MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owners Manual

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
159
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Driving downhill99
Driving hints, refer to Driving
notes98
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams60
Driving notes98
Driving stability control
systems72
Driving through water100
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function80,83
Drying air,
refer to Cooling
function80,83
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control72
indicator lamp17
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
indicator lamp17
E
Easy entry to the rear45
EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution72
Electric glass sunroof33
Electric power windows31
initializing32 Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
convertible top38
door lock27
driver's door27
fuel filler door102,103
glass sunroof, electric34
tailgate30
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)72
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
convertible top38
driver's door27
fuel filler door102,103
glass sunroof, electric34
tailgate30
transmission lock, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56 Engine
break-in procedures98
data148
electronics18
indicator lamp18
overheated, refer to
Coolant temperature
gauge68
speed69
starting53
switching off54
Engine compartment
MINI COOPER and MINI
COOPER Convertible115
MINI COOPER S and MINI
COOPER S Convertible116
Engine coolant118
Engine data148
Engine oil117
adding117
dipstick117
indicator/warning lamp16
recommended oils118
specified oil grades118
Engine oil level117
indicator/warning lamp16
Engine oil level, checking117
Engine oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp16
Engine output, refer to Engine
data148 Entry to the rear45
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)72
Exhaust system, refer to
Hot exhaust system100
Exterior mirrors48
adjusting48
automatic heating48
folding in and out48
External audio device85
Eyelet, for towing and tow-
starting143
F
Failure of an electrical
consumer140
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts46
Filling canister, refer to MINI
Mobility System138
Filling hose, refer to MINI
Mobility System138
Filter, refer to
Microfilter81
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter84

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Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor74,75
MINI Mobility System137
Run-Flat Tires75
space-saver spare tire133
Flat Tire Monitor74
indicator lamp17
issuing a flat tire warning75
malfunction75
Flat tire, refer to Changing
tires135
Flat tire, refer to Tire
condition109
Floor coverings, carpets124
Floor mats124
Fog lamps62
indicator lamp62
Foldable rear backrest90,91
Folding roof, refer to
Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof35
Foot braking, refer to General
driving notes99
Fresh air nozzles,
refer to Draft-free
ventilation81
Front airbags76
Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement130 Fuel101
average consumption71
gauge67,68
quality101
tank capacity153
Fuel filler door101
unlocking in the event of
electrical
malfunction102,103
Fuses141

G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control88
Gas cap101
Gas, refer to Average
consumption71
Gas, refer to Fuel quality101
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge67,68
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality101
Gear indicator, for automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Gear shifts, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56 Gearshift lever
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
General driving notes98
Glass sunroof, electric33
convenience operation27
opening and closing in the
event of an electrical
malfunction34
remote control26
Glove compartment85
Gross weight, refer to
Weights151,152
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake54
Hazard warning flashers12
Head airbags76
Head restraints44
Headlamp flasher61
indicator lamp19
Headlamp washer reservoir64
capacity, refer to
Capacities153
Headlamp washer system
cleaning headlamps64

washer fluid64 Headlamps
bulb replacement130
care123
Heated rear window
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Heating79
exterior mirrors48
mirrors48
rear window80,83
seats47
windshield80,83
Heavy load, refer to Loading94
Height adjustment
seats43
steering wheel47
Height, refer to
Dimensions149,150
High beams61
bulb replacement130
headlamp flasher61
indicator lamp19
High Performance Synthetic
Oil, refer to Engine oil118
recommended oils118
specified oils118
Holders for beverages86
Horn12
Hot exhaust system100
Hydraulic brake120
Hydroplaning99

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I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning70
Ignition53
Ignition key24
Ignition key positions, refer to
Ignition lock53
Ignition lock53
Illuminated vanity mirror48
Imitation leather123
Imprint2
Index156
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview16
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags77
ASC73
brakes120
coolant temperature68
DSC73
fasten safety belts46
Flat Tire Monitor75
fog lamps62
reserve fuel capacity67,68
Individual air distribution84
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory49
Inflation pressure monitor,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor74
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure104 Inspection69
Instrument cluster, refer to
Display elements13
Instrument lighting62
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit12
Integrated universal remote
control88
Interior lamp, remote
control26

Interior lamps62
Interior rearview mirror48
automatic dimming98
Interlock, refer to Steering
locked53
Intermittent operation of the
wipers63
Interval
display, service121
J
Jack133,137
points136
Jack, refer to Tire change set
MINI Mobility System137
Run-Flat Tires111
space-saver spare tire133
Jacking points136
Jets, refer to Ventilation81,84
Jets, refer to Windshield
washer jets64 John Cooper Works Kit148
Jump-starting142
K
Keys24
Kickdown57
Knock control101
L
Lamp defect129
Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs129
Lamps and bulbs129
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams60
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing the load94
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system52
Leather care124
LEDs light-emitting diodes132
Length, refer to
Dimensions149,150
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement132
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire133
Light switch60
Light-alloy wheels, care123
Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs)132 Lighter87
Lighting
lamps and bulbs129
Lighting of the instruments62
Lights on warning61
Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load94
Loading
securing cargo94
stowing cargo94
Loading the vehicle92
Loads, refer to Loading cargo92
Locking
from inside28
from outside26
Locking/unlocking the vehicle,
acknowledgment
signals26,27
Low beams60
bulb replacement130
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44

