MINI COOPER 2003 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: MINI, Model Year: 2003, Model line: COOPER, Model: MINI COOPER 2003Pages: 148, PDF Size: 3.17 MB
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Fuel gauge58 
Fuses123 
G 
Gas display, see
Fuel gauge58 
Gasoline83 
Gear display51 
Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission 
(CVT)51 
General driving notes81 
Glove compartment73 
Glove compartment lamps 
bulb replacement111 
Grills69,72 
H 
Handbrake47 
Hazard warning flashers12 
Head airbags40 
Head restraints37 
Headlamp cleaning 
system55,94 
filling94 
Headlamp flasher52 
Headlamps 
cleaning55,99 
lamp replacement107 Heated 
outside rear view mirror39 
rear window68,71 
seats36 
windshield68,71 
windshield washer jets55 
Heater67 
outside rear view mirror39 
windshield68 
Heating 
rear window68 
seats36 
Heavy cargo75 
Height131 
Hex wrench118 
High beams18,52,107 
High Performance
Synthetic Oil96 
recommended grades of 
oil96 
Horn12 
Hub cap remover112,118 
Hydroplaning81 
I 
Ignition45 
Ignition key22 
Ignition key position, 
see Ignition45 
Illuminated vanity mirror39 
Imitation leather100 Imprint2 
Index2 
Indicator lamps15 
Individual air distribution72 
Inflation pressure85 
INSPECTION60 
Instrument cluster, see Display 
elements13 
Instrument lighting53 
Instrument panel12 
Interface socket 
for Onboard 
Diagnostics102 
Interior lamps53 
bulb replacement110 
Interior mirror 
automatic dimming39 
Interior motion sensor31,32 
Interior protection 
turning off25,32 
Interior rearview mirror39 
Interlock45 
Interval 
operation, wipers54 
Interval display, service98 
J 
Jack112 
Jump-starting124 K 
Keys22 
multifunction steering 
wheel19 
Kickdown50 
L 
Lamp replacement 
headlamps107 
high beams107 
low beams107 
parking lamp107 
Lamps52 
backup lamps109 
brake lamps109,110 
cargo area lamps111 
daytime driving lamps52 
fog lamps53 
footwell lamps111 
front fog lamps108 
glove compartment111 
high beams107 
instrument lighting53 
interior lamps53,110 
license plate lamp110 
low beams52,107 
parking lamps52,108 
reading lamps53,110 
rear fog lamp109 
standing lamps52,108 
tail lamp109 
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turn signal indicators108 
xenon lamps107 
Lashing eyes75 
LATCH 
child seat fastening 
system43 
identification43 
Leather care101 
LED light-emitting diodes54 
Length131 
License plate lamp 
bulb replacement110 
Lifting handle, space-saver 
spare tire112 
Light-alloy wheels100 
Lighting 
cargo area lamps53 
"Lights on" warning52 
Liquid sealant 
filling119 
Load securing devices75 
Loading75 
Loading cargo75 
Low beams52,107 
Lug bolts114 
Luggage compartment 
see Cargo area 
Luggage compartment cover, 
see Cargo area cover74 
Luggage compartment lamps, 
see Cargo area lamps111 Luggage rack, 
see Roof-mounted luggage 
rack76 
Lumbar support35 
M 
M+S tires89 
Maintenance60,98 
Maintenance System98 
Manual operation 
driver's door25 
sliding/tilt sunroof30 
tailgate27 
Manual transmission48 
Manufacturer6 
Master key 
initialization22 
with remote control22 
Mechanical key22 
MINI Maintenance System98 
MINI manufacturer6 
MINI Mobility System 
compressor120 
liquid sealant119 
on-board tools118 
Mirror heater39 
Mirrors39 
Modifications, technical103 
Multifunction steering 
wheel19 
Multifunction switch52 N 
Navigation system, see 
separate Owner's 
Manual14 
Non-smoker's equipment 
package, see Cigarette lighter 
socket73 
Nozzles69,72 
Nylon rope126 
O 
OBD interface socket102 
Odometer58 
Oil94 
additives95 
consumption94 
dipstick94 
High Performance Synthetic 
Oil96 
level15 
pressure15 
recommended grades of 
oil95 
viscosities96 
Oil change intervals, see Service 
and Warranty Booklet for US 
models, or Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models 
Oil service60 
Old batteries122 On-board tool kit106 
On-board tools112,118 
Opening 
from inside26 
from outside23 
Outside temperature
display61 
P 
Park Distance Control 
(PDC)66 
Parking brake16,47 
Parking lamps52 
bulb replacement108 
Parking lamps/Low beams52 
Parking vehicle81 
Particle filter69,72 
PDC (Park Distance 
Control)66 
Phillips screwdriver118 
Plastic100 
Pollen69,72 
Power output17,130 
Power supply 12 V73 
Power windows 
electric power windows28 
initialize28 
Pressure, tires85,115,120 
Pushing/Towing126 
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Q 
Quality grading, tire88 
R 
Radiator96 
Radio, see separate Owner's 
Manual 
Rain sensor54 
Reading lamps53 
bulb replacement110 
Rear backrest 
foldable74 
Rear fog lamp 
bulb replacement109 
Rear lamps48,109 
Rear shelf, see Cargo area 
cover74 
Rear window defroster 
air conditioning system68 
automatic climate 
control71 
Rear window wiper55 
replacing106 
Rearview mirror39 
Recirculated air mode 
air conditioner system68 
automatic climate 
