MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2008 Owners Manual

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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 page146.<
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever
possible. Jump-start the engine instead,
refer to page146. 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.

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OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX TECHNICAL DATA
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Data

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ENGINE DATA
MINI COOPER,
MINI COOPER ConvertibleMINI COOPER S,
MINI COOPER S ConvertibleMINI COOPER S,
MINI COOPER S Convertible
with John Cooper Works Kit
*
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in/cmμ97.5/1,598
497.5/1,598
497.5/1,598
4
Maximum output
at engine speed hp/kW
rpm115/85
6,000168/125
6,000208/155
6,950
Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft/Nm
rpm111/150
4,500162/220
4,000180/245
4,500

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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/kg 816/370 816/370
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 page105
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 page122

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