MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2009 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: MINI, Model Year: 2009, Model line: COOPER CONVERTIBLE, Model: MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2009Pages: 172, PDF Size: 2.73 MB
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Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders87
Brake Assist63
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements57
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs127
Brake pads, breaking in90
Brake rotors91
– brakes90
– breaking in90
Brake system90
– breaking in90
– disc brakes91
– MINI Maintenance 
System117
Brakes
– ABS63
– breaking in90
– MINI Maintenance 
System117
– parking brake45
– service requirements57
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely91
Breakdown service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance134
Break-in period90
Breaking in the clutch90
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs123
Button for starting the 
engine43
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning5
Can holders, refer to Cup 
holders87
Capacities156
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery132
Car care119
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
controls18Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest85
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car wash91
Car wash, care119
Car washes119
Care119
– Car washes119
– Car-care products119
– CD/DVD drives122
– High-pressure washers120
– internal121
– Leather121
– Manual washing120
– Upholstery and fabrics121
– Windows120
– Wiper blades120
Cargo area
– capacity155
Cargo bay92
– convenient access26
– cover92
– lamp76
– opening from outside23
Cargo bay, expanding92
Cargo bay lamp76
Cargo bay lid, refer to 
Tailgate23
Cargo loading94
– securing cargo95
– stowing cargo94
– vehicle92
Cargo, securing95
Carpets, care121
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system90
Center armrest85
Center brake lamp127
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking system19
– convenient access26
– from inside22
– from outside19
Changing bulbs
123
Changing wheels129Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment114
Check Control60
Child's seats40
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH41
Child-restraint systems40
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire130
Chrome parts, care121
Chrome parts, refer to 
Care119
Cigarette lighter87
Cleaning headlamps49
– washer fluid50
Clock52
– 12h/24h mode56
– setting time59
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside19
Clothes hooks87
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine44
Comfort access
– what to observe before 
entering a car wash27
Comfort access, refer to 
Convenient access26
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock43
Computer53
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked91
Condition Based Service 
CBS117
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Confirmation signals for 
vehicle locking/unlocking20
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting electrical 
appliances87
Consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption53 
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Consumption, refer to Average 
fuel consumption53
Control Display
– settings55
Controls and displays10
Convenience operation
– convertible top22
Convenience start, refer to 
Starting the engine44
Convenient access26
– replacing the battery27
Convenient operation
– windows20
Convertible top29
Coolant115
– checking level115
– filling115
Coolant temperature52
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant115
Cooling, maximum81
Copyright2
Cruising range53
Cup holders87
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights155
Current fuel consumption54
D
Dashboard instruments, refer 
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting76
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data152
– capacities156
– dimensions153
– engine152
– weights155
Date
– setting59
Daytime running lamps74
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, 
refer to Brake assist63
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags71
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking20Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler door100
Defogging windows80,82
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows80,82
Defrosting windows80,82
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– air conditioner80
– automatic climate control82
Differential, breaking in90
Digital clock52
Dimensions153
Dipstick, engine oil114
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals47
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data152
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting76
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays and controls10
Displays, care122
Disposal
– of coolant115
– remote control battery27
– vehicle battery132
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements57
Distance warning, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC62
Diving stability control 
systems62
Door key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Door lock22
Door lock, confirmation 
signals20
Doors, manual operation22
DOT Quality Grades109
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders87
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill 
Start Assist64
Driving dynamics control, refer 
to Sport button64Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams73
Driving notes90
Driving off on inclines, refer to 
Hill Start Assist64
Driving through water91
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes90
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function82
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC63
Dynamic Brake Control DBC, 
refer to Brake assist63
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC63
Dynamic Traction Control63
E
Electric power windows
– initializing29
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top32
– door lock22
– fuel filler door100
– trunk lid24
Electronic brake-force 
distribution63
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC63
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– convertible top32
– door lock22
– fuel filler door100
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission47
– trunk lid24
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance134 
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Engine
– breaking in90
– data152
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature52
– speed152
– starting44
– starting, convenient 
access26
– switching off44
Engine compartment114
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant115
Engine oil
– adding115
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils115
– approved engine oils115
– capacity115
– checking level114
– dipstick114
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements57
