sport mode MINI COOPER 2003 Owners Manual

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NOTES

Installation and operation of non-MINI
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels,
suspension components, brake dust
shields, telephones – including operation of
any portable cellular phone from within
the vehicle without using an externally
mounted antenna – or transceiver equip-
ment – e.g. CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or
similar – may cause extensive damage to
the vehicle, compromise its safety, inter-
fere with the vehicle's electrical system or
affect the validity of the MINI Limited
Warranty. See your MINI Dealer for addi-
tional information.
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Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and
systems may be performed by any auto-
motive repair establishment or individual
using any certified automotive part.
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Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Man-
ual for information on a particular part or
assembly.
Service and warranty
This manual is supplemented by a Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models or a Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models.
We recommend that you read this publica-
tion thoroughly.
Your MINI is covered by the following
warranties:
>
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
>
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
>
Federal Emissions System Defect
Warranty
>
Federal Emissions Performance
Warranty
>
California Emission Control System Lim-
ited Warranty
Detailed information about these warran-
ties is listed in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models or in the
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects
The following only applies to vehicles
owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration NHTSA in addition to
notifying the MINI Division of BMW of
North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West-
wood, New Jersey 07675-1227,
Telephone toll-free 1-866-275-6464.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or BMW of North
America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area, or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELYChild seat securityAll of the rear belt retractors and the front
passenger's safety belt can be locked for
mounting and securing child-restraint
systems.
Information regarding this is located near
the buckle latch of each safety belt.
To lock the belt Pull the entire length of the belt from the
belt retractor. Allow the reel to retract the
belt somewhat and engage the buckle,
then tighten the belt against the child-res-
traint system.
The retraction mechanism is now locked. To unlock the belt Release the buckle, remove the child-
restraint system and allow the belt retrac-
tor to reel the belt completely in.
LATCH child-restraint systemOpen the cover.
The illustration is an example showing the
mounts for the LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren, child-restraint moun-
ting system at the right rear.
The system is also available at the left rear
position.
Canadian models only:
The LATCH anchorage points are identified
by buttons, see illustration.
Always follow all manufacturer's
instructions and observe all safety
precautions when installing the LATCH
child-restraint system.<
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CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
*
PPark
Select "P" only when the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped. The transmission locks to
prevent the rear wheels from turning.RReverseSelect "R" only when the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.NNeutralSelect "N" only if your journey is inter-
rupted for a long period.DDrive – CVT driving positionThis position is designed for driving under
all normal operating conditions. KickdownIn "kickdown" mode, you achieve maxi-
mum acceleration and maximum speed in
position D.
Press the accelerator pedal past the
increased resistance point at the full-throt-
tle position.
M/S + – Manual mode and
Sport programSwitch from D into M/S + –:
Activates the Sport program and displays
SD in the gear indicator in the speedome-
ter.
>Press briefly:
CVT shifts from the Sport program to the
manual mode
>Press selector lever briefly towards +:
Transmission shifts upwards
>Press selector lever briefly towards – :
Transmission shifts back.
1 to 6 appear in the gear indicator.
The transmission will only execute upshifts
and downshifts that will result in a plausi-
ble combination of vehicle speed and
engine rpm. For instance, downshifts that
would result in excessive engine speed are
not executed.
Switching from M/S + – into the selector
lever positions P, R and N and switching
from manual mode back into the Sport pro-
gram is only possible via D.
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BATTERYLocation in the MINI COOPERThe battery is located in the engine com-
partment.
Exact location, see page 92.Location in the MINI COOPER SThe battery is located in the cargo area
under the floor mat.
Battery careThe battery is absolutely maintenance-free,
that is, the original electrolyte will normally
last for the service life of the battery under
moderate climatic conditions.
For all questions regarding the bat-
tery, please consult your MINI
Dealer.<
Charging the battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle via
the terminals in the engine compartment
with the engine switched off, see "Jump-
starting" on page 124.
Whenever working on the electrical
system, disconnect the cable from
the negative terminal of the battery. Fail-
ure to do this could result in fire hazards or
injury due to short circuits. Return used batteries to a recycling
point or your MINI Dealer. Maintain
the battery in an upright position for trans-
port and storage. Secure the battery to pre-
vent it from tilting during transport.<
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
safety belts100
upholstery material99
wiper blades100
wood parts100
Cargo
stowing75
Cargo area75
cover74
lamps53,111
opening, remote control
volume132
Caring for your vehicle99
Carpets100
Cassette player, see separate
Owner's Manual
CD changer, see separate
Owner's Manual
CD player, see separate
Owner's Manual
Center high-mount brake lamp
bulb replacement110
Central locking
system23,26
Changing battery, remote
control22
Changing bulbs107
Changing lamps107
Changing tire
space-saver spare tire112
tire change
set112,117,121 Checking oil level94
Checking tire inflation
pressure121
Child seat41
Child seat fastening system
LATCH43
Child-restraint systems41
Chrome parts100
Cigarette lighter73
socket73
Cleaning headlamps99
Cleaning rear window55
Cleaning windshield55
Clock60
Closing
from inside26
from outside23
Clothes hooks81
Clutch80
Cockpit12
Combination of wheels/
tires89
Compact Disc player, see
separate Owner's Manual
Compression ratio130
Compressor118,120
Computer60
average fuel
consumption61
average speed61 cruising range61
outside temperature61
Condensation68,71
Consumption61
Consumption display, see
Fuel gauge58
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)49
electronic transmission
control module EP51
gear display51
ignition45
interlock45
manual mode50
parking50
reverse gear50
selector lever shift-
lock45,49
shiftlock49
sport program50
towing127
transmission
malfunction51
Control elements12
Convenience opening
from inside26
Convenience operation
sliding/tilt sunroof25,29
windows25 Coolant96
level96
thermometer59
Cooling68,71
Copyright2
Cosmetic mirror, see
Vanity mirror39
Cruise control18,19,56
Cruising range61
Cup holder, see Beverage
holder73
Curb weight132
Currency of the Owner's
Manual7
CVT (Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission)49
Cylinders130
D
Dashboard12
Data
dimensions131
engine130
technical130
weight132
Daytime driving lamps52
Deep water, see Water on
roadways81
Defrost setting69
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
142
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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