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Check the tire inflation pressure at the ear- liest opportunity and correct it if neces-
The vehicle jack is designed for changing wheels only. Do not attempt to raise
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Changes may occur in vehicle handling such as lower track sta- bility during braking, longer braking distances and changes in self-steering properties when close to the handling limit. These properties are more noticeable with winter tires.<
Only one space-saver spare tire may be mounted at one time. Mount a wheel and
sary. Replace the defective tire as soon as possi- ble and have the new wheel/tire assembly balanced.<
Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions regarding flat tires on page 119.< Additional safety measures when chang- ing tires:
Only change the tire when parked on a surface that is level, firm and not slippery. The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow, ice, flagstones, etc. Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a support base for the jack, as this would prevent it from extending to its full support height and reduce its load-carrying capacity. Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other- wise there is a risk of fatal injury.< 1. Place the foldable chock* behind the front wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface with a more severe slope, take additional precautions to secure the vehicle from rolling.
2. Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.
If the wheel is equipped with a hub cover, pry it off using the screwdriver from the tire change kit.
3. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
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the wheel. The jack base must be perpendicular to the surface beneath the jacking point.
2. During jacking up, insert the jack head in the
3.
square recess of the jacking point. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are changing is raised off the ground.
Mounting the space-saver spare tire 1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the wheel. 2. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub. Clean the lug bolts.
3. Lift the new wheel into place. 4. Screw at least two lug bolts finger-tight into
opposite bolt holes.
5. Screw in the remaining bolts. 6. Tighten all the lug bolts firmly in a diagonal
pattern.
7. Lower the vehicle. 8. Remove the jack.
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Tightening the lug bolts Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
Immediately have the wheels checked with a calibrated torque wrench to ensure that the lug bolts are firmly seated. Otherwise, incorrectly tightened lug bolts can present a safety hazard.< Tightening torque: 103.3 lb ft or 140 Nm. Replace the defective tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal- anced.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment may not be fully functional and may require ini- tialization. Individual settings are also lost and must be reprogrammed: > Time and date
These values must be updated, page 54.
> Radio
Stations must be stored again, refer to the separate Owner's Manual for Radio.
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It may only be possible to raise the sunroof, if applicable. The system must be initialized. Contact your nearest MINI Dealer.
Vehicle battery
> Glass sunroof, electric
Have any work on the battery, including battery replacement, carried out only by a
MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<
Battery care The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli- mate.
Charging the battery Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the engine is off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on page 125.
Disposal
After replacing old batteries, return the used batteries to your MINI Dealer or to a
recycling point. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Always secure the battery against tipping over during transport.<
Fuses
Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or replace it with a fuse of a different color or
Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload. Have the fuse changed only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.< A fuse allocation diagram is located on the inside of the fuse box cover panels.
In the engine compartment
Opening the cover Press the latch.
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In the vehicle interior
On the right side of the footwell.
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Opening the cover Press out at the recess.
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Giving and receiving assistance
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance service is there to assist you around the clock in the event of a breakdown, including on weekends and public holidays. The phone numbers of the Roadside Assistance in your home country can be found in the Con- tact brochure.
Jump starting If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated clamp handles.
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Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running, or a fatal acci- dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow- ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to guard against possible per- sonal injuries.<
First aid pouch* Some of the articles contained in the first aid pouch have a limited service life. Therefore, check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace any items in good time, if necessary.
Preparation 1. Check whether the battery of the other vehi-
cle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi- mately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the support vehicle. 3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles. There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct order, so that no sparks which could cause
injury occur.< 1. Open the battery cover in the engine com- partment to access the positive terminal of your MINI.
The first aid pouch is located on the cargo bay floor by the left side trim panel or under the level load floor.
Warning triangle*
In the cargo bay under the loading sill. Open the center lock to take it out.
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2. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle.
Tow-starting, towing away
Observe the applicable laws and regula- tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-
cles.<
Do not transport any passengers other than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using a tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI. It is stored in the onboard tool kit in the cargo bay underneath the cover on the right-hand side, page 115.
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Body ground in MINI:
Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise the tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<
Access to screw thread Push out the cover of the towing eye out of the recess in the bumper.
5. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi- nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine 1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly increased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the other vehicle in the
usual manner. If the first start attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge.
3. Let the engines run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.<
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Front
Towing with a tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.< The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please observe the following: > Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
Rear
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Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle
attached offset.
> The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
could result in damage.<
Towing with a tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could result in damage.<
Towing with a tow truck
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 38, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and windshield wipers may be unavailable. Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle raised, as this would allow the steering to turn. < There is no power assist while the engine is off. Thus, braking and steering will require increased effort. Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend- ing on local regulations.
Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic transmission
Tow vehicles with automatic transmission only with a tow truck or with the front
wheels lifted; otherwise the transmission can be damaged.<
Have the MINI transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or body and chassis parts, otherwise damage
may result.<
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Tow-starting Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi- ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 125. Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be tow- started at all. 1. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
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2. Switch on the ignition, page 38. 3. Shift into 3rd gear. 4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly release the clutch. After the engine starts, immediately depress the clutch completely again.
