the tow fitting are located in
the front and rear of the vehicle on the right
side with respect to the direction of travel.
Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 207. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the engine
is cold.1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 60, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the
pedal. After the engine starts, immediately
press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and reel off the hazard warning
system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 211Breakdown assistanceMOBILITY211
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Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Press the Start/Stop button to reel off the
engine.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and two Check-Control messages are
displayed.
A signal sounds when you leave the vehicle
while in selector lever position N.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle care Car care products
MINI recommends using cleaning and care
products from MINI, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health. ◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather careRemove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.Seite 213CareMOBILITY213
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Front-end collision warningwith City Braking func‐
tion 102
Front fog lights 91
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 95
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 95
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, current 78
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 81
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel lid 168
Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170
Fuel, tank capacity 221
Fuse 206
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 137
Gasoline 170
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 69
Gear shift indicator 78
General driving notes 152
Glare shield 141
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 145
GREEN mode 160
GREEN mode, bonus range 162
GREEN mode driving style analysis 164
GREEN mode indicator 160
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 111
GREEN tip 162 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 219
Ground clearance 154
H Halogen headlights 197
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 64
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 138
Hazard warning flashers 207
Head airbags 93
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 89
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlight flasher 65
Headlight glass 196
Headlights, care 213
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 52
Head-up Display 86
Head-up Display, standard view 86
Heavy cargo, stowing 156
High-beam Assistant 90
High beams 65
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 90
Hills 154
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 112
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 146
Homepage 6
Hood 186
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 153
HUD Head-up Display 86
Hydroplaning 153 I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 77
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 77
Identification marks, tires 177
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification number 9
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 60
Ignition on 60
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 85
Indication of a flat tire 97, 100
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 73
Individual air distribu‐ tion 131, 133
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Inflation pressure warning, tires 100
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 81
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Instrument cluster 72
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 73
Instrument lighting 91
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Safety 102
Intensity, AUTO program 133
Interior equipment 137
Interior lights 91
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 44 Seite 229Everything from A to ZREFERENCE229
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