manual transmission MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2015 (Mini Connected) Owner's Guide

CareVehicle features and op‐tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Car washes
General information Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer. ◀Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm. ◀
Automatic car washes
Hints▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Unscrew the rod antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 66, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instructions
on avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 44.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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MINI 5-doorWidth with mirrorsinches/mm76.1/1,932Width without mirrorsinches/mm68.0/1,727Heightinches/mm56.1/1,425LengthCooperinches/mm157.4/3,998Cooper Sinches/mm158.0/4,013Wheelbaseinches/mm101.1/2,567Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m36.2/11.02
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles
with manual transmission; the values following
the slash apply to vehicles with Steptronic
transmission.
MINI Cooper, 3-doorApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg
3,565
1,617
Loadlbs
kg
790/725
358/329
Approved front axle loadlbs
kg
1,920/1,990
871/903
Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg
1,725/1,685
782/764
Approved roof load capacitylbs
kg
132
60
Cargo area capacitycu ft
L
8.7–34.0
211–731

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Appendix
Any updates to the Owner's Handbook for Ve‐
hicle are listed here.
Additional information on the description of
the Head-up Display in the "Displays" chapter
for John Cooper Works models:
John Cooper Works: Sport displays in
the Head-up Display
General information
The sport displays in the Head-up Display assist
with a sporty driving style.
Switching on
1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4."Sport displays"
With navigation system: if the sport displays are
switched on, no navigation content will be dis‐
played on the Head-up Display.
Display
1Speed2Shift point indicator3Gear display4Current engine speed5Warning field, speed
Shift point indicator
The concept
Shift point indicator in the Head-up Display in‐
dicates the optimum shifting point. Thus, with a
sporty driving style, the best possible vehicle
acceleration is achieved.
Functional requirements
▷Steptronic transmission:
Manual mode M/S and if necessary the Dy‐
namic Traction Control DTC are activated.
▷Press the gas pedal all the way down.
Switching on
Shift point indicators are displayed in the Head-
up if the sport displays, refer to page 91,are
switched on.
1. "Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Displayed information"4."Sport displays"
Display
Successive gray illuminated fields indicate the
upcoming upshift moment.
As soon as the red fields light up, shift up im‐
mediately.
When the permitted maximum speed is
reached, all shift point indicators flash.
When the maximum speed is exceeded, the
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect
the engine.

Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
ACC, Active Cruise Control 115
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 71
Activated-charcoal filter 137
Active Cruise Control, ACC 115
Additives, oil 191
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
Adjustments, steering wheel 55
After washing vehicle 215
Airbags 95
Airbags, indicator/warning light 96
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 133, 137
Air conditioner 132
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 133, 136
Air distribution, manual 133, 136
Air flow, air conditioner 133
Air flow, automatic climate control 136
Air pressure, tires 174
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 138
Alarm system 43
Alarm triggering 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 182 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 140
Alternative oil types 192
Antifreeze, washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 221
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 192
Arrival time 82
Ash tray 143
Assistance when driving off 114
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 103
AUTO intensity 136
Automatic car wash 214
Automatic climate con‐ trol 135
Automatic Curb Monitor 54
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 97
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 137
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 68
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 136
AUTO program, intensity 136
Auto Start/Stop function 62
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 221 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 209
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 212
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 207
Battery, vehicle 207
Belts, safety belts 50
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 148
Bonus range, GREEN mode 164
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, break-in 154
Brake pads, break-in 154
Braking, hints 155
Breakdown assistance 209
Break-in 154
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 85
Bug light 199
Bulb replacement 198
Bulb replacement, front 199
Bulb replacement, rear 201
Bulb replacement, side 204
Bulbs and lights 198
Button, RES 117
Button, Start/Stop 60
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 209
C
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Interior equipment 139
Interior lights 93
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 55
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 141
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 54
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 78
Interval mode 66
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 205
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 69
Jump-starting 209
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 69
Knee airbag 96
L Lamp replacement 198
Lamp replacement, front 199
Lamp replacement, rear 201
Lamp replacement, side 204
Language on Control Dis‐ play 85 Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 158
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 57
Launch Control 71
Leather, care 215
LED bug light 199
LED headlights 199
LED ring, central instrument cluster 85
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 198
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 90
Light-alloy wheels, care 216
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 198
Lighter 143
Lighting 90
Lights and bulbs 198
Light switch 90
Load 158
Loading 157
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and windows 59
Low beams 90
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Lower back support, mechani‐ cal 49
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 158
Lumbar support, mechani‐ cal 49
M Maintenance 195 Maintenance require‐
ments 195
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 78
Maintenance system, MINI 195
Make-up mirror 143
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 73
Manual air distribu‐ tion 133, 136
Manual air flow 133, 136
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 69
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 54
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 170
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 124
Manual operation, rearview camera 126
Manual transmission 68
Manufacturer of the MINI 7
Marking on approved tires 181
Marking, run-flat tires 182
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 136
Maximum speed, display 79
Maximum speed, winter tires 182
Measure, units of 85
Medical kit 209
Menu in instrument cluster 81
Menus, refer to onboard mon‐ itor operating concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 73
Microfilter 134, 137
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Recirculated-air filter 137
Recirculated-air mode 133, 137
Recommended fuel grade 172
Recommended tire brands 181
Refueling 170
Remaining range 78
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, blocking 35
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, replacing the battery 34
Remote control, univer‐ sal 139
Replacement fuse 208
Replacing parts 197
Replacing the battery, remote control 34
Replacing wheels/tires 181
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 117
Reserve warning, refer to Range 78
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Retaining straps, securing cargo 158
Retreaded tires 181
Roadside parking lights 90
RON recommended fuel grade 172
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 221
Roof-mounted luggage rack 158
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 212
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 182
Rubber components, care 216
Run-flat tires 182 S
Safe braking 155
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 51
Safety belts 50
Safety belts, care 216
Safety reel, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 161
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 197
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 213
Sealant 183
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Seat heating, front 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 56
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 81
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 69
Sensors, care 217
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 195
Service requirements, dis‐ play 78
Settings, locking/unlocking 42
Settings, mirrors 53
Settings on Control Display 84
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 70
Side airbags 95
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 48
Size 220
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Snow chains 186
Socket 143 Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 196
Spare fuse 208
Spare tire, refer to Emergency wheel 205
Specified engine oil types 192
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 82
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed warning 83
Split screen 24
Sport displays 83
Sport instruments, cockpit 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 69
Stability control systems 111
Standard view, Head-up Dis‐ play 87
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 62
Start/Stop button 60
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 61
Status control display, tires 99
Status information, onboard monitor 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 55
Steptronic Sport transmission, see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 68
Steptronic transmission 68
Stopping the engine 61
Storage compartments 147
Storage, tires 182
Storing the vehicle 217
Suitable engine oils 192
Summer tires, tread 180
Sun visor 143
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Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ing 113
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 138
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 77
Tailgate 40
Tailgate via remote control 38
Tail lights 201
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 220
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 133
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 135
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 77
Temperature, engine 82
Tempomat, see Camera- based cruise control 115
Terminal, starting aid 210
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 76
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Thigh support 49
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 180
Tire identification marks 178
Tire inflation pressure 174
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 102
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Tires, changing 181
Tire sealant 183
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 174
Tires, run-flat tires 182
Tire tread 180 Tone, refer to Integrated
Owner's Manual
Tools 197
Total vehicle weight 221
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 212
Towing 211
Tow-starting 211
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 98
Traction control 112
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 112
Transmission lock, releasing manually 70
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 68
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 68
Transporting children safely 56
Tread, tires 180
Trip computer 82
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 65
Trip odometer 77
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 126
Turn signal, front 199
Turn signal, side 204
Turn signals, operation 65
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 201
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 85
Universal remote control 139
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 69
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42 Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 216
USB interface 144
V Vanity mirror 143
Vehicle battery 207
Vehicle battery, replacing 207
Vehicle, break-in 154
Vehicle care 215
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 205
Vehicle paint 215
Vehicle storage 217
Vehicle wash 214
Ventilation 138
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 138
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 27
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 73
Warning displays, see Check Control 73
Warning messages, see Check Control 73
Warning triangle 209
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 67
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 67
Washer system 65
Washing, vehicle 214
Water on roads 155
Weights 221
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