– MINI Maintenance 
System117
Engine oil level, checking114
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data152
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine44
Error messages, refer to Check 
Control60
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC63
Event data recorders118
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system90
Exterior mirrors38
– adjusting38
– automatic heating38
– folding in and out38
External audio device85
External care
– 119Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away135
– for tying down loads95
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control60
Failure of an electrical 
consumer133
Fasten safety belts reminder, 
refer to Seat belt 
reminder37
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts37
Filter
– microfilter for air 
conditioner80
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control82
Fine wood, care122
First aid pouch134
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock43
Flash when locking/
unlocking20
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires111
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM66
Flat Tire Monitor FTM65
– indicating a flat tire66
– initializing the system65
– malfunction66
– snow chains65
– system limits65
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition110
Floor mats, care121
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb125,127
Folding rear seat backrest92
Folding roof, refer to 
Convertible top with 
integrated sliding sunroof29
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely91
Footwell lamps76For your own safety4
Front airbags70
Front fog lamps76
– indicator lamp138
– replacing bulb125
Front seat adjustment34
Frost on windows, refer to 
Defrosting windows80,82
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor65
Fuel101
– gauge53
– high-quality brands101
– quality101
– specifications101
– tank capacity
156
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge53
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge53
Fuel filler door100
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction100
Fuses133
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control83
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption53
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge53
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel101
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic45
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission46
– manual transmission45
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
– manual transmission45
General driving notes90 
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Glass sunroof, electric27
– convenient operation20,22
– opening, closing28
– raising28
– remote control20
Glove compartment85
Grills, refer to Air vents78
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights155
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb124
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake45
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags70
Head restraints36
– sitting safely34
Headlamp control, 
automatic73
Headlamp flasher47
– indicator lamp11,138
Headlamps
– replacing bulb124
Headlamps, care120
Heated
– mirrors38
– rear window79,82
– seats37
Heating78
– mirrors38
– rear window79,82
– seats37
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo94
Height adjustment
– seats35
– steering wheel39
Height, refer to 
Dimensions153
High beams75
– headlamp flasher75
– indicator lamp138
– replacing bulb124
High water, refer to Driving 
through water91Hill Start Assist64
Hills91
Holders for cups87
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system90
Hydroplaning90
I
Ice warning52
Icy roads, refer to Outside 
temperature warning52
Ignition43
– switched off43
– switched on43
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness43
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on43
Ignition key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control18
Ignition lock43
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13,138
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM67
Indicator lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting76
Individual air distribution80
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM66
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM65
– glass sunroof, electric28
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Displays12
Instrument lighting76
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to 
Displays12
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remove 
control83Interior lamps76
– remote control21
Interior rearview mirror38
– automatic dimming 
feature38
Interlock46
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers48
Internet page4J
Jacking points131
Jets, refer to Window washer 
nozzles50
Jump starting134
Jumpering, refer to Jump 
starting134
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile18
Key, refer to Keys/remote 
controls18
Keyless go, refer to Convenient 
access26
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Convenient 
access26
Kick-down46
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
Knock control101
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs123
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams73
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing 
cargo95
LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system41
Leather care121
LEDs light-emitting diodes124
Length, refer to 
Dimensions153 
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License plate lamp, bulb 
replacement127
Light switch73
Light-alloy wheels, care121
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs124
Lighter87
– socket87
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs123
– of the instruments76
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps73
Limit149
Load94
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo95
Lock buttons of doors, refer to 
Locking22
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal20
– from inside22
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access26
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals20
– from inside22
– from outside19
Low beams73
– automatic73
– replacing bulb124
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support35
Luggage compartment
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual release24
– Increasing the capacity93
– opening from the inside24
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual release24
Luggage compartment lid, 
refer to Tailgate23
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo bay23
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack95
Lumbar support35M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires112
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system117
Malfunction
– convertible top32
– trunk lid24
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control60
Manual air distribution80
