MINI Coupe 2013 Owner's Manual

MaintenanceVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
MINI maintenance system
The MINI maintenance system provides infor‐
mation on required maintenance measures and
thus provides support in maintaining road
safety and the operational reliability of the ve‐
hicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the various driving conditions of your
MINI. Based on this, Condition Based Service
determines the current and future mainte‐
nance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements
can be displayed on the Control Display, refer
to page 81.
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control. Your
service center will read out this data and sug‐
gest the right array of service procedures for
your vehicle. Therefore, hand your service spe‐
cialist the remote control that you used most
recently.
Setting the correct date
Make sure the date is set correctly; other‐
wise, the effectiveness of CBS Condition Based
Service is not ensured. ◀
Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for
US models and Warranty and Service Guide Book‐
let for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require‐
ments.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have regu‐
lar maintenance procedures recorded in the ve‐
hicle's Service and Warranty Information Book‐
let for US models, and in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Primary components in the vehicle emissions
can be checked via the OBD socket using a de‐
vice.
Emissions The warning lamps light up. The vehicle
is producing higher emissions. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Under certain circumstances, one of the lamps
flashes or lights up continuously. This indicates
that there is excessive misfiring or a malfunc‐
tion in the engine. If this happens, reduce the
vehicle speed and drive to the next service cen‐
ter promptly. Serious engine misfiring within a
brief period can seriously damage emission
control components, in particular the catalytic
converter. In addition, the mechanical engine
components may become damaged.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight‐
ened, the OBD system may conclude that fuel vapor is escaping; this will
cause a display to light up. If the filler cap is
then tightened, the display should go out in a
few days.
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Tool kit Depending on the vehicle equipment, your ve‐
hicle contains a special onboard vehicle tool kit
that is stowed under the flat loading floor in the
cargo area.
With Mobility System1Sealant bottle2Hex key3Pulling hook4Vehicle jack5Lug bolts wrench6Screwdriver/cross-head, tow fitting7CompressorWith run-flat tires or compact wheel
The onboard vehicle tool kit contains a pouch
holding a plastic bag in which you can stow the
defective wheel.1Folding wheel chock and cover for the de‐
fective wheel2Pulling hook3Lug bolts wrench4Vehicle jack5Special wrench for releasing the compact
wheel6Screwdriver/cross-head7Tow fitting8Lifting handle
Wiper blade replacement
General information Do not fold down the wipers withoutwiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield. ◀
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MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: replacing
the wiper blades1.Fold up and hold the wiper arm.2.Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and
fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.3.Take the wiper blade out of the catch
mechanism toward the front.4.Press the new wiper blade into the fixation
until it engages audibly.5.Fold down the wiper arm.
Risk of damage
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with wiper blades are folded onto
the window; otherwise, damage may occur. ◀
MINI Convertible: replacing the wiper
blades
1.Fold up and hold the wiper arm.2.Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1.3.While squeezing the locking spring, pull the
wiper blade off of the wiper arm, arrow 2.4.Slide the new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm until it engages audibly.5.Fold down the wiper arm.
Risk of damage
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with wiper blades are folded onto
the window; otherwise, damage may occur. ◀
Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment
Notes
Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety. Therefore, exercise cau‐
tion when handling lamps and bulbs.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned. ◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always switch off the lights affected
to prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer. ◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
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Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base. ◀
Caring for the headlamps, refer to page 260.
For bulb replacement that is not described
here, please contact the service center or a
workshop that works according to the repair
procedures of the manufacturer with corre‐
spondingly trained personnel.
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your MINI dealer.
Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐
cent lenses serve as the light source for many
of the controls and displays in the vehicle.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐
tional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1
light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result. ◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the
headlamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlamps do not
need to be changed.
If the condensation in the headlamps does not
evaporate after trips with the lights switched
on, and the amount of moisture in the head‐
lamps increases, for example if water droplets
form, have them checked by your service cen‐
ter.
Bi-xenon headlamps These bulbs have a very long life and the likeli‐
hood of failure is very low, provided that they
are not switched on and off excessively. If a
bulb should nevertheless fail, you can continuedriving cautiously with the front fog lamps, pro‐
vided this is permitted by local laws.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly. ◀
Front lamps, bulb replacement
Halogen low beams and high beams
Bulb H13, 60/55 watt
Wear protective goggles and gloves
Halogen bulbs are pressurized. Therefore,
wear protective goggles and gloves. Otherwise,
there is a danger of injuries if the bulb is acci‐
dentally damaged during replacement. ◀
Attach the cover carefully
When attaching the cover, proceed care‐
fully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing dam‐
age to the headlamp system. ◀
Access to the bulbs through the engine
compartment
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 244.
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To remove the cover:
1.Press the tab.2.Fold away the cover and take it out of the
holder.
Proceed in reverse order to attach the cover.
Attach the cover carefully
When attaching the cover, proceed care‐
fully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing dam‐
age to the headlamp system. ◀
Replacing the bulb
1.Turn the bulb counterclockwise, arrow 1,
and remove it, arrow 2.2.Press the release, arrow 1, and pull off the
connector, arrow 2.3.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Turn signal, parking lamp, roadside
parking lamp, and front fog lamp
Access to the bulbs via the wheel housing
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 244.
1Turn signal2Parking lamp/roadside parking lamp/fog
lamp
Replacing the turn signal bulb
21-watt bulb, P 21 W, or PY 21 W
1.Turn the wheel.2.Remove cover 1.
To do this, turn the cover counterclockwise.3.Remove the inside cover. To do this, turn
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4.Turn the bulb counterclockwise and re‐
move it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the covers
in reverse order.
Replacing the parking lamp bulb and
roadside parking lamp bulb
5-watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Turn the wheel.2.Remove cover 2.
To do this, turn the cover counterclockwise.3.Turn the upper bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Replacing the front fog lamp bulb
H8 bulb, 35 watt
1.Turn the wheel.2.Remove cover 2.
To do this, turn the cover counterclockwise.3.Pull off the plug-in cable connector.4.Turn the lower bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Lateral turn signals
5-watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Push the lamp forward with the air grille
and remove it.2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove it.3.Pull out the bulb and replace it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 244.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, PY 21 W
Brake lamp: 21-watt/5-watt bulb, W 5 W
Remaining lamps: 21-watt bulb, P 21 W
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1Turn signal2Tail lamp LED3Brake lamp
Replacing
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster
1.Remove the cover of the cargo area side
wall.2.Turn the corresponding bulb counterclock‐
wise, arrows 1, and remove.
Another bulb is located behind the cargo
area side wall, arrow 2.3.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.MINI Convertible1.Remove the cover of the cargo area side
wall.
Move the convertible top to the top posi‐
tion, refer to page 116, and take off the
cover of the cargo area side wall.2.Turn the corresponding bulb counterclock‐
wise, arrows 1, and remove.
Another bulb is located behind the cargo
area side wall, arrow 2.3.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Rear fog lamp/backup lamps
16-watt bulbs, W 16W
The lamps are accessed via the rear side or the
underside of the bumper.
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1.Squeeze the clips, arrows, and remove the
bulb holder.2.Pull off the bulb and replace it.3.Insert the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order.4.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audi‐
bly clicks into place.
John Cooper Works: aerodynamic bumper
The lamps are accessed via the rear side or the
underside of the bumper.
1.Remove the bulb holder by turning it coun‐
terclockwise, arrow.2.Pull off the bulb and replace it.3.Insert the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order.License plate lamps
5-watt bulb, C 5 W1.Push the lamp to the left in the catch of the
lamp housing using the screwdriver, ar‐
row 1.2.Take out the lamp, arrow 2.3.Replace the bulb.4.Insert the lamp.
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels Notes
Wheel change for run-flat tires:
▷Prepare for the wheel change, refer to
page 251.▷Jack up the vehicle, refer to page 251.▷Tighten the lug bolts, refer to page 252.
Compact wheel
Wheel change with a compact wheel:
▷Remove the compact wheel, refer to
page 250.▷Prepare for the wheel change, refer to
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▷Mount the compact wheel, refer to
page 251.▷Tighten the lug bolts, refer to page 252.▷Drive with the compact wheel, refer to
page 250.
Removing the compact wheel
The screw fitting of the compact wheel is lo‐
cated in the cargo area under the floor mat, on
the floor of the storage compartment holding
the wheel change set.
1.Release the screw fitting with the special
wrench.2.Take out the cover.3.Screw the lifting handle from the onboard
vehicle tool kit onto the thread.4.Raise the lifting handle slightly.5.Squeeze the locking spring.6.Lower the compact wheel with the lifting
handle.7.Lower the compact wheel with the lifting
handle.8.Unscrew the lifting handle again.9.Pull the compact wheel out from under the
vehicle toward the back.10.Lay the compact wheel down with the
valve facing up.11.Unscrew the valve extension from the valve
of the compact wheel.12.Unscrew the dust cap from the extension
and attach it to the valve of the compact
wheel.
The defective wheel cannot be stowed in the
compact wheel holder because it has a differ‐
ent size.
Driving with compact wheel Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
Drive conservatively and do not exceed a speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h. Otherwise, changes in the
driving characteristics could result, for example
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