weight MINI COOPER 2010 User Guide

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MINI Cooper Convertible tire inflation pressures
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Speeds up to a
max. of
100 mph /160 km/hSpeeds including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications
in the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold
tires. Cold = ambient tem-
perature
175/65 R 15 84 T M+S
175/65 R 15 84 H
175/65 R 15 84 H M+S
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 H
195/55 R 16 87 H RSC
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC35/240 35/240 35/240 35/240 38/260 38/260
Emergency wheel:
115/70 R 15 90 M60/420 60/420 – – 60/420 60/420
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page157.

Wheels and tires
110
MINI Cooper S Convertible tire inflation pressures
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Speeds up to a
max. of
100 mph /160 km/hSpeeds including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications
in the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold
tires. Cold = ambient tem-
perature
195/55 R 16 87 V
195/55 R 16 87 V RSC
195/55 R 16 87 H M+S RSC
195/55 R 16 87 V M+S RSC35/240 35/240 35/240 35/240 38/260 38/260
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V RSC
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC
175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC39/270 39/270 39/270 39/270 42/290 42/290
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page157.

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MINI John Cooper Works Convertible tire inflation pressures
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Speeds up to a
max. of
100 mph /160 km/hSpeeds including those exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in
psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Cold = ambient temperature
185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
205/45 R 17 84 V M+S RSC
205/45 R 17 84 W RSC39/270 39/270 39/270 39/270 42/290 42/290
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 42/290 42/290 42/290 42/290 45/310 45/310
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page158.

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Weights
MINI
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,568/1,165 2,679/1,215 2,701/1,225
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 2,646/1,200 2,723/1,235 –
Approved gross weight
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,384/1,535 3,494/1,585 3,516/1,595
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 3,461/1,570 3,538/1,605 –
Approved front axle load
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 1,830/830 1,918/870 1,918/870
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 1,907/865 1,962/890 –
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,664/755 1,664/755 1,675/760
Approved roof load
capacitylbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/
Liters5.7 - 24.0/
160 - 6805.7 - 24.0/
160 - 6805.7 - 24.0/
160 - 680

Technical data
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MINI Convertible
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,745/1,245 2,855/1,295 2,877/1305
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 2,822/1,280 2,921/1,325 –
Approved gross weight
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,560/1,615 3,671/1,665 3,693/1675
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 3,638/1,650 3,737/1,695 –
Approved front axle load
>Manual transmission
>Automatic transmis-
sion lbs/kg 1,863/845 1,951/885 1,962/890
lbs/kg 1,940/880 2,017/915 –
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,786/810 1,786/810 1,797/815
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/
liters6.0 - 23.3/
170 - 6606.0 - 23.3/
170 - 6606.0 - 23.3/
170 - 660
US gal/US quartsLitersNotes
Fuel tank 13.2/– approx. 50 Fuel grade: page103
including reserve of 2.1/– approx. 8
Window washer system incl.
headlamp washer system –/4.8 approx. 4.5 For more details: page53

From A to Z
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From A to Z
INDEX
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control84
Additives
– coolant118
– engine oil118
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner81
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control82
Air conditioner80
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control82
– ventilation84
Air distribution
– automatic83
– individual82
– manual82
Air flow rate81,82
– air conditioning system81
– automatic climate control82
– heating, ventilation81
Air outlets, refer to Air vents80
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure104
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode81,83
Air supply
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control82
– ventilation84
Air vents80
Airbags72
– sitting safely37
– warning lamp74Airing, refer to Ventilation84
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications103
Alarm system27
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires115
Always Open Timer57
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode81,83
Ambient lighting79
Antenna, care121
Antifreeze
– coolant118
– washer fluid53
Antilock Brake System ABS65
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system27
Anti-theft system21
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights157
Approved engine oils118
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights157
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest87
Ashtray89
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC65
Audio device, external87
AUTO program for automatic
climate control83
Automatic
– air distribution83
– air flow rate83
– cruise control53
– headlamp control75
Automatic climate control80
– automatic air distribution83Automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– interlock48
– overriding selector lever
lock50
– shiftlock48
– sport program49
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device87
Average fuel consumption56
– setting the units59
Average speed56
Axle loads, refer to
Weights157
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting79
Backrests, refer to Seats37
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb128,129
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch136
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away138
Battery135
– charging135
– disposal30,135
– jump-starting136
– temporary power failure135
Battery renewal
– remote control30
Being towed138
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts40
Belts, refer to Safety belts40
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders89
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate81,82
Bonnet116

