automatic transmission fluid MINI COOPER 2016 Owners Manual

a washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog the
windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity: 0.2 US
gal/1 liter.
Manual transmission Shifting CAUTION
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive
speeds can damage the engine. There is risk of
property damage. When shifting into 5th or 6th
gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. ◀
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the selector
lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐
verse gear.
Steptronic transmission Selector lever positions
D Drive
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐
lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve‐
hicle may begin to move.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Step on the accelerator pedal be‐
yond the resistance point at the full throttle po‐
sition.
Engaging selector lever positions To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake
pedal until you are ready to start.
The selector lever can only be taken out of se‐
lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the
engine is running.
With the vehicle is stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of selector lever
position P or N; otherwise, the selector lever is
blocked: shift lock.
A block prevents the inadvertent switching to
selector lever position P or R or the inadvertent
change from selector lever position P.Seite 58CONTROLSDriving58
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 97
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 61
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 101
Activated-charcoal filter 120
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 101
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 36
Adjustments, steering wheel 44
After washing vehicle 221
Airbags 81
Airbags, indicator/warning light 82
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 119
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 116
Air conditioner 115
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 116, 118
Air distribution, manual 116, 119
Air flow, air conditioner 116
Air flow, automatic climate control 119
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 120
Alarm system 30
Alarm triggering 30
Alarm, unintentional 31
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 187
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 122
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 57
Antilock Brake System, ABS 97
Anti-slip control, see DSC 97
Apple iPod/iPhone 157
Approved axle load 227
Ash tray 125
Assistance when driving off 100
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 90
AUTO intensity 118
Automatic car wash 220
Automatic climate con‐ trol 117
Automatic Curb Monitor 42
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 83
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 77
Automatic locking 30
Automatic recirculated-air control 119
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 58
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 118
AUTO program, intensity 118
Auto Start/Stop function 51
AUX-IN port 156
Average fuel consumption 71
Average speed 72
Axle loads, weights 227 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 37
Balance 150
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 217
Bass 150
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 212
Battery, vehicle 212
Belts, safety belts 38
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 130
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free system 164
Bonus range, GREEN mode 144
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 130
Brake assistant 97
Brake discs, break-in 136
Brake pads, break-in 136
Braking, hints 137
Breakdown assistance 214
Break-in 136
Bug light 204
Bulb replacement 203
Bulb replacement, front 204
Bulb replacement, rear 206
Bulb replacement, side 209
Bulbs and lights 203
Button, Start/Stop 49
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 214 Seite 242REFERENCEEverything from A to Z242
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