windshield wipers MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2006 Owner's Manual

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
VEHICLE MEMORY
How the system functions
No doubt you have often reflected on how
great it would be if you could configure
your vehicle's various adjustment settings
to meet your own personal requirements.
In developing this vehicle, the manufac-
turer of the MINI has incorporated a num-
ber of options which can be programmed
specifically for your vehicle.
What the system can do
Your MINI Dealer can provide you with
details on the capabilities of the Vehicle
Memory system.
Examples for Vehicle Memory:
>Automatic locking if none of the vehicle
doors are opened, refer to page26
>Automatic locking after starting to drive,
refer to page28
>Selective central locking system, refer to
pages26, 27
>Convenience operation, refer to
pages26, 27
>Pathway lighting, refer to page59
>Daytime driving lamps, refer to page60
>Speed-dependent windshield wipers,
refer to page62
>Setting units for outside temperature
and fuel consumption display, refer to
page69>Setting units for display of temperatures
specified for automatic climate control
system, refer to page83
>Volume control PDC, refer to page77
>Acoustic alarm for starting PDC activa-
tion, refer to page77.
This symbol alerts you to Vehicle
Memory functions in the Owner's
Manual.<
After memory functions have been
reconfigured, your vehicle may oper-
ate slightly differently from the descrip-
tions used in this Owner's Manual. If you
decide to sell your vehicle one day, please
remember to have the memory functions
reset to their default configuration.<

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INTERIOR LAMPS WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM
Switching the interior light in the MINI
Convertible on and off manually
Press button 1 briefly.
Permanently turn off interior light:
Press button 1 until the interior light comes
on for a short while.
Press button 1 to revert to normal opera-
tion.
Switching the reading lamps on and
off
Press button 2.
0Wipers parked
1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor
2 Normal wiper speed
3 Fast wiper speed
4Brief wipe
5 Clean windshield and headlamps
Intermittent operation
Not on vehicles with rain sensor.
The interval time for the wipers is depen-
dent on the vehicle speed.
Rain sensor*
The rain sensor is located on the wind-
shield, directly in front of the interior rear-
view mirror.
When the rain sensor is activated, the
windshield wipers are automatically con-
trolled depending on the amount of mois-
ture, including snow, on the windshield.
To activate the rain sensor:
Lever in position 1.
The wipers will move once across the wind-
shield.
To deactivate the rain sensor:
Lever in position 0.
Switch the rain sensor off when pass-
ing through an automatic car wash.
Failure to do so could result in damage
caused by undesired wiper activation.<
Normal wiper speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to intermittent wip-
ing.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
Fast wiper speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to normal wiper
speed.

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WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM WASHER FLUID
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps∗
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield. The wipers are automatically
activated for a brief period.
When the vehicle lighting is on, the head-
lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on
the windshield. For this reason, use anti-
freeze, refer to page64.
Do not use the washers if the fluid reservoir
is empty, as the washer pump will other-
wise be damaged.<
Heated windshield washer jets*
The windshield washer jets are heated
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
Rear window wiper*
6 Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap to position 6.
The rear window wiper moves across the
window a number of times before
switching to intermittent operation
Cleaning the rear window*
7 Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap to position 7 and keep it
there
8 Wipers parked:
Turn the cap to position 8 and keep it
there.
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. 2.4 quarts/2.3 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-
tems is flammable. Always keep it well
away from sparks and open flames, and
store it in tightly closed original containers
well out of the reach of children. Always
observe the instructions on the containers.<

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Integrated universal remote
control86
Interior lamp, remote
control26
Interior lamps61
Interior rearview mirror48
automatic dimming96
Interlock, refer to Steering
locked53
Intermittent operation of the
wipers62
Interval
display, service118
J
Jack131,135
points134
Jack, refer to Tire change set
MINI Mobility System135
Run Flat tires108
space-saver spare tire131
Jacking points134
Jets, refer to Ventilation80,83
Jets, refer to Windshield
washer jets63
John Cooper Works Kit146
Jump-starting140
K
Keys24
Kickdown57 Knock control99
L
Lamp defect127
Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs127
Lamps and bulbs127
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams59
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing the load92
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system52

Leather care121
LEDs light-emitting diodes130
Length, refer to
Dimensions147,148
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement130
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire131
Light switch59
Light-alloy wheels, care120
Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs)130
Lighter85
Lighting of the instruments61
Lights on warning60
Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load92
Loading the vehicle90 Loads, refer to Loading cargo90
Locking
from inside28
from outside26
Locking/unlocking the vehicle,
acknowledgment
signals26,27
Low beams59
bulb replacement128
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44
Luggage compartment
cover88
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release30
expanding88
lid, refer to Tailgate29
opening from the outside29
opening with the remote
control26
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate29
volume149,
150
Luggage compartment in the
MINI88
Luggage compartment lid
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release30
opening with the remote
control26 Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate29
Luggage compartment net92
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack93
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires110
Maintenance system118
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models118
Make-up mirror, illuminated48
Malfunction
automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
convertible top38
door lock27
fuel filler door100
glass sunroof, electric34
tailgate30
Manual air distribution79

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
164
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading105
Units
average consumption70
average speed70
temperature69
Universal garage door
opener86
Universal remote control86
Unlocking
bonnet111
from inside28
from outside26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal138
Using antifreeze63,115
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket85
Valve
core135
dust cap133
remover135
spare135
Valve remover, refer to
Onboard tool kit135 Valve stem and replacement
valve, refer to Onboard tool
kit135
Vehicle
battery138
break-in procedures96
care119
dimensions147
loading cargo90
parking98
storage122
washing119
weight149,150
Vehicle battery138
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Engine
compartment112,113
Vehicle Memory49
Ventilation, draft-free80,83
Ventilation, refer to Draft-free
ventilation80,83
Volume
luggage
compartment149,150
W
Warning and indicator
lamps16
Washer fluid63
Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity151 Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer/wiper system63
Washer systems63
Washer/wiper system62
Washing your vehicle119
Water on roadways, deep
water98
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire condition107
Weights149,150
Wheel stud wrench
MINI Mobility System135
space-saver spare tire131
Wheel/tire combination109
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions147,148
Wheels and tires109
Wheelslip control
All Season traction Control
(ASC)71
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)71
Width, refer to Dimensions147
Wind deflector40

Window washer reservoir63
capacity, refer to
Capacities151
Window washer system
washer fluid63
washer/wiper system62
Windows, convenience
operation26,27 Windscreen wipers
replacement126,127
Windshield heating
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82
Windshield washer jets63
Windshield wiper blades
care121
replacement126,127
Windshield wipers
intermittent operation62
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system62
Windshield, cleaning63
Winter tires110
changing133
condition106
Run Flat tires109
storage110
Wood paneling121
Work in the engine
compartment111
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit126
X
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement128
Y
Your individual vehicle6