MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owners Manual

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DIMENSIONS: MINI
All measurements in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 34 ft 10 in/10.66 m.
Values following a ; are differing values for MINI COOPER S.

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DIMENSIONS: MINI CONVERTIBLE
All measurements in inches/millimeters. Smallest turning circle dia. 34 ft 10 in/10.66 m.
Values following a ; are differing values for MINI COOPER S.

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WEIGHTS: MINI
MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S
Curb weight, with all optional special equipment
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptroniclbs/kg
lbs/kg2,524/1,145
2,557/1,1602,679/1,215
2,723/1,235
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptroniclbs/kg
lbs/kg3,340/1,515
3,373/1,5303,494/1,585
3,538/1,605
Cargo and luggage load capacity lbs/kg816/370 816/370
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,918/870 1,962/890
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,609/730 1,698/770
Approved roof load, with special MINI roof rack lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Luggage compartment volume
with rear backrest folded downcu ft/liters
cu ft/liters5.3/150
23.7/6705.3/150
23.7/670

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WEIGHTS: MINI CONVERTIBLE
MINI COOPER Convertible MINI COOPER S Convertible
Curb weight, with all optional special equipment
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptroniclbs/kg
lbs/kg2,700/1,225
2,734/1,2402,844/1,290
2,888/1,310
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptroniclbs/kg
lbs/kg3,472/1,575
3,505/1,5903,616/1,640
3,660/1,660
Cargo and luggage load capacity lbs/kg 771/350 771/350
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,918/870 1,962/890
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,697/770 1,763/800
Approved roof load, with special MINI roof rack lbs/kg – –
Luggage compartment volume
with luggage compartment cover hooked in above
with rear backrest folded downcu ft/liters
cu ft/liters
cu ft/liters4.2/120
5.8/165
21.4/6054.2/120
5.8/165
21.4/605

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CAPACITIES
Notes
Fuel tank
Reservegal./liters
gal./litersapprox. 13.2/50
approx. 2.1/8Fuel quality, refer to page101
Window washer system
Headlamp washer systemquarts/liters
quarts/litersapprox. 2.4/2.3
approx. 2.6/2.5 More details, refer to page64
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts/liters
quarts/liters5.6/5.3 MINI COOPER and
MINI COOPER Convertible
6.3/6.0 MINI COOPER S and
MINI COOPER S ConvertibleMore details, refer to page118

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OVERVIEW
CONTROLS
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX TECHNICAL DATA
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Index

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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A
ABS Antilock Brake System72
indicator lamp17,18
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle6
Activated-charcoal filter84
Adjusting interior
temperature80,83
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated air mode80,83
Air conditioning system79
Air distribution
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
individual84
manual80
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation81,84
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure104
Air volume
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Airbags76
passenger airbag status
lamp77
safe seating position42
warning lamp18
AKI, refer to Fuel quality101 All Season traction Control
(ASC)72
indicator lamps17,18
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires113
Antenna123
Antifreeze
coolant118
washer fluid64
Antilock Brake System (ABS)72
indicator lamp17,18
Anti-theft system24
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights151,152
Approved engine oils118
Approved gross vehicle weight,
refer to Weights151,152
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest86
ASC All Season traction
Control72
indicator lamps17,18
Assistant systems, refer to
All Season traction Control
(ASC)72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
AUTO program, refer to
Automatic air distribution83 Automatic
air distribution83
air volume83
cruise control65
Automatic car washes122
Automatic climate control82
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
ignition53
indicator lamp57
interlock53
selector lever lock56
shiftlock56
towing144
tow-starting145
Aux-In socket85
Average consumption71
setting units71
Average speed71

setting units71
Axle loads, refer to
Weights151,152
B
Backrests, refer to
Adjusting seats44
Backup lamp
bulb replacement131
Bar, towing144
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone86 Battery140
charging140
disposal140
indicator lamp16
jump-starting142
power failure140
Battery care69,121
Being towed144
Belts, refer to Safety belts46
Beverage holders86
Black ice, refer to Temperature
warning70
Blower
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Blower, refer to Air volume80
Blowers, refer to Draft-free
ventilation81,84
Bonnet114
indicator lamp17
Bottle holders, refer to
Beverage holders86
Brake discs
brake system99
break-in procedures98
Brake fluid120
level120