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn- ing flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.
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Indicator and warning lamps
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2. See the table for information on causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp comes on alone or in combination with another. Some lamps can light up in different colors. Corre- sponding distinctions are made in the text.
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What to do
Cause
Turn signals
High beams/headlamp flasher switched on
Fog lamps switched on
Rear fog lamp switched on
Fasten safety belts
Indication in US models
Fasten your safety belt, refer also to page 32.
Parking brake applied
Release the parking brake.
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied
Release the parking brake.
Danger of icy roads
Drive cautiously, refer also to page 48.
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Cause
What to do
Lights up briefly:
Approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 l of fuel remain in the tank
Remains on:
Cruising range is no more than 50 km, page 49
Engine refuses to start
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Depress the brake or clutch in order to start the engine, page 38.
Ignition switched on and driver's door open
Switch off the ignition, page 38, or close the driver's door.
Lamps still on
Roadside parking lamps on
Door open
Clubdoor open
Splitdoor open
Bonnet open
Gas cap missing or loose
Window washer fluid level too low
Make sure that the gas cap is correctly positioned and close it until it audibly clicks. Do not jam the strap between the gas cap and the vehicle.
Add washer fluid as soon as possible, page 45.
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Cause
What to do
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the start/stop button is touched, possibly without the brake or clutch being depressed
Remote control malfunctioning or, in cars with convenient access, not detected
The engine cannot be started. Have the remote control checked, if necessary.
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Use the remote control for a longer journey or, in cars with convenient access, replace the battery.
Battery in remote control discharged
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system failed
Have the system checked immediately. Fasten the safety belts anyway.
Power steering failed
Lights up:
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Steering response will be markedly different. Have the system checked without delay.
Emergency calling system failed or malfunctioning
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Lights up in red:
Engine malfunction
Lights up in yellow:
Full engine power no longer available
Indicator lamp 1 flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load. High engine load will result in damage to the catalytic converter
Stop the car and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your journey. Contact your MINI Dealer.
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the engine checked as soon as possible.
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the vehicle checked with- out delay.
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Cause
What to do
Indicator lamp 1 comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions
Lights up in red:
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the car checked as soon as possible.
Engine overheating
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Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. Do not open the bonnet, otherwise there would be a risk of injury by scald- ing. Contact your MINI Dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged. Alternator malfunction
Lights up in yellow:
Continue driving at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool down. Have the engine checked with- out delay if the situation reoccurs.
Switch off all unnecessary electrical con- sumers. Have the battery checked with- out delay.
Battery charge level very low, battery aged or not securely connected
Have the battery checked as soon as possible.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied
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Cause
What to do
Indication in US models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low
Brake pedal travel may be markedly longer. Stop immediately. Contact the nearest MINI Dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
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Hill Start Assist failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Indication in Canadian models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low
Lights up in yellow:
Brake pedal travel may be markedly longer. Stop immediately. Contact the nearest MINI Dealer.
Hill Start Assist failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Indication in US models
Brake pads worn
Indication in Canadian models
Brake pads worn
Indication in US models
Vehicle electronics failed
Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay.
Have the condition of the brake pads checked without delay.
You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your MINI Dealer.
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Cause
What to do
Indication* in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed
Indication* in Canadian models
You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your MINI Dealer.
Vehicle electronics failed
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Lights up in red:
You cannot continue your journey. Con- tact your MINI Dealer.
Have the system in question checked without delay.
The engine cannot be restarted.
> Starter failed or > ignition malfunctioning. Engine restart only possible when brake is depressed or
> lighting system failed. Low beams/tail lamps and brake lamps still operational. All other lamps failed
Lights up in yellow:
> Control of the brake lamps failed
or
> fuel supply malfunctioning
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system in question checked without delay.
Flashing: Dynamic Stability Control DSC or Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con- trolling drive and braking forces, refer also to page 57
Dynamic Traction Control activated (see page 58)
The dynamic stability control (DSC) and dynamic traction control (DTC) are deactivated (see page 57)
Driving stability limited during accelera- tion and cornering. Driving style must be adjusted.
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Cause
What to do
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC have failed.
Driving stability limited during accelera- tion and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Indication in US models
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The driving stability control systems, including ABS and the Tire Pressure Monitor, have failed, refer also to page 57
Reduced braking and driving stability. Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid braking with full force, driving on rough tracks, and depressing the accel- erator pedal to full throttle or kick-down position. Have the system checked immediately.
Indication* in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems, including ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor or the Tire Pressure Monitor*, have failed, refer also to page 57
Indication* in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems, including ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor or the Tire Pressure Monitor*, have failed, refer also to page 57
Reduced braking and driving stability. Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid braking with full force, driving on rough tracks, and depressing the accel- erator pedal to full throttle or kick-down position. Have the system checked immediately.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid braking with full force, driving on rough tracks, and depressing the accel- erator pedal to full throttle or kick-down position. Have the system checked immediately.
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Cause
What to do
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor*
Light up in yellow and red:
> Tire damage
Carefully bring the car to a stop. Observe the information starting on page 60.
> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized
Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page 60.
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Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are not indicated
Have the system checked.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor*
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or substantial loss in tire pressure
Carefully bring the car to a stop. Observe the information starting on page 62.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor*
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized
Initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, page 63.
The small lamp flashes yellow and then stays on, the large lamp lights up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are not indicated
Have the system checked. Observe the information starting on page 63.
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Cause
What to do
Lights up in red:
> Transmission limp-home pro-
gram 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 with- out delay.
> Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake
Always depress the brake to engage a gear.
> Automatic selector lever locked
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Overriding the selector lever lock, page 42.
Lights up in yellow:
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
> Automatic selector lever locked: Selector lever locked in position P with engine running and brake depressed or
> brake signal malfunctioning: gear can be engaged without depress- ing the brake
Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating
Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot
Selector lever position P not engaged. Vehicle not prevented from rolling
Overriding the selector lever lock, page 42.
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.
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 caution. Have the system checked if the situa- tion reoccurs.
Avoid high engine loads. You can con- tinue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.
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Cause
What to do
Selector lever position P not engaged. Ignition cannot be switched off
Engage selector lever position P when you wish to switch off the ignition, page 38.
Lights up in red:
Electric steering wheel lock malfunc- tioning
The engine can no longer be started. If applicable, do not switch off the engine. Contact your MINI Dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
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Move the steering wheel before starting the engine.
Electric steering wheel lock engaged
Cruise control system failed
Have the system checked.
Park Distance Control failed
Have the system checked.
Bulb of exterior lighting system failed
Have the exterior lighting checked as soon as possible.
Low-beam headlamp or fog lamp failed
Have the lamps checked as soon as possible.
High-beam headlamp failed
Have the high-beam headlamps checked.
Rear fog lamp failed
Have the rear fog lamp checked.
Headlamp beam throw adjustment system failed
Have the headlamp beam throw adjustment system checked.
Coolant level too low
Add coolant immediately, page 107.
Engine oil pressure too low
Stop immediately and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your jour- ney. Contact your MINI Dealer.
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Cause
What to do
Lights up in red:
Service appointment overdue
Lights up in yellow:
Service due
Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page 53.
Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page 53.
No service due
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Set speed limit exceeded
Time and date no longer correct
Set the time and date, page 54.
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AT A GLANCE
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CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
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Technical data
In the technical data, only the values that differ from the MINI Cooper S Clubman are shown for the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman.
Engine data
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Displacement
97.5/ 1,598
97.5/ 1,598
97.5/ 1,598
cu in/ cmμ
Cooper
Cooper S
John Cooper Works
Number of cylinders
Maximum power output
At engine speed
Maximum torque with overboost
At engine speed with overboost
hp
rpm
lb ft/ Nm
rpm
118
6,000
114/155
–4,250
–172
5,500
177/240
192/260208
6,000
192/260
207/2801,600-5,000
1,700-4,5001,850-5,600
2,000-5,100Overboost briefly raises the maximum torque at high rates of acceleration, e.g. when passing.
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Dimensions
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All dimensions are in mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 36 ft in/11.0 m. Figures following the semicolons: Values that differ for the MINI Cooper S.
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Weights
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
> Manual transmission
> Automatic transmission
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
Approved gross weight
MINI COOPER
MINI COOPER S
2,723/1,235
2,800/1,270
2,855/1,295
2,900/1,315
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3,671/1,665
3,539/1,605
3,715/1,685
3,616/1,640
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
Approved front axle load
> Manual transmission
> Automatic transmission
Approved rear axle load
Approved roof load capacity
Cargo bay capacity
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
lbs/kg
cu ft/l
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
1,830/830
1,907/865
1,830/830
165/75
1,918/870
1,962/890
1,841/835
165/75
9.2/260 - 32.8/930
9.2/260 - 32.8/930
US gal/US quarts
Liters
Notes
Fuel tank
including reserve of
13.2/–
2.1/–
approx. 50
approx. 8
Fuel grade: page 95
Window washer system incl. head- lamp washer system
–/4.8
approx. 4.5
For more details: page 45
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From A to Z
INDEX
AKI, refer to Fuel specifications 95
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle 4
Activated-charcoal filter for
Alarm system 24
All-season tires, refer to Wintertires 104
automatic climate control 76
Ambient air, refer to
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Additives – coolant 107
– engine oil 107
Adjusting temperature inside– shiftlock 41
– sport program 41
AUX-In, refer to External audioRecirculated-air mode 73, 75
lock 42
Automatic recirculated-air
control AUC 75
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 40
– interlock 41
– overriding selector leverdevice 79
Average fuel consumption 49
– setting the units 51
Average speed 50
Axle loads, refer toWeights 144
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting 71
Backrests, refer to Seats 29
Backup lamps – replacing bulb 118
– replacing bulbs in MINIClubman 118
