engine coolant MINI Clubman 2010 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

Controls overview
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Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi-
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis-
play.
Check coolant level, refer to page169.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page156.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone
of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters the remaining
indicator lamps change from orange to red,
arrow, and a message is displayed briefly on the
Control Display. The tachometer
displays the
remaining cruising range. When the range is less
than approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message
remains in the Control Display.
If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur.<
Computer*
Displays in tachometer
Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly to call up various items of informa-
tion.
The following items of information are displayed
in the order listed:
>Cruising range
>Average fuel consumption
>Current fuel consumption
>Average speed
>Current vehicle speed
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer
to Units of measure on page60.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated
on the basis of the way the car has been driven
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of
fuel currently in the tank.
If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur.<
Average fuel consumption
Calculated for the time the engine has been run-
ning.
With the trip computer, page58, you can have
the average fuel consumption for another trip
displayed.

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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
The risk of hydroplaning increases with declining
tread depth on the tires, refer also to Tread
depth on page164.
Driving through water
Drive through water on the road only if it is
not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the
vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the
transmission may be damaged.<
Parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with
the clutch; use the parking brake. Other-
wise, greater clutch wear will result.<
For information on driving off using Hill Assist
*,
refer to page73.
Braking safely
Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a
situation which requires full braking, it is best to
brake using maximum brake pressure. Since the
vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you
can still avoid possible obstacles with a mini-
mum of steering effort.
The pulsation of the brake pedal, together with
the sound of hydraulic regulation, indicates that
ABS is actively taking effect.
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly
exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every
few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure
that this maneuver does not endanger other
road users. The heat generated in this process
helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that
Then full braking force will be immediately avail-
able when it is needed.
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Even
light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure. shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-
sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing
excessive loads on the brake system. Downshift-
ing in manual mode of the automatic transmis-
sion, page49.
Never drive with the clutch held down,
with the transmission in neutral or with
the engine switched off; otherwise, engine brak-
ing action will not be present or there will be no
power assistance to the brakes or steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be
impaired.<
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in operating conditions where
brake applications are less frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic climate
control is in operation, and then exits under the
vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are therefore normal.
In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may
continue to run for some time after the engine is
switched off. This will generate noise in the
engine compartment.

Under the hood
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Important parts of the engine compartment
1Battery, under the cover186
2Engine oil dipstick168
3Engine oil filler neck1694Coolant expansion tank169
5Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system52
6Engine compartment fuse box185
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Check the engine oil level regularly, e.g. when
refueling.
Checking engine oil level
1.With the vehicle's engine at normal operat-
ing temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least 6 miles/10 km, park the
vehicle on a level surface.
2.Switch off the engine.
3.Pull the dipstick out after approx. 5 minutes
and wipe it off with a lint-free cloth, paper
towel or similar material.
4.Carefully push the dipstick all the way into
the guide tube and pull it out again. The oil level should be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
The oil quantity corresponding to the difference
between the two marks on the dipstick is
1USquart/1liter.
Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the
dipstick. Excess oil will damage the
engine.<

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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Adding engine oil
Do not add the maximum quantity of
1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until the oil level
has dropped to just above the lower mark on the
dipstick, page168.
Add oil within the next 30 miles/50 km;
otherwise, the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of
children and comply with the warnings on
the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may
result.<
Oil change
Have the oil changed only by a MINI dealer or a
workshop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifications of
the MINI manufacturer.
Oil types
Do not use oil additives as this could result
in engine damage.<
Approved engine oils
Your dealer can advise you on which engine oils
have been approved by the manufacturer of
your MINI.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only use approved High Performance oil.
The approved oils are SAE 0W-40, 0W-30,
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the fol-
lowing specification may be used:
API SM or higher
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant consists of half water and half additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your MINI. Your MINI dealer knows
which additives are suitable and will be glad to
advise you.
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may result. Because addi-
tives are harmful to your health, it is important
to follow the instructions on the containers.<
Comply with the appropriate environmen-
tal protection regulations when disposing
of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
3.The coolant level is correct if it is between
the Min and Max markings.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
INDEX
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and tells
you where to find them.
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Acknowledgment signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle28
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control87
"Add to destination list"111
Additives
– coolant169
– engine oil169
Address for navigation
– deleting117
– entering108,111,116
– selecting116
– storing116
– storing current position116
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control86
Adjusting the sound during
audio playback, refer to Tone
control133
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control86
– ventilation87
Air distribution
– automatic86
Air flow rate86
– automatic climate control86
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure158
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode86Air supply
– automatic climate control86
– ventilation87
Air vents85
Airbags79
– sitting safely37
– warning lamp80
Airing, refer to Ventilation87
AKI, refer to Fuel grade157
Alarm system31
"All channels"141
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires166
"AM", waveband132
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode86
Ambient lighting84
Antenna, care172
Antifreeze
– coolant169
– washer fluid52
Antilock Brake System ABS71
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system31
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights
194
Approved engine oils169
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights194
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest90
Arrival time
– computer57
– destination guidance120
"Arrow display" in
Navigation121
Ashtray91
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC71Audio132
– controls132
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
Audio device, external90
AUTO program for automatic
climate control86
Automatic
– air distribution86
– air flow rate86
– cruise control53
– headlamp control81
– storing of stations136
Automatic climate control85
– automatic air distribution86
Automatic station search136
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– interlock48
– overriding selector lever
lock50
– shiftlock48
– sport program49
"Autostore"
– on the radio137
"AUX"149,151
– AUX-IN port149
– USB audio interface150
AUX-IN port149
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device90
Average fuel consumption56
– setting the units60
Average speed57
"Avoid ferries" in
Navigation118
"Avoid highways" in
Navigation118

