battery MINI Clubman 2010 User Guide

Under the bonnet
106
Important parts of the engine compartment
1Battery, under the cover125
2Engine oil dipstick106
3Engine oil filler neck1074Coolant expansion tank107
5Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system47
6Engine compartment fuse box123
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
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 1 US
quart/1 liter.
Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the
dipstick. Excess oil will damage the
engine.<

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Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate
climate.
Battery replacement
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available.<
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your dealer to
ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is off. Connections, refer to Jump-start-
ing on page124.
Disposal
After replacing old batteries, return the
used batteries to your MINI dealer or to a
recycling point. Maintain the battery in an
upright position for transport and storage.
Always secure the battery against tipping over
during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
may not be fully functional and may require ini-
tialization. Individual settings are also lost and
must be reprogrammed:
>Time and date
These values must be updated, page55.
>Radio
Stations must be stored again, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual for Radio.
>Glass sunroof
*, electric
It may only be possible to raise the sunroof,
if applicable. The system must be initialized.
Contact your nearest MINI dealer.
Fuses
Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or
replace it with a fuse of a different color or
Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in
the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload.
Have the fuse changed only by a MINI dealer or
a workshop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifications of
the MINI manufacturer.<
A fuse allocation diagram is located on the inside
of the fuse box cover panels.
In the engine compartment
Opening the cover
Press the latch.
In the vehicle interior
On the right side of the footwell.
Opening the cover
Press out at the recess.

Giving and receiving assistance
124
Giving and receiving assistance
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance service is there to assist
you around the clock in the event of a break-
down, including on weekends and public
holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assistance
in your home country can be found in the Con-
tact brochure.
First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents regu-
larly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
The first aid pouch is located on the cargo bay
floor by the left side trim panel or under the level
load floor.
Warning triangle*
In the cargo bay under the loading sill.
Open the center lock to take it out.
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine
can be started by connecting two jumper cables
to another vehicle's battery. You can also use
the same method to help start another vehicle.
Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated
clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible per-
sonal injuries.<
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other vehi-
cle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi-
mately the same capacitance in Ah. This
information can be found on the battery.
2.Switch off the engine of the support vehicle.
3.Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,
there is a danger of shorting.<

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Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could cause
injury occur.<
1.Open the battery cover in the engine com-
partment to access the positive terminal of
your MINI.
2.Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the
vehicle providing assistance.
3.Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle.
Body ground in MINI:
5.Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.
2.Start the engine of the other vehicle in the
usual manner.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting,
towing away
Observe the applicable laws and regu-
lations for tow-starting and towing
vehicles.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the MINI.
It is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit in the
cargo bay underneath the cover on the right-
hand side, page114.
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, the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<

Indicator and warning lamps
130
Lights up in red:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements,
page108.
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
start/stop button is touched, possibly
without the brake or clutch being
depressed
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, not
detectedThe engine cannot be started.
Have the remote control checked,
if necessary.
Remote control battery is discharged Use the remote control for a longer
journey or, in cars with Comfort
Access, replace the battery.
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failedHave the system checked immedi-
ately. Fasten the safety belts anyway.
Power steering failed You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Steering response will be
markedly different. Have the system
checked without delay.
Lights up in red:
Engine malfunction
Stop the car and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Full engine power no longer available You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the engine
checked as soon as possible.
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Indicator lamp1 flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in dam-
age to the catalytic converterYou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked without delay.
Indicator lamp1 comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse
effect on exhaust emissionsYou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the car checked as
soon as possible.
Lights up in red:
Engine overheating Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Do not open the bonnet;
otherwise, there is a risk of injury from
scalding. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunctionSwitch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connectedHave the battery checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied
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From A to Z
146
From A to Z
INDEX
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control76
Additives
– coolant107
– engine oil107
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner73
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control74
Air conditioner72
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner73
– automatic climate control74
– ventilation76
Air distribution
– automatic75
– individual74
– manual74
Air flow rate73,74
– air conditioning system73
– automatic climate control74
– heating, ventilation73
Air outlets, refer to Air vents72
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure96
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode73,75
Air supply
– air conditioner73
– automatic climate control74
– ventilation76
Air vents72
Airbags65
– sitting safely31
– warning lamp66Airing, refer to Ventilation76
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications95
Alarm system26
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires104
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode73,75
Ambient lighting71
Antenna, care110
Antifreeze
– coolant107
– washer fluid47
Antilock Brake System ABS58
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system26
Anti-theft system
21
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights144
Approved engine oils107
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights144
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest79
Ashtray81
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC58
Audio device, external79
AUTO program for automatic
climate control75
Automatic
– air distribution75
– air flow rate75
– cruise control47
– headlamp control67
Automatic climate control72
– automatic air distribution75Automatic transmission with
Steptronic42
– interlock42
– overriding selector lever
lock44
– shiftlock42
– sport program43
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device79
Average fuel consumption50
– setting the units52
Average speed50
Axle loads, refer to
Weights144
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting71
Backrests, refer to Seats31
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb117
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch124
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away126
Battery123
– charging123
– disposal29,123
– jump-starting124
– temporary power failure123
Battery renewal
– remote control29
Being towed126
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts34
Belts, refer to Safety belts34
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders81
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate73,74
Bonnet105

