cooling MINI 3 door 2014 Owner's Manual

NoteThe engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.▷The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐
ture.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Selector lever in selector lever position R, N
or M/S.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.▷Steptronic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐
tor lever position D to R, N or M/S.▷Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐
tor lever position P to R, N, D or M/S.▷The vehicle begins rolling.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷Excessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.▷Manual transmission: low brake vacuum
pressure; this can occur, e.g., if the brake
pedal is depressed a number of times in
succession.
Switching the system on/off
Using the button
Press button.
▷LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.Seite 63DrivingCONTROLS63
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Climate controlVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with theseries. 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.
Air conditioner
1Vent settings2Air flow3Temperature4Seat heating, right   505Cooling function6Recirculated-air mode7Rear window defroster8Windshield defroster9Seat heating, left  50Hints
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐lated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the
interior continuously worsens. ◀Seite 130CONTROLSClimate control130
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Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired program or the desired in‐
termediate setting.▷ Windows.▷ Upper body region.▷ Footwell.▷ Windows, upper body region, and foot‐
well.
Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
Direct the air distribution toward windows, in‐
crease the air flow and temperature, and, if
needed, use the cooling function.
Air flow, manual Turn the ring to set the desired
air volume.
The higher the rate, the more ef‐
fective the heating or cooling will
be.
The air flow from the air conditioner may be re‐
duced automatically to save battery power.
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
Cooling function The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidified and,
depending on the temperature setting,
warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
The air conditioner produces condensation wa‐
ter, refer to page 154, that will exit from below
the car.
Recirculated-air mode You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:▷LED off: outside air flows in continuously.▷LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply
of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐
nently blocked.
Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐
cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐
tain amount of time in order to avoid window
fogging.
If the windows fog over, reel off recirculated-air
mode and increase the air flow, if needed.
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐
lated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the
interior continuously worsens. ◀
Rear window defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
When Green mode, refer to page 160, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
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Windshield defrosterPress button.
The front window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Switching the system on/off
Switch off Turn wheel for air quantity to the
left until the control switches off.Switching on
Set any air volume.
Microfilter
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 193, of your vehi‐
cle.
Automatic climate control
1Temperature, left2Display3Air flow, AUTO intensity4AUTO program5Air distribution, manual6Display7Temperature, right8Seat heating, right   509Maximum cooling10Cooling function11Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐
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13Windshield defroster14Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐
tion15Seat heating, left   50Hints
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐
lated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the
interior continuously worsens. ◀
Climate control functions in detail
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate con‐
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
Air flow, manual
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Turn the ring to set the desired
air volume.
Automatic climate control displays the selected
amount of air flow.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.AUTO program
Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity and outside influences, the air is di‐
rected to the windshield, side windows, upper
body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 134, and
the automatic recirculation control, refer to
page 134, are automatically also switched on
in the AUTO program.
To reel off the program: press the button again
or manually adjust the air distribution.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Turn the ring to set the desired
intensity.
The selected intensity is displayed on the auto‐
matic climate control.
Manual air distribution Press button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell.▷Windows, upper body region, and footwell.▷Windows and upper body region.Seite 133Climate controlCONTROLS133
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▷Windows.
Maximum coolingPress button.
The system is set to the lowest temper‐
ature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available with external tempera‐
tures beyond approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
engine running.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
Cooling function The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
fied and, depending on the temperature set‐
ting, warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water, refer to page 154, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:
▷LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.▷Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out‐
side air and shuts off automatically.▷Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐
cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐
tain amount of time in order to avoid window
fogging.
If windows are fogged over, reel off the recircu‐
lating mode and press the AUTO button. Make
sure that air can flow to the windshield.
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐
lated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the
interior continuously worsens. ◀
Rear window defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
When Green mode, refer to page 160, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Windshield defroster Press button.
The front window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
Press button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
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If the windows fog over, also reel on the cool‐
ing function or press the AUTO button.
Switching the system on/off Switch off Turn wheel for air quantity to the
left until the control switches off.
