oil change MINI Roadster 2014 Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)
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Indicator/warning lampsThe indicator lamp in the tachometer
flashes: DTC is controlling the drive
forces and brake forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and DTC has
failed.
The indicator lamp in the speedometer
lights up and TRACTION appears in the
tachometer.
DTC is activated.
Hill drive-off assistant This system supports driving away on gradients.
The handbrake is not required.
1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive away
without delay.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin
rolling back. ◀
Sport button
When this button is pressed, the vehicle re‐
sponds in an even sportier manner.
▷The engine responds more spontaneously
to accelerator movements.▷The steering responds more directly.▷Cooper S, John Cooper Works: the engine
sounds sportier when coasting.▷For automatic transmissions: more rapid
gear changes in the Sport program.
Activating the system
Press the button; the LED in the button
lights up and SPORT is displayed briefly
in the tachometer.
Deactivating the system
▷Press the button again.▷Switch the engine off.
MINI Coupe, MINI Road‐
ster: automatic rear
spoiler
General information The automatic rear spoiler increases the driving
stability of the vehicle.
Note the area of movement
Make sure that the area of movement of
the rear spoiler is clear; otherwise, damage or
injuries may result. ◀
Do not use the rear spoiler for pushing, or else
it could be damaged.
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Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age. ◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks. ◀
Oil types for refilling
Notes No oil additives
Do not use oil additives as these may
cause engine damage. ◀
Viscosity classes of engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the SAE viscos‐
ity classes 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, or 5W-30, or
malfunctions or engine damage may occur. ◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Due to national regulations, some oil types are
not available in every country.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained from the service center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/1 liter of an oil with the following
specification can be used:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or a higher quality standard
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by the serv‐
ice center only.
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Engine oil, additives, refer toApproved engine oils 239
Engine oil, alternative oil types 239
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 81
Engine oil, dip stick 238
Engine oil, filling capacity 269
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 241
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 239
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 239
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 75
Engine power, refer to Engine data 266
Engine, RPM 266
Engine start, assistance 254
Engine, starting 66
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 39
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 65
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 65
Engine, switching off 67
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 101
Exchanging wheels/tires 231
Exterior mirrors 58
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 58
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 58
Exterior sensors, care 262
External devices 171
External temperature dis‐ play 74
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 78– On computer 78
External temperature warn‐
ing 74
Externel temperature dis‐
play 74
F
Fader 158
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 82
False alarm, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms 42
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 56
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 82
Filling capacities 269
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 110– Refer to Microfilter 110– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 112
First aid kit 254
First aid, refer to First aid kit 254
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 35
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 94– Indicator/warning lamp 94– Run-flat tire 95– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 94– Initializing the system 94– Limits of the system 93– Snow chains 93
Flat tire, wheel change 249
Floor mats, care 262
FM/AM station 160
Fog lamps 87
Folding roof, refer to Convertible top with
integrated sliding sun‐
roof 43
Foot brake 126
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 88
Front airbags 90
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 246
Front fog lamps 87
Front lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 245
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating 91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 93
Fuel 220
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 76
Fuel, additives 220
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 76
Fuel cap, closing 218
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 76
Fuel filler flap, closing 218
Fuel filler flap, opening 218
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 218
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel, saving 131
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 269
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 269
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 269
Fuse 253
G Gasoline 220
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Gasoline quality 220
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 149
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