engine MINI Roadster 2014 Repair Manual
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12CauseHow to respondThe engine refuses to start.Depress the brake or clutch to start
the engine, refer to page  56.The ignition is switched on and driver's
door is open.Switch off the ignition, refer to
page  55, or close the driver's door.The lights are still switched on.Switch off the lights, refer to
page  74.The roadside parking lamps are still on.Switch off the roadside parking
lamps, refer to page  75.A door is open.The hood is open.The tailgate is open.Trunk cover in the MINI ConvertibleThe convertible top cannot be oper‐
ated. Move the trunk cover into the
required position, refer to page  104.Lights up in red:The convertible top is not locked.The convertible top is not locked.
Fully open or close the convertible
top before continuing to drive, refer
to page  34.Sliding sunroof/convertible top.Permissible speed for operation ex‐
ceeded; slow the vehicle and con‐
tinue operating.Lights up in red:Seite 197Indicator/warning lampsMobility197
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12CauseHow to respondThe windshield washer fluid level is too
low.Add washer fluid, refer to page  61,
as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Service is due.Arrange a service appointment.
Check the service requirements, re‐
fer to page  173.Lights up in yellow:The engine will start the next time the
Start/Stop button is touched, possibly with‐
out the brake or clutch being depressedThe remote control is malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, was not de‐
tected.The engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if nec‐
essary.The battery in the remote control is dis‐
charged.Use the remote control for a longer
journey or, in cars with Comfort Ac‐
cess, replace the battery.The belt tensioners and/or airbag system
has failed.Have the system checked immedi‐
ately.
Fasten the safety belts anyway.Steering assistance has failed.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Markedly different
steering response. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.Lights up in red:Engine malfunctionStop the car and switch off the en‐
gine. You cannot continue your jour‐
ney. Contact your service center.Lights up in yellow:Full engine power is no longer available.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the engine
checked as soon as possible.Seite 199Indicator/warning lampsMobility199
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12CauseHow to respondIndicator lamp 1 flashes:Engine malfunction under high load. High
engine load will result in damage to the
catalytic converter.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked immediately.Indicator lamp 1 lights up:Engine malfunction with adverse effect on
emissions.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.Lights up in red:The engine is overheating.Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Do not open the hood;
otherwise, there would be a risk of
injury due to scalding. Contact your
service center.Lights up in yellow:The engine is too hot.Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked
without delay if the situation reoc‐
curs.Lights up in red:Battery is no longer being charged. Alter‐
nator malfunction.Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the power supply
system checked without delay.Lights up in yellow:The battery charge level is very low, the
battery is old or is not securely connected.Charge the battery by taking a long
drive or using an external charger. If
necessary, switch off automatic
power consumers. Have the battery
checked as soon as possible.Seite 200MobilityIndicator/warning lamps200
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12CauseHow to respondIndication in US modelsThe vehicle electronics have failed.You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your service center.Indication in Canadian modelsThe vehicle electronics have failed.You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your service center.Lights up in red:Have the system in question checked
immediately.The starter has failed orThe engine cannot be restarted.Ignition malfunctioning. The engine can
only be restarted when the brake is de‐
pressed or
Lighting system failed. Low beams/tail
lamps and brake lights still operational. All
other lamps failed.Depress the brake to restart the en‐
gine.Lights up in yellow:Brake light control failed or
The fuel supply is malfunctioning.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system in
question checked immediately.Drive malfunctioning.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Transmission limp-
home program with reduced accel‐
eration is active. Have the system
checked immediately.Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic
Traction Control DTC is controlling drive
and braking forces, refer to page  89.Seite 202MobilityIndicator/warning lamps202
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12CauseHow to respondTire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated.Have the system checked.A wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.Have the system checked.Lights up in red:Transmission limp-home program active
with restricted range of gears, possibly
with reduced acceleration.You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked immediately.Gears can be engaged without depressing
the brake.Always depress the brake to engage
a gear.Automatic selector lever locked:Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page  64.Lights up in yellow:Have the system checked as soon as
possible.Automatic selector lever locked:
The selector lever is locked in position P
with the engine running or the ignition
switched on and the brake depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
lock, refer to page  64.The brake signal is malfunctioning: a gear