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Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption56
Control Display
– settings58
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access28
Convenient operation
– convertible top24
– windows22
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine47
Convertible top32
Coolant118
– checking level118
– filling118
Coolant temperature55
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant118
Cooling, maximum83
Copyright2
Cruising range56
Cupholders89
Curb weight, refer to
Weights157
Current fuel consumption56
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting78
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data154
– capacities158
– dimensions155
– engine154
– weights157
Data recorders120
Date
– setting62
Daytime running lights76
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist65
Deactivating front passenger
airbags73Deadlocking, refer to
Locking22
Defect
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap102
Defogging windows82,83
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows82,83
Defrosting windows82,83
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner82
– automatic climate control83
Differential, breaking in92
Digital clock55
Dimensions155
Dipstick, engine oil117
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals50
Displacement, refer to Engine
data154
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting78
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays and controls10
Displays, care124
Disposal
– of coolant118
– remote control battery30
– vehicle battery135
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements60
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC64
Diving stability control
systems64
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control
20
Door lock24
Door lock, confirmation
signals23
Doors, manual operation24
DOT Quality Grades112
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders89Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist66
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button67
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams75
Driving notes92
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist66
Driving through water93
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes92
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function84
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC66
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist65
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC65
Dynamic Traction Control66
E
Electric power windows
– initializing31
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top34
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap102
– trunk lid26
Electronic brake-force
distribution65
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC65
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top34
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap102
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission50
– trunk lid26
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance136

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Glove compartment86
Grills, refer to Air vents80
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights157
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb126
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake47
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags72
Head restraints39
– sitting safely37
Headlamp control,
automatic75
Headlamp flasher50
– indicator lamp11,140
Headlamps
– replacing bulb126
Headlamps, care122
Heated
– mirrors41
– rear window81,83
– seats40
Heating80
– mirrors41
– rear window81,83
– seats40
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo96
Height adjustment
– seats38
– steering wheel42
Height, refer to
Dimensions155
High beams77
– headlamp flasher77
– indicator lamp140
– replacing bulb126
High water, refer to Driving
through water93
Hill Assist66
Hills93
Holders for cups89
Homepage4Horn10
Hot exhaust system92
Hydroplaning92
I
Ice warning55
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning55
Ignition46
– switched off46
– switched on46
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness46
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on46
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control20
Ignition lock46
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13,140
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM70
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting78
Individual air distribution82
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile20
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM69
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM67
– glass sunroof, electric30
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays12
Instrument lighting78
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays12
Integrated key20
Integrated universal remote
control85
Interior lamps78
– remote control23Interior rearview mirror41
– automatic dimming
feature42
Interlock48
Intermittent mode of the
wipers51
Internet page4
J
Jacking points134
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles53
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting136
Jump-starting136
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile20
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls20
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access28
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access28
Kickdown49
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
Knock control103
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs125
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams75
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
cargo96
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system44
Leather care123
LEDs light-emitting diodes126
Length, refer to
Dimensions155
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement129

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Trailer operation
– trailer loads and gross vehicle
weight157
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– manual transmission48
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic50
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo96
Transporting children safely43
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread113
Trip odometer55
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer55
Triple turn signal activation50
Trunk lid
– emergency operation26
– releasing manually26
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible94
Turn signal indicator50
– front, replacing bulb127
– indicator lamp12
– rear, replacing bulb128
– side, replacing bulb128
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions155
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading96
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR112
Units
– average fuel consumption59
– temperature59
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control85
Universal remote control85
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking29Unlocking
– from inside25
– from outside21
– tailgate29
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access28
Upholstery, care123
USB audio interface87
V
Valve
– dust cap133
Vehicle
– battery135
– breaking in92
– cargo loading94
– dimensions155
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment117
– parking47
– storage124
– weight157
Vehicle jack132
– jacking points134
Ventilation
– air conditioner84
Vents, refer to Air vents80
Vents, refer to Ventilation84
Volume of cargo area157
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13,140
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control62
Warning triangle136
Washer fluid53
– capacity of reservoir53
Washer fluid reservoir53
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray89
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water93
Waterfall lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting79
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth113
Weights157Welcome lamps75
Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare tire132
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions155
Wheels and tires104
Wheels, new114
Width, refer to
Dimensions155
Wind deflector35
Window washer, refer to
Washer fluid53
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to
Capacities158
Windows31
– closing31
– convenient operation22
– opening31
– pinch protection system32
Windshield
– cleaning52
– defrosting and removing
condensation82,83
Windshield, defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows82,83
Windshield washer system51
– washer fluid53
– washer nozzles53
Windshield wiper blades,
changing125
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system51
Winter tires115
– storage115
Wiper blade replacement125
Wiper system51
Work in the engine
compartment116
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard vehicle tool kit
125
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb126