engine coolant MINI Coupe 2014 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 276.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit20Onboard monitor26Voice activation system
Controls
32Opening and closing54Adjusting60Transporting children safely65Driving74Displays85Lamps90Safety101Driving stability control systems105Driving comfort108Climate114Interior equipment118Storage compartments
Driving tips
124Things to remember when driving128Loading131Saving fuel
Navigation
136Navigation system138Destination entry147Destination guidance155What to do if...Entertainment158Tone160Radio168CD/multimedia
Communication
182Bluetooth hands-free system192Bluetooth mobile phone preparation
package204Office212MINI Connected
Mobility
218Refueling220Fuel222Wheels and tires236Engine compartment238Engine oil240Coolant241Maintenance243Replacing components254Breakdown assistance259Care
Reference
266Technical data270Short commands for voice activation
system276Everything from A to Z
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Tachometer
It is imperative that you avoid engine speeds in
the red warning field. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi‐
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 240.
Fuel gauge
The arrow next to the fuel pump symbol on the
fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle with
the fuel filler flap.
The vehicle inclination may cause the display to
vary.
Notes on refueling, refer to page 218.
Filling capacities, refer to page 269.
Range
After the reserve range is reached:▷The remaining LEDs change from orange to
red, arrow.▷A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.▷The remaining range is shown on the tach‐
ometer.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
The message appears continuously below a
range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
At the latest, refuel at a range below
30 miles/50 km; otherwise, the engine function
is not ensured and damage may occur. ◀
Computer
Opening information in the tachometer
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
Overview of the information
The following information is displayed consecu‐
tively by repeatedly pressing the button on the
turn indicator lever:
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When the vehicle is parked
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
After the engine is switched off, the coolant
pump may continue running for some time in
the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐
gine compartment.Seite 127Things to remember when drivingDriving tips127
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Battery, under the cover   2523Dip stick for engine oil  2384Engine oil filler neck  2385Coolant expansion tank   2406Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system   707Engine compartment fuse box   253Hood
Notes Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards. ◀Seite 236MobilityEngine compartment236
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CoolantVehicle 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.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns. ◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health. ◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your MINI vehicle. Ask your service
center for suitable additives.
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine over‐
heat, a warning lamp lights up. A message ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
Coolant level Checking1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape; then continue turning
to open.3.The coolant level is correct if it is between
the markings. The markings are located on
the side of the coolant reservoir.
Refilling
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.3.If the coolant level is low, slowly add cool‐
ant up to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Twist the cap closed.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environ‐mental protection regulations when dis‐
posing of coolant additives.
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Control systems, driving stabil‐ity 101
Convenient operation– Windows 34
Convertible top 43
Convertible top
– Manual 48– Mechanical 48
Coolant temperature 75
Cooling function, switching on and off 112
Cooling, maximum 111
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 101
Corrosion on brake discs 126
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 202
Cruise control 105
Cupholders 114
Current fuel consumption 76
Current location, storing 140
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 87
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 266
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 88
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 14
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 16
Data, technical 266
Date
– Date format 80– Setting 79
Daytime running lights 86
Decorative trim, care 262
Defogging windows 109
Defroster
– Rear window 109, 112
Defrosting windows 109
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 109
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book 140
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 145
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 138
Digital radio 161
Dip stick, engine oil 238
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 68
Displacement, refer to Engine data 266
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 88
Displays 16
Displays and controls 14
Displays, care 263
Displays, cleaning 263
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 16
Disposal– Remote control battery 41
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 106
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Door lock 36
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 35
Doors, manual operation 37
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 35– From the inside 37– From the outside 34
DOT Quality Grades 228
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 103
Driving notes, breaking in 124
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 103
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 101
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 124
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐
tion 112
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 101
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 102
DTMF suffix dialing 187, 199
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 154
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 101
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 102
E
Electrical convertible top 44
Electrical malfunction– Convertible top 45, 52– Door lock 37– Fuel filler flap 218– Tailgate 38
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 101
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 101
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 73
Emergency activation, refer to
Manual activation
– Tailgate 38
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 218
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Convertible top 45, 52– Door lock 37
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 131
Engine, breaking in 124
Engine compartment 236
Engine oil, adding 238
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Engine oil, additives, refer toApproved engine oils 239
Engine oil, alternative oil types 239
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 81
Engine oil, dip stick 238
Engine oil, filling capacity 269
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 241
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 239
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 239
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 75
Engine power, refer to Engine data 266
Engine, RPM 266
Engine start, assistance 254
Engine, starting 66
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 39
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 65
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 65
Engine, switching off 67
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 101
Exchanging wheels/tires 231
Exterior mirrors 58
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 58
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 58
Exterior sensors, care 262
External devices 171
External temperature dis‐ play 74
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 78– On computer 78
External temperature warn‐
ing 74
Externel temperature dis‐
play 74
F
Fader 158
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 82
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 42
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 82
Filling capacities 269
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 110– Refer to Microfilter 110– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 112
First aid kit 254
First aid, refer to First aid kit 254
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 35
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 94– Indicator/warning lamp 94– Run-flat tire 95– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 94– Initializing the system 94– Limits of the system 93– Snow chains 93
Flat tire, wheel change 249
Floor mats, care 262
FM/AM station 160
Fog lamps 87
Folding roof, refer to Convertible top with
integrated sliding sun‐
roof 43
Foot brake 126
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 88
Front airbags 90
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 246
Front fog lamps 87
Front lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 245
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 93
Fuel 220
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 76
Fuel, additives 220
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 76
Fuel cap, closing 218
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 76
Fuel filler flap, closing 218
Fuel filler flap, opening 218
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 218
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel, saving 131
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 269
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 269
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 269
Fuse 253
G Gasoline 220
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Gasoline quality 220
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 149
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Mirrors 58
Mirrors, folding in and out 58
Mirrors, interior mirror 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 125
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 182, 192
Mobility System 233
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 20
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 60
MP3 player 171
N
Navigation 136
Navigation data 136
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 136
Navigation system– Destination entry by
voice 144
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 57
New wheels and tires 231
Notes 6, 209
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 113
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 242
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 242
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 220
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 220
Odometer 74
Office 204
Oil additives 239
Oil level 238
Oil types, alternative 239
Oil types, approved 239
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 242
Onboard monitor 20
Onboard vehicle tool kit 243
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 39– From the inside 37– From the outside 34– Using the door lock 36– Via the remote control 34
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 37
Operating concept of the on‐
board monitor 20
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 111
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 109, 111
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 75
P Pairing, mobile phone 182, 193
Park Distance Control PDC 106
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 106
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 106
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 67
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 246
Parking lamps 85
Parking lamps/low beams 85
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 106
Personal information 204
Personal Profile 33
Plastic, care 262
Pollen– Refer to Microfilter 110– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 110– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 112
Position, storing 140
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 139
Power, refer to Engine data 266
Power windows 42
Power windows
– Initializing 43
Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 42
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 239
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Pressure, tires 222
Pressure warning, tires 93
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 230
Profile, tires 229
R
Radio 160
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 32
Radio ready state 65
Radio ready state, switched off 66
Radio ready state, switched on 65
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 65
Rain sensor 69
Random 169
Random playback 169
Range 76
RDS 161
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Shift lever– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 72
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 73
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 270
Side airbags 90
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Slot for remote control 65
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 202
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 242
Software applications, iPhone 212
Software part num‐ ber 182, 192
Software update 178
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 142
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 76
Speed limit 99
Speed limit
– Setting 99
Speedometer 16
Speed, with winter tires 232
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 149
Sport button 103
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 72
Stability control systems 101
Start/Stop button 65
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 66
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 67
Starting the engine 66
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 254
State/province, selecting for navigation 138
Stations, stored 166
Station, storing 161
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Steering wheel 59
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 73
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel lock 65
Stopping, engine 67
Storage, tires 232
Storing the vehicle 263
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 139
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 222
Summer tires, tread 229
Switches, refer to Cockpit 14
Switching off, engine 67
Switching off, vehicle 67
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 75
Tailgate
– Comfort Access 40– Emergency activation 39– Emergency unlocking 39– Opening/closing 37– Opening from the out‐
side 37– Unlocking manually 38– Unlocking with remote con‐
trol 35
Tail lamps 247
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Tasks 209
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 266
Telephone 182, 192
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume 185, 197
Temperature– Air conditioner 109– Automatic climate con‐
trol 112– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 78
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 75
Temperature display
– External temperature 74– External temperature warn‐
ing 74– Setting the unit 78
Temperature warning 74
Text messages 207
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Time
– Setting the time 79– Setting the time zone 79
Tire age 230
Tire identification marks 228
Tire inflation pressure 222
Tire inflation pressure
– Pressure loss 94, 96
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 93
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– System limits 95– System reset 96– Warning lamp 97
Tire Quality Grading 228
Tires
– Flat tire 94– Inflation pressure 222– Inflation pressure loss 97– Pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Tires, breaking in 124
Tires, changing 231
Tires, condition 229
Tires, damage 230
Tire size 228
Tires, minimum tread 230
Tires, retreaded tires 231
Tires, storage 232
Tire tread 229
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