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3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
for example approach control warning with
light braking function. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off
prior to tow-starting/towing. ◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to
page 109.
Steptronic transmission: transporting
the vehicle
Information The vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground.
CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is
risk of property damage. Have vehicle trans‐
ported only with lifted front axle or on a load‐
ing platform. ◀
Tow truck
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means. ◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Pushing vehicle
To maneuver vehicle from the danger area,
manually unlock the transmission lock, refer to
page 74, if needed.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing CAUTION
If manual unlocking of the parking brake
is not possible, the vehicle cannot be moved or
towed. There is risk of property damage. The
vehicle should only be transported on a loading
platform. ◀
Information the following instructions:
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
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▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter than
the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.▷Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.▷Do not exceed a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means. ◀
Towing other vehicles
Information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to
be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse. There is risk of an accident! Make sure
that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve‐
hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed. ◀
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc‐
cur. There is risk of property damage. Correctly
attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fit‐
ting. ◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc‐ cur. There is risk of property damage. Correctly
attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fit‐ ting. ◀
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Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care
roughly every two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, for example, with
beverage stains, use a soft sponge or micro‐
fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
CAUTION
Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is
risk of property damage. Ensure that any Vel‐
cro® fasteners are closed. ◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Environmental influences can cause surface
soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. For
cleaning, use only water and suitable care
products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐
ommends original MINI care products.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber
care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning
rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing
car care products in order to avoid damage or
noises.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
CAUTION
Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents,
such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease re‐
movers, fuel, or such, can damage plastic parts.
There is risk of property damage. Clean with a
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Technical dataVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Information
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can be
found in the approval documents, on labels onthe vehicle or can be obtained from a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority over the information in this
Owner's Manual.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. MINI 3-doorWidth with mirrorsinches/mm76.1/1,932Width without mirrorsinches/mm68/1,727Heightinches/mm55.7/1,414Lengthinches/mm151.1-152.5/3,837-3,874Wheelbaseinches/mm98.2/2,495Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m35.5/10.8Seite 228REFERENCETechnical data228
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MINI 5-doorWidth with mirrorsinches/mm76.1/1,932Width without mirrorsinches/mm68/1,727Heightinches/mm56.1/1,425Lengthinches/mm157.4-158/3,998-4,013Wheelbaseinches/mm101.1/2,567Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m36.2/11.0
Weights

MINI Cooper, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,565/1,617Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,565/1,617LoadManual transmissionlbs/kg790/358Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg725/329Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,920/871Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg1,990/903Approved rear axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,725/782Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg1,685/764Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg132/60Cargo area capacitycu ft8.7-34Canada: trunk capacitycu ft/l7.4-25.8/211-731Seite 229Technical dataREFERENCE229
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 116
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 74
Accessories and parts 8
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 120
Activated-charcoal filter 143
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 120
Additives, oil 198
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
Adjustments, steering wheel 57
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 139, 142
Air conditioner 138
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 139, 141
Air distribution, manual 139, 142
Air flow, air conditioner 139
Air flow, automatic climate control 142
Air pressure, tires 180
Air vents, see Ventilation 143
Alarm system 43
Alarm triggering 43
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 189
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 146
Alternative oil types 198
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 116
Anti-slip control, see DSC 116
App, MINI Motorer’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 229
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 149
Assistance when driving off 119
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 109
AUTO intensity 142
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic climate con‐ trol 140
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 96
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 142
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
AUTO program, intensity 142
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 229 B
Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 50
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 216
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 214
Battery, vehicle 214
Being towed, see Tow-starting and towing 218
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 154
Bonus range, GREEN Mode 169
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 154
Brake assistant 116
Brake discs, break-in 160
Brake pads, break-in 160
Braking, hints 161
Breakdown assistance 216
Break-in 160
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bug light 206
Bulb replacement 205
Bulb replacement, front 206
Bulb replacement, rear 208
Bulb replacement, side 211
Bulbs and lights 205
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 216
C
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Camera-based cruise con‐trol 120
Camera lenses, care 224
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 131
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 154
Car battery 214
Car care products 222
Care, displays 224
Care, vehicle 222
Cargo area 150
Cargo area, adapting size 155
Cargo area, enlarging 151
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 155
Cargo cover 150
Cargo, securing 164
Cargo straps, securing cargo 164
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 224
Car wash 221
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 161
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 202
Center armrest 154
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 89
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Changing parts 204
Changing wheels 212
Changing wheels/tires 188
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 196 Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 223
Chrono package, cockpit 93
Cigarette lighter 149
Cleaning, displays 224
Climate control 138, 140
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 155
Coasting 170
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 170
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 170
Combination switch, see Turn signals 67
Combi switch, see wiper sys‐ tem 68
Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the doors 154
Compass 147
Compressor 190
Condensation on win‐ dows 142
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 162
Condition Based Service CBS 202
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 119
Confirmation signal 43 Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 116
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 200
Cooling function 139, 141
Cooling, maximum 141
Cooling system 200
Cornering lamp 97
Corrosion on brake discs 162
Cosmetic mirror 149
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 126
Cruise control, active 120
Cruising range 82
Cupholder 154
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 188
Damping control, dy‐ namic 118
Data, technical 228
Date 81
Daytime running lights 97
Defrosting, see defrosting the windows 140
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 142
Defrosting the windows 140
Dehumidifying, air 139, 141
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 147
Dimensions 228
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
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Direction indicator, see Turnsignals 67
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 77
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 86
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 98
Displays 76
Displays, cleaning 224
Disposal, coolant 201
Disposal, vehicle battery 215
Distance control, see PDC 128
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Drive mode, GREEN Mode 167
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 116
Driving Dynamics Control 118
Driving Excitement, SPORT 87
Driving instruction, GREEN Mode 169
Driving instructions, break- in 160
Driving mode 118
Driving notes, general 161
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 116
Driving style analysis 171
Driving tips 161
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 116
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 117
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 118
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 116
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 117 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 77
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 196
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 116
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 176
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, see Emergency
wheel 212
Energy Control 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 64
Engine, automatic switch- off 64
Engine compartment 194
Engine compartment, working in 194
Engine coolant 200
Engine idling when driving, coasting 170
Engine oil 196
Engine oil, adding 197
Engine oil additives 198
Engine oil change 198
Engine oil filler neck 197
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 198
Engine oil types, suitable 198
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 216
Engine start, see Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 86
Entering a car wash 221 Equipment, interior 145
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 116
Exchanging wheels/tires 188
Exhaust system 161
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 216
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 164
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 45
Fan, see Air flow 139, 142
Favorites buttons, onboard monitor 24
Filler neck for engine oil 197
Fine wood, care 223
First-aid kit 216
Flat tire, changing wheels 212
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, repairing 190
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 161
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Fogged up windows 140
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 151
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 161
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Interior mirror, automaticdimming feature 56
Interior mirror, manually dim‐ mable 56
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 147
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
Interval mode 69
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 212
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 72
Jump-starting 216
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 41
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 36
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 72
Knee airbag 101
L
Label on recommended tires 189
Lamp replacement 205
Lamp replacement, front 206
Lamp replacement, rear 208
Lamp replacement, side 211
Language on Control Dis‐ play 89
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 164
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 60
Launch Control 74 Leather, care 222
LED bug light 206
LED headlights 206
LED ring, central instrument cluster 89
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 205
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 95
Light-alloy wheels, care 223
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 205
Lighter 149
Lighting 95
Lights and bulbs 205
Light switch 95
Load 164
Loading 163
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 43
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and windows 61
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support, mechani‐ cal 50
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 164
Lumbar support, mechani‐ cal 50
M
Maintenance 202
Maintenance require‐ ments 202
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82 Maintenance system,
MINI 202
Make-up mirror 149
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 139, 142
Manual air flow 139, 142
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 73
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 176
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 129
Manual operation, rearview camera 131
Manual transmission 71
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking, run-flat tires 190
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 141
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 189
Measurement, units of 89
Medical kit 216
Menu in instrument cluster 85
Menus, refer to onboard mon‐ itor operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 140, 143
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 118
MINI Connected, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 202
MINIMALISM Analyser 171
MINIMALISM info 170
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Minimum tread, tires 187
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 190
Mode, GREEN Mode 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 205
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 188
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 203
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 132
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 178
Odometer 81
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 196
Oil, adding 197
Oil additives 198
Oil change 198
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 82
Oil filler neck 197 Oil types, alternative 198
Oil types, suitable 198
Old batteries, disposal 215
On-board computer 85
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 85
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 203
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐ circulated-air control 142
Own safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 222
Panoramic glass sunroof 47
Parallel parking assistant 133
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 143
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 162
Parking aid, see PDC 128
Parking assistant 133
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 95
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 132
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 128
Performance Control 117 Personal Profile 36
Person warning with City light braking function 113
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 223
PostCrash 115
Power failure 215
Power windows 45
Prescribed engine oil types 198
Pressure, tire air pressure 180
Pressure warning, tires 107
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 200
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 69
Rear fog lights 98
Rear lights 208
Rear luggage rack 165
Rearview camera 131
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 140, 143
Recirculated-air filter 143
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