ignition MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2005 Owner's Manual

3OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Driving:Ignition lock
51
Starting the engine
51
Switching off the engine
52
Parking brake
53
Manual transmission
53
Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)
54
Parking lamps/Low beams
57
signal/Headlamp flasher
58
Instrument lighting
58
Fog lamps
58
Interior lamps
59
Washer/wiper system
59
Cruise control
61
Everything under control:Odometer
63
Clock
63
Fuel gauge
63
Coolant temperature gauge
64
Tachometer
65
Service interval display
65
Onboard computer
66
Technology for safety and driving
convenience:All Season traction Control (ASC)
68
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
69
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
70
Flat Tire Monitor
71
Airbags
72
Park Distance Control (PDC)
74
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:Air conditioning system
75
Automatic climate control
78
Interior conveniences:Glove compartment
81
Ashtray, drinks holders
81
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply
82
Integrated universal remote control
83
Loading and transporting cargo:Luggage compartment in the MINI
85
Luggage compartment in the MINI Convertible
86
Loading cargo
86
Roof-mounted luggage rack
89
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCESpecial operating instructions:Break-in procedures
92
General driving notes
93
Refueling
94
Brake system
96
Wheels and tires:Tire inflation pressure
97
Tire coding
99
Tire condition
100
Run Flat tires
101
New wheels and tires
102
Snow chains
104

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS Technology that monitors itselfThe system runs a check on the indicator
and warning lamps marked by
+ each time
you switch on the ignition. They each light
up once for different periods of time.
If a malfunction should occur in one of
these systems, the corresponding lamp
does not go out after the engine is started
or it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see below the correct way to react
to this.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
+
The battery is no longer being
charged. Indicates a defective alter
-
nator drive belt or a problem with the
charge circuit. Please contact your MINI
Dealer.
If the drive belt is defective, do not continue driving. The engine could be
damaged due to overheating. When the
power-assist is deactivated, increased
steering effort is required. +
The engine oil pressure is too low.
Pull over immediately and switch
off the engine. Please contact your MINI
Dealer.Do not continue driving; otherwise, the engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Brake warning lamp
+
Lights up although the parking
brake is released. The brake fluid
level is too low. Before driving further, be
sure to comply with the information on
pages 96 and
111
. Have the system
checked immediately.
Display of the malfunction described above in Canadian mod
-
els.
If equipped with a navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack:
Coolant temperature warning lamp in the navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack
+
Lights up while driving:

Engine is too hot. Pull over to the side of
the road immediately, switch off the
engine and allow it to cool down, refer also
to page
64. Have the system checked
immediately.

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPSYellow: stop immediately
Flat Tire Monitor
+
The warning lamp indicates a flat
tire or a system malfunction. In the
event of a flat tire, an acoustic signal also
sounds.
Reduce speed immediately and stop the
vehicle.It is possible that the acoustic signal was
not heard. In this case, in order to deter
-
mine if there is a flat tire or a system mal
-
function:1. Switch off the ignition, ignition key posi
-
tion 0
2. Switch the ignition back on, ignition key
position 2, or start the engine.If an acoustic signal sounds, you have a flat
tire. Otherwise, the system has a malfunc
-
tion or has failed.For instructions on how to proceed further,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor starting on
page
71.Depending on the equipment ver
-
sion, the indicator lamp is in the area
of the navigation system or the Cockpit
Chrono Pack.<
Red and yellow: continue driving
cautiously
Brake warning light

together with yellow indicator
lamp for ABS, CBC, EBD and ASC/
DSC:

The driving stability control has
failed. Drive cautiously and defen
-
sively. Avoid full brake applications.

Have the system checked as soon
as possible.

More information on pages
68, 69
.
Display of the malfunction described above in Canadian mod
-
els.


Red: an important reminder
Brake warning lamp

with parking brake applied.

More information on the parking
brake on page
53.
Warning lamp in Canadian models.