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Luggage compartment
cover90
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release30
expanding90
lid, refer to Tailgate29
opening from the outside29
opening with the remote
control26
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate29
volume151,152
Luggage compartment in the
MINI90
Luggage compartment lid
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release30
opening with the remote
control26
Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate29
Luggage compartment net94
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack95
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires113
Maintenance system121 Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models121
Malfunction
automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
convertible top38
door lock27
fuel filler door102,103
glass sunroof, electric34
tailgate30
tire112
Manual air distribution80
Manual operation
door lock27
driver's door27
fuel filler door102,103
glass sunroof, electric34
power convertible top38
tailgate30
transmission lock, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56
Manual transmission55
Master keys with remote
control24
Maximum cooling83 Maximum speed, with winter
tires113
MC operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Mechanical keys, refer to
Master keys24
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory49
Microfilter
air conditioning system81
automatic climate control84
MINI homepage6
MINI Maintenance System121
MINI manufacturer6
MINI Mobility System137
compressor138
liquid sealant138
Mirrors48
exterior48
heating48
interior rearview48
Mobile telephone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System137
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety7
Multifunction steering
wheel20 Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher61
washer/wiper system63
N
Navigation system, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints44
New tires112
Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket87
Nylon rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting144
O
OBD interface socket122
Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality101
Odometer67
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil118
dipstick117
Oil change intervals, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US

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models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil consumption117
Oil level117
indicator lamp16
Oil pressure, indicator lamp16
Oil service69
Onboard computer70
Onboard tool kit128
MINI Mobility System137
Run-Flat Tires128
space-saver spare tire133
Opening and closing
from inside28
from outside25
via remote control26
via the door lock27
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation79,82
Outside air80
air conditioning system80
Outside air mode, automatic
climate control83
Outside temperature
display70
changing units70
in the onboard computer70
Outside temperature
warning70 Overriding the selector lever
lock59
P
Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork123
Park Distance Control (PDC)78
Parking
the vehicle100
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)78
Parking brake54
warning lamp
17
Parking lamps60
bulb replacement130
Parking lamps/Low beams60
Parking lock, refer to
PParking56
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle6
Pathway lighting60
PDC Park Distance Control78
Pinch protection system,
glass sunroof, electric34
Plastic123
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter81
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter84
Power convertible top35
Power failure140 Power output, refer to Engine
data148
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket87
Power windows31
Pressure, tires104
reinflation using MINI
Mobility System138
Protective function, electric
glass sunroof34
Pumping in liquid sealant138
Q
Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading108
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant118
Radio, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Rain sensor63
Range70
Reading lamps63
Rear backrest, foldable90,91
Rear fog lamp62

bulb replacement132
indicator lamp62
Rear lamps, bulb
replacement131 Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps131
Rear seats, adjusting head
restraints44
Rear shelf, refer to Luggage
compartment cover90
Rear turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement131
Rear window wiper64,65
replacement129
Rearview mirror48
Recirculated air mode
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest
tilt44
Refueling101
fuel filler door101
Remaining distance for
service69
Remaining distance, refer to
Range70
Remote control25,26
garage door opener88
malfunction27
Remote control key, refer to
Master keys with remote
control24
Replacement key24

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Replacement of tires
changing tires133
new wheels and tires112
Reporting safety defects9
Reserve indicator light, refer to
Fuel gauge67,68
Reservoir for washer fluid64
Reservoir, washing systems64
Restraint systems
for children50
refer to Safety belts46
Retaining straps94
Reverse
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
Rod antenna123
Roller sun blind34
Roof load, refer to
Weights151,152
Roof-mounted luggage rack95
Rope, refer to Towing and Tow-
starting144
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to
Run-Flat Tires111
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires111 Run-Flat Tires111
puncture110
replacing112
tire inflation pressure105
winter tires112
S
Safety belt height
adjustment46
Safety belts46
care124
height adjustment46
indicator lamp17,
46
reminder46
safe seating position42
Safety lock buttons, doors,
refer to Locking28
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags76
All Season traction Control
(ASC)72
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)72
Brake system72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
Safety tires, refer to
Run-Flat Tires111
Seat adjustment43
Seat heating47 Seat-belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts47
Seats
heating47
safe seating position42
Securing loads, refer to Loading
cargo92
Securing the load94
Securing the vehicle
from inside28
from outside26
Selector lever positions,
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Selector lever shiftlock, refer to
Shiftlock56
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models121
Service interval display69,121
Shift paddles58
Shifting gears in the automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection56
Side airbags76
Side turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement131
Signal horn, refer to Horn12
Sitting safely42
with airbags42
with head restraints42
with safety belt42
Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector40
Smoker's equipment package,
refer to Ashtray86
Snow chains113
Socket 12 V87
Socket for
onboard diagnostics122
Socket in the luggage
compartment87
Space-saver spare tire
changing tires133
inflation pressure105
Spare key24
Spare tire, refer to Space-saver
spare tire133
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils118
Special wash program122
Specified oils118

