oil level MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2005 Owner's Manual
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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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WASHER FLUID
ENGINE OIL
Headlamp* and window washer systems The capacity of the headlamp washer sys
-
tem is approx. 2.6
quarts
/ 2.5
liters, that of
the windshield and rear window washer
system approx. 2.1
quarts
/ 2.0
liters.
Fill with water and, if necessary, with anti
-
freeze, according to manufacturer's recom
-
mendations.
We recommend that you mix the washer fluid before filling either res
-
ervoir.<
Antifreeze agent for the washer sys
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tems is flammable. Always keep it
well away from sparks and open flames,
and store it in tightly closed containers well
out of the reach of children. Always observe
the instructions on the containers.<
The illustration shows by way of example the dipstick of the MINI
COOPER and the
MINI
COOPER Convertible.
Measuring the oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface2. Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating temperature3. Pull the dipstick out after approx.
5
minutes and wipe it off with a lint-free
cloth, paper towel, or similar material
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way
into the guide tube and pull it out again.
The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption is
directly influenced by your driving style and
vehicle operating conditions.
The oil volume between the two notches –
MIN, MAX – on the dipstick corresponds to
approx. 1.1
quarts
/ 1
liter. Do not fill
beyond the upper notch on the dipstick.
Excess oil will damage the engine.
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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
ENGINE OILAdding engine oil
Only top up oil when the oil level has dropped to just above the lower
notch of the dipstick. However, never allow
the level to drop below the lower notch.
tives could lead to damage in some cases.
Continuous exposure to used oil has
caused cancer in laboratory testing.
For this reason, any skin areas that come
into contact with oil should be thoroughly
washed with soap and water.
Always store oil, grease, etc., out of reach of
children. Comply with all warning labels
and information on lubricant containers.<
Comply with the applicable environ
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mental laws regulating the disposal
of used oil.<
Specified engine oilsThe quality of the engine oil selected has
critical significance for the operation and
service life of an engine. Based on exten
-
sive testing, the manufacturer of your MINI
approves only certain grades of engine oil. Use only approved MINI High Performance
Synthetic Oil.If you are unable to obtain MINI High Per
-
formance Synthetic Oil, you can add small
amounts of synthetic oil in between oil
changes. Only use oils with the API SH spec
-
ification or higher.
Ask your authorized MINI Dealer for details concerning the specific MINI
High Performance Synthetic Oil or syn
-
thetic oils which have been approved.<
Viscosities Viscosity is the oilflow rating as established
in SAE classes.The choice of the proper SAE class depends
on the climatic conditions in the area
where your MINI is used.
Approved oils are in SAE classes 5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used at all ambient tem
-
peratures.
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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLEner, heavy-duty grease remover, fuel or
similar>Wood paneling
*:
Please clean wood paneling and other
wood parts only with a damp cloth. Dry
off with a soft cloth>Safety belts:
Only clean using mild soap, leaving the
belts fitted.
Do not dry clean, as the fabric can be
destroyed.
Always roll up safety belts only when
dry.
Dirty safety belts prevent unrolling and
thus negatively affect safety>Floor carpets and floor mats
*:
If heavily soiled, clean using interior
cleaner. Floor mats can be removed to
allow the interior to be cleaned>Wiper blades:
Clean with soapy water. Replace wiper
blades twice a year, before and after the
cold season. This is particularly impor
-
tant on vehicles fitted with a rain sensor.Caring for leather* and imitation
leather The leather and imitation leather used by
the manufacturer of your MINI are high
quality products processed using state-of-
the-art methods and will retain their qual
-
ity level for many years if cared for prop
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erly.Regular cleaning and care are necessary, as
dust and road dirt scratch in pores and
creases and lead to heavy wear as well as
premature brittleness of the leather and
imitation leather surface.
This is why you should use a cloth or vac
-
uum cleaner to remove dust on a regular
basis.Since dirt and oil slowly destroy the protec
-
tive layer of the leather and imitation
leather, a treatment with a leather care
product is necessary twice a year. This pre
-
serves the quality of the leather and pre
-
vents electrostatic charging.
Cleaning agents can contain hazard
-
ous or health-damaging substances.
