load capacity MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2005 Owner's Manual

87
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
LOADING CARGO
Avoid overloading the vehicle so that the permitted load on the tires is not
exceeded. Overloading can lead to over
-
heating and damage inside the tires.
Depending on the circumstances, this can
result in sudden air loss.<
Determining cargo limit1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard:
The combined weight of occu
-
pants and cargo should never
exceed XXX
kg or YYY
lbs, as this could
otherwise result in damage to the vehi
-
cle and unstable driving conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle3. Substract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kilo
-
grams or YYY
pounds
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity.

For example, if the XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be four 150
lbs.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 800
lbs.:

1,400
lbs. minus 600
lbs. = 800
lbs.
5. Determine the combined weight of lug
-
gage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step
4
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how
this may reduce the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
WEIGHTS: MINI
MINI COOPER
MINI COOPER
S
Curb weight, with all optional special equipmentwith manual transmissionwith Continuously Variable automatic

Transmission (CVT)
lbs
/ kg
lbs
/ kg
2,524 / 1,1452,557 / 1,160
2,678 / 1,215
–
Approved gross vehicle weightwith manual transmissionwith Continuously Variable automatic

Transmission (CVT)
lbs
/ kg
lbs
/ kg
3,340 / 1,5153,373 / 1,530
3,494 / 1,585
–
Cargo and luggage load capacity
lbs
/ kg
816 / 370
816 / 370
Approved front axle load
lbs
/ kg
1,918 / 870
1,962 / 890
Approved rear axle load
lbs
/ kg
1,609 / 730
1,698 / 770
Approved roof load, with special MINI roof rack
lbs
/ kg
165 / 75
165 / 75
Luggage compartment volumewith rear backrest folded down
cu ft / liters
cu ft / liters
5.3 / 15023.7 / 670
5.3 / 15023.7 / 670

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WEIGHTS: MINI CONVERTIBLE
MINI COOPER Convertible
MINI COOPER
S Convertible
Curb weight, with all optional special equipmentwith manual transmissionwith Continuously Variable automatic

Transmission (CVT)
lbs
/ kg
lbs
/ kg
2,700 / 1,2252,734 / 1,240
2,844 / 1,290
–
Approved gross vehicle weightwith manual transmissionwith Continuously Variable automatic

Transmission (CVT)
lbs
/ kg
lbs
/ kg
3,472 / 1,5753,505 / 1,590
3,616 / 1,640
–
Cargo and luggage load capacity
lbs
/ kg
771 / 350
771 / 350
Approved front axle load
lbs
/ kg
1,918 / 870
1,962 / 890
Approved rear axle load
lbs
/ kg
1,697 / 770
1,763 / 800
Approved roof load, with special MINI roof rack
lbs
/ kg
–
–
Luggage compartment volumewith luggage compartment cover folded upwith rear backrest folded down
cu ft / liters
cu ft / liters
cu ft / liters
4.2 / 1205.8 / 16521.4 / 605
4.2 / 1205.8 / 16521.4 / 605

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
152
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge
63, 64
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality
94
Gear indicator, with
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
Gearshift lever

Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
manual transmission
53
Gearshifts, with Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)
54
General driving notes
93
Glass sunroof, electric
33
convenience operation
27
opening and closing in the
event of an electrical
malfunction
34
remote control
26
Glove compartment
81
Gross weight, refer to
Weights
143
, 144

H Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake
53
Hazard warning flashers
12
Head airbags
72
Head restraints
43
Headlamp flasher
58
indicator lamp
19
Headlamp range control,
dynamic, xenon lamps
57
Headlamp washer
reservoir
108

capacity, refer to
Capacities
145

Headlamp washer system

cleaning headlamps
60
washer fluid
108

Headlamps

bulb replacement
122

care
114

Heated mirrors
46
Heated rear window

air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Heating
75
exterior mirrors
46
rear window
76, 79
seats
46
windshield
76, 79
Heavy load, refer to Loading
88
Height adjustment

seats
42
steering wheel
46
Height, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142

High beams
58
bulb replacement
122

headlamp flasher
58
indicator lamp
19
High Performance Synthetic
Oil, refer to Engine oil
109

alternative oils
109

capacity
145

recommended oils
109

specified oils
109

Holders for beverages
81
Horn
12
Hot exhaust system
93
Hydraulic brake
96
Hydroplaning
93
I Ice warning
66
Ignition
51
Ignition key
24
Ignition lock
51
Illuminated vanity mirror
47
Imitation leather
114