can be engaged without depressing the
brake.To engage a gear while the vehicle is
at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine.Lights up in red:The transmission is overheating.Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due cau‐
tion. Have the system checked if the
situation reoccurs.Lights up in yellow:Seite 205Indicator/warning lampsMobility205
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12CauseHow to respondThe transmission is too hot.Avoid high engine loads. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due cau‐
tion.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
vehicle is not secured against rolling.Selector lever position P not engaged. The
ignition cannot be switched off.Engage selector lever position P
when you wish to switch off the igni‐
tion, refer to page  55.The cruise control system has failed.Have the system checked.The Park Distance Control has failed.Have the system checked.A bulb of the exterior lighting system has
failed.Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.A low-beam headlamp or front fog lamp
has failed.Have the lights checked as soon as
possible.A high-beam headlamp has failed.Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.A rear fog lamp has failed.Have the rear fog lamps checked.The headlamp beam throw adjustment
has failed.Have the headlamp beam throw ad‐
justment system checked.The Adaptive Light Control has failed.The coolant level is too low.Add coolant immediately, refer to
page  172.The engine oil pressure is too low.Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your service center.Seite 206MobilityIndicator/warning lamps206
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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‐
ing another vehicle.
Dimensions
MINI Coupe
 
MINI CoupeCooperCooper SJohn Cooper WorksWidth with mirrorsinches/mm74.5/1,89274.5/1,89274.5/1,892Width without mirrorsinches/mm66.3/1,68366.3/1,68366.3/1,683Height without roof antennainches/mm54.3/1,37854.5/1,38454.5/1,385Lengthinches/mm146.8/3,728147.0/3,734148.0/3,758Seite 210ReferenceTechnical data210
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Everything from A to ZIndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  89 
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control  72 
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol  100 
Adaptive Light Control  76 
Additives, engine oil  171 
Airbags  80 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  82 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode  97, 99  
Air conditioner  96 
Air conditioning  96 
Air conditioning mode– Air conditioner  96– Automatic climate con‐
trol  98
Air distribution
– Automatic  99– Individual 97– Manual 97, 100
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function  100 
Air flow rate  96, 99  
Air pressure, refer to Tire infla‐ tion pressure  154 
Air supply
– Air conditioner  96– Automatic climate con‐
trol  98
Alarm system  31 
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms  31– Interior motion sensor  31– Tilt alarm sensor 31
Always Open Timer  67 
Ambient lighting  78 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  61 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  89 
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC  89 
Anti-theft protection  21 
Approved engine oils  171 
Ashtray  102 
Assistance, roadside  186 
Assistance when driving off, refer to Hill drive-off assis‐
tant  91 
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing  186  
Automatic– Air distribution  99– Air flow rate 99
Automatic car wash  191 
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribution  99
Automatic, cruise control 93 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  74 
Automatic rear spoiler  91 
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Kickdown  63– Overriding selector lever
lock  64
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control  99 
AUX-IN port  132 
Average fuel consumption  67 
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units  69
Average speed 67 
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter  66 
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  45 
Backrests, refer to Seats  44 
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  179 
Battery– Disposal  30– Remote control  20
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐
tery  184 
Battery replacement
– Remote control  30
Belts, refer to Safety belts  46 
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts  46 
Bi-xenon headlamps  177 
Blower, refer to Air flow rate  96, 99  
Brake assistant  89 
Brake discs, breaking in  112 
Brake fluid, refer to Service re‐ quirements  70 
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic  89 
Brake pads, breaking in  112 
Brakes
– Handbrake  57
Brakes, MINI maintenance
system  173 
Brakes, service require‐ ments  70 
Brake system, MINI mainte‐ nance system  173 
Braking, notes  114 
Breakdown assistance, Road‐ side Assistance  186 
Breaking in  112 
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop button  55 
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C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery  184 
Car care products  192 
Care, displays  195 
Care, vehicle  192 
Cargo area– Comfort Access  29– Emergency activation, refer
to Unlocking manually  27– Emergency unlocking 28– Opening from the out‐
side  27
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐
rior lamps  78 
Cargo area tailgate, refer to Tailgate  27 
Car horn, refer to Horn  12 
Carpet, care  194 
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone  138 
Car wash  191 
CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ trol  89 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  173  
CD/DVD drives, care  195 
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole  15 
Central locking
– Comfort Access  28– From the inside  25– From the outside  22
Central locking system
– Concept 21– From the outside  21
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety  6 
Changing wheels/tires  163 
Check Control  72 
Children, transporting  50 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  52 
Child restraint fixing sys‐
tems  50 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  50 
Child seat, mounting  50 
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely  50 
Chrome parts, care  194 
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode  97, 99  
Cleaning, displays  195 
Cleaning, refer to Care  191 
Climate  96 
Climate mode– Ventilation  101
Clock 65 
Clock
– 12h/24h format  69
Closing
– From the inside 25– From the outside  22
Clutch, breaking in  112 
Cockpit  12 
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine  56 
Combination instrument, refer to Displays  14 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher  58 
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system  59 
Comfort Access
– In the car wash  30– Replacing the battery  30
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console  15 
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure  158 
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock  55 
Computer  66 
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion  66 
Condition Based Service CBS  173 
Confirmation signals for vehi‐
cle locking/unlocking  23 
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption  67 
Control Display, care  195 
Controls and displays  12 
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity  89 
Convenient operation– Windows  23
Convertible top  32 
Convertible top
– Manual  38– Mechanical  38
Coolant temperature  66 
Cooling function, switching on and off  100 
Cooling, maximum  99 
Cornering Brake Control, CBC  89 
Corrosion on brake discs  114 
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter  145 
Cruise control  93 
Cupholders  102 
Current fuel consumption  67 
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control  76 
Cylinders, number of, refer to Engine data  210 
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting  77 
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit  12 
Dashboard, refer to Dis‐ plays  14 
Data, technical  210 
Date
– Display format  69– Setting 70
Daytime running lights  75 
Decorative trim, care  194 
Defogging windows  97 
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Defroster– Rear window 97, 100
Defrosting windows  97 
Defrost setting, refer to De‐ frosting windows  97 
Dip stick, engine oil  170 
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals  58 
Displacement, refer to Engine data  210 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  77 
Displays  14 
Displays and controls  12 
Displays, care  195 
Displays, cleaning  195 
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster  14 
Disposal
– Remote control battery  30
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC  94 
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key  20 
Door lock  25 
Door lock, confirmation sig‐ nals  23 
Doors, manual operation  25 
Doors, unlocking and locking
– Confirmation signals  23– From the inside 25– From the outside  22
DOT Quality Grades  160 
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill drive-off assistant  91 
Driving notes, breaking in  112  
Driving off on hills, refer to Hill drive-off assistant  91 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  89 
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes  112 
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion  100 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol  89 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  90 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  89 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  90 
E Electrical convertible top  33 
Electrical malfunction– Convertible top  35, 41– Door lock  25– Fuel filler flap  150– Tailgate 27
Electronic brake-force distri‐
bution  89 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC  89 
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock  64
Emergency activation, refer to
Manual activation
– Tailgate  27
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually  150 
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– Convertible top  35, 41– Door lock  25
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel  119 
Engine, breaking in  112 
Engine compartment  168 
Engine oil, adding  170 
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils  171 
Engine oil, alternative oil types  171 
Engine oil change intervals,
refer to Service require‐
ments  70 
Engine oil, dip stick  170 
Engine oil, filling capacity  213 
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system  173 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  171 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  171 
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature  66 
Engine power, refer to Engine data  210 
Engine, RPM  210 
Engine start, assistance  186 
Engine, starting  56 
Engine, starting– Comfort Access  28
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button  55 
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button  55 
Engine, switching off  57 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC  89 
Exchanging wheels/tires  163 
Exterior mirrors  48 
Exterior mirrors, adjusting  48 
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out  48 
Exterior sensors, care  194 
External temperature dis‐ play  65 
External temperature display
– Changing the units  69– On the computer 69
External temperature warn‐
ing  65 
Externel temperature dis‐ play  65 
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