ignition MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner's Guide

145
OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
TOWING AND TOW-STARTINGWith a tow truck:
Have the MINI or MINI Convertible trans-
ported by a tow truck with a lift sling, or on
a flatbed.
Only tow vehicles featuring auto-
matic transmission with Steptronic
with the front wheels raised or on a special
transport vehicle; otherwise the transmis-
sion can be damaged.
Do not lift the vehicle by the towing eyelet,
nor by parts of the body or chassis. Other-
wise damage could result.<
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start vehicles featuring
automatic transmission with Step-
tronic.
Jump-starting, refer to page142.<
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever
possible. Jump-start the engine instead,
refer to page142. Vehicles with a catalytic
converter should only be tow-started if the
engine is cold. Vehicles with an automatic
transmission cannot be tow-started.
1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers;
comply with national regulations
2. Turn the ignition key to position 2
3. Engage the 3rd gear
4. Have the vehicle towed with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly
release the clutch. After the engine has
started, immediately depress the clutch
again completely
5. Pull over at a suitable location, remove
the tow bar or tow rope, and turn off the
hazard warning flashers
6. Have the vehicle checked.

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
156
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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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
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