transmission MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2015 Owner's Manual

12CauseHow to respondThe brake signal is malfunctioning: a gear
can be engaged without depressing the
brake.To engage a gear while the vehicle is
at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine.Lights up in red:The transmission is overheating.Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due cau‐
tion. Have the system checked if the
situation reoccurs.Lights up in yellow:The transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due cau‐
tion.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
vehicle is not secured against rolling.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
ignition cannot be switched off.Engage selector lever position P
when you wish to switch off the igni‐
tion, refer to page 56.The cruise control system has failed.Have the system checked.The Park Distance Control has failed.Have the system checked.A bulb of the exterior lighting system has
failed.Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.A low-beam headlight or front fog light
has failed.Have the lights checked as soon as
possible.A high-beam headlight has failed.Have the high-beam headlights
checked.Seite 209Indicator/warning lampsMOBILITY209
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MINI Roadster
MINI RoadsterCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm74.5/1,89274.5/1,89274.5/1,892Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm54.5/1,38454.7/1,39054.8/1,391Lengthinches/mm146.8/3,728147.0/3,734148.0/3,758Wheelbaseinches/mm97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,467Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35.1/10.735.1/10.735.1/10.7
MINI Convertible
MINI ConvertibleCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm75.3/1,91375.3/1,91375.3/1,913Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm55.7/1,41455.7/1,41455.7/1,414Lengthinches/mm146.6/3,723146.8/3,729148.0/3,758Wheelbaseinches/mm97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,467Smallest turning circle dia.ft/m35.1/10.735.1/10.735.1/10.7Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.MINI Coupe

CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,175/1,4403,252/1,4753,263/1,480Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,252/1,4753,307/1,5003,318/1,505Loadlbs/kg507/230507/230507/230Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,786/8101,885/8551,896/860Seite 215Technical dataREFERENCE215
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CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksSteptronic transmissionlbs/kg1,863/8451,940/8801,951/885Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,411/6401,411/6401,411/640Cargo area capacitycu ft/
liter9.9/2809.9/2809.9/280
MINI Roadster

CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,241/1,4703,329/1,5103,340/1,515Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,318/1,5053,373/1,5303,395/1,540Loadlbs/kg507/230507/230507/230Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,786/8101,896/8601,907/865Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg1,863/8451,951/8851,962/890Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,488/6751,466/6651,488/675Cargo area capacitycu ft/
liter8.5/2408.5/2408.5/240
MINI Convertible
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksApproved gross vehicle weightManual transmissionlbs/kg3,560/1,6153,671/1,6653,704/1,680Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg3,638/1,6503,737/1,6953,748/1,700Loadlbs/kg816/370816/370816/370Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg1,863/8451,951/8851,973/895Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg1,940/8802,017/9152,017/915Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,786/8101,786/8101,797/815Cargo area capacitycu ft/
liter4.4-23.3/125-6604.4-23.3/125-6604.4-23.3/125-660Seite 216REFERENCETechnical data216
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 91
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 73
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 103
Adaptive Light Control 77
Additives, engine oil 173
Airbags 81
Airbags, indicator/warning light 83
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode, automatic
climate control 102
Air conditioning 99
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner 99
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 101
Air distribution, air condi‐ tioner, manual 100
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 102
Air distribution, automatic cli‐ mate control, manual 103
Air distribution, individual 100
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 103
Air flow rate for air condi‐ tioner 100
Air flow rate with automatic climate control 102
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure 156
Air supply, air conditioner 99 Air supply, automatic climate
control 101
Alarm system 31
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 32
Alarm system, ending an alarm 31
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 32
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 32
Always Open Timer 68
Ambient lighting 79
Antifreeze, washer fluid 62
Antilock Brake System, ABS 91
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 91
Anti-theft protection 21
Approved engine oils 173
Ashtray 105
Assistance, roadside 189
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant 93
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 189
Automatic air distribution 102
Automatic air flow 102
Automatic car wash 194
Automatic climate con‐ trol 101
Automatic climate control, au‐ tomatic air distribution 102
Automatic, cruise control 96
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 75
Automatic rear spoiler 93 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
AUTO program with auto‐ matic climate control 102
AUX-IN port 134
Average fuel consumption 68
Average fuel consumption, setting the units 70
Average speed 68
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 67
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrests, refer to Seats 45
Backup lights, bulb replace‐ ment 182
Battery disposal 31
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 187
Battery, remote control 20
Battery replacement, remote control 31
Belts, refer to Safety belts 47
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 47
Bi-xenon headlights 179
Brake assistant 91
Brake discs, breaking in 114
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 71