warning lamp16
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement131

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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Brake pads99
break-in procedures98
warning lamp18
Brake system120
brake fluid120
brake pads99
break-in procedures98
disc brakes99
warning lamp17
Brake wear warning
brake pads99
warning lamp18
Brakes120
ABS72
brake fluid120
brake pads99
break-in procedures98
CBC72
indicator/warning
lamps16,17,18
parking brake54
Breaking in98
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs129
Buttons on multifunction
steering wheel20
automatic transmission with
Steptronic58 C
California Proposition 65
warning7
Capacities153
Car care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle122
Car keys, refer to Keys24
Car radio, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Car telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Car vacuum cleaner,
connecting, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
87
Car wash122
Car wash, refer to Washing
your vehicle122
Car-care products122
Care of plastics123
Care of synthetic leather123
Care, vehicle122
Cargo area
opening from the outside29
opening with the remote
control26
volume151,152
Cargo area cover, refer to
Luggage compartment
cover90
Cargo area, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI90 Carpet care124
Cassette operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system100
CBC Cornering Brake Control72
CD changer, refer to Owner's
Manual for Radio
CD operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Center armrest86
Central locking system24
interior28
Changing bulbs129
Changing the wiper
blades128,129
Changing tires135
space-saver spare tire133
Charge-current indicator
light16
Child seat, refer to Installing
child-restraint systems50
Children, transporting50
Child-restraint fixing system,
LATCH52
Child-restraint systems50
Chock, folding
space-saver spare tire133
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle123
Chrome-plated parts, care123 Cigarette lighter87
Cigarette lighter socket87
Cigarette tray, refer to
Ashtray86
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated air mode80,83
Cleaning the rear window64
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle122
Clock67
12-hour/24-hour mode67
changing the time67
Closing
from inside28
from outside25
Clothes hooks100
Clutch53
break-in procedures98
Cockpit12
Coding, tires108
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine53
Compact disk operation, refer
to Owner's Manual for Radio
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments85
Computer, refer to Onboard
computer70
Condensed water, refer to Air
conditioning80,83

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Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory49
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption71
Current fuel consumption71
Contents2
Control elements, refer to
Cockpit12
Convenience operation
convertible top37
from outside26,27
glass sunroof, electric33
windows31
Convertible top35
care124
convenience operation37
electrical malfunction38
emergency closing38
malfunction38
Coolant118
indicator lamp16
level119
temperature gauge68
Coolant temperature68
Cooling
air conditioning mode83
cooling function80
Cooling function
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83 Cooling system, refer to
Capacities153
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)72
warning lamp17
Correct tires108
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror48
Cruise control65
buttons on the steering
wheel20
indicator lamp19
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders86
Curb weight, refer to
Weights151,152
Current fuel consumption71
setting units71
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data148
D
Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer67
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting62
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit12 Data
capacities153
dimensions149
engine148
technical148
weights151
Date of the Owner's Manual7
Daytime running lamps61
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows81,84
Defrosting and demisting
windows
air conditioning system81
automatic climate control84
Defrosting front windows, refer
to Defrosting and demisting
windows81,84
Defrosting windows81,84
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows81,
84
Demisting windows81,84
Digital clock67
Dimensions149,150
Dimming interior rearview
mirror98
Dipstick, engine oil117 Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal
indicators61
Disc brakes99
Disengaging the locks, refer to
Unlocking26
Displacement, refer to Engine
data148
Display elements13
with navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting62
Disposal
coolant118
vehicle battery140
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer67
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)78
Door keys24
Door lock27
Doors, locking and unlocking
acknowledgment
signals26,27
from inside28
from outside26
DOT quality grades108
Draft-free ventilation81,84
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders86