ignition MINI Coupe 2014 (Mini Connected) Service Manual

Towing with a tow truck
Have the MINI transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
Tow-starting
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 254. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine is
cold; vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be tow-started.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 65.3.Shift into 3rd gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch is depressed and then slowly release
the clutch. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately depress the clutch completely again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
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▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.▷Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, note the fol‐
lowing to ensure that the vehicle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Move the selector lever to position N.3.Release the handbrake.4.Switch the engine off.5.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
Hand car wash
If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or a
washing brush by applying gentle pressure.
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate the
rain sensor to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion or switch off the ignition.
Adhere to the local regulations regarding
washing cars by hand.
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or caus‐
tic cleansers. Soak areas that have been soiled,
e.g., due to insects, with shampoo and rinse off
with copious quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a window deicer; do not use an
ice scraper.
Windows Clean the outside and inside surfaces of the
windows and the mirror glasses with window
cleaner.
Do not clean mirror glass with cleaners contain‐
ing quartz.
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and soiling on
the windows cause streaking during window
wiping and lead to premature wear on the
wiper blades and malfunctions of the rain sen‐
sor.
Vehicle care Car care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi‐
cantly to vehicle value retention.
The manufacturer recommends using cleaning
and care products from MINI, since these have
been tested and approved.
Original MINI CareProducts have been tested
on materials, in the laboratory, and in the field,
and offer optimum care and protection for MINI
vehicles.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage. ◀
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health. ◀Seite 260MobilityCare260
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Bluetooth connection, activat‐ing/deactivating 183, 193
Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 182
Brake assistant 101
Brake discs, breaking in 124
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements 81
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 101
Brake pads, breaking in 124
Brakes– Handbrake 67
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system 241
Brakes, service require‐ ments 81
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system 241
Braking, notes 126
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance 254
Breaking in 124
Brightness on the Control Dis‐ play 80
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button 65
C
Calendar 208
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 252
Car care products 260
Care, displays 263
Care, vehicle 260
Cargo area
– Comfort Access 40– Emergency activation, refer
to Unlocking manually 38– Emergency unlocking 39– Opening from the out‐
side 37
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 88
Cargo area tailgate, refer to
Tailgate 37
Car horn, refer to Horn 14
Carpet, care 262
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 182, 192
Car wash 259
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 101
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 241
CD 168
CD/DVD drives, care 263
CD player 168
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 18
Central locking– Comfort Access 39– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
Central locking system
– Concept 33– From the outside 33
Central screen, see Control
Display 20
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels/tires 231
Check Control 82
Children, transporting 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 60
Chrome parts, care 262
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air
mode 109, 111
Cleaning, displays 263
Cleaning, refer to Care 259
Climate 108
Climate mode– Ventilation 113
Clock 74
Clock
– 12h/24h format 79– Setting the time and date 79
Closing
– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
Clutch, breaking in 124
Cockpit 14
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 16
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 68
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 68
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 41– Replacing the battery 41
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 18
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 226
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 65
Computer 75
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 75
Condition Based Service CBS 241
Confirmation signals for vehi‐ cle locking/unlocking 35
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 182, 193
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 76
Contacts 189, 205
Control Display 20
Control Display, care 263
Control Display, settings 80
Controls and displays 14
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Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 72
Gear display, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 71
Glass sunroof, electrical
– Convenient operation 34– Remote control 34
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐
gation system 136
H Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 245
Hand car wash, care 260
Hands-free microphone 18
Hazard warning system 18
HD Radio 161
Head airbags 90
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 85
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐
ture 86
Headlamp flasher 68, 86
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 17
Headlamps 85
Headlamps, care 260
Headlamps, cleaning, washer fluid 70
Head restraints 57
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 57– Removing 57
Heatable
– Windshield 112
Heating
– Rear window 109, 112– Seats 56– Windshield 112
Height adjustment
– Seats 54
High beams 86
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 245
High beams, indicator
lamp 17
Hill drive-off assistant 103
Hills 126
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 65
Homepage 6
Hood 236
Hood, closing 237
Hood, opening 237
Hood, unlocking 237
Horn 14
House number, entering for navigation 139
Hydraulic brake assistant 101
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 74
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 74
Identification marks, run-flat tires 232
Identification marks, tires 228
iDrive– Changing settings 80– Changing the date and
time 79– Changing the language 80– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format 78– Setting the brightness 80
Ignition 65
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 65
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 65
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Ignition lock 65
Ignition, switched off 66
Ignition, switched on 65
Indicator and warning lamps 17
Indicator and warning lamps– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 97
Individual air distribution 109
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 93
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 222
Information on the navigation data 136
Initializing
– Refer to Setting the time and
date 79
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 94
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 16
Instrument lighting 88
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Integrated key 32
Interactive map 143
Interior lamps 88
Interior lamps
– Remote control 35
Interior mirror 58
Interior temperature, setting
– Air conditioner 108– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 139
J
Jump-starting 254
K Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 39
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Reading out loud 210
Rear fog lamp 88
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 247
Rear fog lamps, indicator lamp 17
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 247
Rear spoiler 103
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 58
Rear window de‐ froster 109, 112
Recirculated air mode 109, 111
Recommended tire brands 231
Redialing 188, 200
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 40
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 81
Remaining range, refer to Range 76
Reminders 210
Remote control– Battery replacement 41– Comfort Access 39– Malfunctions 35, 41– Tailgate 35
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 65
Remote control, service data 241
Remote inquiry 187, 199
Replacement remote con‐ trol 32
Replacing wheels/tires 231
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 70
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts 56Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 60
Retreaded tires 231
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission 71
Road, avoiding 147
Road detour 147
Roadside Assistance 254
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 246
Roadside parking lamps 86
RON gasoline quality 220
RON, refer to Fuel quality 220
Route 148
Route criteria, route 147
Route, displaying 148
Route section, bypassing 148
RPM, refer to Engine data 266
Rubber seals, care 262
Run-flat tires 232
Run-flat tires– Flat tire 94
Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure 222
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 85
S Safe braking 126
Safety 7
Safety belts 56
Safety belts
– Damage 57
Safety belts, care 262
Safety belts, indicator/warning lamp 57
Safety belts, reminder 57
Safety systems
– Safety belts 56
Safety systems, airbags 90
Satellite radio 162
Saving fuel 131
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 151
Screen, see Control Display 20
Seat adjustment– Manual 54
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 56
Seat heating 56
Seats
– Adjusting 54– Heating 56– Sitting safely 54
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 72
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing 73
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever posi‐
tions, Shiftlock 72
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 72
Service and warranty 8
Service data in the remote control 241
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 241
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 81
Service requirements 81
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Service 241
Settings
– Changing on the Control Dis‐
play 80– Language 80
Settings and information 77
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 33
Setting the clock, 12h/24h for‐ mat 79
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 72
Shifting, manual transmis‐
sion 71
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