control71 
Recirculation of air68,71 
Reclining seat34 Recommended grades of 
oil96 
Refueling, fuel filler door82 
Remaining distance for 
service60 
Remote control23 
battery22 
changing battery22 
initialization22 
Removing fog on windows 
air conditioning system69 
automatic climate 
control72 
Replacement key22 
Reporting safety defects8 
Reserve indicator light58 
Restore tire inflation 
pressure120 
Restraint system41 
Reverse gear48,50 
Rod antenna99 
Roller sun blind, rear window 
blind30 
Roof load132 
Rope, towing126 
Rubber parts100 
Run Flat tires85,88,116 
winter tires89 S 
Safety belts16,33 
adjusting38 
care100 
Safety lock buttons26 
Seat heater36 
Securing cargo75 
Selector lever 
shiftlock45,49 
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet
for US models98 
Service interval 
display60,98 
Setting up the car44 
Shiftlock49 
Side airbags40 
Side turn signal indicators 
bulb replacement108 
Sitting safely with airbags33 
Sitting safely with safety 
belts33 
Size131 
Sliding/tilt sunroof29 
convenience 
operation25,29 
Snow chains90 
Space-saver spare tire 
changing tires112 
Spare key22 
Speed130 Speed control see Cruise 
control56 
Speed, winter tires90 
Split rear backrest74 
Spray jets55 
Standing lamps52 
bulb replacement108 
Starting46 
problems46,124,126 
with a discharged 
battery124 
Steering lock45 
Storage, tires89 
Storing the vehicle101 
Sun visors39 
Switches12 
Symbols6 
T 
Tachometer13,14,58 
Tail lamps 
bulb replacement109 
Tailgate16,27 
manually unlocking27 
opening, remote control24 
Tank display58 
Technical data130 
Technical modifications103 
Temperature 
air conditioning system68 
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automatic climate 
control71 
engine coolant59 
high81 
layering69,72 
outside temperature61 
tires88 
The right tires89 
Third brake lamp 
bulb replacement110 
Tilt alarm sensor31 
remote control25 
turning off32 
Tire change set112,117 
Tire failure16 
Tire inflation pressure85,90 
Tires85,89 
all-season tires89 
break-in80 
changing112 
condition87,90 
damage87 
inflation pressure85 
M+S tires89 
pressure85 
replacement87 
Run Flat tires85,88,116 
snow chains90 
storage89 
temperature88 
the right choice89 tread87 
winter tires89 
with emergency running 
properties, see Run Flat 
tires85,88,116 
Tools106 
Torque130 
Total weight132 
Tow bar126 
Tow socket for towing 
eyelet126 
Towing126 
with Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission 
(CVT)127 
Towing eyelet126 
Towing rope126 
Traction88 
Transmission48 
Transmission malfunction
Continuously Variable 
automatic Transmission 
(CVT)51 
Transporting children 
safely41 
Tread wear88 
Trip odometer58 
Trunk 
cover, see Cargo area 
cover74 
lid, see Tailgate27 opening, remote control24 
see Cargo area 
volume132 
Turn signal indicators18,52 
bulb replacement108 
Turning off 
engine47 
U 
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading88 
Unwanted alarm32 
V 
Valve core and
spare valve118 
Valve remover118 
Vanity mirror 
bulb replacement111 
illuminated39 
Vehicle 
breaking-in80 
dimensions131 
exterior finish99 
operating46 
parking81 
starting46 
storing101 
turning off47 
washing99 
weight132 Vehicle Memory44 
Ventilation 
draft-free69,72 
heater67 
Vents, ventilation72 
W 
Warning lamp15 
Warning triangle124 
Warranty98 
see Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet
for US models, Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet 
for Canadian models 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models98 
Washer systems94 
Washer/wiper system54 
Waste container73 
Water on roadways 
deep water81 
Weight132 
Wheel and tire 
combination89 
Wheel chock 
foldable112,117,118 
Wheel lug bolts 
wrench112,113,118 
Wheelbase131 
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Width131 
Windows, convenience 
operation25 
Windshield heating 
air conditioning system68 
automatic climate 
control71 
Windshield washer 
system54,94 
filling94 
Windshield wiper blades 
care100 
replacement106 
Windshield wipers54,106 
Winter tires89 
all-season tires89 
Run Flat tires89 
speed89 
Wiper blades100 
replacement106 
Wiper/washer system54 
Wood decoration100 
Wood paneling100 
Work in the engine 
compartment91 
X 
Xenon lamps107 
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 The oil volume between the two notches on the 
dipstick corresponds to approx. 1.1 US quarts / 
1 liter.FuelDesignation
AKI: Engine oil QualityTire inflation pressure 
Summer Winter 
front rear front rear
2 persons 
4 persons plus luggage
To ensure that you always have convenient access 
to all essential information when you stop for fuel, 
we recommend that you take the time to fill out 
the adjoining chart by entering the data that ap-
plies to your vehicle. 
REFUELING 
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