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 91
Brake pads, breaking in 114
Brake, refer to Parking brake 58
Brakes, MINI maintenance system 175 Seite 218REFERENCEEverything from A to Z218
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Cradle for telephone or mobilephone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 147
Cruise control 96
Cupholders 105
Current fuel consumption 68
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 77
D Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 78
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Date, display format 70
Date, setting 71
Daytime running lights 76
Decorative trim, care 197
Defogging windows 100
Defroster, rear window, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Defroster, rear window, with air conditioner 100
Defrosting windows 100
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 100
Dip stick, engine oil 172
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 59
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 78
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 198
Displays, cleaning 198
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, remote control bat‐ tery 31
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 97 Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 25
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 24
Doors, manual operation 26
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals 24
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside 26
Doors, unlocking and locking, from the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 163
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 93
Driving notes, breaking in 114
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 93
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 91
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 114
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 103
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 91
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 92
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 91
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 92
E
Electrical convertible top 34
Electrical malfunction, convertible top 36, 42
Electrical malfunction, door lock 26
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap 152
Electrical malfunction, tail‐ gate 27 Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 91
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 91
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 152
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 26
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation of
convertible top 36, 42
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation, tail‐
gate 27
Emergency operation, Step‐ tronic transmission, refer to
Selector lever lock, overrid‐
ing 65
Emergency unlocking 28
Energy, saving, refer to Saving fuel 121
Engine, breaking in 114
Engine compartment 170
Engine oil, adding 172
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 173
Engine oil, alternative oil types 173
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 71
Engine oil, dip stick 172
Engine oil, filling capacity 217
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 175
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 173
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 173
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 67
Engine start, assistance 189
Engine, starting 57 Seite 220REFERENCEEverything from A to Z220
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Lighting, vehicle, refer toLamps 75
Lights, parking lamps/low beams 75
Light switch 75
Lock buttons on doors, refer to Locking 26
Locking from the inside 26
Locking, from the outside 23
Locking, setting the confirma‐ tion signal 24
Locking the vehicle from the inside 26
Locking vehicle, from the out‐ side 22
Locking without remote con‐ trol, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 29
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 173
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 173
Low beams 75
Low beams, automatic 75
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 180
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 46
Luggage compartment lid, re‐ fer to Tailgate 27
Luggage compartment, refer to Cargo area 27
Lumbar support 46
M
Main inspection, refer to Serv‐ ice requirements 71
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 71
Maintenance require‐ ments 175
Maintenance system MINI 175 Makeup mirror 105
Malfunction, convertible top 36, 42
Malfunction, door lock 26
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 152
Malfunction, Steptronic trans‐ mission 65
Malfunction, tailgate 27
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 73
Manual air distribution, air conditioner 100
Manual air distribution, auto‐ matic climate control 103
Manual convertible top 39
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 64
Manual operation, door lock 26
Manual operation, electrical convertible top 36, 42
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 152
Manual operation, selector lever lock, Steptronic trans‐
mission 65
Manual operation, tailgate 27
Marking on approved tires 165
Maximum cooling 103
Maximum speed, winter tires 166
Mechanical convertible top 39
Microfilter 101
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 103
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 175
MINI Mobility System 167
Minimum tread, tires 164
Mirrors 49
Mirrors, folding in and out 49 Mirrors, interior mirror 50
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 115
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 140
Mobility System 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 51
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 48
New wheels and tires 165
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 104
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 176
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 176
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 154
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 154
Odometer 66
Oil additives 173
Oil level 172
Oil types, alternative 173
Oil types, approved 173
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 176
Onboard vehicle tool kit 177
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 29
Opening and closing from the inside 26
Opening and closing, from the outside 22 Seite 223Everything from A to ZREFERENCE223
