ignition MINI Hardtop 4 Door 2016 Owner's Guide
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Add phone numbers to Favorites1.Mark the entry from the list.2.  Press button and "Add to
favorites".
or
Press the right button, and select the phone
number.3.Select the desired phone number as
needed.4.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Redialing
The list of the last 20 numbers of the mobile
phone selected are displayed.
1.  "Telephone"2."Redial"
Add phone numbers to Favorites
1.Mark the entry from the list.2.  Press button and "Add to
favorites".
or
Press the right button, and select the phone
number.3.Select the desired phone number as
needed.4.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Dialing the number via the instrument
cluster
This is possible when there is no active call.
1.  Press button on the steering wheel.
The last numbers selected are displayed in
the instrument cluster.2.If necessary, select another number.3.  Press the key again to establish the
connection.
Received calls
The list of the 20 last received or missed calls of
the cell phone are displayed.
1.  "Telephone"2."Received calls"
Add phone numbers to Favorites
1.Mark the entry from the list.2.  Press button and "Add to
favorites".
or
Press the right button, and select the phone
number.3.Select the desired phone number as
needed.4.Insert and select the cursor at the desired
place in the Favorites.
Hands-free system
General information
Calls that are being made on the hands-free
system can be continued on the mobile phone
and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth
range of the vehicle can be continued on the
hands-free system with the ignition switched
on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the system
automatically switches to the hands-free sys‐
tem.
If the system does not switch over automati‐
cally, follow the instructions on the mobile
phone display; refer also to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
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4.Slide the sealant container upright into the
holder on the compressor housing, ensur‐
ing that it engages audibly.5.Screw the connection hose onto the tire
valve of the nonworking wheel.6.With the compressor switched off, insert
the plug into a power socket inside the ve‐
hicle.7.With the ignition turned on or the engine
running, switch on the compressor.
Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐
nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a
tire inflation pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the
tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not switch off the compressor
at this point.
CAUTION
The compressor can overheat during ex‐
tended operation. There is risk of property
damage. Do not run the compressor for more
than 10 min. ◀
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not
reached:
1.Switch off the compressor.2.Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.3.Drive forward and back to distribute the
sealant in the tire.4.Inflate the tire again using the compressor.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your dealer’s service cen‐
ter or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Stowing the Mobility System
1.Remove the connection hose of the sealant
container from the wheel.2.Remove the connection hose from the seal‐
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3.Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐
nection hose in suitable material to avoid
dirtying the trunk.4.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 mls/10 km/h to
ensure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
To correct the tire inflation pressure
1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose onto the tire
valve stem.3.Attach the connection hose directly to the
compressor.4.Insert the connector into a power socket in‐
side the vehicle.5.Correct the tire inflation pressure to 2.5 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, switch
on the compressor.▷To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page  88.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to
page  84.
Replace the nonworking tire and the sealant
container of the Mobility System as soon as
possible.
Snow chains Fine-link snow chains
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of
fine-link snow chains have been tested by the
manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended
as road-safe and suitable.
Information regarding suitable snow chains is
available from a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop.
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Take care not to add too much engine oil.CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop. ◀
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, a check control 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
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
Confirm message regarding engine oil level dis‐ play.
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Information CAUTION
A too low engine oil level causes engine
damage. There is risk of property damage.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km. ◀
CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop. ◀
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g. oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers. Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children. ◀
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Overview The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page  193.
Opening the oil filler neck1.Open the hood, refer to page  194.Seite 196MOBILITYEngine oil196
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3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g. approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is risk of an accident. Switch
all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow-
starting/towing. ◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to
page  90.
Steptronic transmission: transporting your vehicle
Information Your vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground.
CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a lifted rear axle. There is
risk of property damage. Have vehicle trans‐
ported only with lifted front axle or on a load‐
ing platform. ◀
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means. ◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing CAUTION
If manual unlocking of the parking brake
is not possible, the vehicle cannot be moved or
towed. There is risk of property damage. The
vehicle should only be transported on a loading
platform. ◀
Information the following instructions:
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
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Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page  214. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the engine
is cold.1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page  49, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the
pedal. After the engine starts, immediately
press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 219Breakdown assistanceMOBILITY219
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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.
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
Information CAUTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high. There
is risk of property damage. Maintain sufficient
distance and do not spray too long continu‐
ously. Follow the user's manual for the high-
pressure washer. ◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 in/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 inches/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information
▷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  56, 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  31.
CAUTION
Too high guide rails in car washes can
damage body parts. There is risk of property
damage. Avoid car washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm. ◀
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:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.Seite 220MOBILITYCare220
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Steptronic transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Make sure that the parking brake is re‐
leased.4.Press the Start/Stop button to switch off the
engine.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and two Check-Control messages are
displayed.
A signal sounds when you leave the vehicle
while in selector lever position N.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle care Car care products
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
using care and cleaning products from MINI.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health. There is
risk of injuries. When cleaning the interior, open
the doors or windows. Only use products in‐
tended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the container. ◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather careRemove dust from the leather often, using acloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.Seite 221CareMOBILITY221
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Front-seat passenger airbags,automatic deactivation  83 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  83 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  88 
Fuel  176 
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption  71 
Fuel filler flap  174 
Fuel gauge  67 
Fuel lid  174 
Fuel quality  176 
Fuel recommendation  176 
Fuel, tank capacity  230 
Fuse  213 
G Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control  121 
Gasoline  176 
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission  58 
Gear shift indicator  68 
General driving notes  136 
Glare shield  125 
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof  33 
Glove compartment  129 
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion  150 
GREEN mode  143 
GREEN mode, bonus range  144 
GREEN mode indicator  143 
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics  99 
GREEN tip  145 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  227 
Ground clearance  138 
H Halogen headlights  204 Handbrake, refer to parking
brake  53 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  122 
Hands-free system  164 
Hazard warning flashers  214 
HD Radio  153 
Head airbag  81 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  77 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  77 
Headlight flasher  54 
Headlight glass  204 
Headlights, care  221 
Head restraints  36 
Head restraints, front  40 
Head restraints, rear  41 
Heavy cargo, stowing  140 
High-beam Assistant  78 
High beams  54 
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant  78 
Hills  138 
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant  100 
Holder for beverages  130 
Homepage  6 
Hood  194 
Horn  14 
Hot exhaust system  137 
Hydroplaning  137 
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning  67 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  67 
Identification marks, tires  184 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification number  9 
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol  22 
Ignition off  49 
Ignition on  49 Illuminated ring, central in‐
strument cluster  73 
Indication of a flat tire  85, 88  
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  63 
Individual air distribu‐ tion  116, 119  
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile  24 
Inflation pressure, tires  178 
Inflation pressure warning, tires  88 
Info display, refer to On-Board computer  71 
Information  6 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  85 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  88 
Instrument cluster  62 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  63 
Instrument lighting  79 
Integrated key  22 
Intelligent Safety  90 
Intensity, AUTO program  118 
Interior equipment  121 
Interior lights  80 
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing  24 
Interior lights with the vehicle locked  25 
Interior motion sensor  31 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  43 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  123 
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable  43 
Internet site  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  68 
Interval mode  55 Seite 245Everything from A to ZREFERENCE245
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