For this reason, always observe the warn
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ings on the package. For interior cleaning,
always open the doors or windows of the
vehicle.
Do not use any products that are not
intended for cleaning the vehicle.
vertible top largely depend on the proper
care and operation of the convertible top.
You should therefore observe the following
notes in particular:>Whenever possible, park your vehicle in
the shade to protect it from intense sun
-
light>Do not fold the convertible top when it is
wet, dirty or frozen; otherwise water
marks, moisture stains and chafing could
result>If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed
area for a longer period of time, make
sure that there is sufficient ventilation>Remove bird droppings immediately
because they have corrosive properties.
Never use spot removers, paint thin
-
ner, solvents, cleaning fuel or similar
since these products can destroy the rubber
seals and cause leaks.<
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
148
A ABS Antilock Brake System
70
indicator lamp
17, 18
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle
6
Activated-charcoal filter
80
Adjusting interior
temperature
76, 79
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated air mode
76, 79
Air conditioning
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Air conditioning system
75
Air distribution
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation
77, 80
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure
97
Air volume
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Airbags
72
safe seating position
41
warning lamp
18
AKI, refer to Fuel quality
94
All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
indicator lamps
17, 18
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires
103
Antenna
114
Antifreeze
coolant
110
washer fluid
108
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
70
indicator lamp
17, 18
Anti-theft system
24
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights
143
, 144
Approved engine oils
109
Approved gross vehicle weight,
refer to Weights
143
, 144
ASC All Season traction
Control
68
indicator lamps
17, 18
Ashtray
81
Assistant systems, refer to
All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
AUTO program, refer to
Automatic air distribution
79
Automatic
air distribution
79
air volume
79
cruise control
61
Automatic car washes
113
Automatic climate control
78
Automatic transmission
with Steptronic
indicator lamp
56
interlock
51
selector lever lock
54
shiftlock
54
towing
136
tow-starting
137
Average consumption
67
setting units
67
Average speed
67
setting units
67
Axle loads, refer to
Weights
143
, 144
B Backrests, refer to
Adjusting seats
43
Backup lamp
54
bulb replacement
123
Bar, towing
137
Battery
132
charging
132
disposal
132
indicator lamp
16
jump-starting
134
power failure
132
Battery care
65, 112
Belts, refer to Safety belts
45
Beverage holders
81
Blower
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Blower, refer to Air volume
76
Blowers, refer to Draft-free
ventilation
77, 80
Bonnet
105
indicator lamp
17
Bottle holders, refer to
Beverage holders
81
Brake discs
brake system
96
break-in procedures
92
Brake fluid
111
adding
111
level
96
warning lamp
16
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement
123
Brake pads
96
break-in procedures
92
warning lamp
18
Brake system
96
brake fluid
96
brake pads
96
break-in procedures
92
disc brakes
96
warning lamp
17
Brake wear warning
brake pads
96
warning lamp
18
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
150
Convenience operation
convertible top
37
from outside
26, 27
glass sunroof, electric
33
windows
31
Convertible top
35
care
115
convenience operation
37
electrical malfunction
37
emergency closing
37
malfunction
37
Coolant
110
indicator lamp
16
level
110
temperature gauge
64
Coolant temperature gauge
64
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities
145
Cooling, refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
Copyright
2
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)
70
warning lamp
17
Correct tires
99
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror
47
Cruise control
61
buttons in the steering
wheel
20, 21
indicator lamp
19
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders
81
Curb weight, refer to
Weights
143
, 144
Current fuel consumption
67
setting units
67
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data
140
D Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer
63
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting
58
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit
12
Data
capacities
145
dimensions
141
engine
140
technical
140
weights
143
Date of the Owner's Manual
7
Daytime driving lamps
57
Deep water, refer to Driving
through water
93
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows
80
Defrosting and demisting
windows
automatic climate control
80
Defrosting windows
80
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows
80
Demisting windows
80
Digital clock
63
Dimensions
141
, 142
Dimming interior rearview
mirror
47
Dipstick, engine oil
108
Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal
indicators
58
Disc brakes
96
Displacement, refer to Engine
data
140
Display elements
13
with navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack
14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting
58
Disposal
engine oil
109
vehicle battery
132
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer
63
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)
