towing capacity MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2010 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

Things to remember when driving
106
2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.
4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be four 150 lbs. pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs:
1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in step 4.
6.I f y o u r v e h icl e w i ll be t o w i n g a t r a il e r , pa r t o f
the load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permissible load is the sum of the occu-
pants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The
greater the weight of the occupants, the less
cargo/luggage can be transported.
Stowing cargo
>Position heavy objects as low and as far for-
ward as possible, ideally directly behind the
rear seat backrests.
>Cover sharp edges and corners.>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
respective opposite buckle.
>Do not stack higher than the top edge of the
backrests.
MINI
MINI Convertible
Securing cargo
>Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining or draw straps
*.
>Heavy-duty cargo straps
* for securing larger
and heavier objects are available at your
MINI dealer. Four lashing eyes are provided
for attaching the cargo straps. Two of them
are located on the forward wall of the
cargo bay.

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"Avoid highways" in
navigation124
Avoid highways in
navigation124
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation124
Axle loads, refer to
Weights205
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting90
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb188,189
Balance, tone control139
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch196
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away198
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control139
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass139
Bass, tone control139
Battery195
– charging195
– disposal35,195
– jump-starting196
– temporary power failure195
Battery renewal
– remote control35
Being towed198
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts45
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Blower, refer to Air flow rate92
Bonnet176
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Brake Assist76
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements65Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs189
Brake pads, breaking in102
Brake rotors103
– brakes102
– breaking in102
Brake system102
– breaking in102
– disc brakes103
– MINI Maintenance
System179
Brakes
– ABS76
– breaking in102
– MINI Maintenance
System179
– parking brake52
– service requirements65
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely103
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance196
Break-in period
102
Breaking in the clutch102
"Brightness"on the Control
Display74
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs185
Button for starting the
engine51
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Capacities206
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery195
Car care181
"Car Data"63
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls26Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest96
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio141
Car wash, care181
Car washes181
Care181
– car washes181
– car-care products181
– CD/DVD drives184
– external181
– high-pressure washers182
– internal183
– leather183
– manual washing182
– upholstery and fabrics183
– windows182
– wiper blades182
Cargo area
– capacity205
Cargo bay104
– Comfort Access34
– cover104
– lamp89
– opening from outside31
Cargo bay, expanding104
Cargo bay lamp89
Cargo bay lid, refer to
Tailgate31
Cargo loading105
– securing cargo106
– stowing cargo106
– vehicle104
Cargo, securing106
Carpets, care183
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system102
"Categories"147
"CD"138,149

From A to Z
216
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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Front seat adjustment42
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows93
"FTM"81
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
Fuel163
– gauge61
– high-quality brands163
– quality163
– specifications163
– tank capacity206
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Fuel filler flap162
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction162
Fuses195
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control94
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption61
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel163
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission53
– manual transmission53
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– manual transmission53
General driving notes102
Glass sunroof, electric35
– convenient operation28,30
– opening, closing35
– raising35
– remote control28Glove compartment95
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system112
Grills91
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights205
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb186
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake52
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
"HD radio"144
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio144
Head airbags84
Head restraints44
– sitting safely42
Headlamp control,
automatic87
Headlamp flasher55
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulb186
Headlamps, care182
Heated
– mirrors46
– rear window93
– seats45
Heating
– mirrors46
– rear window93
– seats45
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo106
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel47
Height, refer to
Dimensions203
High beams88
– headlamp flasher88
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb186
High Definition Radio, refer to
HD Radio144High water, refer to Driving
through water103
Highways, refer to Route
criteria124
Hill Assist78
Hills103
Holders for cups97
Home address123
"Home address" in
navigation124
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system102
"Hour memo"69
"House number" in
destination entry117
Hydroplaning102
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning60
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning60
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track150
Ignition51
– switched off51
– switched on51
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness51
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on51
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition lock51
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM82
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80

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Rear fog lamp89
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb189
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement189
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps188
Rear luggage rack107
Rear seat backrest, folding104
Rear seats
– folding the backrests104
Rear window heating93
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors46
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Reception
– radio station144
Recirculated-air mode92
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest43
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch73
Refueling162
Releasing
– bonnet176
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener94
– malfunctions29,34
– service data179
– tailgate29
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode152
"Repeat track" for audio
mode152
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs185
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires174
Reporting safety defects6Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Reservoir for washer
systems58
"Reset"79
"Reset" for stopwatch73
"Reset" for tone settings140
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings140
Restraint systems
– for children48
– refer to Safety belts45
Reverse
– CD changer152
– CD player152
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Road map127
Roadside Assistance196
Roadside parking lamps88
– replacing bulb187
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements65
Roof load capacity205
Roof-mounted luggage
rack107
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away198
Route124
– changing124,130
– display127
– displaying arrow view127
– displaying map view127
– displaying town129
– list129
– selecting124
– selecting criteria124
– taking detours130
Route selection124
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-flat
tires174
Rubber parts, care183
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires174Run-flat tires174
– flat tire79
– new tires174
– tire inflation pressure164
– winter tires175
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires174
S
Safety belts45
– damage46
– indicator lamp46
– reminder46
– sitting safely42
Safety belts, care184
Safety systems
– airbags84
– Antilock Brake System
ABS76
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– safety belts45
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires174
"SAT" on the radio138,146
Satellite radio146
– enabling channel146
– selecting channel146
– storing channel146
Scale for navigation,
changing128
"Scan"
– sampling radio stations142
Scan
– CD changer151
– CD player151
– radio142
"Scan all" for audio mode151
"Scan directory" for audio
mode151
Screen, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting198
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio146
Seat adjustment
– mechanical43