MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2016 Owners Manual

Turn signalFollow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 209.
Bulbs: PW24W
With white turn signal lights: PWY24W1.Turn the steering wheel.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 1, and
remove.3.Unscrew the inner lid counterclockwise,
and remove it.4.Pull bulb holder out of the bulb housing; if
needed, loosen it with small tilting move‐
ments if possible.5.Pull the bulb out of the fixture.6.Insert the new bulb and install the cover in
the reverse order.
LED parking lights/LED fog lights
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 209.
The lights feature LED technology. In the case
of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s service cen‐
ter or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Parking lights/fog lights/daytime
running lights
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 209.
Bulbs:
▷Parking lights for halogen headlamps: W5W
Parking lights for LED headlamps:
W5W NBV▷Daytime running light: PSX24W▷Fog lamp: H8
Replacing the bulbs
1.Turn the steering wheel.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 2, and
remove.3.Pull off the connector.4.Remove the bulb holder.▷Parking lights: turn the bulb holder, ar‐
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▷Daytime running lights: press together
the upper and lower locking of the bulb
holder, arrow 2, and remove the bulb
holder.
For better accessibility, remove the bulb
of the fog lamp as needed.▷Fog lamps: turn the bulb holder, ar‐
row 3, counter-clockwise and remove.5.Pull the bulb out of the fixture.6.Insert the new bulb and install the cover in
the reverse order.
The daytime running lights bulb holder en‐
gages audibly, first below, then above.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
Overview
Vehicles with a rear fog lamp
1Side tail lamps2Rear fog lamp3License plate lamp4Center brake lampVehicle with two rear fog lights1Side tail lamps2Rear fog lights3License plate lamp4Center brake lamp
Side tail lamps
1Brake lights/tail lamps2Turn signal3Reversing lights
Side LED tail lights
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3Brake light4Reversing lights
Side tail lampsFollow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 209.
Bulbs: P21W
1.Open tailgate, refer to page 41.2.Remove left or right cover.3.Through the opening, loosen the plug con‐
nector, arrow 2 on the bulb holder.
Press the latches together, arrows 1, and
remove the bulb holder.4.Remove the bulb holder from the opening.5.Press the nonworking bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.▷Arrow 1: brake lights/tail lamps▷Arrow 2: turn signal▷Arrow 3: reversing light6.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas‐
teners.
Central brake lamp and license plate
lamp
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 209.
The lights feature LED technology. In the case
of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s service cen‐
ter or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Vehicles with a rear fog lamp Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 209.
Bulbs: W16W
1.On vehicles with heat shield:
Loosen 3 screws, arrow.2.Push the heat shield forward and the
bumper back in order to be able to reach
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3.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.
The wire is long enough to guide the socket
down and through between any heat shield
that may be installed and the bumper.4.Replace nonworking bulb.5.To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal.
Vehicle with two rear fog lights
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 209.
Bulbs: W16W
Left rear fog lamp:
1.On vehicles with heat shield:
Loosen 3 screws, arrow.2.Push the heat shield forward and the
bumper back in order to be able to reach
the fog lamp.3.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.The wire is long enough to guide the socket
down and through between any heat shield
that may be installed and the bumper.4.Replace nonworking bulb.5.To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal.
Right fog lamp:
1.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.
The wire is long enough to guide the socket
down and through between any heat shield
that may be installed and the bumper.2.Replace nonworking bulb.3.To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal.
Side turn signal, bulb replacement
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 209.
Bulbs:
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▷With white lens: WY5W1.Open the hood. The covers of the side turn
signal lights are on the left and right next to
the hinges of the hood.2.Loosen nuts of the cover by hand and re‐
move the cover.3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove.4.Replace the bulb.5.To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal. Insert the nuts of the
cover and press down.Changing wheels/tires
InformationWhen using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
No emergency wheel is provided with your ve‐
hicle.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Emergency wheel
Safety measures
▷Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.▷Set the parking brake and engage lever in
position P P.▷Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐
side the immediate area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.▷If necessary, set up a warning triangle or
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▷Perform wheel change only on a flat, solid
and slip-resistant surface. On soft or slip‐
pery ground, for example, snow, ice, tiles,
etc., the vehicle or vehicle jack can slip
away to the side.▷Do not place wood blocks or similar items
under the vehicle jack; otherwise, it cannot
reach its carrying capacity because of the
restricted height.▷If the vehicle is raised, do not lie under the
vehicle and do not start the engine; other‐
wise, a fatal hazard exists.
