fuel MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2016 Owner's Guide

Before driving into a car washIn order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Make sure that the parking brake is re‐
leased.4.Press the Start/Stop button to switch off the
engine.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and two Check-Control messages are
displayed.
A signal sounds when you leave the vehicle
while in selector lever position N.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle care Vehicle care products
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
using care and cleaning products from MINI.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health. There is
a risk of injury. When cleaning the interior,
open the doors or windows. Only use products
intended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the in‐
structions on the container. ◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your vehicle care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Caring for the convertible top
The appearance and life of the convertible top
depend on correct care and operation.
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ATTENTION
Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a
risk of damage to property. Ensure that any
Velcro® fasteners are closed. ◀
Caring for special components Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Environmental influences can cause surface
soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. For
cleaning, use only water and suitable care
products, the manufacturer of your vehicle rec‐
ommends original MINI care products.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber
care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning
rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing
car care products in order to avoid damage or
noises.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
ATTENTION
Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents,
such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease re‐
movers, fuel, or such, can damage plastic parts.
There is a risk of damage to property. Clean
with a microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth lightly
with water. ◀
Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety
belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the
safety belts. There is a risk of injury or danger to
life. Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning
the safety belts. ◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and cannot
enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats
that are suitable for the vehicle and can be
safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose
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MINI John Cooper Works ConvertibleLoadlbs/kg800/363Approved front axle loadManual transmissionlbs/kg2,120/962Steptronic transmissionlbs/kg2,170/984Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg1,820/826Cargo area capacitycu ft5.7-7.6Canada: cargo area capacitycu ft/l5.6-7.5/160-215
Capacities

MINI ConvertibleUS gal/litersFuel tank, approx.11.6/44.0Fuel quality, refer to
page 184Seite 236REFERENCETechnical data236
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 122
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 78
Accessories and parts 8
ACC, see camera-based cruise control 126
Activated-charcoal filter 149
Active Cruise Control, see camera-based cruise con‐
trol 126
Additional information, on‐ board monitor 23
Additives, oil 202
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 54
Adjustments, steering wheel 62
After washing vehicle 227
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 145, 148
Air conditioner 144
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 145, 147
Air distribution, man‐ ual 145 , 148
Air flow, air conditioner 145
Air flow, automatic climate control 148
Air pressure, tires 186
Air vents, see Ventilation 149
Alarm system 44
Alarm triggering 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the interior mir‐
ror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 193
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 152
Alternative oil types 202
Always Open Timer, Control Display 97
Always Open Timer, onboard computer 90
Antifreeze, washer fluid 74
Antilock Brake System, ABS 122
Anti-slip control, see DSC 122
App, MINI Motorer’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 235
Arrival time 91
Ash tray 155
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 220
Assistance when driving off 125
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 115
AUTO intensity 148
Automatic car wash 226
Automatic climate con‐ trol 146
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, Front- seat passenger airbags 107
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 101
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 148
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 75 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 147
AUTO program, intensity 148
Auto Start/Stop function 68
AUX-IN port, position in vehi‐ cle 156
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 235
B
Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 55
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 220
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 218
Battery, vehicle 217
Being towed, see Tow-starting and towing 222
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cup holder 161
Bonus range, GREEN Mode 176
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 161
Brake assistant 122
Brake discs, break-in 166
Brake pads, break-in 166
Braking, information 167
Breakdown assistance 220
Break-in 166
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 93
Bug light 210
Bulb replacement 209
Bulb replacement, front 209
Bulb replacement, rear 212
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Cruise control without dis‐tance control, see cruise con‐
trol 131
Cruising range 86
Cup holder 161
Current fuel consumption 86
D
Damage, tires 191
Damping control, dy‐ namic 124
Data, technical 234, 236
Date 85
Daytime running lights 102
Defrosting, see defrosting the windows 146
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 149
Defrosting the windows 146
Dehumidifying, air 145, 147
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 91
Digital clock 85
Digital compass 153
Dimensions 234
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior mirror 61
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 71
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 81
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 90
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 103
Displays 80
Displays, cleaning 230
Disposal, coolant 205
Disposal, vehicle battery 218
Distance control, see PDC 134
Distance to destination 91
Divided screen view, split screen 23 Door lock, see Remote con‐
trol 34
Drive mode, GREEN Mode 174
Drive-off assistant 125
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 122
Driving Dynamics Control 124
Driving Excitement, SPORT 91
Driving instruction, GREEN Mode 176
Driving instructions, break- in 166
Driving modes 124
Driving notes, general 167
Driving on racetracks 169
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 122
Driving style analysis 178
Driving tips 167
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 122
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 123
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 124
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 122
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 123
E Electronic displays, instrument cluster 81
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 200
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 122
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency operation, conver‐ tible top 50
Emergency service, see Road‐ side Assistance 220 Emergency start function, en‐
gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 41
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, see Emergency
wheel 215
Energy Control 86
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 68
Engine, automatic switch- off 68
Engine compartment 198
Engine compartment, working in 198
Engine coolant 204
Engine idling when driving, coasting 177
Engine oil 200
Engine oil, adding 201
Engine oil additives 202
Engine oil change 202
Engine oil filler neck 201
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 202
Engine oil types, suitable 202
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 220
