service MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2015 Owner's Guide

Engine compartmentVehicle features and op‐
tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Washer fluid reservoir2Vehicle identification number3Oil filler neck4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Jump-starting, negative terminal6Coolant reservoirHood
Hints Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards. ◀Seite 190MOBILITYEngine compartment190
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Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40, and
SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine damage
may occur. ◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐
tions and viscosities of MINI engine oils can be
inquired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior oil rating
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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CoolantVehicle 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.
Hints Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant may
cause burns. ◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health. ◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Coolant level Checking
There are yellow Min and Max marks in the
coolant reservoir.1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the coolant reservoir lid counterclock‐
wise to unscrew and open it.3.The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the
filler neck.
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the coolant reservoir lid counterclock‐
wise to unscrew and open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
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MaintenanceVehicle 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.
MINI maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 65, can be displayed on the radio.For service data
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your
service center will read out this data and sug‐
gest the right array of service procedures for
your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control that you used most recently.
Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures, such
as checking brake fluid and, if needed, chang‐
ing the engine oil and the microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for
US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Book‐
let for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require‐
ments.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have regu‐
lar maintenance procedures recorded in the ve‐
hicle's Service and Warranty Information Book‐
let for US models, and in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
shop that operates in accordance with the
specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with
correspondingly trained personnel and other
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle. ◀
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle's emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as pos‐
sible.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfir‐
ing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri‐
ous engine misfiring within a brief period
can seriously damage emission controlcomponents, in particular the catalytic con‐
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Replace the rear wiper blade1.Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.2.Turn the wiper blade all the way back.3.Continue turning the wiper blade all the
way so that it pops out of the holder.4.Press the new wiper blade into the holder
until you hear it snap into place.5.Fold the wipers in.
Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment
General information Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar those or
if they have not been described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Hints
Lights and bulbs Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is a danger of getting
burned. ◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always reel off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer. ◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base. ◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting di‐
odes installed behind a cover as a light source.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result. ◀
Headlight glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐ light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the
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Front lights, bulb replacement
Overview
Halogen headlights1Low beams/high beams2Turn signal
LED headlights
1Daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams3Turn signalBug light1Parking lights2Daytime running lights3Fog lights
LED bug light
1Parking lights2Fog lights
LED low beams/LED high beams Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
The lights feature LED technology. Contact your
service center in the event of a malfunction.
halogen low beams/halogen high
beams
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
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LED parking lights/LED fog lightsFollow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
The lights feature LED technology. Contact your
service center in the event of a malfunction.
Parking lights/fog lights/daytime
running lights
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
Bulbs:▷Parking lights for halogen headlights: W5W
Parking lights for LED headlights: W5W NBV▷Daytime running light: PSX24W▷Fog lamp: H81.Turn the steering wheel.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 2, and
remove.3.Remove the corresponding connector.4.▷Remove bulb holder of the parking
lamp, arrow 1, by turning it counter‐
clockwise.
Pull the bulb out of the fixture.▷Remove the bulb holder of the daytime
running lights, arrow 2, by pressing to‐
gether the top and bottom latch mech‐
anism.
For better accessibility, if needed, re‐
move the bulb of the fog lamp before‐
hand.▷Turn the bulb holder of the fog lamp
counterclockwise, arrow 3, and re‐
move.5.Insert the new bulbs and install the cover in
the reverse order.
When installing the daytime running lights,
audibly latch the bulb holder first at the
bottom, then at the top.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
Overview
Vehicles with a rear fog lamp
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▷Arrow 3: reversing light6.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas‐
teners.
Central brake lamp and license plate
lamp
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
The lights feature LED technology. Contact your
service center in the event of a malfunction.
Vehicles with a rear fog lamp Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
Bulbs: W16W
1.On vehicles with heat shield:
Loosen 3 screws, arrow.2.Push the heat shield forward and the
bumper back in order to be able to reach
the fog lamp.3.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.The wire is long enough to guide the socket
down and through between any heat shield
that may be installed and the bumper.4.Replace defective bulb.5.To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal.
Vehicle with two rear fog lights
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
Bulbs: W16W
Left rear fog lamp:
1.On vehicles with heat shield:
Loosen 3 screws, arrow.2.Push the heat shield forward and the
bumper back in order to be able to reach
the fog lamp.3.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
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The wire is long enough to guide the socket
down and through between any heat shield
that may be installed and the bumper.4.Replace defective bulb.5.To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal.
Right fog lamp:
1.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.
The wire is long enough to guide the socket
down and through between any heat shield
that may be installed and the bumper.2.Replace defective bulb.3.To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal.
Side turn signal, bulb replacement
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
Bulbs:
▷With orange lens: W5W▷With white lens: WY5W diadem1.Pull the turn signal housing at the top out
of the catch, then unhook it at the bottom.2.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.3.Replace the bulb.4.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and install the turn signal hous‐
ing.
First hook the turn signal housing to the
bottom, then at the top press it into the
latch.
Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
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