74
Door keys
24
Door lock
27
Doors, locking and unlocking
acknowledgment
signals
26, 27
from inside
28
from outside
26
DOT quality grades
99
Draft-free ventilation
77, 80
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders
81
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams
57
Driving notes
93
Driving stability control
systems
68, 69
Dry air, refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
Drying air,
refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
69
indicator lamp
17
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
69
indicator lamp
17
E Easy entry to the rear
44
EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution
70
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
151
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Electric glass sunroof
33
Electric power windows
31
initializing
32
Electrical malfunction
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
convertible top
37
door lock
27
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)
70
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
convertible top
37
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
transmission lock for
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
Engine
break-in procedures
92
data
140
electronics
18
indicator lamp
18
speed
65
starting
51
switching off
52
Engine compartment
MINI COOPER and MINI
COOPER Convertible
106
MINI COOPER S and MINI
COOPER S Convertible
107
Engine coolant
110
Engine data
140
Engine oil
108
capacity
145
indicator/warning lamp
16
recommended oils
109
specified oil grades
109
viscosities
109
Engine oil level
108
indicator/warning lamp
16
Engine oil level, checking
108
Engine oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp
16
Engine output, refer to Engine
data
140
Entry to the rear
44
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)
69
Exhaust system, refer to
Hot exhaust system
93
Exterior mirrors
46
folding in and out
46
Eyelet, for towing and tow-
starting
136
F Failure of an electrical
consumer
132
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts
45
Filling canister, refer to MINI
Mobility System
130
Filling hose, refer to MINI
Mobility System
130
Filter, refer to
Microfilter
77
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter
80
Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor
71, 72
MINI Mobility System
129
Run Flat tires
101
space-saver spare tire
125
Flat Tire Monitor
71
indicator lamp
17
Flat tire, refer to Changing
tires
127
Flat tire, refer to Tires,
condition
100
Floor mats
115
Fog lamps
58
indicator lamp
58
Foldable rear backrest
85, 86
Folding roof
35
'Follow me home' lamps
57
Foot brake, refer to General
driving notes
93
Front airbags
72
Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement
122
Fuel
94
average consumption
67
gauge
63, 64
quality
94
tank capacity
145
Fuel filler door
94
unlocking in the event of
electrical malfunction
95
Fuel tank capacity
145
Fuses
133
G Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control
83
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
154
Mechanical keys, refer to Master keys
24
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory
47
Microfilter
air conditioning system
77
automatic climate control
80
MINI Maintenance System
112
MINI manufacturer
6
MINI Mobility System
129
compressor
130
liquid sealant
130
Mirrors
46
heating
46
Mobile telephone, refer to separate Owner’s Manual
Mobility System
129
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety
7
Multifunction steering
wheel
20
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher
58
washer/wiper system
59
N Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints
43
New tires
102
Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Nylon rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting
137
O OBD interface socket
113
Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality
94
Odometer
63
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil
109
alternative oil grades
109
approved engine oils
109
capacity
145
dipstick
108
Oil change intervals, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
Oil consumption
109
Oil filter change
145
Oil level
108
indicator lamp
16
Oil pressure, indicator lamp
16
Oil service
65
Onboard computer
66
Onboard tool kit
120
MINI Mobility System
129
Run Flat tires
120
space-saver spare tire
125
Opening and closing
from inside
28
from outside
25
via remote control
26
via the door lock
27
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation
75, 78
Outside air
76
air conditioning system
76
Outside air mode, automatic
climate control
79
Outside temperature
display
66
changing units
66
in the onboard computer
66
P Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork
114
Park Distance Control (PDC)
74
Parking
vehicle
93
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)
74
Parking brake
53
warning lamp
17
Parking lamps
57
bulb replacement
122
Parking lamps/Low beams
57
Parking lock, refer to P
Parking
55
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle
6
PDC Park Distance Control
74
Plastic
114
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter
77
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter
80
Power convertible top
35
Power failure
132
Power output, refer to Engine
data
140
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Power windows
31
Pressure, tires
97
reinflation using MINI
Mobility System
130
Protective function, electric
glass sunroof
34
Pumping in liquid sealant
130
Q Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
99