Imprint
2
Index
148

Indicator and warning lamps,
overview
16
Indicator/warning lamp

Airbags
73
ASC
68
brakes
111

coolant temperature
64
DSC
69
fasten safety belts
45
Flat Tire Monitor
72
fog lamps
58
reserve fuel capacity
63, 64
Individual air distribution
80
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory
47
Inflation pressure monitor,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor
71
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure
97
Inspection
65
Instrument cluster, refer to
Display elements
13
Instrument lighting
58
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit
12
Integrated universal remote
control
83
Interior lamp, remote
control
26
Interior lamps
59
Interior rearview mirror
47
automatic dimming
47

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
156
Selector lever shiftlock, refer to
Shiftlock
54
Selector lever, Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)
54
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
112

Service interval display
65, 112

Shift paddles
56
Shifting gears with
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
55
Shiftlock, refer to Range

selection
54
Side airbags
72
Side turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement
123

Signal horn, refer to Horn
12
Sitting safely
41
with airbags
41
with safety belt
41
Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector
39
Smoker's equipment package,
refer to Ashtray
81
Snow chains
104

Socket 12 V
82
Socket for

onboard diagnostics
113

Space-saver spare tire

changing tires
125

inflation pressure
98
Spare key
24
Spare tire, refer to Space-saver
spare tire
125

Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils
109

Special wash program
113

Specified oils
109

Speed
140

with Run Flat tires
101

with the space-saver spare
tire
127

with winter tires
103

Speedometer
13, 14
Speedometer, refer to Display
elements
13, 14
Split rear backrest, refer to

Foldable rear backrest
85
Through-loading system
86
Sport program, Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission CVT
55
Stability control

All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Standing lamps
57
bulb replacement
122

Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting
134

Starting problems

at very low temperatures
52
jump-starting
134

Starting the engine
51
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine
51
Start-off assistance, refer to
ASC
68
Start-off assistance, refer to
DSC
69
Steering lock
51
Steering wheel
12
settings
46
Steering wheel lock
51
Steering wheel with
multifunction buttons
20, 21
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode
55
Storage compartments
81
Storage space, refer to

Luggage compartment in the
MINI
85
Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible
86
Storing the tires
103

Storing the vehicle
116

Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind
34
Sun visors
47
Surface ice, refer to Ice
warning
66
Switches, refer to Cockpit
12
Switching off

the engine
52
Switching the air conditioning
on and off manually
76, 79
Symbols
6
T Tachometer
65
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement
123

Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps
123

Tailgate
29
emergency operation
30
indicator lamp
17
opening from the outside
29
releasing manually
30
remote control
26
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
capacity
145

Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge
63, 64
Technical data
140

Technical modifications
7

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
158
Valve

core
129

dust cap
127

remover
129

spare
129

Valve remover, refer to
Onboard tool kit
129

Valve stem and replacement
valve, refer to Onboard tool
kit
129

Vehicle

battery
132

break-in procedures
92
care
113

dimensions
141

loading cargo
86
parking
93
storage
116

washing
113

weight
143
, 144

Vehicle battery
132

Vehicle identification number,
refer to
Engine
compartment
106
, 107

Vehicle Memory
47
Ventilation, draft-free
77, 80
Ventilation, refer to Draft-free
ventilation
77, 80
Viscosity
109

Volume

luggage
compartment
143
, 144

W Warning and indicator
lamps
16
Washer fluid
108

Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity
145

Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer/Wiper system
108

Washer systems
108

Washer/wiper system
59
Washing your vehicle
113

Water on roadways, deep
water
93
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire condition
101

Weights
143
, 144

Wheel stud wrench

MINI Mobility System
129

space-saver spare tire
125

Wheel/tire combination
102

Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142

Wheels and tires
102

Wheelslip control

All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Width, refer to Dimensions
141

Wind deflector
39
Window washer reservoir
108

capacity, refer to
Capacities
145

Window washer system

washer fluid
108

washer/wiper system
59
Windows, convenience
operation
26, 27
Windscreen wipers

replacement
120
, 121

Windshield heating

air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Windshield washer jets
60
Windshield wiper blades

care
115

replacement
120
, 121

Windshield wipers

intermittent operation
59
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system
59
Windshield, cleaning
60
Winter tires
103

changing
127

condition
100

Run Flat tires
103

storage
103

Wood paneling
115

Work in the engine
compartment
105

Wrench, refer to Onboard tool
kit
120

X Xenon lamps

bulb replacement
122

daytime driving lamps
57