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Run-flat tires, flat tire 85
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 156
S
Safe braking 116
Safety 6
Safety belts 47
Safety belts, care 197
Safety belts, damage 48
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 48
Safety belts, reminder 48
Safety systems, airbags 81
Safety systems, safety belts 47
Saving fuel 121
Seat adjustment, manual 45
Seat heating 47
Seats 45
Seats, adjusting 45
Seats, heating 47
Seats, sitting safely 45
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 65
Selector lever lock, refer to Se‐ lector level positions, chang‐
ing, shiftlock 63
Selector lever positions, Step‐ tronic transmission 63
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 63
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 175
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 175
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 71
Service requirements 71
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 175
Settings and information 69
Settings, clock 70 Settings, configuring, refer to
Personal Profile 21
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 62
Shifting, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 64
Shift lever, Steptronic trans‐ mission 63
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 64
Side airbags 81
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 33
Sitting safely 45
Slot for remote control 56
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 147
Snow chains 169
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 176
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 68
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 166
Sport button 93
Sport program, Steptronic transmission 64
Stability control systems 91
Start/Stop button 56
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 57
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 58
Starting the engine 57
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 189
Steering wheel 50
Steering wheel, adjusting 50
Steering wheel lock 56
Steering wheel, shift pad‐ dles 64
Steptronic transmission 63
Steptronic transmission, kick‐ down 64 Steptronic transmission, over‐
riding the selector lever
lock 65
Stopping, engine 58
Storage, tires 166
Storing the vehicle 198
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 156
Summer tires, tread 163
Sun visor 105
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 58
Switching off, vehicle 58
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 67
Tailgate 27
Tailgate, Comfort Access 30
Tailgate, emergency opera‐ tion 28
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 28
Tailgate, opening/closing 27
Tailgate, opening from the outside 27
Tailgate, unlocking man‐ ually 27
Tailgate, unlocking with re‐ mote control 24
Tail lights 182
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 67
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Telephone 140
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 100
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 103
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 67
Temperature display– External temperature warn‐
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Temperature display, externaltemperature 66
Temperature display, setting the units 70
Temperature warning 66
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 31
Tilt alarm sensor 32
Time, setting the time 71
Tire age 164
Tire, flat tire 85
Tire identification marks 162
Tire inflation pressure 156
Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ sure loss, FTM 85
Tire pressure loss, RDC 87
Tire, pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 86
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 84
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 86
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system limits 89
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system reset 87
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, warning lamp 87
Tire Quality Grading 163
Tires, breaking in 114
Tires, changing 165
Tires, condition 163
Tires, damage 164
Tire size 162
Tires, minimum tread 164
Tires, retreaded tires 165
Tires, storage 166
Tire tread 163
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 177
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 177
Towing another vehicle 191
Towing, being towed 191
Tow-starting 191 TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor 86
Traction control 92
Transmission lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions 63
Transmission, overriding the selector lever lock with Step‐
tronic transmission 65
Transmission, refer to Manual transmission 62
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 63
Transporting children safely 51
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 66
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 59
Trip odometer 66
Trunk lid, emergency opera‐ tion, refer to Unlocking man‐
ually 27
Trunk, opening from the in‐ side 27
Turning lights, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 77
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 181
Turn signal indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 59
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 59
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 163
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 32
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 70
Units, temperature 70
Unlocking from the inside 26
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 22 Unlocking, tailgate 30
Unlocking, without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 29
Upholstery care 197
Upholstery material care 197
USB audio interface 135
V Vanity mirror 105
Vehicle battery 187
Vehicle, breaking in 114
Vehicle care 195
Vehicle care, refer to Care 194
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle paintwork, care 196
Vehicle storage 198
Vehicle, switching off 58
Vehicle wash 194
Ventilation, air condi‐ tioner 104
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning and indicator lamps, overview 199
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 73
Warning triangle 189
Washer/wiper system 60
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 60
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 62
Washer fluid 62
Washer fluid reservoir 62
Washing, vehicle 194
Welcome lights 77
Wheel change 184
Wheels and tires 156
Wheels, changing 165 Seite 226REFERENCEEverything from A to Z226
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