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Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders81
Brake Assist58
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements53
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs117
Brake pads, breaking in84
Brake rotors85
– brakes84
– breaking in84
Brake system84
– breaking in84
– disc brakes85
– MINI Maintenance
System108
Brakes
– ABS58
– breaking in84
– MINI Maintenance
System108
– parking brake41
– service requirements53
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely85
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance124
Break-in period84
Breaking in the clutch84
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs114
Button for starting the
engine40
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders81
Capacities144
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery123
Car care110
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls20Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest79
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car wash, care110
Car washes110
Care110
– car washes110
– car-care products110
– CD/DVD drives113
– external110
– high-pressure washers111
– internal112
– leather112
– manual washing111
– upholstery and fabrics112
– windows111
– wiper blades111
Cargo area
– capacity144
Cargo bay86
– Comfort Access28
– doors, refer to Splitdoor25
– lamp70
– opening from outside26
– trunk lid, refer to Splitdoor25
Cargo bay doors, refer to
Splitdoor25
Cargo bay, expanding86
Cargo bay lamp70
Cargo bay partition net, refer
to Partition net87
Cargo loading87
– securing cargo88
– stowing cargo88
– vehicle86
Cargo, securing88
Carpets, care112
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system84
Center armrest79
Center brake lamp118
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14Central locking system21
– Comfort Access27
– from inside24
– from outside21
Changing bulbs114
Changing wheels121
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment106
Check Control55
Child restraint systems37
Child seats37
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH38
Chrome parts, care111
Chrome parts, refer to
Care110
Cigarette lighter81
Cleaning headlamps46
– washer fluid47
Clock49
– 12h/24h mode52
– setting time55
Closing
– from inside24
– from outside21
Clothes hooks80
Clubdoor25
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine41
Comfort Access27
– replacing the battery29
Comfort access
– what to observe before
entering a car wash28
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock40
Computer50
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked85
Condition Based Service
CBS108
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile20
Confirmation signals for
vehicle locking/unlocking22

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Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances81
Consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption50
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption50
Control Display
– settings51
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access27
Convenient operation
– windows22
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine41
Coolant107
– checking level107
– filling107
Coolant temperature49
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant107
Cooling, maximum75
Copyright2
Cruising range50
Cupholders81
Curb weight, refer to
Weights144
Current fuel consumption50
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting70
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data142
– capacities144
– dimensions143
– engine142
– weights144
Data recorders109
Date
– setting55
Daytime running lights68
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist58Deactivating front passenger
airbags65
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking22
Defect
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap94
Defogging windows74,75
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows74,75
Defrosting windows74,75
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner74
– automatic climate control75
Differential, breaking in84
Digital clock49
Dimensions143
Dipstick, engine oil106
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals44
Displacement, refer to Engine
data142
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting70
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays and controls10
Displays, care113
Disposal
– of coolant107
– remote control battery29
– vehicle battery123
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements53
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC57
Diving stability control
systems57
Door
– rear, refer to Clubdoor25
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control
20
Door lock24
Door lock, confirmation
signals22Doors, manual operation24
DOT Quality Grades101
Double doors, refer to
Splitdoor25
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders81
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist59
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button60
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams67
Driving notes84
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist59
Driving through water85
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes84
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function76
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC59
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist58
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC58
Dynamic Traction Control59
E
Electrical malfunction
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap94
Electronic brake-force
distribution58
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC58
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap94
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission44
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance124

From A to Z
152
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation76
Outlets, refer to Air vents72
Output, refer to Engine
data142
Outside temperature
display49
– changing unit of measure52
– on onboard computer52
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control75
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature49
P
Paintwork, care111
Park Distance Control PDC57
Parking
– vehicle41
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC57
Parking brake41
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb116
Parking lamps/low beams67
Partition net87
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
Pathway lighting67
Personal Profile20
Pinch protection system
– windows30
Plastic parts, care112
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner74
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control76
Power failure123
Power windows30
Power windows, refer to
Windows30
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM62
Pressure monitoring, tires60
– Flat Tire Monitor60Pressure, tires96
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows30
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor60
R
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control20
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness40
Radio readiness40
– switched off40
– switched on40
Rain sensor46
Range, refer to Cruising
range50
Reading lamps70
Rear door, refer to
Clubdoor25
Rear doors, refer to
Splitdoor25
Rear double doors, refer to
Splitdoor25
Rear fog lamp70
– indicator lamp128
– replacing bulb118
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement117
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps117
Rear seat backrest, folding86
Rear seats
– folding the backrests86
Rear window heating73,75
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors35
Recirculated-air mode73,75
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode73,75
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest32
Refueling94Releasing
– bonnet105
Remote control20
– battery renewal29
– Comfort Access27
– garage door opener77
– malfunctions23,28
– service data108
– splitdoor23
Replacement remote
control20
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs114
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires103
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge50
Reservoir for washer
systems
47
Restraint systems
– for children37
– refer to Safety belts34
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic43
– manual transmission42
Roadside Assistance124
Roadside parking lamps69
– replacing bulb116
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements53
Roof load capacity144
Roof-mounted luggage
rack89
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away126
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-flat
tires103
Rubber parts, care111
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires103
Run-flat tires103
– flat tire61
– new tires103
– tire inflation pressure96
– winter tires104