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler door100
– power convertible top32
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission47
– trunk lid24
Manual transmission45
Manual washing120
Master key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Maximum cooling81
Maximum speed
– with winter tires112
Medical assistance, refer to 
First aid pouch134
Microfilter
– for air conditioner80
– for automatic climate 
control82
– MINI Maintenance 
System117
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– MINI Maintenance 
System117
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System117
Mirror dimming feature38Mirrors38
– exterior mirrors38
– heating38
– interior rearview mirror38
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest85
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest85
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System128
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety4
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor65
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher47
– refer to Wiper system48
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
N
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints36
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments86
New tires111
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data152
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope136
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for 
Onboard Diagnosis117
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications101
Odometer52
Oil consumption114
Oil level114 
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Oil, refer to Engine oil114
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal132
Onboard tool kit123
Opening and closing
– convenient access26
– from inside22
– from outside19
– using the door lock22
– via the remote control19
Opening and unlocking
– from inside22
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation82
Outlets, refer to Air vents78
Output, refer to Engine 
data152
Outside temperature 
display52
– changing unit of measure56
– on onboard computer56
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control81
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature52
P
Paintwork, care120
Park Distance Control PDC62
Parking
– vehicle44
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC62
Parking brake45
Parking lamps, replacing 
bulb125
Parking lamps/low beams73
Parts and accessories, refer to 
Your individual vehicle4
Pathway lighting73
Personal Profile18
Pinch protection system
– windows29
Plastic parts, care122Pollen
– refer to Microfilter for air 
conditioner80
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control82
Power convertible top30
Power failure132
Power windows28
Power windows, refer to 
Windows28
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM66
Pressure monitoring, tires65
– Flat Tire Monitor65
Pressure, tires102
Protective function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– windows29
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor65
R
Radio key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control18
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness43
Radio readiness43
– switched off43
– switched on43
Rain sensor49
Range, refer to Cruising 
range53
Reading lamps77
Rear fog lamp76
– indicator lamp138
– replacing bulb127
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement127
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps126
Rear luggage rack*96
Rear seat backrest, folding92
Rear seats
– folding the backrests92
Rear window heating79,82Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors38
Recirculated-air mode79,81
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode79,81
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest35
Refueling100
Releasing
– bonnet113
Remote control18
– battery renewal27
– convenient access26
– garage door opener83
– malfunctions21,27
– service data117
– tailgate21
Replacement remote 
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs123
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires111
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge53
Reservoir for washer 
systems50
Restraint systems
– for children40
– refer to Safety belts37
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
– manual transmission45
Roadside Assistance134
Roadside parking lamps75
– replacing bulb125
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements57
Roof load capacity155
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack95
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away136
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires111 
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Rubber parts, care121
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires111
Run-Flat Tires111
– flat tire66
– new tires111
– tire inflation pressure102
– winter tires112
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires111
S
Safety belts37
– damage38
– indicator lamp37
– reminder37
– sitting safely34
Safety belts, care122
Safety systems
– airbags70
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS63
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC63
– safety belts37
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires111
Screw thread for tow 
fitting136
Seat adjustment
– mechanical35
Seats34
– adjusting the seats35
– heating37
– sitting safely34
Securing the vehicle
– from inside22
– from outside19
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic, refer to 
Shiftlock46
– overriding manually47Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance134
Service data in the remote 
control117
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS117
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance134
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS117
Service requirements57
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode56
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic46
– manual transmission45
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer 
to Changing selector lever 
positions46
Side airbags70
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb126
Side windows, refer to 
Windows28
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely34
– airbags34
– safety belts34
– with head restraint34
Size, refer to Dimensions153
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof, 
electric27
Slipstream deflector, refer to 
Wind deflector33
Slot for remote control43
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray87
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment85
Snow chains112Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD117
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances87
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires129
– inflation pressure102
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire129
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils115
Speed152
– with winter tires112
