engine coolant MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2010 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi-
tion, a message will appear on the Control
Display.
Check coolant level, refer to page178.
Fuel gauge
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 13.2 US gallons/50 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page163.
If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.
Reserve
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone
of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters the remaining
indicator lamps change from orange to red,
arrow, and a message is displayed briefly on the
Control Display. The tachometer
displays the
remaining cruising range. When the range is less
than approx. 30 miles/50 km, the message
remains in the Control Display.
If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur.<
Computer*
Displays in tachometer
Press the button in the turn indicator lever
repeatedly to call up various items of infor-
mation.
The following items of information are displayed
in the order listed:
>Cruising range
>Average fuel consumption
>Current fuel consumption
>Average speed
>Current vehicle speed
>MINI Convertible: Always Open Timer
To set the corresponding units of measure, refer
to Units of measure on page65.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated
on the basis of the way the car has been driven
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of
fuel currently in the tank.
If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other-
wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur.<
Average fuel consumption
Calculated for the time the engine has been
running.
With the trip computer, page63, you can have
the average consumption for another trip dis-
played.

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The risk of hydroplaning increases with declining
tread depth on the tires, refer also to Tread
depth on page173.
Driving through water
Drive through water on the road only if it is
not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the
vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the
transmission may be damaged.<
Parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with
the clutch; use the parking brake. Other-
wise, greater clutch wear will result.<
For information on driving off using Hill Assist*,
refer to page78.
Braking safely
Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a
situation which requires full braking, it is best to
brake using maximum brake pressure. Since the
vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you
can still avoid possible obstacles with a mini-
mum of steering effort.
The pulsation of the brake pedal, together with
the sound of hydraulic regulation, indicates that
ABS is actively taking effect.
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly
exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every
few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure
that this maneuver does not endanger other
road users. The heat generated in this process
helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that
Then full braking force will be immediately avail-
able when it is needed.
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Even
light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure. shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-
sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing
excessive loads on the brake system. Downshift-
ing in manual mode of the automatic transmis-
sion, page54.
Never drive with the clutch held down,
with the transmission in neutral or with
the engine switched off; otherwise, engine brak-
ing action will not be present or there will be no
power assistance to the brakes or steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be
impaired.<
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in operating conditions where
brake applications are less frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail
to cure.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic climate
control is in operation, and then exits under the
vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are therefore normal.
In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may
continue to run for some time after the engine is
switched off. This will generate noise in the
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Important parts of the engine compartment
1Battery, under the cover197
2Engine oil dipstick177
3Engine oil filler neck1784Coolant expansion tank178
5Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system57
6Engine compartment fuse box195
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
1.With the vehicle's engine at normal operat-
ing temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least 6 miles/10 km, park the
vehicle on a level surface.
2.Switch off the engine.
3.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 should be between the two
marks on the dipstick.The oil quantity corresponding to the difference
between the two marks on the dipstick is 1 US
quart/1 liter.
Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the
dipstick. Excess oil will damage the
engine.<

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Adding engine oil
Do not add the maximum quantity of 1 US
quart/1 liter of engine oil until the oil level has
dropped to just above the lower mark on the
dipstick, page177.
Add oil within the next 30 miles/50 km;
otherwise, the engine could be
damaged.<
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of
children and comply with the warnings on
the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may
result.<
Oil change
Have the oil changed only by a MINI dealer or a
workshop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifications of
the MINI manufacturer.
Oil types
Do not use oil additives as this could result
in engine damage.<
Approved engine oils
Your dealer can advise you on which engine oils
have been approved by the manufacturer of
your MINI.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only use approved High Performance oil.
The approved oils are SAE 0W-40, 0W-30,
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the fol-
lowing specification may be used:
API SM or higher
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant consists of half water and half additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your MINI. Your MINI dealer knows
which additives are suitable and will be glad to
advise you.
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may result. Because addi-
tives are harmful to your health, it is important
to follow the instructions on the containers.<
Comply with the appropriate environmen-
tal protection regulations when disposing
of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.
3.The coolant level is correct if it is between
the Min and Max markings.
4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6.Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.

