oil change MINI 3 door 2014 Owner's Manual

Addendum
Only certain types of fine-link snow
chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of your vehicle and
are determined by the manufacturer
of your vehicle to be road safe and
are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle.
Information about recommended
snow chains is available from a
service center.
13.At page 186, under the heading
“Hood,” the sentence beginning, “If
you are unfamiliar” should be
disregarded.
14.At page 190, under the heading:
“Approved engine oil types,” the
references to “Approved” should be
read as “Suitable.” Where it reads:
You can add oils with the following
specifications,” that text should be
disregarded, and the following text
read in lieu thereof: “Add engine
oils that meet the following oil rating
standards: . . .”
15.At page 190, under the heading:
“Alternative engine oil types,” the text
preceding the chart should be
disregarded, and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows: “If an
engine oil suitable for continuous use
is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter
of an engine oil with the following oil
rating can be added: . . .”
16.At page 190, under the heading:
“Engine oil change,” the text should
be disregarded and in lieu thereof
should be read as follows:
MINI recommends that you have
the oil changed at your MINI
dealer’s service center or at another
service center that has trained
personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with MINI
specifications.
17.At page 193, under the heading:
“Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US Models and
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian Models,” the
second paragraph should be
disregarded and the following text
read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you have
maintenance and repair performed
by your MINI dealer’s service center
or another service center or repair
shop that employs trained
personnel that can perform
maintenance and repair work on
your vehicle in accordance with
MINI specifications. The
manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you maintain
records of all maintenance and
repair work performed on your
vehicle.
18.At page 205, under the “Battery
replacement” section, the text
should be disregarded and in lieu
thereof the following text should be
read:
Use of recommended vehicle
batteries
The manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you use vehicle

Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40, and
SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine damage
may occur. ◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Approved engine oil types You can add oils with the following specifica‐
tions:Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Additional information about the approved
types of engine oils can be obtained from the
service center.
Alternative engine oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the fol‐
lowing specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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Camera-based cruise control,ACC 113
Camera, care 215
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 123
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 146
Car battery 205
Car care products 213
Care, displays 215
Care, vehicle 213
Cargo 155
Cargo area 142
Cargo area, adapting size 147
Cargo area, enlarging 143
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 147
Cargo cover 142
Cargo, securing 156
Cargo straps, securing cargo 156
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 215
Car wash 212
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 153
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 193
Center armrest 146
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 85
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 195
Changing wheels 202
Changing wheels/tires 179
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 73 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 188
Children, seating position 56
Children, transporting safely 56
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 56
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 57
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 56
Child safety locks 59
Child seat, mounting 56
Child seats 56
Chrome parts, care 214
Cigarette lighter 141
Cleaning, displays 215
Climate control 130, 132
Clock 77
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 147
Coasting 163
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 163
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 163
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 65
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 65
Comfort Access 40
Compact wheel 203
Compartments in the doors 146
Compass 139
Compressor 181
Computer 81
Condensation on win‐ dows 134
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 154
Condition Based Service CBS 193 Configuring driving pro‐
gram 112
Confirmation signal 42
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 84
Controller 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 109
Convenient opening 37
Coolant 191
Cooling function 131, 134
Cooling, maximum 134
Cooling system 191
Cornering lamp 89
Corrosion on brake discs 154
Cosmetic mirror 141
Cruise control 119
Cruise control, active 113
Cruising range 77
Cupholder 146
Current fuel consumption 78
D
Damage, tires 179
Damping control, dy‐ namic 110
Data, technical 218
Date 77
Daytime running lights 89
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 131
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 134
Defrosting the windows 131
Dehumidifying, air 131, 134
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 82
Digital clock 77
Digital compass 139
Dimensions 218
Dimmable exterior mirrors 54
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Direction indicator, refer toTurn signals 65
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 73
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 82
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 91
Displays 72
Displays, cleaning 215
Disposal, coolant 192
Disposal, vehicle battery 206
Distance control, refer to PDC 121
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive mode, GREEN mode 160
Drive-off assistant 112
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 109
Driving Dynamics Control 111
Driving Excitement, SPORT 82
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 162
Driving instructions, break- in 152
Driving mode 111
Driving notes, general 152
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 109
Driving style analysis 164
Driving tips 152
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 109
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 110
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 110
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 109
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 110 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 73
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 188
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 109
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 168
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 207
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Energy Control 78
Engine, automatic reel-off 62
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 62
Engine compartment 186
Engine compartment, working in 186
Engine coolant 191
Engine idling when driving, coasting 163
Engine oil 188
Engine oil, adding 189
Engine oil additives 189
Engine oil change 190
Engine oil filler neck 189
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 190
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 190
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 207
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 61
Engine stop 61
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 82
Entering a car wash 212
Equipment, interior 137 Error displays, see Check Con‐
trol 73
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 109
Exchanging wheels/tires 179
Exhaust system 153
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 54
Exterior mirrors 53
External start 207
External temperature dis‐ play 77
External temperature warn‐ ing 77
Eyes for securing cargo 156
F Failure message, see Check Control 73
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 131, 133
Favorites buttons, onboard monitor 24
Filler neck for engine oil 189
Fine wood, care 214
First aid kit 207
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 210
Flat tire, changing wheels 202
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Flat tire, repairing 181
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Flat tire, warning lamp 97, 100
Flooding 153
Floor carpet, care 215
Floor mats, care 215
Fogged up windows 131
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 67
Foot brake 153
Front airbags 93 Seite 228REFERENCEEverything from A to Z228
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Mirrors 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 153
Mobility System 181
Mode, GREEN Mode 160
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 196
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 56
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 52
New wheels and tires 179
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 210
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 194
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 125
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 170
Odometer 77
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 188
Oil, adding 189
Oil additives 189
Oil change 190
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 78 Oil filler neck 189
Oil types, alternative 190
Oil types, approved 190
Old batteries, disposal 206
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 194
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 195
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 134
P
Paint, vehicle 213
Panoramic glass sunroof 45
Parallel parking assistant 125
Park Distance Control PDC 121
Parked-car ventilation 135
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 154
Parking aid, refer to PDC 121
Parking assistant 125
Parking brake 64
Parking lights 88
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 54
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 124
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 121
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 105
Performance Control 110 Personal Profile 35
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 214
Power failure 205
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pressure 172
Pressure warning, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 191
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 60
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 66
Rear fog lights 91
Rear lights 199
Rear luggage rack 157
Rearview camera 123
Rearview mirror 53
Rear window de‐ froster 131, 134
Recirculated-air filter 135
Recirculated-air mode 131, 134
Recommended fuel grade 170
Recommended tire brands 180
Refueling 168
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