tailgate MINI COOPER 2003 User Guide

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LAMPS AND BULBSCenter high-mount brake lamp LED strip on the tailgate.
Please contact a MINI Dealer in case of a
malfunction.
License plate lamps 5 Watt bulb
1. Apply a screwdriver to the recess and
lever out the lamp cover
2. Replace the bulb.
Interior lamps6 Watt xenon bulb
1. Press out the lamp cover with a screw-
driver
2. Remove and replace the bulb.Reading lamps2 x 6 Watt xenon bulbs
1. Press out the lamp cover with a screw-
driver
2. Unscrew the entire lamp with a screw-
driver
3. Remove the bulb from above and
replace.
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Defrosting windows69,72
air conditioning system69
automatic climate
control72
Dimensions131
Dimming
interior mirror39
Dipstick, engine oil94
Dirt on the paintwork99
Disc brakes84
Displacement130
Display elements13,14
coolant thermometer59
fuel gauge58
indicator and warning
lamps15
odometer58
service interval display60
with navigation system14
Display lighting53
Distance remaining61
Doors
keys22
locking24
manual operation25
unlocking24
DOT quality grades87
Driving lamps52
Driving notes, general81
Dry air68,71 DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control)16,63
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)16,63
E
Easy entry35
EBD (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution)16,83
Electric power windows28
Electrical defect
driver's door25
sliding/tilt sunroof30
tailgate27
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)16,83
Electronic transmission control
module
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)51
Emergency operation
driver's door25
sliding/tilt sunroof30
tailgate27
Engine80
electronics17
power output17
speed17,58
starting46 Engine compartment
MINI COOPER92
MINI COOPER S93
Engine oil94
additives95
consumption94
dipstick94
High Performance
Synthetic Oil96
level94
pressure15
recommended grades of
oil95
viscosities96
Entry to the rear35
Exterior finish, care99
Exterior mirrors39
Eyelets, towing126
F
Failure, tires64
False alarm32
Fans68
Fastening safety belts16,38
Filling canister118,119
Filling hose118
First-aid kit124
Flat116 Flat tire64,112
MINI Mobility System118
Run Flat tires116
space-saver spare tire112
Flat Tire Monitor16,17,64
Floor coverings, floor
carpets100
Fluid capacities
fuel tank133
headlamp washer
system133
windshield washer
system133
Fog lamps53
Foldable rear backrest74
"Follow me home" lamps52
Foot mats100
Footbrake84
Footwell lamps53
bulb replacement111
Front airbags40
Front fog lamps
bulb replacement108
Front seat adjustment34
Fuel
consumption61
consumption display58
preparation130
quality83
tank capacity82,133
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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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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
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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