remote control MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2008 Owner's Guide

From A to Z
150
From A to Z
Index
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control75
Additives
– coolant108
– engine oil108
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner72
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control73
Airbags64
– sitting safely30
– warning lamp65
Air conditioner71
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner72
– automatic climate control73
– ventilation75
Air distribution
– automatic74
– individual73
– manual73
Air flow rate72,73
– air conditioning system72
– automatic climate control73
– heating, ventilation72
Airing, refer to Ventilation75
Air outlets, refer to Air vents71
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure96
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode72,74
Air supply
– air conditioner72
– automatic climate control73
– ventilation75
Air vents71AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications95
Alarm system24
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires105
All-Season Traction Control
ASC58
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode72,74
Ambient lighting70
Antenna, care112
Antifreeze
– coolant108
– washer fluid46
Antilock Brake System ABS58
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system24
Anti-theft system19
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights146,147
Approved engine oils108
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to
Weights146,147
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest78
Arrival time
– computer50
Ashtray80
Assistant systems, refer to
– All-Season Traction Control
ASC58
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC58
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control74
Audio device, external78
Automatic
– air distribution74
– air flow rate74
– cruise control46
– headlamp control66Automatic climate control71
– automatic air distribution74
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC74
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– interlock41
– overriding selector lever
lock43
– shiftlock41
– sport program42
AUTO program for automatic
climate control74
AUX-In, refer to External audio
device78
Average fuel consumption49
– setting the units51
Average speed50
Axle loads, refer to
Weights146,147
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting70
Backrests, refer to Seats30
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb117
– replacing bulbs in MINI118
– replacing bulbs in MINI
Clubman118
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch127
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away129
Battery125
– charging125
– disposal27,125
– jump starting128
– temporary power failure125
Battery renewal
– remote control27
Being towed129

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Belts, refer to Safety belts33
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts33
Beverage holders, refer to Cup
holders80
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate72,73
Bonnet106
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders80
Brake Assist58
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements53
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs in MINI118
– replacing bulbs in MINI
Clubman118
Brake pads, breaking in84
Brake rotors85
– brakes84
– breaking in84
Brakes
– ABS58
– breaking in84
– MINI Maintenance
System110
– parking brake40
– service requirements53
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely85
Brake system84
– breaking in84
– disc brakes85
– MINI Maintenance
System110
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance127
Breaking in the clutch84
Break-in period84
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs115
Button for starting the
engine39
Buttons on the steering
wheel11C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders80
Capacities148
Capacity of cargo bay146
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery125
Car care112
Car-care products, refer to
Suitable car-care
products112
Care112
Cargo, securing89
Cargo area
– capacity147
Cargo area partition net, refer
to Partition net in MINI
Clubman87
Cargo bay86
– capacity146
– convenient access26
– cover86
– doors, refer to Splitdoor23
– lamp69
– lid, refer to Tailgate23
– opening from outside24
– volume146
Cargo bay, expanding86
Cargo bay doors, refer to
Splitdoor23
Cargo bay lamp69
Cargo bay lid, refer to
Tailgate23
Cargo bay partition net, refer
to Partition net in MINI
Clubman87
Cargo loading
– securing cargo89
– stowing cargo88
– vehicle86
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls18
Carpets, care113Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest78
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car wash86
Car wash, care112
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system84
Center armrest78
Center brake lamp119
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking system19
– convenient access26
– from inside22
– from outside19
Changing bulbs
115
Changing wheels122
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment107
Check Control55
Child's seats36
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH37
Child-restraint systems36
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire122
Chrome parts, care113
Chrome parts, refer to
Care112
Cigarette lighter80
Cleaning headlamps45
– washer fluid46
Clock48
– 12h/24h mode51
– setting time54
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside19
Clothes hooks79
Clubdoor23
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine39
Comfort access, refer to
Convenient access26

