maintenance MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2002 Owner's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW MINI

This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the
vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance
information.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your MINI is covered by the following warranties:
Ð New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Ð Limited Rust Perforation Warranty
Ð Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
Ð Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
Ð California Emission Control System Limited Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

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Driving:
Ignition lock 42
Starting the engine 42
Switching off the engine 43
Parking brake 44
Manual transmission 45
Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT) 46
Parking lamps/Low beams 49
Indicator/Headlamp flasher 49
Instrument lighting 50
Fog lamps 50
Interior lamps 50
Light-emitting diodes 51
Washer/Wiper system 51
Cruise control 53
Everything under control:
Odometer 55
Tachometer 55
Fuel gauge 55
Coolant temperature gauge 56
Service Interval Display 57
Clock 57
Computer 58
Technology for safety and driving
convenience:
Automatic Stability Control plus Traction
(ASC+T) 60
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 61
Flat Tire Monitor 62
Park Distance Control (PDC) 63
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:
Air conditioner system 64
Automatic climate control 67
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment 70
Ashtray/Beverage holder 70
Cigarette lighter 70
Loading and transporting cargo:
Luggage compartment cover 71
Foldable rear backrest 71
Loading cargo 72
Roof-mounted luggage rack 73

Care and maintenance
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 76
General driving notes 76
Refueling 77
Fuel specifications 78
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 78
Brake system 79
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 80
Tire condition 82
Tire replacement 83
Wheel and tire combinations 84
Winter tires 85
Snow chains 85

CONTENTS

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In the engine compartment:
Hood 86
Engine compartment Ð
MINI COOPER 87
Engine compartment Ð
MINI COOPER S 88
Washer fluid 89
Engine oil 89
Coolant 91
Brake fluid 92
Maintenance and care:
MINI Maintenance System 93
Caring for your vehicle 94
Vehicle immobilization 96
Laws and regulations:
OBD interface socket 96
Technical modifications 96
California Proposition 65 Warning 97

Owner Service Procedures
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 100
Windshield wiper blades 100
Lamps and bulbs 101
Repairing a flat tire 106
Changing tires Ð MINI
with space-saver spare tire 106
Flat tire Ð safety tires 110
Battery 111
Fuses 112
Giving and receiving assistance:
Warning triangle 113
First-aid kit 113
Jump-starting 113
Tow-starting and towing 115
Technical data
Engine data 120
Dimensions 121
Weights 122
Capacities 123
Electrical system 124

8For your own safety
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including
10 % ethanol or other oxygenates with up
to 2.8 % oxygen by weight (i.e. 15 % MTBE or
3 % methanol plus an equivalent amount
of co-solvent) will not void the applicable
warranties with respect to defects in mate-
rials or workmanship. Field experience has
indicated significant differences in fuel
quality (volatility, composition, additives,
others) among gasolines offered for sale in
the United States and Canada. The use of
poor-quality fuels may result in driveability,
starting and stalling problems especially
under certain environmental conditions,
such as high ambient temperature and
high altitude.
Should you encounter driveability prob-
lems which you suspect could be related to
the fuel you are using, we recommend that
you respond by switching to a recognized
high-quality brand.
Failure to comply with these recommenda-
tions may result in unscheduled mainte-
nance.
Obey pertinent safety rules when you are
handling gasoline.
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Important safety information.
For your own safety, use genuine parts and
accessories approved by the manufacturer
of the MINI.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by the manufacturer of the
MINI and Original MINI Parts, you simulta-
neously acquire the assurance that they
have been thoroughly tested by the manu-
facturer of the MINI to ensure optimum
performance when installed on your
vehicle.
The manufacturer of the MINI warrants
these parts to be free from defects in mate-
rial and workmanship.
The manufacturer of the MINI will not
accept any liability for damages resulting
from installation of parts and accessories
not approved by the manufacturer of the
MINI.
The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test
every product from other manufacturers to
verify if it can be used on a MINI safely and
without risk to either the vehicle, its opera-
tion, or its occupants.
Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and
other products approved by the manufac-
turer of the MINI, together with profes-
sional advice on using these items, are
available from all MINI centers.
Installation and operation of non-MINI
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels,
suspension components, brake dust
shields, telephones (including operation
of any portable cellular phone from within
the vehicle without using an externally
mounted antenna) or transceiver equip-
ment (e.g. CB, walkie-talkie, ham radio or
similar) may cause extensive damage to
the vehicle, compromise its safety, inter-
fere with the vehicleÕs electrical system
or affect the validity of the MINI Limited
Warranty. See your MINI center for addi-
tional information.
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Maintenance, replacement, or repair
of the emission control devices and
systems may be performed by any automo-
tive repair establishment or individual
using any certified automotive part.
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OVERVIEW

CONTROLS
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX TECHNICAL DATA

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OVERVIEW

CONTROLS

OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX TECHNICAL DATA

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Controls

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AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEMDraft-free ventilation Air supply for the upper body area:
Button 1: open and close the vent outlets
as required by turning.
The points indicate the position in each
case.
Vent 2: change the direction of the airflow
by swiveling.
Microfilter The microfilter removes dust and pollen
from the incoming air.
Your MINI center will replace it during
routine maintenance. A substantial reduc-
tion in the air supply indicates that the
filter must be replaced before scheduled
maintenance.
Defrosting and demisting the
windshield and side windows 1. Set the rotary blower speed control for
the airflow rate to position 4
2. Turn the rotary temperature control
completely to the right (red)
3. Rotary control for air distribution in posi-
tion
4. To defrost the rear window: switch on
the rear window defroster and, if
required, the windshield heating.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
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Air supply

Press the left or right half of the
button: the air supply varies.
Defrosting and demisting the
windshield and side windows
Press the button briefly.
The indicator lamp flashes.
Ice and condensation are removed from the
rear window/windshield and side
windows.
The rear window defroster/windshield
heating is switched on automatically. It can
be switched off again separately.
Press the button for a longer period.
Only air to the windshield.
Individual air distribution
Combine the air distribution
yourself. This switches off the
automatic program.
Draft-free ventilation Air supply for the upper body area:
Button 1: open and close the vent outlets
as required by turning.
The points indicate the position in each
case.
Vent 2: change the direction of the airflow
by swiveling.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filterThe microfilter removes dust and pollen
from the incoming air. The activated-char-
coal filter provides additional protection by
filtering gaseous pollutants from the
outside air.
Your MINI center replaces this combined
filter as a standard part of your scheduled
maintenance. A substantial reduction in
the air supply indicates that the filter must
be replaced before scheduled maintenance.

OVERVIEW
CONTROLS
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX TECHNICAL DATA
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Operation

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TIRE INFLATION PRESSUREInformation for your safetyThe factory-approved radial tires are
matched to the vehicle and have been
selected to provide optimum safety and
driving comfort if used properly.
It is not merely the tire's service life, but
also driving comfort and Ð above all else Ð
driving safety that depend on the condition
of the tires and the maintenance of the
specified tire pressure.
Incorrect inflation pressure is a frequent
cause of tire damage. It also significantly
influences the roadholding ability of your
MINI.
Check tire inflation pressures regularly
Ð at least every two weeks and before
beginning a longer trip. Failure to observe
these precautions can result in incorrect tire
pressures, which cause instable handling
response as well as tire damage, and can
ultimately lead to an accident.
Also check the inflation pressure on the
space-saver spare tire. specificationsThe specified pressures apply to the tire
brands recommended by the manufacturer,
which your MINI center can provide for you.
Inflation pressures are on a sticker attached
to the B-pillar and visible with the driver's
door open.Checking tire inflation pressuresAll pressures are specified in the standard
units of pressure for your country (bar, psi,
kilopascal), and apply to cold tires (tires at
ambient temperature).
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor:
After correcting the tire inflation pressure,
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, see
page 62.
Checking the inflation pressure on the
space-saver spare tire*There is a valve extension accessible from
the outside on the bumper for checking the
inflation pressure.Safety (run-flat) tires* Safety tires are an optional extra consisting
of self-contained tires and special rims. The
tire reinforcement ensures that the tire
retains residual safety in the event of pres-
sure drop and driving remains possible to a
restricted degree. The vehicle is equipped
with a Flat Tire Monitor which indicates a
flat-tire.
More information, see pages 62, 110.