Switching on
Set any air volume.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 193, of your vehi‐
cle.
Ventilation▷Turn knob for continuous opening and clos‐
ing of the vents.▷Swivel the vents to alter the direction of the
vent flow, arrow.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's
interior is too hot.▷Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if needed.
The system can be switched on and off at any
external temperature, either directly or by us‐
ing two preset reel-on times. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate comf. ventilation"
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes if the system is switched on.
Preselecting the reel-on time
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"4.Set the desired time.
Activating the reel-on time
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol lights up when the reel-on time is acti‐
vated.
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes when the system has been switched
on.
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The Coasting driving condition is enabled under
certain conditions.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
selector lever position D. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel
consumption. Selector lever position D remains
engaged. An indicator provides information
about the distance traveled in Coasting mode.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
At a glance The system includes the following MINIMAL
functions and displays:▷GREEN bonus range, refer to page 162.▷GREEN tips driving instruction, refer to
page 162.▷GREEN climate control, refer to page 161.▷MINIMALISM analyzer, refer to page 164.▷Coasting driving condition, refer to
page 163.
Activating GREEN mode
Turn Driving Dynamics Control to
the right until GREEN mode is
displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Configuring GREEN mode
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activating GREEN mode.2."Configure GREEN"3.Configure the program.
Via onboard monitor:
1. "Settings"2."GREEN Mode"
Or
1. "Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure GREEN"
Configure the program.
GREEN tip
▷"Tip at:"
Set the GREEN mode speed at which a
GREEN mode tip is to be displayed.▷"GREEN speed warning":
Displays a reminder when the set GREEN
mode speed is exceeded.
Coasting
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to page 163,
with the engine idling.
This function is only available in GREEN mode.
GREEN climate control
"GREEN climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling
of the car's interior fuel consumption can be
economized.
The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior
Additionally heat output to seats and exterior
mirror is reduced.
Exterior mirror heat is available when outside
temperatures are very low.
GREEN potential
The percentage of potential savings that can be
achieved with the current configuration is dis‐
played.
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CoolantVehicle 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.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant may
cause burns. ◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health. ◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Coolant level
Checking
There are yellow Min and Max marks in the
coolant reservoir.1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the coolant reservoir lid counterclock‐
wise to unscrew and open it.3.The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the
filler neck.
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the coolant reservoir lid counterclock‐
wise to unscrew and open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.Seite 191CoolantMOBILITY191
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 109
ACC, Active Cruise Control 113
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 71
Activated-charcoal filter 135
Active Cruise Control, ACC 113
Additives, oil 189
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
Adjustments, steering wheel 55
After washing vehicle 213
Airbags 93
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 131, 134
Air conditioner 130
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 131, 134
Air distribution, manual 131, 133
Air flow, air conditioner 131
Air flow, automatic climate control 133
Air pressure, tires 172
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 135
Alarm system 43
Alarm triggering 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 180 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 138
Alternative oil types 190
Antifreeze, washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System, ABS 109
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 109
Approved axle load 219
Approved engine oils 190
Arrival time 82
Ash tray 141
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 207
Assistance when driving off 112
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 102
AUTO intensity 133
Automatic car wash 212
Automatic climate con‐ trol 132
Automatic Curb Monitor 54
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 95
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 89
Automatic locking 42
Automatic recirculated-air control 134
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 68
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
AUTO program, intensity 133
Auto Start/Stop function 62
Average fuel consumption 81
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 219 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 207
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 210
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 205
Battery, vehicle 205
Belts, safety belts 50
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 146
Bonus range, GREEN mode 162
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 146
Brake assistant 109
Brake discs, break-in 152
Brake pads, break-in 152
Braking, hints 153
Breakdown assistance 207
Break-in 152
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 85
Bug light 197
Bulb replacement 196
Bulb replacement, front 197
Bulb replacement, rear 199
Bulb replacement, side 202
Bulbs and lights 196
Button, RES 115
Button, Start/Stop 60
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 207
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7 Seite 226REFERENCEEverything from A to Z226
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