Fasten safety belts
+
Lights up for several seconds or
until the driver has fastened his or
her safety belt.

A signal
* also sounds depending on the
version.
More information on page
45.
Depending on the equipment ver
-
sion, the indicator lamp is in the area
of the navigation system or the Cockpit
Chrono Pack.
Lights up when the bonnet and/or
tailgate are open.

More information on pages
29, 105
.

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KEYS
CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
The key set It includes three keys. Depending on the
equipment version, it contains the follow
-
ing types of keys:1 Master keys with remote control.

They determine the functions of the Key
Memory. Certain functions in your vehi
-
cle may operate differently depending
on the key
In every master key there is an extended-life battery that is
charged automatically in the ignition
lock as you drive.

Therefore, use any otherwise unused
master key for a longer journey every six
months so that its battery can be
charged.<
2 Spare key

For keeping in a safe place, e.g. in your
wallet. This key is not intended for con
-
stant use
The conceptThe central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The doors, the tailgate and the fuel
filler door are unlocked or locked.The central locking system locks or unlocks
your vehicle:>When operated from the outside via the
remote control as well as via the door
lock>When operated from the inside via a
switch.If operated from outside, the anti-theft sys
-
tem is activated at the same time. This pre
-
vents the doors from being unlocked via
safety lock buttons or door handles.In the event of a sufficiently severe acci
-
dent, the central locking system unlocks
automatically. The hazard warning system
and interior lamps are also switched on.

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TAILGATEManual release in the MINI In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also unlock the tailgate manually. 1. Fold the rear seat bench upwards2. Pull the ring.

The tailgate is released.
Tailgate on the MINI Convertible
The maximum load that may be placed on the open tailgate is 175
lb /
80 kg.<
Manual release in the MINI

Convertible In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also unlock the tailgate manually. 1. Unlock the catch for the rear backrests
with a master key or ignition key

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TAILGATE
ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWS
2.
Fold the rear bench seat upward and remove the hook attached to it
3. Using the hook, reach backward
between the convertible top and the
rear backrest to pull one of the levers for
releasing the folding rear backrest, refer
to page
86
4. Fold rear backrests forward
5.
Pull the handle, arrow.

The tailgate is released.
To open the windows From ignition key position
1:
>Press the switch downwards.

The window opens until you release the
switch or>briefly press the switch downwards.

The window opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the oper
-
ation.To close the windows
Make sure that the closing range of the windows is unobstructed, other
-
wise personal injury could result when the
windows close.<

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ELECTRIC POWER WINDOWSFrom ignition key position
1:
Press the switch upwards.

The window closes until you release the
switch.
Watch the closing process to ensure that no one is injured.<
After the ignition has been switched off:You can continue using the electric power
windows for a limited period as long as no
one opens either of the doors.

If a door is opened during operation, the
opening/closing process stops immedi
-
ately.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key from the lock
and remember to close the doors. Other
-
wise children could operate the power win
-
dows and injure themselves.<
Convenience operationFor convenience operation using the
remote control refer to page
26, for opera
-
tion via the door lock refer to page
27.
To initialize power windows
If the battery is disconnected, e.g. for changing batteries or vehicle storage,
reinitialize the power windows. Otherwise
the windows will not be lowered when the
door is opened.<
1. Close the doors2. Close both windows3. Hold both switches of the power win
-
dows up for approx. one second.
In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your MINI Dealer.<
Power windows in the MINI ConvertibleTo open:>Press button briefly:

The rear windows open automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the oper
-
ation>Press the button:

The rear windows open until the switch
is released >Hold the button pressed:

The rear windows open completely; then
the front windows open.To close:Press the button.

The windows close until the switch is
released.