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Speed148
with Run-Flat Tires75
with the space-saver spare
tire135
with winter tires113
Speedometer13,14
Speedometer, refer to Display
elements13,14
Split rear backrest, refer to
Foldable rear backrest90
Through-loading system91
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems72
Standing lamps60
bulb replacement130
Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting142
Starting problems
at very low temperatures54
jump-starting142
Starting the engine53
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine53
Start-off assistance, refer to
ASC72
Start-off assistance, refer to
DSC72 Steering lock53
Steering wheel12
buttons on the steering
wheel20
settings47
Steering wheel lock53
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode57
Storage compartments85
Storage space, refer to
Luggage compartment in the
MINI90
Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible
91
Storing the tires113
Storing the vehicle125
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind34
Sun visors48
Switches, refer to Cockpit12
Switching off
the engine54
Switching the cooling function
on and off manually80,83
Symbols6
T
Tachometer69
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement131 Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps131
Tailgate29
emergency operation30
indicator lamp17
opening from the outside29
releasing manually30
remote control26
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
capacity153
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge67,68
Technical data148
Technical modifications7
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety7
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Temperature display
ice warning70
outside temperature70
setting units70

Temperature grades109
Temperature warning70
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control65 Threaded hole for towing
eyelet144
Three-point safety belt46
Through-loading system90,91
Tightening the lug bolts
keys133,137
torque136
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts136
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System139
Run-Flat Tires111
space-saver spare tire133
Tire failure133
MINI Mobility System137
space-saver spare tire133
Tire inflation pressure104
reinflation138
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor74
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor74
Tire puncture
Run-Flat Tires75

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Tires
age108
break-in procedures98
changing135
condition109
damage110
flat tire111,133
inflation pressure104
replacement112
size, refer to New wheels and
tires112
storage113
tread109
wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread109
winter tires113
Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run-Flat
Tires111
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit128
Torque
engine148
lug bolts136
Tow bar144
Tow rope144
Towing143
with automatic
transmission144,145
Towing eyelet143
Tow-starting145 Track width, refer to
Dimensions149,150
Traction grades109
Transmission
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection56
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction58
Transporting children safely50
Transporting securely, refer to
Securing the load94
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray86
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread109
Treadwear grade108
Trip odometer67
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible91
Turn signal indicators61
indicator lamp19
Turn signal indicators on the
side, bulb replacement131
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions149,150 U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading108
Units
average consumption71
average speed71
temperature70
Universal garage door
opener88
Universal remote control88
Unlocking
bonnet114
from inside28
from outside26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal140
Using antifreeze64,118
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket87
Valve
core137
dust cap135

remover137
spare137
Valve remover, refer to
Onboard tool kit137 Valve stem and replacement
valve, refer to Onboard tool
kit137
Vanity mirror, illuminated48
Vehicle
battery140
break-in procedures98
care122
dimensions149
loading cargo92
parking100
storage125
washing122
weight151,152
Vehicle battery140
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Engine
compartment115,116
Vehicle illumination, refer to
Lamps60
Vehicle Memory49
Ventilation, draft-free81,84
Ventilation, refer to
Air conditioning system81
Automatic climate control83
Ventilation, refer to Draft-free
ventilation81,84
Volume
luggage
compartment151,152

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W
Warning and indicator
lamps16
Washer fluid64
Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity153
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer/wiper system64
Washer systems64
Washer/wiper system63
Washing your vehicle122
Water on roadways, deep
water100
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire condition110
Weights151,152
Wheel stud wrench
MINI Mobility System137
space-saver spare tire133
Wheel/tire combination112
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions149,150
Wheels and tires112
Wheelslip control
All Season traction Control
(ASC)72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
Width, refer to Dimensions149
Wind deflector40 Window washer reservoir64
capacity, refer to
Capacities153
Window washer system
washer fluid64
washer/wiper system63
Windows, convenience
operation26,27
Windscreen wipers
replacement128,129
Windshield heating
air conditioning system
80
automatic climate control83
Windshield washer jets64
Windshield wiper blades
care124
replacement128,129
Windshield wipers
intermittent operation63
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system63
Windshield, cleaning64
Winter tires113
changing135
condition109
Run-Flat Tires112
storage113
Wood paneling124
Work in the engine
compartment114 Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit128
X
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement130
Y
Your individual vehicle6