Everything from A to Z
202
CD changer143
– controls132
– fast forward/reverse146
– playing a track144
– random order146
– repeating a track145
– selecting a CD143
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
CD player143
– controls132
– fast forward/reverse146
– playing a track144
– random order146
– repeating a track145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
Center armrest90
Center brake lamp180
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
Changing bulbs176
Changing the language on the
Control Display68
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display60
Changing wheels183
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment168
Check Control65
"Check Control messages"67
Child restraint systems43
Child seats43
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH44
Chrome parts, care173
Chrome parts, refer to
Care172Cigarette lighter92
Cleaning headlamps52
– washer fluid52
Clock55
– 12h/24h mode64
– hour signal
64
– setting time63
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks91
Clubdoor31
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine47
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery34
– what to observe before
entering a car wash34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer143
– CD player143
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock46
Computer56
– displays on Control
Display57
– hour signal64
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked97
Condition Based Service
CBS170
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances92
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption56
Control Display
– settings59
– switching off/on20
Control Display, refer to
Onboard monitor16
Control stick, refer to Onboard
monitor16Control unit, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Convenient operation
– windows28
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine47
Coolant169
– checking level169
– filling169
Coolant temperature56
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant169
Cooling, maximum86
Copyright2
Country of destination for
navigation109
Cross-hairs in navigation
113
Cruise control
– indicator lamp13
Cruising range56
Cupholders91
Curb weight, refer to
Weights194
Current fuel consumption57
"Current position"127
Current position
– displaying127
– entering116
– storing116
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting83
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data192
– capacities194
– dimensions193
– engine192
– weights194
Data memory171
"Date"65

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Date
– setting64
– setting format65
"Date format"65
"Daytime running lamps"82
Daytime running lights82
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist71
Deactivating front passenger
airbags79
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap156
Defogging windows87
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows87
Defrosting windows87
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– automatic climate control87
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows87
Destination address
– deleting117
– entering108,111
Destination for navigation
– destination list115
– entry108
– home address117
– manual entry108,111
– selecting from address
book116
– selecting using
information114
– selecting via map113
– storing116
Destination guidance120
– changing specified route118
– displaying route121
– distance and arrival120
– interrupting120
– starting120
– taking detours124
– terminating/continuing120
– voice instructions123
– volume for voice
instructions123Destination list for navigation
system115
Destinations recently driven
to115
Detour, refer to Driving around
a traffic congestion127
Differential, breaking in96
Digital clock55
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio138
Dimensions193
Dipstick, engine oil168
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions123
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals50
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book115
Displacement, refer to Engine
data192
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting83
"Display off"20
Display, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Displays12
– instrument combination12
– on the Control Display16
Displays and controls10
Displays, care174
Disposal
– of coolant169
– remote control battery34
– vehicle battery185
"Dist. to dest."58
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements60
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC70
Door
– rear, refer to Clubdoor31
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
"Door locks"28,30
Doors, manual operation30DOT Quality Grades163
Double doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders91
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist73
Driving around a traffic
congestion127
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button73
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams81
Driving notes96
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist73
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route121
Driving stability control
systems71
Driving through water
97
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes96
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function87
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC72
DVD for navigation106
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist71
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC71
Dynamic Traction Control72
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player132
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap156
Electronic brake-force
distribution71
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC71

Everything from A to Z
204
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap156
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission50
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance186
Engine
– breaking in96
– data192
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature56
– speed192
– starting47
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off47
Engine compartment168
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant169
Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13
Engine oil
– adding169
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils169
– alternative oil types169
– approved engine oils169
– capacity169
– checking level168
– dipstick168
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements60
– MINI Maintenance
System170
Engine oil level, checking168
Engine output, refer to Engine
data192
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine47
Entering address111
Entering destination109
Entering intersection110
Error messages, refer to Check
Control65
"ESN"139,140,141ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC71
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system96
Exterior mirrors41
– adjusting41
– automatic heating41
– folding in and out41
External audio device90
External audio device, refer to
AUX-IN port149
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away187
– for tying down loads100
F
Fader, tone control133
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control65
Failure of an electrical
consumer185
Fast forward
– CD changer146
– CD player146
"Fast route" in Navigation118
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts40
Fastest route for
navigation118
Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control87
Fine wood, care174
First aid pouch186
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock46
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires165
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM75Flat Tire Monitor FTM73
– indicating a flat tire74
– initializing the system74
– snow chains74
– system limits74
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition164
Floor mats, care174
Floor plate, refer to Level load
floor99
"FM", waveband132,135
FM, waveband135
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb178,180
Folding rear seat backrest98
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely97
Footwell lamps83
For your own safety5
Frequency, selecting
manually136
Front airbags79
Front fog lamps83
– replacing bulb178
Front seat adjustment37
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows87
"FTM"76
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor73
Fuel157
– gauge56
– high-quality brands157
– quality157
– specifications157
– tank capacity194
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge56
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption56
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge56
Fuel filler flap156
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction156
Fuses185

Everything from A to Z
208
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
Onboard Diagnosis170
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications157
Odometer55
Oil consumption168
Oil level168
Oil, refer to Engine oil168
Oil types169
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal185
"On a new destination" in
Navigation114
"On destination"114
"On location"114
"Onboard info"57
Onboard monitor16
– adjusting brightness69
– changing date and time63
– changing language68
– confirming selection or
entry19
– displays, menus16
– menu guidance17
– operating principles16
– overview16
– selecting menu items19
– status information20
– symbols18
Onboard vehicle tool kit176
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Opening and unlocking
– from inside30
Opening/closing the
splitdoor31
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation87
Output, refer to Engine
data192Outside temperature
display55
– change units of measure60
– in the onboard computer60
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control86
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature56
P
Paintwork, care173
Park Distance Control PDC70
Parking
– vehicle47
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC70
Parking brake47
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb178
Parking lamps/low beams81
Partition net99
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
"Pathway lighting"82
Pathway lighting81
"PDC"71
Personal Profile26
"Perspective"122
Pinch protection system
– windows36
Plastic parts, care174
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control87
Position
– displaying127
– storing116
Power failure185
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
"Presets" on the radio141
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM75Pressure monitoring, tires73
– Flat Tire Monitor73
Pressure, tires158
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows36
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor73
R
Radio
– autostore136
– controls132
– HD Radio138
– sampling stations136
– satellite radio140
– select waveband132,135
– selecting the frequency
manually136
– station search136
– storing stations137
– strongest stations136
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– tuning to station135
– volume133
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness46
Radio readiness46
– switched off46
– switched on46
Rain sensor51
"Random all" during audio
playback146
"Random directory" during
audio playback146
Random play sequence146
Range, refer to Cruising
range56
Reading lamps84
Rear door, refer to
Clubdoor31
Rear doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Rear double doors, refer to
Splitdoor31

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Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC71
– Hill Assist73
"State / Province" in
destination input109
Station, refer to Radio135
"Status"61
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing4
Steering wheel41
– adjustment41
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock46
– shift paddles49
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic48
"Stopwatch"68
Stopwatch68
Storage area
– cargo bay98
Storage compartment, front
passenger side91
Storage compartments90
Storage space
– storage compartments90
"Store in address book" in
Navigation116
"Store" on the radio137,141
Storing current position116
Storing radio stations137
Storing the vehicle175
Storing tires166
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments90
"Street" in destination
input110
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires158
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine47
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button46
Switching on
– audio132
– CD changer132
– CD player132
– radio132Switching on the hour
signal64
Switching the cooling function
on and off87
Symbols4
– Control Display20
– navigation system126
– traffic info in the navigation
system126
T
Tachometer55
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps179
– replacing bulb179
Tail lamps179
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities194
Technical data192
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest90
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning55
– outside temperature55
– setting the units60
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature56
Temperature setting
– automatic climate control86
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control53
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo100
"Text language"69
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp180
Three-point safety belt40
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys183
– torque184,185Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening lug bolts184
"Time format"64
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire183
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor74
– indicator/warning lamp74
– MINI Mobility System180
– run-flat tires75
– space-saver spare tire183
– Tire Pressure Monitor75
Tire inflation pressure158
– loss74,76
– space-saver spare tire158
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM75
– limitations of system75
– resetting system76
– warning lamp77
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor73
Tire Quality Grading163
Tires
– age164
– breaking in96
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels183
– condition164
– damage164
– inflation pressure158
– inflation pressure loss77
– minimum tread depth164
– new tires165
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor73
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM75
– puncture74
– size163
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth164
– winter tires166
– with emergency operation
properties165
Tires, FTM74
Tires with emergency
operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires165