windshield wipers MINI COOPER 2008 Owners Manual

Driving
44
3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
7.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8.Briefly press the button to select:
>
Brief indication of a turn.
>
Triple turn signal.
9.Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.Wiper system
1Switching on wipers
2Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3Activating/deactivating intermittent mode
or rain sensor
*
4Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward, arrow1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button, arrow3.
ProCarManuals.com

ReferenceAt a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility
45
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering
an automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.<
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor
1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page39.
2.Briefly press the button in the turn indicator
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.
3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6.Press the button to select the desired sensi-
tivity.
7.Wait for the display to change.
The settings are stored.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow3.
Brief wipe
Press the lever downward once, arrow2.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,
the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
In cars equipped with an alarm system, the
headlamps cannot be cleaned when the bonnet
is open.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will
damage the washer pump.
Only use the washers if the bonnet has been
completely closed, otherwise the headlamp
washer system
* may be damaged. Do not use
the washers if there is any danger that the fluid
will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your
vision could be obscured. For this reason, use
antifreeze.<
ProCarManuals.com

ReferenceAt a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility
129
Tow-starting, towing
away
Observe the applicable laws and regula-
tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-
cles.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the MINI.
It is stored in the onboard tool kit in the cargo
bay underneath the cover on the right-hand
side, page114.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
Access to screw thread
Push out the rectangular cover panel in the
bumper at the recesses.
Front
Rear
Being towed
M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e i g n it i o n is s w it c h e d o n ,
refer to page39, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable. Do not
tow the vehicle with just the rear axle raised, as
this would allow the steering to turn. There is no
power assist while the engine is off. Thus, brak-
ing and steering will require increased effort.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Tow vehicles with automatic transmission
only with a tow truck or with the front
wheels lifted; otherwise the transmission can be
damaged.<
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
ProCarManuals.com

ReferenceAt a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility
159
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– manual transmission41
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic43
Transporting children safely36
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo89
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread103
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer48
Triple turn signal activation43
Trip odometer48
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions145
Turn signal indicator43
– front, replacing bulb116
– indicator lamp12
– rear, replacing bulb117
– side, replacing bulb117
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading89
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR102
Units
– average fuel consumption51
– temperature51
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control76
Universal remove control76
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking26
Unlocking
– from inside22
– from outside19
– tailgate26
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access26
Upholstery, care112
V
Valve
– dust cap123
Vehicle
– battery125
– breaking in84
– cargo loading86
– dimensions145
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment107
– parking40
– storage113
– weight146,147
Vehicle jack122,123
– jacking points124
Ventilation
– air conditioner75
Vents, refer to Air vents71
Vents, refer to Ventilation75
Volume of cargo area147
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13,131
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control55
Warning triangle127
Washer fluid46
– capacity of reservoir46
Washer fluid reservoir46
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray80
Waterfall lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting70
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water85
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth103
Weights146,147
Welcome lamps66
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions145
Wheels, new104
Wheels and tires96
Wheelslip control, refer to
– All-Season Traction Control
ASC58Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare
tire122,123
Width, refer to Dimensions145
Windows28
– closing28
– convenient operation20
– opening28
– pinch protection system29
Window washer, refer to
Washer fluid46
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to
Capacities148
Windshield
– cleaning45
– defrosting and removing
condensation73,75
Windshield, defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows73,75
Windshield washer system44
– washer fluid46
– washer nozzles46
Windshield wiper blades,
changing114
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system44
Winter tires105
– storage105
Wiper blade replacement114
Wiper blades, care113
Wiper system44
Work in the engine
compartment106
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit114
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb115
ProCarManuals.com