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IGNITION LOCK
STARTING THE ENGINE
0 Steering locked
The key can be inserted or removed in this
position only.To lock the steering:1. Remove the key2. Turn the steering wheel slightly to the
left or right until the lock engages.A sound alarm goes off if the key remains in
the ignition after opening the driver's door.Interlock Vehicles with Continuously Variable auto
-
matic Transmission (CVT):
The ignition key cannot be turned to
position
0 and removed until the selector
lever is in position
P.
1 Steering unlocked
Individual electrical accessories are ready
for operation.You will find that it is often easier to turn
the ignition key from position
0 to
position
1 when you move the steering
wheel slightly to help disengage the lock.
2 Ignition switched on
All electrical accessories are ready for oper
-
ation.3 Starting the engine
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Step on the clutch when starting the
vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine from
starting if the clutch is not depressed.<
Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed spaces. Breathing the nox
-
ious exhaust gases can lead to uncon
-
sciousness and death. The exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
colorless, but highly toxic gas.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running. This is a safety hazard.
When driving, standing at idle, and parking
the vehicle, take care to avoid contact
between the hot exhaust system and flam
-
mable materials, e.g. hay, grass, leaves, etc.
Such contact could lead to a fire resulting in
serious personal injury and property dam
-
age.
vehicle at a standstill. Move off immedi
-
ately at a moderate engine speed.
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REFUELING
Always switch off the engine before refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot
be filled into the tank and the SERVICE
ENGINE SOON lamp may come on.<
1. Open the fuel filler door2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise3. Put the gas cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
Always observe all applicable precau
-
tions and regulations when handling
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these
containers can leak, cause an explosion,
and lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Observe the following when refueling
Always observe all safety precautions posted at the service station when
handling fuel.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the
nozzle out of the pipe during refueling:>Results in premature pump shutoff>Will reduce the effect of the fuel vapor
recovery system on the pump.As long as the filler nozzle is used properly,
the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle
shuts off the first time.Closing the gas cap1. Put on gas cap 2. Turn gas cap clockwise until it clicks3. Close fuel filler door.
Close the gas cap carefully after
refuelling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze the
strap which is fastened to the cap.<
US models only:
The warning lamp
* comes on.
The gas cap is not correctly closed
or missing. Check if the gas cap is
correctly closed.
Fuel tank volumeApprox. 13.2
gallons
/ 50
liters, of which
approx. 2.1
gallons
/ 8
liters are reserve
capacity.
Do not drive until the fuel tank is totally empty. Otherwise engine
operations are not guaranteed and damage
could occur.<
Fuel specification The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.Required fuel Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
Minimum Octane Rating: 91.Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to
the Anti Knock Index (AKI) and is deter
-
mined according to the so-called (R+M)/2
method.
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REFUELING
Do not use leaded gasoline, as other
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wise the lambda probe and catalytic
converter will be permanently damaged.<
Use high-quality brandsField experience has indicated significant
differences in fuel quality: volatility, com
-
position, additives, etc., among gasolines
offered for sale in the United States and
Canada. Fuels containing up to and includ
-
ing 10
% ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight, that is, 15
%
MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent
amount of co-solvent, will not void the
applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and
stalling problems especially under certain
environmental conditions such as high
ambient temperature and high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability prob
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lems which you suspect could be related to
the fuel you are using, we recommend that
you respond by switching to a recognized
high-quality brand.
Failure to comply with these recommenda
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tions may result in unscheduled mainte
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nance.<
Manual release with the MINI In the event of an electrical malfunction,
the fuel filler door can be unlocked manu
-
ally.1. Remove the side trim panel on the left-
hand side of the luggage compartment2. Pull the white lever toward the rear.
The fuel filler door is released
3. Open the fuel filler door.
Manual release with the MINI Convertible In the event of an electrical malfunction,
the fuel filler door can be unlocked manu
-
ally.1. Remove the cover of the side trim panel
on the left-hand side, arrow
1
2. Pull the green strap toward the rear,
arrow
2.
