coolant temperature MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owners Manual

3OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Driving:
Ignition lock53
Starting the engine53
Switching off the engine54
Parking brake54
Manual transmission55
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Parking lamps/Low beams60
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher61
Instrument lighting62
Fog lamps62
Interior lamps62
Washer/wiper system63
Washer fluid64
Cruise control65
Everything under control:
Odometer67
Clock67
Fuel gauge67
Coolant temperature gauge68
Tachometer69
Service interval display69
Onboard computer70Technology for safety and driving
convenience:
Driving stability control systems72
Flat Tire Monitor74
Airbags76
Park Distance Control (PDC)78
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:
Air conditioning system79
Automatic climate control82
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment85
Center armrest85
Drinks holders, ashtray86
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply87
Integrated universal remote control88
Loading and transporting cargo:
Luggage compartment in the MINI90
Luggage compartment in the MINI
Convertible91
Loading cargo92
Roof-mounted luggage rack95
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCESpecial operating instructions:
Break-in procedures98
General driving notes98
Refueling101
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure104
Tire coding108
Tire condition109
Run-Flat Tires111
New wheels and tires112
Snow chains113

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1Tachometer69
with indicator and warning lamps,
page16ff
2 Display for onboard computer70
without onboard computer:
Display of outside temperature and cur-
rent speed
3 Speedometer with indicator and warn-
ing lamps, page16 ff4Indicator for
>Odometer67
>Trip odometer67
>Service interval69
>Program indicator for automatic
transmission with Steptronic57
>Clock
5 Trip odometer, reset to zero67
Setting the clock676 Fuel gauge68
7 Engine coolant temperature gauge68DISPLAY ELEMENTS

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DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM
* OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK
*
1 Indicator and warning lamps, page16 ff
2 Fuel gauge68
For more information about the navigation
system, refer to the Owner's Manual for
Navigation System.3 Engine oil temperature
4 Engine oil pressure
5Coolant temperature6 Indicator and warning lamps, page16 ff
7 Fuel gauge68

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPSTechnology that monitors itselfThe system runs a check on the indicator
and warning lamps marked by
+ when you
turn the key in the ignition lock. They each
light up once for different periods of time.
If a malfunction should occur in one of
these systems, the corresponding lamp
does not go out after the engine is started
or it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see below the correct way to react
to this.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
+
The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective alter-
nator drive belt or a problem with the
charge circuit. Please contact your MINI
Dealer.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could be
damaged due to overheating. When the
power-assist is deactivated, increased
steering effort is required.<
Engine oil pressure
+
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Pull over immediately and switch
off the engine. Please contact your MINI
Dealer.
Do not continue driving; otherwise,
the engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Brake warning lamp
+
Lights up although the parking
brake is released. The brake fluid
level is too low. Before driving further, be
sure to comply with the information on
page120. Have the system checked imme-
diately.
Canadian models display this
warning lamp.
If equipped with a navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack:
Coolant temperature warning
lamp in the navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack+
Lights up while driving:
engine is too hot. Pull over to the side of
the road immediately, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool down, refer also
to page68. Have the system checked
immediately.

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FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE In the navigation system*
Please also comply with the instruc-
tions in the previous section.<
If the LED changes from orange to red,
there are approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters of fuel
left in the tank.
Coolant temperature gaugeDepending on the equipment version, a
coolant temperature gauge is located in
the speedometer or the Cockpit Chrono
Pack.
Low temperature:
The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate
engine and vehicle speeds.
Center position:
Normal operating temperature of the
engine.
High temperature:
As soon as there is a deviation from the
center position upwards or to the left:
Drive with moderation and at low engine
speeds. If necessary, switch off the engine
and allow it to cool down.
Checking coolant level, refer to page118.Temperature warning LED 1 comes on while the vehicle is in
motion: engine is too hot. Switch off the
engine immediately and allow it to cool
down.
When you switch on the ignition, the LED 1
lights up briefly to confirm that the system
is operational.Equipment with navigation system* or
Cockpit Chrono Pack*
Coolant temperature warning
lamp 2 comes on while the vehicle
is in motion: engine is too hot.
Switch off the engine immediately and
allow it to cool down.

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ENGINE OIL COOLANTApproved engine oilsThe quality of the engine oil selected has
critical significance for the operation and
service life of an engine. Based on exten-
sive testing, the manufacturer of your MINI
approves only certain grades of engine oil.
Only use High Performance Synthetic Oil
approved by the manufacturer of your
MINI.
If MINI High Performance Synthetic Oil is
not available, you can add small quantities
of another synthetic oil in between oil
changes. Only use oils with a specification
of API SH or higher.
If you have any further questions
regarding MINI High Performance
Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils,
your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise
you.<
Do not use any oil additives, as they
could cause engine damage under
some circumstances. and is classified into SAE grades.
The correct SAE grade for your MINI is
determined by the climatic conditions of
the region in which you normally drive your
MINI.
Approved oils feature the SAE grades
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving at all out-
side temperatures.
Do not open the cooling system when
the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant consists of water and a coolant
additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your MINI. Your
MINI Dealer knows which additives are
suitable and will be glad to advise you.
Only use suitable additives, other-
wise the engine can be damaged. The
additives are hazardous to your health.<
Comply with the applicable environ-
mental laws regulating the disposal
of coolant additives.<

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

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158
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

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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

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