MINI Roadster 2013 Owner's Manual

frozen; otherwise, water marks, fabric
stains, and chafing may occur.▷If water marks nevertheless occur on the
headliner, these can be removed using a
microfiber cloth and interior cleaner.▷When parking the vehicle in an enclosed
space for lengthy periods, ensure that the
area is adequately ventilated.▷Remove bird droppings immediately as
their corrosive properties may damage the
convertible top and the rubber seals.
Stain removal
To remove stains from the convertible
top, do not use stain remover, paint thinner,
solvents, benzine, or similar substances. These
agents can destroy the rubber coating. Im‐
proper care and cleaning can cause the
convertible top and its seams to become per‐
meable to water. ◀
To remove severe soiling, use a special
convertible top cleaner.
Follow the instructions for use from the manu‐
facturer.
Treat the convertible top with an impregnating
agent once a year.
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: rear spoiler
box
To ensure that proper functioning of the rear
spoiler is not impaired, for example due to
leaves, snow or ice, clean the rear spoiler box
at regular intervals.
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to vehicle value reten‐
tion and protects the paintwork against the
long-term effects of paint-damaging substan‐
ces.
Environmental influences in areas with higher
air pollution or natural contaminants, such as
tree resin or pollen, can have an impact on the
vehicle paint. Therefore, it is important to tailor
the frequency and extent of your car care to
these influences.
Immediately remove especially aggressive sub‐
stances, such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird
droppings, to prevent damage to the paint‐
work.
Correcting paint damage
Depending on the severity of the damage, re‐
pair stone impact damage or scratches imme‐
diately to prevent rust formation.
The manufacturer recommends having paint
damage corrected with a professional repair
paint job according to factory specifications us‐
ing original MINI paint materials.
Preservation
Preservation is needed when water no longer
beads off of the clean paint surfaces. Only use
paint preservation products that contain car‐
nauba or synthetic waxes.
Leather care The leather processed by the manufacturer is a
high quality natural product. Light graininess is
a typical feature of natural leather.
Particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores
and folds, and lead to increased wear and pre‐
mature degradation of the leather surface.
Therefore, remove dust from the leather regu‐
larly, using a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Make especially sure that light-colored leather
is cleaned regularly as it is more susceptible to
soiling.
Twice a year, treat the leather with a leather lo‐
tion as dirt and grease will attack the protective
layer of the leather.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner to re‐
move superficial soiling.
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combination with a suitable interior cleaner.
Follow the instructions on the container.
Clean the upholstery material down to the
seams using large sweeping motions. Avoid
rubbing the material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other
articles of clothing can damage the seat covers.
Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed. ◀
Caring for special components Interior plastic parts
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces▷Lamp lenses▷Indicator covers▷Matte components
Clean with water and a solvent-free plastic
cleaner if necessary.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage. ◀
Rubber seals Only treat with water or a rubber care product.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use silicone
sprays or other care products containing sili‐
cone; otherwise, noise and damage may result.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt. For additional treatment, use a chrome
polish.
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the wheels on the vehicle, only
use a neutral wheel rim cleaner with a pH value
of 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or a steam jet hot‐
ter than 140 ℉/60 ℃; otherwise, damage may
result. Adhere to the manufacturer instructions.
Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaners may de‐
stroy the protective coating of neighboring
components such as the brake disc.
Exterior sensors
The sensors on the outside of the vehicle, such
as for Park Distance Control, must be kept clean
and free of ice to ensure that they remain fully
functional.
Decorative trim
Clean decorative trims and fine wood compo‐
nents with a moist cloth only. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
No chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing. ◀
Carpets/floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
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Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again when they are returned after being re‐
moved, such as for cleaning. ◀
Floor mats can be removed for cleaning.
If they are very dirty, clean with a microfiber
cloth and water or an interior cleaner. To pre‐
vent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth
in the direction of travel only.
Displays
To clean the displays, such as the radio or dis‐
play elements, use an antistatic microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household cleans‐
ers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the
unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result. ◀
CD/DVD drives No cleaning CD
Do not use cleaning CDs; otherwise, parts
of the drive may become damaged. ◀
Long-term vehicle storage
Your service center can advise you on what to
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Engine specifications
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksDisplacementcu in/cm³97.5/1,59897.5/1,59897.5/1,598No. of cylinders444Maximum outputhp121181208at engine speedrpm6,0005,5006,000Maximum torquelb ft/Nm114/155177/240192/260with overboost–192/260207/280at engine speedrpm4,2501,600-5,0001,750-5,500with overboost–1,730-4,5002,000-5,100Overboost briefly increases the highest torque during rapid acceleration, for example when pass‐
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Dimensions
MINI Coupe

CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works1Vehicle height without roof an‐
tenna54.3/1,37854.5/1,38454.5/1,3852Track width, front57.4/1,45957.2/1,45357.2/1,4533Vehicle width with exterior mir‐
rors74.5/1,89274.5/1,89274.5/1,8924Track width, rear57.8/1,46757.5/1,46157.5/1,461Seite 267Technical dataReference267
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CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works5Vehicle width without exterior
mirrors66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,6836Wheelbase97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,4677Vehicle length146.8/3,728147/3,734148/3,758All dimensions in in/mm. Smallest turning radius dia.: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m.
MINI Roadster
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CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works1Vehicle height without roof an‐
tenna54.5/1,38454.7/1,39054.8/1,3912Track width, front57.4/1,45957.2/1,45357.2/1,4533Vehicle width with exterior mir‐
rors74.5/1,89274.5/1,89274.5/1,8924Track width, rear57.8/1,46757.5/1,46157.5/1,4615Vehicle width without exterior
mirrors66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,6836Wheelbase97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,4677Vehicle length146.8/3,728147/3,734148/3,758All dimensions in in/mm. Smallest turning radius dia.: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m.Seite 269Technical dataReference269
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MINI Convertible

CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works1Vehicle height without roof an‐
tenna55.7/1,41455.7/1,41455.7/1,4142Track width, front57.4/1,45957.2/1,45357.2/1,4533Vehicle width with exterior mir‐
rors75.3/1,91375.3/1,91375.3/1,9134Track width, rear57.8/1,46757.5/1,46157.5/1,4615Vehicle width without exterior
mirrors66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,6836Wheelbase97.1/2,46797.1/2,46797.1/2,467Seite 270ReferenceTechnical data270
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