cooling MINI Hardtop 2 Door 2015 Owner's Manual

Functional limitationsThe engine is not switched off automatically in
the following situations:▷External temperature too low.▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The car's interior has not yet been heated
or cooled to the required level.▷The engine is not yet at operating tempera‐
ture.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷At higher elevations.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷Selector lever in selector lever position R, N
or M/S.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.▷Steptronic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.Some indicator lights light up for a varied
length of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Functional limitations
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷Excessive warming of the car's interior
when the cooling function is switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐
tor lever position D to R, N or M/S.▷Steptronic transmission: change from selec‐
tor lever position P to R, N, D or M/S.▷The vehicle begins rolling.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷The vehicle battery charge is very low.▷Excessive cooling of the car's interior when
the heating is switched on.▷Manual transmission: low brake vacuum
pressure; this can occur, e.g., if the brake
pedal is depressed a number of times in
succession.
Switching the system on/off
Using the button
Press button.
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Climate controlVehicle 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.
Air conditioner
1Vent settings2Air flow3Temperature4Seat heating, right   375Cooling function6Recirculated-air mode7Rear window defroster8Windshield defroster9Seat heating, left  37Seite 112CONTROLSClimate control112
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NoteSufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐
lated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the
interior continuously deteriorates and window
condensation increases. ◀
Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution Turn the wheel to select the de‐
sired program or the desired in‐
termediate setting.▷ Windows.▷ Upper body region.▷ Footwell.▷ Windows, upper body region, and foot‐
well.
Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
Direct the air distribution toward windows, in‐
crease the air flow and temperature, and, if
needed, use the cooling function.
Air flow, manual Turn the ring to set the desired
air volume.
The higher the rate, the more ef‐
fective the heating or cooling will
be.
The air flow from the air conditioner may be re‐
duced automatically to save battery power.
Temperature
Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
Cooling function
The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
fied and, depending on the temperature set‐
ting, warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
The air conditioner produces condensation wa‐
ter, refer to page 136, that will exit from below
the car.
Recirculated-air mode
You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:▷LED off: outside air flows in continuously.▷LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply
of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐
nently blocked.
To prevent window condensation, recirculated
air mode switches off automatically after a cer‐
tain amount of time, depending on the external
temperature.
If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-
air mode and increase the air flow, if needed.
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Automatic climate control1Temperature, left2Display3Air flow, AUTO intensity4AUTO program5Air distribution, manual6Display7Temperature, right8Seat heating, right  379Maximum cooling10Cooling function11Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐
lated-air mode12Rear window defroster13Windshield defroster14Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐
tion15Seat heating, left   37Note
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐
lated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the
interior continuously deteriorates and window
condensation increases. ◀Climate control functions in detail
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this
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by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate con‐
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
Air flow, manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Turn the ring to set the desired
air volume.
Automatic climate control displays the selected
amount of air flow.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity and outside influences, the air is di‐
rected to the windshield, side windows, upper
body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 116, and
the automatic recirculation control, refer to
page 117, are automatically also switched on
in the AUTO program.
To switch off the program: press the button
again or manually adjust the air distribution.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.Turn the ring to set the desired
intensity.
The selected intensity is displayed on the auto‐
matic climate control.
Manual air distribution Press button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell.▷Windows, upper body region, and footwell.▷Windows and upper body region.▷Windows.
Maximum cooling
Press button.
The system is set to the lowest temper‐
ature, optimum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available with external tempera‐
tures beyond approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
engine running.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
Cooling function The car's interior can only be cooled with the
engine running.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
fied and, depending on the temperature set‐
ting, warmed again.
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Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water, refer to page 136, develops
that exits underneath the vehicle.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently within
the vehicle.
Press button repeatedly to select an
operating mode:▷LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.▷Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐
trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the out‐
side air and shuts off automatically.▷Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
To prevent window condensation, recirculated
air mode switches off automatically after a cer‐
tain amount of time, depending on the external
temperature.
If windows are fogged over, switch off the recir‐
culating mode and press the AUTO button.
Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐
lated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the
interior continuously deteriorates and window
condensation increases. ◀
Rear window defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches off auto‐
matically after a certain period of time.
When Green mode, refer to page 142, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Windshield defroster Press button.
The front window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
Press button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
If the windows fog over, also switch on the
cooling function or press the AUTO button.
Switching the system on/offSwitch off Turn wheel for air quantity to the
left until the control switches off.
Switching on
Set any air volume.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 197, of your vehi‐
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Ventilation▷Turn knob for continuous opening and clos‐
ing of the vents.▷Swivel the vents to alter the direction of the
vent flow, arrow.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's
interior is too hot.▷Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.▷Indirect ventilation:
If the vents are fully or partly closed, the air
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The Coasting driving condition is enabled under
certain conditions.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
selector lever position D. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel
consumption. Selector lever position D remains
engaged. An indicator provides information
about the distance traveled in Coasting mode.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
At a glance The system includes the following MINIMAL
functions and displays:▷GREEN bonus range, refer to page 143.▷GREEN tips driving instruction, refer to
page 144.▷GREEN climate control, refer to page 143.▷Coasting driving condition, refer to
page 144.
Activating GREEN mode
Turn Driving Dynamics Control to
the right until GREEN mode is
displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Configuring GREEN mode
Via radio
1. "Settings"2.Select between "Driving mode" or "GREEN
Mode"
Configure the program.
GREEN tip
"GREEN speed warning":
Displays a reminder when the set GREEN mode
speed is exceeded.
GREEN climate control
"GREEN climate control" :
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling
of the car's interior fuel consumption can be
economized.
The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior
Additionally heat output to seats and exterior
mirror is reduced.
Exterior mirror heat is available when outside
temperatures are very low.
Coasting
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to page 144,
with the engine idling.
This function is only available in GREEN mode.
Display in the instrument cluster
GREEN bonus range An adjusted driving style helps
you extend your driving range.
This may be displayed as the bo‐
nus range in the instrument clus‐
ter.
The bonus range is shown in the range display.
The bonus range is automatically reset every
time the vehicle is refueled.▷Green display: efficient driving style.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by
backing off the accelerator pedal.Seite 143Saving fuelDRIVING TIPS143
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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
to the specified level; do not overfill.Seite 195CoolantMOBILITY195
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 94
ACC, Active Cruise Control 98
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 58
Activated-charcoal filter 117
Active Cruise Control, ACC 98
Additives, oil 193
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 35
Adjustments, steering wheel 42
After washing vehicle 217
Airbags 78
Airbags, indicator/warning light 79
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 113, 117
Air conditioner 112
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 113, 116
Air distribution, manual 113, 116
Air flow, air conditioner 113
Air flow, automatic climate control 116
Air pressure, tires 176
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 118
Alarm system 30
Alarm triggering 30
Alarm, unintentional 31
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 184 Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 120
Alternative oil types 194
Antifreeze, washer fluid 54
Antilock Brake System, ABS 94
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 94
Apple iPod/iPhone 155
Approved axle load 223
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 194
Ash tray 123
Assistance when driving off 97
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 86
AUTO intensity 116
Automatic car wash 216
Automatic climate con‐ trol 115
Automatic Curb Monitor 41
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 80
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 74
Automatic locking 29
Automatic recirculated-air control 117
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 55
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 116
AUTO program, intensity 116
Auto Start/Stop function 49
AUX-IN port 154
Average fuel consumption 68
Average speed 68
Axle loads, weights 223 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 36
Balance 148
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 211
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 214
Bass 148
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 209
Battery, vehicle 209
Belts, safety belts 37
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 128
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free system 162
Bonus range, GREEN mode 143
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 128
Brake assistant 94
Brake discs, break-in 134
Brake pads, break-in 134
Braking, hints 135
Breakdown assistance 211
Break-in 134
Bug light 201
Bulb replacement 200
Bulb replacement, front 201
Bulb replacement, rear 203
Bulb replacement, side 206
Bulbs and lights 200
Button, RES 100
Button, Start/Stop 47
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 211 Seite 238REFERENCEEverything from A to Z238
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