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From A to Z
INDEX
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control93
"Add to destination
list"117,119
Additives
– coolant178
– engine oil178
Address for navigation
– deleting123
– entering114,117,122
– selecting122
– storing122
– storing current position122
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control92
Adjusting the sound during
audio playback, refer to Tone
control139
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control92
– ventilation93
Air distribution
– automatic92
Air flow rate92
– automatic climate control92
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure164
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92Air supply
– automatic climate control92
– ventilation93
Air vents91
Airbags84
– sitting safely42
– warning lamp86
Airing, refer to Ventilation93
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications163
Alarm system32
"All channels"147
"All stations" on the radio141
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires175
Always Open Timer62
"AM", waveband138
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92
Ambient lighting90
Antenna, care181
Antifreeze
– coolant178
– washer fluid57
Antilock Brake System ABS76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system
32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights205
Approved engine oils178
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights205
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest96
Arrival time
– computer62,63
– destination guidance126
"Arrow display" in
navigation127
Ashtray97Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Audio138
– controls138
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
Audio device, external96
AUTO program for automatic
climate control92
Automatic
– air distribution92
– air flow rate92
– cruise control58
– headlamp control87
– storing of stations142
Automatic climate control91
– automatic air distribution92
Automatic station search142
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– interlock53
– overriding selector lever
lock55
– shiftlock53
– sport program54
"Autostore"
– on the radio143
"AUX"155,157
– AUX-IN port155
– USB audio interface156
AUX-IN port155
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device96
Average fuel consumption61
– setting the units65
Average speed62
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation124

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CD changer149
– controls138
– fast forward/reverse152
– playing a track151
– random order152
– repeating a track151
– selecting a CD149
– selecting a track150
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
CD player149
– controls138
– fast forward/reverse152
– playing a track151
– random order152
– repeating a track151
– selecting a track150
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
Center armrest96
Center brake lamp189
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
Changing bulbs185
Changing the language on the
Control Display73
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display65
Changing wheels192
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment177
Check Control70
"Check Control messages"72
Child restraint systems48
Child seats48
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH49
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire192
Chrome parts, care183Chrome parts, refer to
Care181
Cigarette lighter97
Cleaning headlamps57
– washer fluid58
Clock60
– 12h/24h mode
69
– hour signal69
– setting time68
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks97
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine52
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access
– what to observe before
entering a car wash34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock51
Computer61
– displays on Control
Display62
– hour signal69
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked103
Condition Based Service
CBS179
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
vehicle locking/unlocking28
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances98
Consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption61
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption61Control Display
– settings64
– switching off/on20
Control Display, refer to
Onboard monitor16
Control stick, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Control unit, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Convenient operation
– convertible top30
– windows28
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine52
Convertible top37
Coolant178
– checking level178
– filling178
Coolant temperature61
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant178
Cooling, maximum92
Copyright2
Country of destination for
navigation115
Cross-hairs in navigation119
Cruise control
– indicator lamp13
Cruising range61
Cupholders97
Curb weight, refer to
Weights205
Current fuel consumption62
"Current position"134
Current position
– displaying134
– entering122
– storing122
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89

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Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data202
– capacities206
– dimensions203
– engine202
– weights205
Data recorders180
"Date"70
Date
– setting69
– setting format70
"Date format"70
"Daytime running lamps"88
Daytime running lights88
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist76
Deactivating front passenger
airbags85
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap162
Defogging windows93
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows93
Defrosting windows93
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– automatic climate control93
Destination address
– deleting123
– entering114,117
Destination for navigation
– destination list121
– entry114
– home address123
– manual entry114,117
– selecting from address
book122
– selecting using
information120
– selecting via map119
– storing122Destination guidance126
– changing specified route124
– displaying route127
– distance and arrival126
– interrupting126
– starting126
– taking detours130
– terminating/continuing126
– voice instructions129
– volume for voice
instructions129
Destination list for navigation
system121
Destinations recently driven
to121
Detour, refer to Driving around
a traffic congestion134
Differential, breaking in102
Digital clock60
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio144
Dimensions203
Dipstick, engine oil177
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions129
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals55
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book121
Displacement, refer to Engine
data202
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
"Display off"20
Display, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Displays12
– instrument combination12
– on the Control Display16
Displays and controls10
Displays, care184
Disposal
– of coolant178
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery195
"Dist. to dest."63Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements65
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC75
Diving stability control
systems76
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
"Door locks"28,30
Doors, manual operation30
DOT Quality Grades172
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist78
Driving around a traffic
congestion134
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button78
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams87
Driving notes102
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist78
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route127
Driving through water103
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes102
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function93
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC77
DVD for navigation112
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist76
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Dynamic Traction Control77
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player138