Engine start, see Starting the engine 67
Engine stop 68
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 90
Entering a car wash 226
Equipment, interior 151
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 122
Exchanging wheels/tires 192
Exhaust system 167
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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 61
Exterior mirrors 60
External start 220
External temperature dis‐ play 85
External temperature warn‐ ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 171
F
Failure message, see Check Control 81
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 45
Fan, see Air flow 145, 148
Favorites buttons, onboard monitor 24
Filler neck for engine oil 201
Fine wood, care 229
First-aid kit 220
Flat tire, changing wheels 215
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Flat tire, repairing 194
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109
Flat tire, warning lamp 110, 113
Flooding 167
Floor carpet, care 229
Floor mats, care 229
Fogged up windows 146
Fold-away position, wind‐ shield wipers 74
Folding back rear seat backr‐ ests 158
Foot brake 167
Front airbags 105
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 116
Front fog lights 103
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 107 Front-seat passenger airbags,
indicator lamp 107
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 113
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 90
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 85
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 236
Fuse 219
G Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 151
Gasoline 184
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 76
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 167
Glare shield 155
Glove compartment 160
GREEN Mode 174
GREEN Mode, bonus range 176
GREEN Mode driving style analysis 178
GREEN Mode indicator 174
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 124
GREEN tip 176
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 235
Ground clearance 168
H Halogen headlights 209
Handbrake, see parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 152 Hazard warning flashers 220
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 101
Headlight flasher 72
Headlight glass 209
Headlights, care 227
Head restraints 54
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 59
Head-up Display 94
Head-Up Display, Shift point indicator 96
Head-up Display, sport dis‐ plays 96
Head-up Display, standard view 95
Heavy cargo, stowing 171
High-beam Assistant 102
High beams 72
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 102
Hills 168
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 125
Holder for beverages 161
Homepage 6
Hood 198
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 167
HUD Head-up Display 94
Hydroplaning 167
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 85
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 85
Identification marks, tires 190
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34 Seite 245Everything from A to ZREFERENCE245
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Manual mode, transmis‐sion 76
Manual operation, door lock 40
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 60
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 135
Manual operation, rearview camera 137
Manual transmission 75
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking, run-flat tires 193
Master key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 193
Measurement, units of 93
Medical kit 220
Menu in instrument cluster 89
Menus, refer to onboard mon‐ itor operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 81
Microfilter 146, 149
MID - program, driving dy‐ namics 124
MINI Connected, refer to Inte‐ grated Owner's Manual
MINI driving modes 124
MINI logo projection during unlocking 38
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 206
MINIMALISM Analyser 178
MINIMALISM info 177
MINI Motorer’s Guide app 6
Minimum tread, tires 191
Mirrors 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 167
Mobility System 194
Mode, GREEN Mode 174 Modifications, technical, refer
to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 209
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Inte‐ grated Owner's Manual
N
Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 59
New wheels and tires 192
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 207
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 138
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 185
Odometer 85
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 200
Oil, adding 201
Oil additives 202
Oil change 202
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 86
Oil filler neck 201
Oil types, alternative 202
Oil types, suitable 202
Old batteries, disposal 218
On-board computer 89
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 89 Onboard Diagnostics
OBD 207
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 208
Opening/closing via door lock 40
Opening/closing with remote control 38
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐ circulated-air control 148
Own safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 227
Parallel parking assistant 139
Park Distance Control PDC 134
Parked-car ventilation 149
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 168
Parking aid, see PDC 134
Parking assistant 139
Parking brake 71
Parking lights 100
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 138
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 134
Performance Control 123
Personal Profile 36
Person warning with City light braking function 119
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 229 Seite 247Everything from A to ZREFERENCE247
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Post Crash — iBrake 121
Power failure 218
Power windows 45
Prescribed engine oil types 202
Pressure, tire air pressure 186
Pressure warning, tires 113
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R
Racetrack operation 169
Radiator fluid 204
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 66
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 73
Ratchet straps, securing cargo 171
Rear fog lights 103
Rear lights 212
Rear luggage rack 171
Rearview camera 137
Rearview mirror 60
Rear window de‐ froster 146, 149
Recirculated-air filter 149
Recirculated-air mode 145, 148
Recommended fuel grade 185
Recommended tire brands 192
Refueling 182
Remaining range 86
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39 Remote control, replacing the
battery 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 151
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 208
Replacing the battery, remote control 35
Replacing wheels/tires 192
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10
RES CNCL button, see camera- based cruise control 126
RES CNCL button, see Cruise control 131
Reserve warning, see Range 86
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Retreaded tires 193
Roadside parking lights 101
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 108
RON recommended fuel grade 185
Roof load capacity 235
Roof, see convertible top 47
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, see Run-flat tires 193
Rubber components, care 229
Run-flat tires 193
S Safe braking 167
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 57
Safety belts 56
Safety belts, care 229
Safety belts, rear 57
Safety systems, airbags 105
Saving fuel 173
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18 Screwdriver 208
Sealant 194
Seat belts, see Safety belts 56
Seat heating, front 56
Seating position for chil‐ dren 63
Seats 54
Securing cargo 171
Selection list in instrument cluster 89
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 76
Sensors, care 230
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 206
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 220
SET button, see camera-based cruise control 126
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 131
Settings, locking/unlocking 43
Settings, mirrors 60
Settings on Control Display 92
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 77
Shift point indicator, Head-Up Display 96
Side airbag 105
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 54
Size 234
Snow chains 197
Socket 155
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 207
Spare fuse 219
Spare tire, see Emergency wheel 215
Speed, average 90
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