open bonnet MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2005 Owner's Manual
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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BONNET
Do not attempt to service your vehi
-
cle if you do not have the required
technical background. If you are not famil
-
iar with the regulations to be observed,
have the necessary work on your vehicle
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work
-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica
-
tions of the MINI manufacturer.
Work that is improperly carried out could
result in consequential damage and pose
safety hazards.<
To unlockPull the lever in the right door area beneath
the instrument panel.
To open1. Reach under the bonnet2. Pull the release lever3. Open the bonnet.To closeAllow the bonnet to fall from a height of
approx.
1 ft / 30
cm.
To avoid injuries, as with all closing procedures be sure that the travel
path of the bonnet is clear when it is closed.
If it is determined that the bonnet is not
completely closed while driving, stop
immediately and close it securely, also refer
to page
17.<
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LAMPS AND BULBS1 Low beams
H7 bulb, 55
watts
2 High beams
H7 bulb, 55
watts
The H7 bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear safety glasses and protective
gloves. If the lamp is damaged there is a
risk of injury.<
Replacing bulbs The headlamps are integrated into the
engine compartment.1. Gently pull the retaining wire of the
headlamp cover and guide it outwards2. Fold down the headlamp cover
3. Disconnect the cable connector from the
bulb socket and pull out the bulb4. Place the bulb holder on the lower edge
of the mounting and press it in until it
engages in the bulb socket 5. Reconnect the cable connector and
install the headlamp cover again.Xenon lamps* The service life of these bulbs is very long
and the probability of a failure is very low,
provided that they are not switched on and
off an unusual number of times. If one of
these bulbs should nevertheless fail, it is
possible to continue driving with great cau
-
tion using the fog lamps, provided traffic
laws in your area do not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp system, including bulb replacement,
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work
-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica
-
tions of the MINI manufacturer. Due to
high voltage, there is a risk of fatal injury if
work on the xenon lamps is carried out
improperly.<
Turn signal indicators, front 21 watt bulb
1. Open the bonnet2. Reach into the opening for the turn sig
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nal indicators from above
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb holder
while turning it to the left4. Remove and replace the bulb.Parking lamps and standing lamps 5 watt bulb The parking lamps and standing lamps are
integrated in the lamp housing of the turn
signal indicator.1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull
out2. Remove and replace the bulb.
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety
7
Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone
Temperature
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Temperature display
ice warning
66
outside temperature
66
setting units
66
Temperature grades
100
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control
61
Three-point safety belt
45
Through-loading system
85, 86
Tightening the lug bolts
keys
125
, 129
torque
128
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts
128
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System
131
Run Flat tires
102
space-saver spare tire
125
Tire failure
125
MINI Mobility System
129
space-saver spare tire
125
Tire inflation pressure
97
reinflation
130
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor
71
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor
71
Tires
age
99
break-in procedures
92
changing
127
condition
100
damage
101
flat tire
101
, 125
inflation pressure
97
replacement
102
size, refer to New wheels and
tires
102
storage
103
tread
100
wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread
100
winter tires
103
Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run Flat
tires
101
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit
120
Torque
engine
140
lug bolts
128
Tow bar
137
Tow rope
137
Tow socket for towing
eyelet
136
Towing
136
with automatic
transmission
136
, 137
Towing eyelet
136
Tow-starting
137
Track width, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
Traction grades
100
Transmission
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
manual transmission
53
Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection
54
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction
56
Transporting children safely
48
Transporting securely, refer to
Securing the load
88
Trap protection,
electric glass sunroof
34
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray
81
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread
100
Treadwear grade
99
Trip odometer
63
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
85
Turn signal indicators
58
indicator lamp
19
Turn signal indicators on the
side, bulb replacement
123
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142
U Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
99
Units
average consumption
67
average speed
67
temperature
66
Universal garage door
opener
83
Universal remote control
83
Unlocking
bonnet
105
from inside
28
from outside
26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal
132
Using antifreeze
108
, 110
V Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket
82