engine coolant MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2006 Owner's Manual

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Driving:
Ignition lock53
Starting the engine53
Switching off the engine54
Parking brake54
Manual transmission55
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Parking lamps/Low beams59
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher60
Instrument lighting61
Fog lamps61
Interior lamps61
Washer/wiper system62
Washer fluid63
Cruise control64
Everything under control:
Odometer66
Clock66
Fuel gauge66
Coolant temperature gauge67
Tachometer68
Service interval display68
Onboard computer69Technology for safety and driving
convenience:
Driving stability control systems71
Flat Tire Monitor73
Airbags75
Park Distance Control (PDC)77
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:
Air conditioning system78
Automatic climate control81
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment84
Center armrest84
Drinks holders, ashtray85
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply85
Integrated universal remote control86
Loading and transporting cargo:
Luggage compartment in the MINI88
Luggage compartment in the MINI
Convertible89
Loading cargo90
Roof-mounted luggage rack93OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures96
General driving notes96
Refueling99
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure101
Tire coding105
Tire condition106
Run Flat tires108
New wheels and tires109
Snow chains110

CONTENTS
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In the engine compartment:
Bonnet111
Engine compartment:
MINI COOPER and
MINI COOPER Convertible112
MINI COOPER S and
MINI COOPER S Convertible113
Engine oil114
Coolant115
Brake system117
Maintenance and care:
MINI Maintenance System118
Socket for Onboard Diagnostics
OBD119
Caring for your vehicle119
Vehicle storage122OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit126
Wiper blades126
Lamps and bulbs127
Repairing a flat tire131
Space-saver spare tire131
Changing tires133
MINI Mobility System135
Vehicle battery138
Fuses139
Giving and receiving assistance:
Jump-starting140
Towing and tow-starting141
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine data146
Dimensions:
MINI147
MINI Convertible148
Weights:
MINI149
MINI Convertible150
Capacities151

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
1 Tachometer68
with indicator and warning lamps,
page16ff
2 Display for onboard computer69
without onboard computer:
Display of outside temperature and cur-
rent vehicle speed
3 Speedometer with indicator and warn-
ing lamps, page16 ff4 Indicator for
>Odometer66
>Trip odometer66
>Service interval68
>Program indicator for automatic
transmission with Steptronic57
>Clock
5 Trip odometer, reset to zero66
Setting the clock666 Fuel gauge67
7 Engine coolant temperature gauge67
DISPLAY ELEMENTS

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
DISPLAY ELEMENTS WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM* OR COCKPIT CHRONO PACK*
1 Indicator and warning lamps, page16 ff
2 Fuel gauge67
For more information about the navigation
system, refer to the Owner's Manual for
Navigation System.3 Engine oil temperature
4 Engine oil pressure
5 Coolant temperature6 Indicator and warning lamps, page16 ff
7 Fuel gauge67

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
Technology that monitors itself
The system runs a check on the indicator
and warning lamps marked by
+ when you
turn the key in the ignition lock. 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.<
Engine oil pressure
+
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
page117. Have the system checked imme-
diately.
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 page67. Have the system checked
immediately.

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
FUEL GAUGE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
In the navigation system*
Please also comply with the instruc-
tions in the previous section.<
If the LED changes from orange to red,
there are approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters of fuel
left in the tank.
Coolant temperature gauge
Depending on the equipment version, a
coolant temperature gauge is located in
the speedometer or the Cockpit Chrono
Pack.
Low temperature:
The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate
engine and vehicle speeds.
Center position:
Normal operating temperature of the
engine.
High temperature:
As soon as there is a deviation from the
center position upwards or to the left:
Drive with moderation and at low engine
speeds. If necessary, switch off the engine
and allow it to cool down.
Checking coolant level, refer to page115.
Temperature warning
LED 1 lights up while driving:
Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine
immediately and allow it to cool down.
When you switch on the ignition, the LED 1
lights up briefly to confirm that the system
is operational.
Equipment with navigation system* or
Cockpit Chrono Pack*
Coolant-temperature warning
lamp 2 lights up while driving:
Engine is too hot. Switch off the
engine immediately and allow it to cool
down.

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1 Reservoir for windshield and rear
window washer system
*63
2 Vehicle identification number
3 Coolant expansion tank1154 Engine oil filler neck114
5Battery138
6 Brake fluid reservoir1177 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning
system*63
8 Engine oil dipstick114
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: MINI COOPER AND MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE

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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
1 Reservoir for windshield and rear
window washer system
*63
2 Vehicle identification number3 Coolant expansion tank115
4 Engine oil filler neck114
5 Auxiliary terminal for
jump-starting1406 Brake fluid reservoir117
7 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning
system
*63
8 Engine oil dipstick114
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: MINI COOPER S AND MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE

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ENGINE OIL COOLANT
Approved engine oils
The 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.
Only use High Performance Synthetic Oil
approved by the manufacturer of your
MINI.
If MINI High Performance Synthetic Oil is
not available, you can add small quantities
of another synthetic oil in between oil
changes. Only use oils with a specification
of API SH or higher.
If you have any further questions
regarding MINI High Performance
Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils,
your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise
you.<
Do not use any oil additives, as they
could cause engine damage under
some circumstances.<
Viscosity grades
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating
and is classified into SAE grades.
The correct SAE grade for your MINI is
determined by the climatic conditions of
the region in which you normally drive your
MINI.
Approved oils feature the SAE grades
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving at all out-
side temperatures.Do not open the cooling system when
the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant consists of water and a coolant
additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your MINI. Your
MINI Dealer knows which additives are
suitable and will be glad to advise you.
Only use suitable additives, other-
wise the engine can be damaged. The
additives are hazardous to your health.<
Comply with the applicable environ-
mental laws regulating the disposal
of coolant additives.<

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COOLANT
As an example, the illustration shows the
coolant tank of the MINI COOPER and the
MINI COOPER Convertible.
Checking coolant level
1. The engine must be at ambient temper-
ature
2. MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Con-
vertible:
Slowly pull the cap of the expansion
tank by the tab until the excess pressure
can escape. Then remove the cap com-
pletely.
MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Con-
vertible:
Loosen the cap of the expansion tank
slightly by turning it counterclockwise
until the excess pressure can escape.
Then remove the cap completely
3. The coolant level is correct if it is
between the MIN and MAX markings on
the transparent expansion tank
4. If necessary, slowly add coolant until the
correct level is reached; do not overfill
5. MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Con-
vertible:
Press the cap on and press it down
firmly.
MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Con-
vertible:
Turn the cap back on and tighten it
firmly
6. Have the cause of the coolant loss
removed as soon as possible.