fuel type MINI COUPE ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE 2012 Owners Manual

MOBILITYWheels and tires
220
Special characteristics of winter tires
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends the
use of winter tires on snowy roads or if temper-
atures drop below 457/ +7 6. Although all-
season M+S tires provide better winter traction
than summer tires, they generally fail to provide
the same levels of cold-weather performance as
winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure
to do so could result in tire damage and
accidents. <
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter tires, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the mounted
tires must be displayed in your field of view. This
label is available at your tire dealer or MINI
dealer.
Storage
Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place
with as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires agains t all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire.
Swapping wheels among the axles
Depending on the individual use, front and rear
tires may exhibit different wear and tear.
In order to maintain an even wear and tear, the
wheels may be rotated between the axles. Your
MINI dealer will be glad to advise you.
Always check the inflation pressure after the tire
rotation, if necessary change the pressure.
Snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your MINI,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Contact your MINI deal er for more details.
Only attach snow chains in pairs to the front
wheels with the following tires.
> 175/65 R 15 M+S
> 175/60 R 16 M+S
John Cooper Works:
> 185/50 R 17 86 H M+S XL RSC
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph or 50 km/h. Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if
snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the
instrument might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow ch ains, it can be useful
to briefly deactivate DSC or activate DTC, refer to
page 84.<

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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
272
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 243
Emergency unlocking 34
Ending a call 174,186
Engine
– breaking in 114
– data 250
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 224
– speed 250
– starting, Comfort Access 36
Engine compartment 221
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 224
Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp 13
Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 223
– alternative oil types 223
– approved engine oils 223
– capacity 223
– checking level 222
– dipstick 222
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements 75
– MINI Maintenance
System 225
Engine oil level, checking 222
Engine output, refer to Engine data 250
Engine starti ng, refer to
Starting the engine 61
Entering destination 126
Entering intersection 127
Entertainment sound output on/off 146
Entry map for destination 131
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 83
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 115 Exterior mirrors
54
– adjusting 54
– automatic heating 54
– folding in and out 54
External audio device 108
External audio de vice, refer to
AUX-In connection 159
External care 227
External devices
– random play sequence 162
– software update 166
External temperature display
– change units of measure 74
– in the onboard computer 74
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 245
– for tying down loads 119
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 77
Failure of an electrical consumer 242
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Fastest route for
navigation 135
Fast forward
– CD player 158
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 77
Filter
– microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 105
– microfilter for air conditioner 103
Fine wood, care 230
First aid pouch 243
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 60
Flash when locking/ unlocking 30 Flat tire
– run-flat tires
218
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 89
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 87
– indicating a flat tire 88
– initializing the system 87
– snow chains 87
– system limits 87
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 217
Floor mats, care 230
FM, waveband 149
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 234,236
Folding roof, refer to Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof 39
Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 115
Footwell lamps 99
For your own safety 5
Front airbags 93
Front fog lamps 98,99
– replacing bulb 234
Front seat adjustment 51
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting
windows 103,105
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 87
Fuel 207
– gauge 70
– high-quality brands 207
– quality 207
– specifications 207
– tank
capaci

ty 259
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 70
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 72
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 70
Fuel filler flap 206
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 206
Fuses 242

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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
276
Oil types223
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 242
Onboard computer 17
– adjusting brightness 80
– changing language 80
– menu guidance 18
– operating principles 17
– overview 17
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 36
– from inside 32
– from outside 29
– using the door lock 31
– using the remote control 30
Opening and unlocking
– from inside 32
Options, selecting for navigation 135
Orientation menu, refer to Main menu 18
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 106
Outlets, refer to Air vents 101
Output, refer to Engine
data 250
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control 104
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 224
P
Paintwork, care229
Park Distance Control PDC 82
Parking
– vehicle 61
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 82
Parking brake 62
– indicator lamp 13
Parking lamps, replacing bulb 234
Parking lamps/low beams 96
Parts and accessories, see Vehicle equipment 4Pathway lighting
97
Personal Profile 28
Phone numbers
– dialing 174,186
Plastic parts, care 230
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 105
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 103
Power convertible top 40
Power failure 242
Power windows 38
Power windows, refer to Windows 38
Pressure, tires 209
Pressure monitoring, tires 87
– Flat Tire Monitor 87
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 89
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 87
R
Radio
– controls146
– HD Radio 150
– satellite radio 151
– select waveband 149
– storing stations 150
– switching on/off 146
– tone control 147
– volume 147
Radio key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness 60
Radio readiness 60
– switched off 61
– switched on 60
Rain sensor 66
Random play sequence
– external devices 162Range, refer to Cruising
range 71
Reading aloud 199
Reading lamps 99
Rear fog lamp 99
– indicator lamp 13
– replacing bulb 236
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement 235
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 235
Rear-mounted luggage rack 120
Rear spoiler, see Automatic rear spoiler 85
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors 54
Rear window defroster 103,105
Reception
– quality 150
– radio station 150
Recirculated-air mode 102,104
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 102,104
Reclining seat , refer to
Backrest 51
Refueling 206
Rejecting a call 173,186
Releasing
– hood 222
Reminders 198
Remote control 28
– battery renewal 38
– Comfort
Acces

s 36
– malfunctions 31,37
– service data 225
– tailgate 31
Replacement remote control 28
Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 232
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires 219
Reporting safety defects 6

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