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GLASS SUNROOF, ELECTRIC
*
To raiseFrom ignition key position
1:
>Press the switch or>push the switch backwards to the resis
-
tance point.To open and close
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for the opening path of
the glass sunroof; otherwise damage can
occur. When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the lock and
remember to close the doors. Otherwise
children could operate the convertible top
and injure themselves.<
From ignition key position
1:
1. Push the switch in the desired direction
until you feel resistance, and hold in this
position2. Release the switch when the desired
sunroof position has been reached.
Do not use force to close the glass sunroof in its raised position, as dam
-
age to the mechanism could result. for a limited period as long as no one opens
either of the doors.

If a door is opened during operation, the
opening/closing process stops immedi
-
ately.
Automatic opening and closing From ignition key position
2:
To open:Push the switch back past the point of
resistance:

The sunroof opens completely.To close:1. Press the switch past the pressure point:

The sunroof closes to the raised position
2. Press the switch again and keep it
depressed:

The sunroof closes completely.
Touching the switch briefly during opening
and closing stops the movement immedi
-
ately.

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FOLDING ROOF
CONVERTIBLE TOP
Opening and closingFrom ignition key position
1:
1To close:

Press button
1
2To open:

Press button
2 until the desired position
or the end position has been reached.
The folding roof can be operated up to a road speed of 75
mph
/
120
km/h.<
Power convertible top So that you can get the most enjoyment
out of your MINI Convertible, please
observe the following tips:>It is recommended that you close the
convertible top whenever the vehicle is
parked.

The closed convertible top not only pro
-
tects the vehicle interior from damage
due to unforeseen bad weather, but also
provides a certain degree of protection
against theft>Even when the convertible top is closed,
keep valuable items in the locked lug
-
gage compartment or in the lockable
glove compartment>Do not mount any roof rack systems on
the convertible top>To avoid damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures below
14
7/
–10
6.
Do not leave the convertible top folded for more than one day if it is
wet, to prevent permanent damage from
moisture. Do not place any objects on the
convertible top, as they could otherwise fall
off while the convertible top is being oper
-
ated and result in damage or personal
injury.<
Only operate the convertible top when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Otherwise, the procedure cannot be carried
out or it will be interrupted. -
ing procedure is completely finished
can lead to damage or personal injury.

Do not reach into the convertible top mech
-
anism during the opening or closing proce
-
dure. Keep children away from the swivel
-
ing area of the convertible top while it is in
operation.

To close the power side windows while the
vehicle is in motion, always close the rear
windows first or all four windows at the
same time. Otherwise the windows will not
close tightly if the vehicle is being driven at
higher speeds.<

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CONVERTIBLE TOPOpening and closing1To close2To open
To conserve battery power, if possible operate the convertible top only
while the engine is running.

Before closing the convertible top, remove
any foreign objects from the windshield
frame. They could prevent the convertible
top from closing.

The loading aid must be locked and the lug
-
gage compartment cover must be in its
lower position, refer to page
86.<
In ignition key position 1 or higher, with the
vehicle at a standstill:1. Observe the safety precautions
described above2. Press the corresponding button for con
-
vertible top operation in order to open
the folding roof. Pressing the button
again opens the convertible top.
The side windows open when the button for convertible top operation
is pressed.<
Once the opening procedure is finished and
the indicator lamp has gone out, press and
hold the button for more than two seconds
to close the windows again. During the
closing procedure, the folding roof is also
closed.
If the convertible top is left open for a longer period of time, it may be nec
-
essary to support the first automatic clos
-
ing procedure manually.

If the convertible top stops just before the
closing procedure is finished, press against
the front convertible top frame from out
-
side in order to support the closing proce
-
dure while the button is pressed until the
procedure continues automatically.<
Indicator lamps>The indicator lamp lights up during con
-
vertible top operation until the opening
or closing procedure is completely fin
-
ished>The indicator lamp flashes after the but
-
ton has been released:

The opening or closing procedure is not
yet completely finished.

The procedure can be continued in the
desired direction by pressing the appro
-
priate button>The indicator lamp flashes rapidly. The
convertible top cannot be operated:

The luggage compartment cover is not in
its lower position, refer to page
86, or the
loading aid is not correctly locked, refer
to page
86.