adding oil MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2015 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)
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Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to engine
damage. ◀
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level or an overfilling is detected, a check con‐
trol message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐
lector lever position N or P and accelerator
pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
On the Control Display:
1. "Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only replenish the maximum engine oil
amount of 1 US quart/liter if the signal is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
After refilling, perform a detailed measure‐
ment, refer to page 191.
Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage. ◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage. ◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks. ◀
Engine oil types to add
Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age. ◀
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Dimmable exterior mirrors 54
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 55
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 65
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 73
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 82
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 93
Displays 72
Displays, cleaning 217
Disposal, coolant 194
Disposal, vehicle battery 208
Distance control, refer to PDC 123
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive mode, GREEN mode 162
Drive-off assistant 114
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 111
Driving Dynamics Control 113
Driving Excitement, SPORT 83
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 164
Driving instructions, break- in 154
Driving mode 113
Driving notes, general 154
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 111
Driving style analysis 166
Driving tips 154
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 111
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 112
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 112 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 111
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 112
E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 73
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 190
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 111
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 170
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, refer to Emergency
wheel 205
Energy Control 78
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 62
Engine, automatic switch- off 62
Engine compartment 188
Engine compartment, working in 188
Engine coolant 193
Engine idling when driving, coasting 165
Engine oil 190
Engine oil, adding 191
Engine oil additives 191
Engine oil change 192
Engine oil filler neck 191
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 192
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 192
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 209 Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 61
Engine stop 61
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 82
Entering a car wash 214
Equipment, interior 139
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 73
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 111
Exchanging wheels/tires 181
Exhaust system 155
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 54
Exterior mirrors 53
External start 209
External temperature dis‐ play 77
External temperature warn‐ ing 77
Eyes for securing cargo 158
F
Failure message, see Check Control 73
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 133, 136
Favorites buttons, onboard monitor 24
Filler neck for engine oil 191
Fine wood, care 216
First aid kit 209
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 212
Flat tire, changing wheels 204
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Flat tire, repairing 183
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Flat tire, warning lamp 99, 102
Flooding 155
Floor carpet, care 217 Seite 232REFERENCEEverything from A to Z232
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MINI Connected, refer toIntegrated Owner's Manual
MINI maintenance sys‐ tem 195
MINIMALISM Analyser 166
MINIMALISM info 165
Minimum tread, tires 180
Mirrors 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 155
Mobility System 183
Mode, GREEN Mode 162
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 198
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 56
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 51
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 52
New wheels and tires 181
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 212
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 196
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 127
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 172
Odometer 77 Office, refer to Integrated
Owner's Manual
Oil 190
Oil, adding 191
Oil additives 191
Oil change 192
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 78
Oil filler neck 191
Oil types, alternative 192
Oil types, approved 192
Old batteries, disposal 208
On-board computer 81
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 196
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 197
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 137
Own safety 7
P Paint, vehicle 215
Panoramic glass sunroof 46
Parallel parking assistant 127
Park Distance Control PDC 123
Parked-car ventilation 138
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 156
Parking aid, refer to PDC 123
Parking assistant 127
Parking brake 64
Parking lights 90 Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 54
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 126
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 123
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 107
Performance Control 112
Personal Profile 35
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 216
Power failure 207
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pressure 174
Pressure warning, tires 102
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 193
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 60
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 66
Rear fog lights 93
Rear lights 201
Rear luggage rack 159
Rearview camera 125
Rearview mirror 53
Rear window de‐ froster 134, 137 Seite 235Everything from A to ZREFERENCE235
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