engine coolant MINI Coupe 2014 Owner's Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 214.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit
Controls
20Opening and closing44Adjusting50Transporting children safely55Driving65Displays74Lamps80Safety89Driving stability control systems93Driving comfort96Climate102Interior equipment106Storage compartments
Driving tips
112Things to remember when driving116Loading119Saving fuel
Entertainment
124Radio MINI Boost CD
Communication
138TelephoneMobility150Refueling152Fuel154Wheels and tires168Engine compartment170Engine oil172Coolant173Maintenance175Replacing components186Breakdown assistance191Care196Indicator/warning lamps
Reference
210Technical data214Everything 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.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 172.
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 150.
Filling capacities, refer to page 213.
Range After the reserve range is reached:
▷The remaining LEDs change from orange to
red, arrow.▷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.
A warning lamp lights up below a range of ap‐
prox. 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:
▷Range.▷Average fuel consumption.▷Current fuel consumption.▷Average speed.▷MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always
Open Timer.
To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐
fer to page 69.
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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‐
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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   1843Dip stick for engine oil  1704Engine oil filler neck  1705Coolant expansion tank   1726Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system   617Engine compartment fuse box   185Hood
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 168MobilityEngine compartment168
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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, refer to
page 196.
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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12CauseHow to respondThe transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due cau‐
tion.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
vehicle is not secured against rolling.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
ignition cannot be switched off.Engage selector lever position P
when you wish to switch off the igni‐
tion, refer to page 55.The cruise control system has failed.Have the system checked.The Park Distance Control has failed.Have the system checked.A bulb of the exterior lighting system has
failed.Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.A low-beam headlamp or front fog lamp
has failed.Have the lights checked as soon as
possible.A high-beam headlamp has failed.Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.A rear fog lamp has failed.Have the rear fog lamps checked.The headlamp beam throw adjustment
has failed.Have the headlamp beam throw ad‐
justment system checked.The Adaptive Light Control has failed.The coolant level is too low.Add coolant immediately, refer to
page 172.The engine oil pressure is too low.Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your service center.Seite 206MobilityIndicator/warning lamps206
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C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 184
Car care products 192
Care, displays 195
Care, vehicle 192
Cargo area– Comfort Access 29– Emergency activation, refer
to Unlocking manually 27– Emergency unlocking 28– Opening from the out‐
side 27
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps 78
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate 27
Car horn, refer to Horn 12
Carpet, care 194
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 138
Car wash 191
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol 89
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 173
CD/DVD drives, care 195
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 15
Central locking
– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Central locking system
– Concept 21– From the outside 21
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 163
Check Control 72
Children, transporting 50
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 52
Child restraint fixing sys‐
tems 50
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 50
Child seat, mounting 50
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 50
Chrome parts, care 194
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 97, 99
Cleaning, displays 195
Cleaning, refer to Care 191
Climate 96
Climate mode– Ventilation 101
Clock 65
Clock
– 12h/24h format 69
Closing
– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
Clutch, breaking in 112
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 56
Combination instrument, refer to Displays 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 58
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 59
Comfort Access
– In the car wash 30– Replacing the battery 30
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 15
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 158
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 55
Computer 66
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 66
Condition Based Service CBS 173
Confirmation signals for vehi‐
cle locking/unlocking 23
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 67
Control Display, care 195
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 89
Convenient operation– Windows 23
Convertible top 32
Convertible top
– Manual 38– Mechanical 38
Coolant temperature 66
Cooling function, switching on and off 100
Cooling, maximum 99
Cornering Brake Control, CBC 89
Corrosion on brake discs 114
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 145
Cruise control 93
Cupholders 102
Current fuel consumption 67
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 76
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data 210
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 77
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays 14
Data, technical 210
Date
– Display format 69– Setting 70
Daytime running lights 75
Decorative trim, care 194
Defogging windows 97
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Defroster– Rear window 97, 100
Defrosting windows 97
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows 97
Dip stick, engine oil 170
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 58
Displacement, refer to Engine data 210
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 77
Displays 14
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 195
Displays, cleaning 195
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Remote control battery 30
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 94
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 20
Door lock 25
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals 23
Doors, manual operation 25
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals 23– From the inside 25– From the outside 22
DOT Quality Grades 160
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 91
Driving notes, breaking in 112
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant 91
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 89
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 112
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 100
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 89
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 90
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 89
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 90
E Electrical convertible top 33
Electrical malfunction– Convertible top 35, 41– Door lock 25– Fuel filler flap 150– Tailgate 27
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution 89
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 89
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 64
Emergency activation, refer to
Manual activation
– Tailgate 27
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 150
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Convertible top 35, 41– Door lock 25
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 119
Engine, breaking in 112
Engine compartment 168
Engine oil, adding 170
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 171
Engine oil, alternative oil types 171
Engine oil change intervals,
refer to Service require‐
ments 70
Engine oil, dip stick 170
Engine oil, filling capacity 213
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 173
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 171
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 171
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 66
Engine power, refer to Engine data 210
Engine, RPM 210
Engine start, assistance 186
Engine, starting 56
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, switching off 57
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 89
Exchanging wheels/tires 163
Exterior mirrors 48
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 48
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 48
Exterior sensors, care 194
External temperature dis‐ play 65
External temperature display
– Changing the units 69– On the computer 69
External temperature warn‐
ing 65
Externel temperature dis‐ play 65
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Maintenance require‐ments 173
Maintenance system MINI 173
Malfunction– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 64– Convertible top 35, 41– Door lock 25– Fuel filler flap 150– Tailgate 27
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 72
Manual activation
– Tailgate 27
Manual air distribu‐
tion 97, 100
Manual convertible top 38
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 63
Manual operation
– Door lock 25– Electrical convertible
top 35, 41– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission 64
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 150
Manual transmission 61
Marking on approved tires 163
Maximum cooling 99
Maximum speed, winter tires 164
Mechanical convertible top 38
Microfilter 98
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol 100
MINI Homepage 6
MINI Internet page 6
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 173
MINI Mobility System 165
Minimum tread, tires 162
Mirrors 48
Mirrors, folding in and out 48
Mirrors, interior mirror 48
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 113
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 138
Mobility System 165
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 50
N Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 47
New wheels and tires 163
Notes 6
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 101
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 174
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 174
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 152
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 152
Odometer 65
Oil additives 171
Oil level 170
Oil types, alternative 171
Oil types, approved 171
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 174
Onboard vehicle tool kit 175
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 28– From the inside 25– From the outside 22– Using the door lock 25– Via the remote control 22Opening and unlocking– From the inside 26
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 99
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 97, 99
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 66
P Park Distance Control PDC 94
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 94
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 94
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 57
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 178
Parking lamps 74
Parking lamps/low beams 74
PDC Park Distance Control 94
Personal Profile 21
Plastic, care 194
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter 98– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 98– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 100
Power, refer to Engine
data 210
Power windows 31, 32
Power windows
– Initializing 32
Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 31
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 171
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 85
Pressure, tires 154
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Shift paddles on the steeringwheel 63
Side airbags 80
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 31
Slot for remote control 55
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 145
Socket, OBD Onboard Diagno‐ sis 174
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 67
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 164
Sport button 91
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 63
Stability control systems 89
Start/Stop button 55
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 56
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 57
Starting the engine 56
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 186
Steering wheel 49
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 63
Steering wheel, adjusting 49
Steering wheel lock 55
Stopping, engine 57
Storage, tires 164
Storing the vehicle 195
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 154
Summer tires, tread 161
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 57
Switching off, vehicle 57
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 66
Tailgate– Comfort Access 29– Emergency activation 28– Emergency unlocking 28– Opening/closing 27– Opening from the out‐
side 27– Unlocking manually 27– Unlocking with remote con‐
trol 24
Tail lamps 179
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 66
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 210
Telephone 138
Temperature
– Air conditioner 97– Automatic climate con‐
trol 100
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature 66
Temperature display
– External temperature 65– External temperature warn‐
ing 65– Setting the units 69
Temperature warning 65
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 31
Time
– Setting the time 70
Tire age 162
Tire identification marks 160
Tire inflation pressure 154
Tire inflation pressure
– Pressure loss 84
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 83
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
– System limits 85– System reset 86– Warning lamp 86
Tire Quality Grading 160
Tires– Flat tire 84– Inflation pressure 154– Inflation pressure loss 86– Pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 85
Tires, breaking in 112
Tires, changing 163
Tires, condition 161
Tires, damage 162
Tire size 160
Tires, minimum tread 162
Tires, retreaded tires 163
Tires, storage 164
Tire tread 161
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 175
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit 175
Torque, refer to Engine data 210
Towing another vehicle 188
Towing, being towed 188
Tow-starting 188
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 85
Traction control 90
Transmission
– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 64
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions 62
Transmission, manual 61
Transporting children safely 50
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 65
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 58
Trip odometer 65
Trunk
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