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Electric power windows
– initializing36
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap162
– trunk lid31
Electronic brake-force
distribution76
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC76
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap162
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission55
– trunk lid31
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance196
Engine
– breaking in102
– data202
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature61
– speed202
– starting52
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off52
Engine compartment177
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant178
Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13Engine oil
– adding178
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils178
– alternative oil types178
– approved engine oils178
– capacity178
– checking level177
– dipstick177
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements65
– MINI Maintenance
System179
Engine oil level, checking177
Engine output, refer to Engine
data202
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine52
Entering address117
Entering destination115
Entering intersection116
Error messages, refer to Check
Control70
"ESN"145,146,147
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC76
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system102
Exterior mirrors46
– adjusting46
– automatic heating46
– folding in and out46
External audio device96
External audio device, refer to
AUX-IN port155
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away197
– for tying down loads106
F
Fader, tone control139
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control70
Failure of an electrical
consumer195Fast forward
– CD changer152
– CD player152
"Fast route" in navigation124
Fasten safety belts reminder,
refer to Seat belt
reminder46
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts45
Fastest route for
navigation124
Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control93
Fine wood, care184
First aid pouch196
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock51
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires174
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM80
Flat Tire Monitor FTM78
– indicating a flat tire79
– initializing the system79
– snow chains79
– system limits79
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition173
Floor mats, care183
"FM", waveband138,141
FM, waveband141
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb187,189
Folding rear seat backrest104
Folding roof, refer to
Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof37
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely103
Footwell lamps89
For your own safety5
Frequency, selecting
manually142
Front airbags84
Front fog lamps89
– replacing bulb187

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Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data202
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope198
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
Onboard Diagnosis179
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications163
Odometer60
Oil consumption177
Oil level177
Oil, refer to Engine oil177
Oil types178
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal195
"On a new destination" in
navigation120
"On destination"120
"On location"120
"Onboard info"63
Onboard monitor16
– adjusting brightness74
– changing date and time68
– changing language73
– confirming selection or
entry19
– displays, menus16
– menu guidance17
– operating principles16
– overview16
– selecting menu items19
– status information20
– symbols18
Onboard vehicle tool kit185
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Opening and unlocking
– from inside30
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation93Output, refer to Engine
data202
Outside temperature
display60
– changing unit of measure65
– on onboard computer65
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control92
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature61
P
Paintwork, care182
Park Distance Control PDC75
Parking
– vehicle52
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC75
Parking brake52
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb187
Parking lamps/low beams87
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
"Pathway lighting"88
Pathway lighting87
"PDC"76
Personal Profile26
"Perspective"128
Pinch protection system
– windows37
Plastic parts, care184
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control93
Position
– displaying134
– storing122
Power convertible top37
Power failure195
Power windows36
Power windows, refer to
Windows36
"Presets" on the
radio141,147Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
Pressure monitoring, tires78
– Flat Tire Monitor78
Pressure, tires164
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows37
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor78R
Radio
– autostore142
– controls138
– HD Radio144
– sampling stations142
– satellite radio146
– selecting the frequency
manually142
– selecting
waveband138,141
– station search142
– stations with best
reception142
– storing stations143
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– tuning to station141
– volume139
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness51
Radio readiness51
– switched off51
– switched on51
Rain sensor56
"Random all" for audio
mode152
"Random directory" for audio
mode152
"Random", random order152
Range, refer to Cruising
range61
Reading lamps90

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Steering wheel47
– adjustment47
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock51
– shift paddles54
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic53
"Stopwatch"73
Stopwatch73
Storage area
– cargo bay104
Storage compartment, front
passenger side97
Storage compartments96
Storage space
– storage compartments96
Storage space, refer to
– Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible104
"Store in address book" in
navigation122
"Store" on the radio143,147
Storing current position122
Storing radio stations143
Storing the vehicle184
Storing tires175
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments96
"Street" in destination
entry116
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires164
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine52
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button51
Switching on
– audio138
– CD changer138
– CD player138
– radio138
Switching on the hour
signal69Switching the cooling function
on and off93
Symbols4
– Control Display20
– navigation system133
– traffic info for navigation
system133
T
Tachometer60
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps188
– replacing bulb188
Tail lamps188
Tailgate31
– Comfort Access34
– opening from outside31
– opening/closing31
– unlocking with remote
control29
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities206
Technical data202
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest96
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning60
– outside temperature60
– setting the units65
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature61
Temperature setting
– automatic climate control93
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo106
"Text language"74
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp189
Three-point safety belt45Through-loading system105
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys192
– torque194,195
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts194
"Time format"69
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire192
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor79
– indicator/warning lamp79
– MINI Mobility System190
– run-flat tires80
– space-saver spare tire192
– Tire Pressure Monitor80
Tire inflation pressure164
– loss79,81
– space-saver spare tire164
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM80
– limitations of system80
– resetting system81
– warning lamp82
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor78
Tire Quality Grading172
Tires
– age173
– breaking in102
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels192
– condition173
– damage173
– inflation pressure164
– inflation pressure loss82
– minimum tread depth173
– new tires174
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor78
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
– puncture79
– run-flat tires174
– size172
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth173
– winter tires175