Speed control, refer to Cruise 
control50
Speedometer12
Split rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading system93
Split rear seat backrest, refer to 
Expanding the cargo bay92
Sport button64
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems62
Start/stop button43
– starting the engine44
– switching off the engine44
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting134
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine44
Starting the engine
– start/stop button43
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC63
– Hill Start Assist64
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing4
Steering wheel39
– adjustment39
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock43
– shift paddles
46
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic45
Storage area
– cargo bay92 
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Storage compartment, front 
passenger side86
Storage compartments86
Storage space
– storage compartments86
Storage space, refer to
– 
Luggage compartment in 
the MINI Convertible93
Storing the vehicle122
Storing tires112
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments86
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires102
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine44
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button43
Switching the cooling function 
on and off82
Symbols4
T
Tachometer52
Tail lamp, refer to Tail 
lamps126
– replacing bulb126
Tail lamps126
Tailgate23
– convenient access26
– opening from outside23
– opening/closing23
– unlocking with remote 
control21
Tank volume, refer to 
Capacities156
Technical data152
Technical modifications4
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest85
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualTelephone call, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for the 
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning52
– outside temperature52
– setting the units56
Temperature of coolant, refer 
to Coolant temperature52
Temperature setting
– air conditioner79
– automatic climate control82
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo95
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp127
Three-point safety belt37
Through-loading system93
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys130
– torque132
Tightening torque, refer to 
Tightening the lug bolts132
Tire change set
– MINI Mobility System129
– space-saver spare tire130
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor66
– indicator/warning lamp66
– MINI Mobility System128
– Run-Flat Tires66
– space-saver spare tire129
– Tire Pressure Monitor66
Tire inflation pressure102
– loss66
– space-saver spare tire102
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM66
– limitations of system67
– resetting system67
– warning lamp67
Tire pressure monitoring, refer 
to Flat Tire Monitor65
Tire Quality Grading109Tires
– age110
– breaking in90
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels129
– condition110
– damage110
– inflation pressure102
– inflation pressure loss67
– minimum tread depth110
– new tires111
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor65
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM66
– puncture66
– Run-Flat Tires111
– size109
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth110
– winter tires112
Tires with safety features, refer 
to Run-Flat Tires111
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit123
Torque152
– lug bolts132
Tow bar136
Tow fitting135
– screw thread136
Tow fittings for tow-starting 
and towing away135
Tow rope136
Towing135
– car with automatic 
transmission136
– methods136
Tow-starting135
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor66
Track width, refer to 
Dimension153
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC63 
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Trailer operation
– Trailer loads and gross 
vehicle weight155
Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic45
– manual transmission45
– overriding selector lever lock 
for automatic transmission 
with Steptronic47
Transport securing devices, 
refer to Securing cargo95
Transporting children safely40
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tire tread110
Trip odometer52
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer52
Triple turn signal activation47
Trunk lid
– emergency operation24
– releasing manually24
Trunk, refer to Luggage 
compartment in the MINI 
Convertible93
Turn signal indicator47
– front, replacing bulb125
– indicator lamp12
– rear, replacing bulb126
– side, replacing bulb126
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions153
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading95
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 
UTQR109
Units
– average fuel consumption56
– temperature56
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control83
Universal remove control83
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking26Unlocking
– from inside22
– from outside19
– tailgate26
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access26
Upholstery, care121
USB-audio interface86
V
Valve
– dust cap131
Vehicle
– battery132
– breaking in90
– cargo loading92
– dimensions153
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment114
– parking44
– storage122
– weight155
Vehicle jack130
– jacking points131
Ventilation
– air conditioner82
Vents, refer to Air vents78
Vents, refer to Ventilation82
Volume of cargo area155
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13,138
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control60
Warning triangle134
Washer fluid50
– capacity of reservoir50
Washer fluid reservoir50
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray87
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water91
Waterfall lighting, refer to 
Ambient lighting77
Wear indicators in tires, refer to 
Minimum tread depth110
Weights155Welcome lamps73
Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare tire130
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions153
Wheels and tires102
Wheels, new111
Width, refer to 
Dimensions153
Wind deflector33
Window washer, refer to 
Washer fluid50
Window washer reservoir, 
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to 
Capacities156
Windows28
– closing28
– convenient operation20
– opening28
– pinch protection system29
Windshield
– cleaning49
– defrosting and removing 
condensation80,82
Windshield, defrosting, refer to 
Defrosting windows80,82
Windshield washer system48
– washer fluid50
– washer nozzles50
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing123
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system48
Winter tires112
– storage112
Wiper blade replacement123
Wiper system48
Work in the engine 
compartment113
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to 
Onboard tool kit123
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb124 
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