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Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock39
Computer49
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked85
Condition Based Service
CBS110
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile18
Confirmation signals for
vehicle locking/unlocking20
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances80
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption49
Consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption49
Control Display
– settings50
Controls and displays10
Convenience start, refer to
Starting the engine39
Convenient access26
– replacing the battery27
– what to observe before
entering a car wash27
Convenient operation
– windows20
Coolant108
– checking level108
– filling108
Coolant temperature48
Cooling, maximum74
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant108
Copyright2
Cruising range49
Cup holders80
Curb weight, refer to
Weights146,147
Current fuel consumption50
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting69
Data144
– capacities148
– dimensions145
– engine144
– weights146,147
Date
– setting55
Daytime running lamps67
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake assist58
Deactivating front passenger
airbags64
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking20
Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler door94
Defogging windows73,75
Defrosting windows73,75
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner73
– automatic climate control75
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows73,75
Differential, breaking in84
Digital clock48
Dimensions145
Dipstick, engine oil107
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals43
Displacement, refer to Engine
data144
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting69
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays, care113
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant108
– remote control battery27
– vehicle battery125Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements53
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC57
Diving stability control
systems57
Door
– rear, refer to Clubdoor23
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Door lock22
Door lock, confirmation
signals20
Doors, manual operation22
DOT Quality Grades102
Double doors, refer to
Splitdoor23
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders80
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Start Assist59
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button59
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams66
Driving notes84
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Start Assist59
Driving through water85
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes84
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function75
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake assist58
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC58
E
Electrical malfunction
– door lock22
– fuel filler door94
Electronic brake-force
distribution58
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC58

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Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler door94
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission43
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance127
Engine
– breaking in84
– data144
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature48
– speed144
– starting39
– starting, convenient
access26
– switching off40
Engine compartment107
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant108
Engine oil
– adding108
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils108
– approved engine oils108
– capacity108
– checking level107
– dipstick107
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements53
– MINI Maintenance
System110
Engine oil level, checking107
Engine output, refer to Engine
data144
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine39
Error messages, refer to Check
Control55
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC58
Event data recorders111
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system84Exterior mirrors33
– adjusting33
– automatic heating34
– folding in and out34
External audio device78
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away129
– for tying down loads89
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control55
Failure of an electrical
consumer125
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts33
Fasten safety belts reminder,
refer to Seat belt
reminder33
Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control75
– microfilter for air
conditioner73
Fine wood, care113
First aid pouch127
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock39
Flash when locking/
unlocking20
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires104
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM61
Flat Tire Monitor FTM59
– indicating a flat tire60
– initializing the system60
– malfunction61
– snow chains59
– system limits59
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition103
Floor mats, care113
Floor panel, refer to Level load
floor in MINI Clubman87
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb116,118Folding rear seat backrest86
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely85
Footwell lamps69
For your own safety4
Front airbags64
Front fog lamps69
– indicator lamp131
– replacing bulb116
Front seat adjustment30
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows73,75
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor59
Fuel95
– gauge49
– high-quality brands95
– quality95
– specifications95
– tank capacity148
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge
49
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge49
Fuel filler door94
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction94
Fuses125
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control76
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption49
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel95
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge49
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission41
– manual transmission41

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Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– manual transmission41
General driving notes84
Glass sunroof, electric27
– convenient operation20,22
– opening, closing28
– raising28
– remote control20
Glove compartment77
Grills, refer to Air vents71
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights146,147
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb115
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake40
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags64
Headlamp control,
automatic66
Headlamp flasher43
– indicator lamp11,131
Headlamps
– replacing bulb115
Headlamps, care112
Head restraints32
– sitting safely30
Heated
– mirrors34
– rear window72,74
– seats33
Heating71
– mirrors34
– rear window72,74
– seats33
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo88
Height, refer to
Dimensions145
Height adjustment
– seats31
– steering wheel34High beams68
– headlamp flasher68
– indicator lamp131
– replacing bulb115
High water, refer to Driving
through water85
Hills85
Hill Start Assist59
Holders for cups80
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system84
Hydroplaning84
I
Ice warning48
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning48
Ignition39
– switched off39
– switched on39
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control18
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness39
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on39
Ignition lock39
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13,131
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM62
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting69
Individual air distribution73
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile18
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM61
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM60
– glass sunroof, electric28
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays12
Instrument lighting69Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays12
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remove
control76
Interior lamps69
– remote control21
Interior rearview mirror34
– automatic dimming
feature34
Interlock41
Intermittent mode of the
wipers44
Internet page4
J
Jacking points124
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles46
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting128
Jump starting128
K
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls18
Keyless go, refer to Convenient
access26
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Convenient
access26
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile18
Kick-down42
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic42
Knock control95
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams66
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs115

