MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2008 Owners Manual

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
169
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Speed152
with Run-Flat Tires75
with Run Flat tires77
with the space-saver spare
tire139
with winter tires117
Speedometer13
,14
Speedometer, refer to Display
elements13
,14
Split rear backrest, refer to
Foldable rear backrest93
Through-loading system94
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems72
Standing lamps60
bulb replacement134
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine53
Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting146
Starting problems
at very low temperatures54
jump-starting146
Starting the engine53
Start-off assistance, refer to
ASC72Start-off assistance, refer to
DSC72
Steering lock53
Steering wheel12
buttons on the steering
wheel20
settings47
Steering wheel lock53
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode57
Storage compartments88
Storage space, refer to
Luggage compartment in the
MINI93
Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible94
Storing the tires117
Storing the vehicle129
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind34
Sun visors48
Switches, refer to Cockpit12
Switching off
the engine54
Switching the cooling function
on and off manually83
,86
Symbols6T
Tachometer69
Tailgate29
emergency operation30
indicator lamp17
opening from the outside29
releasing manually30
remote control26
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement135
Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps135
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
capacity157
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge67
,68
Technical data152
Technical modifications7
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety7
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
Temperature display
ice warning70
outside temperature70
setting units70
Temperature grades113Temperature warning70
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control65
Threaded hole for towing
eyelet148
Three-point safety belt46
Through-loading system93
,94
Tightening the lug bolts
keys137
,141
torque140
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts140
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System143
Run-Flat Tires115
space-saver spare tire137
Tire failure137
MINI Mobility System141
space-saver spare tire137
Tire inflation pressure108
reinflation142
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor74
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor74
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM76
resetting the system76
system limitations76
warning lamp77

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Tire puncture
Run-Flat Tires75
Run Flat tires77
Tires
age112
air loss77
break-in procedures102
changing139
condition113
damage114
flat tire115
,137
inflation pressure108
pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM76
replacement116
size, refer to New wheels and
tires116
storage117
tread113
wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread113
winter tires117
Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run-Flat
Tires115
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit132
Torque
engine152
lug bolts140Tow bar148
Towing147
with automatic
transmission148
,149
Towing eyelet147
Tow rope148
Tow-starting149
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor76
Track width, refer to
Dimensions153,154
Traction grades113
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 load97
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray89
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread113
Treadwear grade112
Trip odometer67Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible94
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions153
,154
Turn signal indicators61
indicator lamp19
Turn signal indicators on the
side, bulb replacement135
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading112
Units
average consumption71
average speed71
temperature70
Universal garage door
opener91
Universal remote control91
Unlocking
bonnet118
from inside28
from outside26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal144
Using antifreeze64,122V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket90
Valve
core141
dust cap139
remover141
spare141
Valve remover, refer to
Onboard tool kit141
Valve stem and replacement
valve, refer to Onboard tool
kit141
Vanity mirror, illuminated48
Vehicle
battery144
break-in procedures102
care126
dimensions153
loading cargo95
parking104
storage129
washing126
weight155
,156
Vehicle battery144
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Engine
compartment119
,120
Vehicle illumination, refer to
Lamps60

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Vehicle Memory49
Ventilation, draft-free84
,87
Ventilation, refer to
Air conditioning system84
Automatic climate control86
Ventilation, refer to Draft-free
ventilation84
,87
Volume
luggage
compartment155
,156
W
Warning and indicator
lamps16
Washer/wiper system63
Washer fluid64
Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity157
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer/wiper system64
Washer systems64
Washing your vehicle126
Water on roadways, deep
water104
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire condition114
Weights155
,156
Wheel/tire combination116
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions153
,154
Wheels and tires116Wheelslip control
All Season traction Control
(ASC)72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
Wheel stud wrench
MINI Mobility System141
space-saver spare tire137
Width, refer to Dimensions153
Wind deflector39
Windows, convenience
operation26
,27
Window washer reservoir64
capacity, refer to
Capacities157
Window washer system
washer/wiper system63
washer fluid64
Windscreen wipers
replacement132
,133
Windshield, cleaning64
Windshield heating
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
Windshield washer jets64
Windshield wiper blades
care128
replacement132,133
Windshield wipers
intermittent operation63Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system63
Winter tires117
changing139
condition113
Run-Flat Tires116
storage117
Wood paneling128
Work in the engine
compartment118
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit132
X
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement134
Y
Your individual vehicle6

Please enter your preferred fuel quality here.
The oil volume between the two marks on the dip-
stick corresponds to approx. 1.1 US quarts/1 liter.FuelQualityEngine oil Preferred oil gradeTire inflation pressure
Summer Winter
front rear front rear
2 persons
4 persons plus luggage
To ensure that you always have convenient access
to all essential information when you stop for fuel,
we recommend that you take the time to fill out
the adjoining chart by entering the data that
applies to your vehicle.
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