Information
WARNING
The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting
the vehicle and for the jacking points on the ve‐
hicle only. There is a a risk of injury. Do not lift
any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle
jack. ◀
Removing the emergency wheel The emergency wheel is housed in a well on
the underbody of the vehicle. The screw con‐
nection of the emergency wheel is in the cargo
area underneath the floor mat, on the floor of
the storage compartment for the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit.
1.Loosen the nut using the wheel wrench
from the onboard vehicle tool kit.2.Remove the retaining plate.3.Screw wheel lug wrench onto the thread
and hold in place with one hand.4.Unlock the locking hexagon of the emer‐
gency wheel well using the hexagon at‐
tached to retaining plate.5.Lower the emergency wheel with the wheel
wrench.6.Unscrewing the wheel wrench7.Pull out the well with emergency wheel un‐
der the vehicle toward the rear.8.Remove the spacer and emergency wheel
from the well.9.Stow the well and spacer in the vehicle.
Prepare wheel change
1.Follow the Safety instructions, refer to
page 215.2.With the wheel chock from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit, also secure the vehicle against
rolling away at the front wheel of the oppo‐
site side. For this, place the wheel chock
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Jacking up the vehicle1.Place the vehicle jack at the jacking point
closest to the wheel such that the vehicle
jack foot is vertically beneath the vehicle
jacking point with the entire surface on the
ground.2.Insert the vehicle jack head in the rectan‐
gular recess of the jacking point for crank‐
ing it up.3.Crank it up until the wheel in question lifts
off of the ground.
Wheel mounting
Mount one emergency wheel only.
1.Unscrew the wheel lug bolts and remove
the wheel.2.Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on
and screw in at least two bolts.
If non-original MINI light-alloy wheels are
mounted, the accompanying lug bolts may
have to be used as well.3.Screw in the remaining lug bolts and
tighten all bolts well in a crosswise pattern.4.Lower the vehicle and remove the vehicle
jack.
After the wheel change
1.Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight‐
ening torque is 101 lb ft/140 Nm.2.Stow the nonworking wheel in the cargo
area.The nonworking wheel cannot be stored in
the emergency wheel bracket because of
its size.3.Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐
portunity and correct as needed.4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 113.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer
to page 110.5.Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight
with a calibrated torque wrench.
Driving with emergency wheel
WARNING
The emergency wheel has particular di‐
mensions. When driving with an emergency wheel, changed driving properties may occur at
higher speeds, e.g., reduced lane stability when
braking, longer braking distance and changed
self-steering properties in the limit area. There
is risk of an accident. Drive moderately and do
not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. ◀
After the trip with emergency wheel
Have the following work performed only by a
dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
1.Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐
sible.2.Replace the emergency wheel with a new
wheel.3.Have the tray with the emergency wheel
installed.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
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More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement ATTENTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle
functions. There is a risk of personal and prop‐
erty damage. Only vehicle batteries that are
compatible with your vehicle type should be in‐
stalled in your vehicle. Information on compati‐
ble vehicle batteries is available at your dealer’s
service center. ◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that
any Check Control messages of these comfort
features are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently
charged to guarantee that the battery remains
usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.▷Steptronic transmission: when parked for
long periods of time in selector lever posi‐
tion D, R or N.Information
ATTENTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is a
risk of damage to property. Only connect bat‐
tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐
ment. ◀
Starting aid terminals In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 221, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a power loss, some equipment needs to
be newly initialized or individual settings up‐
dated, for example:▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
of the navigation.▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop or
take them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
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Fuses
Information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is risk of
fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do
not replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating. ◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box in
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Hazard warning flash‐
ers
The button is located above the Control Dis‐
play.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐
tance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance phone number can be
viewed on the onboard monitor or a connec‐
tion to Roadside Assistance can be established
directly.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the cargo
area.
First-aid kit
The first-aid kit is located in the cargo area.
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reg‐
ularly and replace any expired items promptly.
Jump-starting
General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
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