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Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
cargo89
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system37
LEDs light-emitting diodes115
Length, refer to
Dimensions145
Level load floor in MINI
Clubman87
License plate lamp
– replacing bulbs in MINI119
– replacing bulbs in MINI
Clubman119
Light-alloy wheels, care112
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs115
Lighter80
– socket80
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs115
– of the instruments69
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps66
Light switch66
Limit141
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo89
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking22
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal20
– from inside22
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access26
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals20
– from inside22
– from outside19
Low beams66
– automatic66
– replacing bulb115
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support31
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo bay23
Luggage compartment doors,
refer to Splitdoor23Luggage compartment lid,
refer to Tailgate23
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack89
Lumbar support31
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires105
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system110
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control55
Manual air distribution73
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic42
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler door94
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission43
Manual transmission41
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Maximum cooling74
Maximum speed
– with winter tires105
Medical assistance, refer to
First aid pouch127
Microfilter
– for air conditioner73
– for automatic climate
control75
– MINI Maintenance
System110
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance
System110
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System110
Mirror dimming feature34Mirrors33
– exterior mirrors33
– heating34
– interior rearview mirror34
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest78
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest78
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System120
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety4
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor59
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher43
– refer to Wiper system44
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints32
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments79
New tires104
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data144
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope130
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
Onboard Diagnosis110
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications95
Odometer48
Oil, refer to Engine oil107
Oil consumption107

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Oil level107
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal125
Onboard tool kit114
Opening and closing
– convenient access26
– from inside22
– from outside19
– using the door lock22
– via the remote control19
Opening and unlocking
– from inside22
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation75
Outlets, refer to Air vents71
Output, refer to Engine
data144
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control74
Outside temperature
display48
– changing unit of measure51
– on onboard computer51
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature48
P
Paintwork, care112
Park Distance Control PDC57
Parking
– vehicle40
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC57
Parking brake40
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb116
Parking lamps/low beams66
Partition net in MINI
Clubman87
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
Pathway lighting66
Personal Profile18
Pinch protection system
– windows29
Plastic parts, care113Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control75
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner73
Power failure125
Power windows28
Power windows, refer to
Windows28
Pressure, tires96
Pressure monitoring, tires59
– Flat Tire Monitor59
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM61
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows29
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor59
R
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness39
Radio readiness39
– switched off39
– switched on39
Rain sensor44
Range, refer to Cruising
range49
Reading lamps70
Rear door, refer to
Clubdoor23
Rear doors, refer to
Splitdoor23
Rear double doors, refer to
Splitdoor23
Rear fog lamp69
– indicator lamp131
– replacing bulb118
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps117
Rear seat backrest, folding86
Rear seats
– folding the backrests86Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors33
Rear window heating72,74
Recirculated-air mode72,74
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode72,74
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest31
Refueling94
Releasing
– bonnet106
Remote control18
– battery renewal27
– convenient access26
– garage door opener76
– malfunctions21,27
– service data110
– tailgate21
Replacement remote
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs115
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires104
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge49
Reservoir for washer
systems46
Restraint systems
– for children
36
– refer to Safety belts33
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic42
– manual transmission41
Roadside Assistance127
Roadside parking lamps68
– replacing bulb116
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements53
Roof load capacity146,147
Roof-mounted luggage
rack89
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away130

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RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires104
Rubber parts, care113
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat
Tires104
Run-Flat Tires104
– flat tire60
– new tires104
– tire inflation pressure96
– winter tires105
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-Flat
Tires104
S
Safety belts33
– damage33
– indicator lamp33
– reminder33
– sitting safely30
Safety belts, care113
Safety systems
– airbags64
– All-Season Traction Control
ASC58
– Antilock Brake System
ABS58
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC58
– safety belts33
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat
Tires104
Screw thread for tow
fitting129
Seat adjustment
– mechanical31
Seats30
– adjusting the seats31
– heating33
– sitting safely30
Securing the vehicle
– from inside22
– from outside19
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock41
– overriding manually43
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance127
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance127
Service data in the remote
control110
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS110
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS110
Service requirements53
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode51
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic42
– manual transmission41
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions41
Side airbags64
Side door, rear, refer to
Clubdoor23
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb117
Side windows, refer to
Windows28
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely30
– airbags30
– safety belts30
– with head restraint30
Size, refer to Dimensions145
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric27
Slot for remote control39Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray80
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment78
Snow chains105
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances80
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD110
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires122
– inflation pressure96
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire122
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils108
Speed144
– with winter tires105
Speed control, refer to Cruise
control46
Speedometer12
Splitdoor23
Split rear seat backrest, refer to
Expanding the cargo bay86
Sport button59
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems57
Start/stop button39
– starting the engine39
– switching off the engine40
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine39
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting128
Starting the engine
– start/stop button39
Start-off assistance, refer to
– ASC58
– DSC58
– Hill Start Assist59
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing4
Steering wheel34
– adjustment34
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock
39
– shift paddles42

