brake sensor MINI COOPER 2003 Owners Manual

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FUEL SPECIFICATIONS ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel:
>Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti Knock Index.
Do not use leaded fuels. The use of
leaded fuels will cause permanent
damage to the emissions-control system's
oxygen sensor and the catalytic con-
verter.<
The concept The ABS keeps the wheels from locking
while braking, thereby enhancing active
driving safety.
ABS also includes Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD).Braking with ABSTo achieve optimal performance from ABS
when reacting to critical situations, you
should apply maximum pressure to the
brake pedal – panic stop.
Since the vehicle remains maneuverable,
you can still go around any obstacles with
the smallest possible steering movements.
Pulsation of the brake pedal in conjunction
with the sound of hydraulic regulation indi-
cates to you that you are driving at the limit
and reminds you to readapt your vehicle's
speed to road surface conditions.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)The system regulates the brake force distri-
bution between the front and rear axles. In
order to avoid an over-braking of the rear
wheels in certain situations, the EBD per-
manently monitors the slip values and reg-
ulates the slip on the rear axle depending
on that of the front axle.
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CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLESuitable car-care products
Use the cleaning and car-care prod-
ucts available at your MINI Dealer.<
Washing your vehicle You can wash your new MINI from the out-
set in automatic car washes. Preference
should be for cloth car washes. If, due to
lack of availability, brush car washes must
be used, modern systems with soft brushes
should be given preference.
When using steam cleaners or high-
pressure cleaners, maintain sufficient
distance to the vehicle and do not exceed a
maximum temperature of 140 7 / 60 6.
If the jet is too close or the pressure is too
high, this can lead to damage or initial
damage that can develop into more serious
damage. Water that enters vehicle compo-
nents can lead to damage over the long
term.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them, otherwise
water can reduce braking efficiency over
the short term and the brake rotors can cor-
rode.<
Switch the rain sensor off when pass-
ing through an automatic car wash,
see page 54. Failure to do so could result in
damage caused by undesired wiper activa-
tion.<
Rod antenna
If necessary, for example before
entering a car wash or a garage with
elevator ramp, remove the rod antenna.
To do so, grip the rod antenna at the base
and unscrew it from the antenna foot by
turning it to the left.<
Headlamps
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following: do not
rub them dry, and never use abrasives or
strong solvents. Remove dirt and contami-
nation – such as insects – by soaking with
shampoo and then rinsing with plenty of
water. Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow – never use a
scraper.<
Vehicle paintwork Regular care contributes greatly to driving
safety and value retention.
Environmental influences varying from one
region to the next can affect the vehicle
paintwork. Please base the frequency and
scope of car care on these various influ-
ences.Care of upholstery Depressions that come about on the uphol-
stery material of the seats in daily use can
be brushed out using a slightly damp brush
against the grain.
The fact that velour lays down is not a qual-
ity defect, but rather is inevitable in the
case of home textiles or clothing materials.
In the case of strong sunlight and longer
parking periods, cover the seats or all win-
dows to prevent discoloration.
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
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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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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