The fuel filler door is released
3. Open the fuel filler door.
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BONNET
Do not attempt to service your vehi
-
cle if you do not have the required
technical background. If you are not famil
-
iar with the regulations to be observed,
have the necessary work on your vehicle
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work
-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica
-
tions of the MINI manufacturer.
Work that is improperly carried out could
result in consequential damage and pose
safety hazards.<
To unlockPull the lever in the right door area beneath
the instrument panel.
To open1. Reach under the bonnet2. Pull the release lever3. Open the bonnet.To closeAllow the bonnet to fall from a height of
approx.
1 ft / 30
cm.
To avoid injuries, as with all closing procedures be sure that the travel
path of the bonnet is clear when it is closed.
If it is determined that the bonnet is not
completely closed while driving, stop
immediately and close it securely, also refer
to page
17.<
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150
Convenience operation
convertible top
37
from outside
26, 27
glass sunroof, electric
33
windows
31
Convertible top
35
care
115
convenience operation
37
electrical malfunction
37
emergency closing
37
malfunction
37
Coolant
110
indicator lamp
16
level
110
temperature gauge
64
Coolant temperature gauge
64
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities
145
Cooling, refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
Copyright
2
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)
70
warning lamp
17
Correct tires
99
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror
47
Cruise control
61
buttons in the steering
wheel
20, 21
indicator lamp
19
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders
81
Curb weight, refer to
Weights
143
, 144
Current fuel consumption
67
setting units
67
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data
140
D Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer
63
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting
58
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit
12
Data
capacities
145
dimensions
141
engine
140
technical
140
weights
143
Date of the Owner's Manual
7
Daytime driving lamps
57
Deep water, refer to Driving
through water
93
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows
80
Defrosting and demisting
windows
automatic climate control
80
Defrosting windows
80
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows
80
Demisting windows
80
Digital clock
63
Dimensions
141
, 142
Dimming interior rearview
mirror
47
Dipstick, engine oil
108
Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal
indicators
58
Disc brakes
96
Displacement, refer to Engine
data
140
Display elements
13
with navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack
14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting
58
Disposal
engine oil
109
vehicle battery
132
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer
63
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)
74
Door keys
24
Door lock
27
Doors, locking and unlocking
acknowledgment
signals
26, 27
from inside
28
from outside
26
DOT quality grades
99
Draft-free ventilation
77, 80
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders
81
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams
57
Driving notes
93
Driving stability control
systems
68, 69
Dry air, refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
Drying air,
refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
69
indicator lamp
17
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
69
indicator lamp
17
E Easy entry to the rear
44
EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution
70
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Electric glass sunroof
33
Electric power windows
31
initializing
32
Electrical malfunction
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
convertible top
37
door lock
27
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)
70
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
convertible top
37
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
transmission lock for
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
Engine
break-in procedures
92
data
140
electronics
18
indicator lamp
18
speed
65
starting
51
switching off
52
Engine compartment
MINI COOPER and MINI
COOPER Convertible
106
MINI COOPER S and MINI
COOPER S Convertible
107
Engine coolant
110
Engine data
140
Engine oil
108
capacity
145
indicator/warning lamp
16
recommended oils
109
specified oil grades
109
viscosities
109
Engine oil level
108
indicator/warning lamp
16
Engine oil level, checking
108
Engine oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp
16
Engine output, refer to Engine
data
140
Entry to the rear
44
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)
69
Exhaust system, refer to
Hot exhaust system
93
Exterior mirrors
46
folding in and out
46
Eyelet, for towing and tow-
starting
136
F Failure of an electrical
consumer
132
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts
45
Filling canister, refer to MINI
Mobility System
130
Filling hose, refer to MINI
Mobility System
130
Filter, refer to
Microfilter
77
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter
80
Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor
71, 72
MINI Mobility System
129
Run Flat tires
101
space-saver spare tire
125
Flat Tire Monitor
71
indicator lamp
17
Flat tire, refer to Changing
tires
127
Flat tire, refer to Tires,
condition
100
Floor mats
115
Fog lamps
58
indicator lamp
58
Foldable rear backrest
85, 86
Folding roof
35
'Follow me home' lamps
57
Foot brake, refer to General
driving notes
93
Front airbags
72
Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement
122
Fuel
94
average consumption
67
gauge
63, 64
quality
94
tank capacity
145
Fuel filler door
94
unlocking in the event of
electrical malfunction
95
Fuel tank capacity
145
Fuses
133
G Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control
83
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Interlock, refer to Steering
locked
51
Intermittent operation of the
wipers
59
Interval
display, service
112
J Jack
125
, 129
points
128
Jack, refer to Tire change set
MINI Mobility System
129
Run Flat tires
102
space-saver spare tire
125
Jacking points
128
Jets, refer to Ventilation
77, 80
Jets, refer to Windshield
washer jets
60
Jump-starting
134
K Keys
24
Kickdown
55
Knock control
94
L Lamp defect
121
Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs
121
Lamps and bulbs
121
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams
57
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing the load
88
LATCH child-restraint
mounting system
50
Leather care
115
LEDs light-emitting diodes
124
Length, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement
124
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire
125
Light switch
57
Light-alloy wheels, care
114
Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs)
124
Lighter
82
Lighting of the instruments
58
'Lights on' warning
57
Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load
88
Loading the vehicle
86
Loads, refer to Loading cargo
86
Locking
from inside
28
from outside
26
Locking/unlocking the vehicle,
acknowledgment
signals
26, 27
Low beams
57
bulb replacement
122
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support
43
Luggage compartment
cover
85
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release
30
opening from the outside
29
opening with the remote
control
26
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate
29
tailgate
29
volume
143
, 144
Luggage compartment in the
MINI
85
Luggage compartment lid
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release
30
opening, remote control
26
Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate
29
Luggage compartment net
88
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack
89
Lumbar support
43
M M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires
103
Maintenance system
112
Make-up mirror, illuminated
47
Malfunction
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
convertible top
37
door lock
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
Manual air distribution
76
Manual operation
door lock
27
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
power convertible top
37
tailgate
30
transmission lock for
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
Manual transmission
53
Master keys with remote
control
24
Maximum cooling
79
Maximum speed, with winter
tires
103
MC operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
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Mechanical keys, refer to Master keys
24
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory
47
Microfilter
air conditioning system
77
automatic climate control
80
MINI Maintenance System
112
MINI manufacturer
6
MINI Mobility System
129
compressor
130
liquid sealant
130
Mirrors
46
heating
46
Mobile telephone, refer to separate Owner’s Manual
Mobility System
129
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety
7
Multifunction steering
wheel
20
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher
58
washer/wiper system
59
N Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints
43
New tires
102
Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Nylon rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting
137
O OBD interface socket
113
Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality
94
Odometer
63
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil
109
alternative oil grades
109
approved engine oils
109
capacity
145
dipstick
108
Oil change intervals, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
Oil consumption
109
Oil filter change
145
Oil level
108
indicator lamp
16
Oil pressure, indicator lamp
16
Oil service
65
Onboard computer
66
Onboard tool kit
120
MINI Mobility System
129
Run Flat tires
120
space-saver spare tire
125
Opening and closing
from inside
28
from outside
25
via remote control
26
via the door lock
27
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation
75, 78
Outside air
76
air conditioning system
76
Outside air mode, automatic
climate control
79
Outside temperature
display
66
changing units
66
in the onboard computer
66
P Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork
114
Park Distance Control (PDC)
74
Parking
vehicle
93
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)
74
Parking brake
53
warning lamp
17
Parking lamps
57
bulb replacement
122
Parking lamps/Low beams
57
Parking lock, refer to P
Parking
55
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle
6
PDC Park Distance Control
74
Plastic
114
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter
77
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter
80
Power convertible top
35
Power failure
132
Power output, refer to Engine
data
140
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Power windows
31
Pressure, tires
97
reinflation using MINI
Mobility System
130
Protective function, electric
glass sunroof
34
Pumping in liquid sealant
130
Q Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
99
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R Radiator, refer to Coolant
110
Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual
Rain sensor
59
Range
66
Reading lamps
59
Rear backrest, foldable
85, 86
Rear fog lamp
58
bulb replacement
124
indicator lamp
58
Rear lamps, bulb
replacement
123
Rear seats, adjusting head
restraints
43
Rear shelf, refer to Luggage
compartment cover
85
Rear turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement
123
Rear window wiper
60
replacement
121
Rearview mirror
46
Recirculated air mode
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest
tilt
43
Refueling
94
fuel filler door
94
Remaining distance for
service
65
Remaining distance, refer to
Range
66
Remote control
25, 26
garage door opener
83
malfunction
27
Remote control key, refer to
Master keys with remote
control
24
Replacement key
24
Replacement of tires
changing tires
125
new wheels and tires
102
Reporting safety defects
9
Reserve indicator light, refer to
Fuel gauge
63, 64
Reservoir, washing
systems
108
Restraint systems
for children
48
refer to Safety belts
45
Retaining straps
88
Reverse
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
55
manual transmission
54
Roller sun blind
34
Roof load, refer to
Weights
143
, 144
Roof-mounted luggage rack
89
Rope, refer to Towing and Tow-
starting
137
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to
Run Flat tires
101
Run Flat tires
101
tire failure
101
tire inflation pressure
98
tire replacement
102
winter tires
103
Runflat System Component
(RSC), refer to Run Flat
tires
101
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run Flat
tires
101
S Safety belt height
adjustment
45
Safety belts
45
care
115
height adjustment
45
indicator lamp
17, 45
safe seating position
41
Safety lock buttons, doors,
refer to Locking
28
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags
72
All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
70
Brake system
70
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Safety tires, refer to
Run Flat tires
101
Screwdriver, refer to Onboard
tool kit
120
Seat adjustment
42
Seat heating
46
Seat-belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts
45
Seats
heating
46
safe seating position
41
Securing loads, refer to Loading
cargo
86
Securing the load
88
Securing the vehicle
from inside
28
from outside
26
Selector lever positions,
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
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Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety
7
Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone
Temperature
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Temperature display
ice warning
66
outside temperature
66
setting units
66
Temperature grades
100
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control
61
Three-point safety belt
45
Through-loading system
85, 86
Tightening the lug bolts
keys
125
, 129
torque
128
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts
128
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System
131
Run Flat tires
102
space-saver spare tire
125
Tire failure
125
MINI Mobility System
129
space-saver spare tire
125
Tire inflation pressure
97
reinflation
130
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor
71
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor
71
Tires
age
99
break-in procedures
92
changing
127
condition
100
damage
101
flat tire
101
, 125
inflation pressure
97
replacement
102
size, refer to New wheels and
tires
102
storage
103
tread
100
wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread
100
winter tires
103
Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run Flat
tires
101
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit
120
Torque
engine
140
lug bolts
128
Tow bar
137
Tow rope
137
Tow socket for towing
eyelet
136
Towing
136
with automatic
transmission
136
, 137
Towing eyelet
136
Tow-starting
137
Track width, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
Traction grades
100
Transmission
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
manual transmission
53
Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection
54
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction
56
Transporting children safely
48
Transporting securely, refer to
Securing the load
88
Trap protection,
electric glass sunroof
34
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray
81
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread
100
Treadwear grade
99
Trip odometer
63
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
85
Turn signal indicators
58
indicator lamp
19
Turn signal indicators on the
side, bulb replacement
123
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
U Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
99
Units
average consumption
67
average speed
67
temperature
66
Universal garage door
opener
83
Universal remote control
83
Unlocking
bonnet
105
from inside
28
from outside
26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal
132
Using antifreeze
108
, 110
V Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket
82
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