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Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic41
Storage area
– cargo bay86
Storage compartment, front
passenger side79
Storage compartments79
Storage space
– storage compartments79
Storing the vehicle113
Storing tires105
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments79
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires96
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine40
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button39
Switching the cooling function
on and off75
Symbols4
T
Tachometer48
Tailgate23
– convenient access26
– opening/closing24
– opening from outside24
– unlocking with remote
control21
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps117
– replacing bulb117
Tail lamps117
– replacing bulbs in MINI118
– replacing bulbs in MINI
Clubman118
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities148
Technical data144
Technical modifications4Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest78
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning48
– outside temperature48
– setting the units51
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature48
Temperature setting
– air conditioner72
– automatic climate control74
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo89
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp119
Three-point safety belt33
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys122,123
– torque125
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts125
Tire change set
– MINI Mobility System122
– space-saver spare
tire122,123
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor60
– indicator/warning lamp60
– MINI Mobility System120
– Run-Flat Tires60
– space-saver spare tire122
– Tire Pressure Monitor61
Tire inflation pressure96
– loss60
– space-saver spare tire
96
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor59
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM61
– limitations of system61
– resetting system61
– warning lamp62
Tire Quality Grading102Tires
– age103
– breaking in84
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels122
– condition103
– damage103
– inflation pressure96
– inflation pressure loss62
– minimum tread depth103
– new tires104
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor59
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM61
– puncture60
– Run-Flat Tires104
– size102
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth103
– winter tires105
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-Flat Tires104
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit114
Torque144
– lug bolts125
Tow bar129
Tow fitting129
– screw thread129
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away129
Towing129
– car with automatic
transmission129
– methods129
Tow rope130
Tow-starting129
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor61
Track width, refer to
Dimensions145
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC58

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Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– manual transmission41
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic43
Transporting children safely36
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo89
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread103
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer48
Triple turn signal activation43
Trip odometer48
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions145
Turn signal indicator43
– front, replacing bulb116
– indicator lamp12
– rear, replacing bulb117
– side, replacing bulb117
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading89
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR102
Units
– average fuel consumption51
– temperature51
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control76
Universal remove control76
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking26
Unlocking
– from inside22
– from outside19
– tailgate26
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access26
Upholstery, care112
V
Valve
– dust cap123
Vehicle
– battery125
– breaking in84
– cargo loading86
– dimensions145
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment107
– parking40
– storage113
– weight146,147
Vehicle jack122,123
– jacking points124
Ventilation
– air conditioner75
Vents, refer to Air vents71
Vents, refer to Ventilation75
Volume of cargo area147
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13,131
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control55
Warning triangle127
Washer fluid46
– capacity of reservoir46
Washer fluid reservoir46
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray80
Waterfall lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting70
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water85
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth103
Weights146,147
Welcome lamps66
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions145
Wheels, new104
Wheels and tires96
Wheelslip control, refer to
– All-Season Traction Control
ASC58Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare
tire122,123
Width, refer to Dimensions145
Windows28
– closing28
– convenient operation20
– opening28
– pinch protection system29
Window washer, refer to
Washer fluid46
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to
Capacities148
Windshield
– cleaning45
– defrosting and removing
condensation73,75
Windshield, defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows73,75
Windshield washer system44
– washer fluid46
– washer nozzles46
Windshield wiper blades,
changing114
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system44
Winter tires105
– storage105
Wiper blade replacement114
Wiper blades, care113
Wiper system44
Work in the engine
compartment106
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit114
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb115