Full engine power no longer available
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.
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.
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Cause
What to do
Indicator lamp 1 flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load. High engine load will result in dam- age to the catalytic converter
Indicator lamp 1 comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions
Lights up in red:
Engine overheating
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged. Alternator malfunction
Lights up in yellow:
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the vehicle checked without delay.
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the car checked as soon as possible.
Carefully bring the car to a stop, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. Do not open the hood; otherwise, there is a risk of injury from scalding. Contact your MINI dealer.
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 consumers. Have the battery checked without 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
Lights up in yellow:
Hill Assist failed. The car will not be held in place after the brake is released
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.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Brake pedal travel may be markedly longer. Stop immediately. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.
Hill 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. Contact your MINI dealer.
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Cause
What to do
Indication* in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed
Indication* in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed
You cannot continue your journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
You cannot continue your journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in red:
Have the system in question checked without delay.
> Starter failed or
The engine cannot be restarted.
Depress the brake to start the engine again.
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system in ques- tion checked without delay.
You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Transmission limp-home program active with restricted range of gears. Have the system checked immediately.
> 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
> Drive malfunctioning
Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con-
trolling drive and braking forces, refer
also to page 56
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Cause
What to do
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti-
vated, refer also to page 58
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
are deactivated, refer also to page 56
Driving stability limited during accel- eration and cornering. Driving style must be adjusted.
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC have failed.
Indication in US models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Tire Pressure
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page 56
Indication* in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor or the Tire Pressure Monitor*,
have failed, refer also to page 56
Indication* in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Moni-
tor or the Tire Pressure Monitor*,
have failed, refer also to page 56
Driving stability limited during accel- eration and cornering. You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Reduced braking and driving stability. Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid braking with full force, driving on rough tracks, and depressing the accelerator pedal to full throttle or kickdown position. Have the system checked immediately.
Reduced braking and driving stability. Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid braking with full force, driving on rough tracks, and depressing the accelerator pedal to full throttle or kickdown position. Have the system checked immediately.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid braking with full force, driving on rough tracks, and depressing the accelerator pedal to full throttle or kickdown 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 59.
> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized
Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page 59.
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are not indicated
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor*
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or substantial loss in tire pressure
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor*
Light up in yellow:
Have the system checked.
Carefully bring the car to a stop. Observe the information starting on page 61.
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized
Check the inflation pressure and reset the system, page 62.
The small lamp flashes yellow and then stays on, the large lamp lights up in yellow:
> Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are not indicated
> Wheel mounted without TPM
electronics
> The TPM is temporarily malfunc- tioning due to other systems or devices using the same radio fre- quency.
Have the system checked.
Have the system checked.
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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 without delay.
> Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake
Always depress the brake to engage a gear.
> Automatic selector lever locked
Lights up in yellow:
> 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
Manually unlock the selector lever lock, page 42.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Manually unlock 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.
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
Lights up in red:
Service appointment overdue
Lights up in yellow:
Service due
Stop immediately and switch off the engine. You cannot continue your journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page 52.
Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page 52.
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Cause
What to do
No service due
Set speed limit exceeded
Time and date no longer correct
Set the time and date, page 54.
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AT A GLANCE
CONTROLS
DRIVING TIPS
MOBILITY
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
a
Technical data
In the technical data, only the values that differ from the Cooper S are shown for the John Cooper Works.
Engine data
Displacement
Number of cylinders
Maximum power out- put
At engine speed
Maximum torque with overboost
At engine speed with overboost
cu in/ cmμ
hp
rpm
lb ft/ Nm
rpm
Cooper
97.5/
1,598
118
6,000
114/155
–
4,250
–
Cooper S
John Cooper Works
97.5/
1,598
172
5,500
177/240
192/260
97.5/
1,598
208
6,000
192/260
207/280
1,600-5,000
1,700-4,500
1,850-5,600
2,000-5,100
Overboost briefly raises the maximum torque at high rates of acceleration, e.g. when passing.
142
Dimensions
All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius Δ: 36 ft in/11.0 m.
Information after the semicolon: different values for MINI Cooper S.
143
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Weights
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
> Manual transmission
lbs/kg
2,723/1,235
2,855/1,295
2,888/1,310
Cooper
Cooper S
John Cooper Works
> Automatic transmis-
sion
lbs/kg
Approved gross weight
2,800/1,270
2,900/1,315
–
> Manual transmission
lbs/kg
3,539/1,605
3,671/1,665
3,704/1,680
> Automatic transmis-
sion
lbs/kg
Approved front axle load
3,616/1,640
3,715/1,685
–
> Manual transmission
lbs/kg
1,830/830
1,918/870
1,962/875
> Automatic transmis-
sion
lbs/kg
1,907/865
1,962/890
–
Approved rear axle load
lbs/kg
1,830/830
1,841/835
1,863/845
Approved roof load capac- ity
Cargo bay capacity
lbs/kg
cu ft/l
165/75
165/75
165/75
9.2 - 32.8/
260 - 930
9.2 - 32.8/
260 - 930
9.2 - 32.8/
260 - 930
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
Fuel tank
including reserve of
Window washer system incl. headlamp washer system
US gal/US quarts
liters
Notes
13.2/–
2.1/–
approx. 50
approx. 8
Fuel grade: page 95
–/4.8
approx. 4.5
For more details: page 45
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Everything from A to Z
INDEX
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle 4
Acknowledgment signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle 20
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control 75
Additives
– coolant 107
– engine oil 107
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner 72
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 73
Air conditioner 71
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 72
– automatic climate control 73
– ventilation 75
Air distribution
– automatic 74
– individual 73
– manual 73
Air flow rate 72, 74
– air conditioning system 72
– automatic climate control 74
– heating, ventilation 72
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 71
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure 96
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 72, 74
Air supply
– air conditioner 72
– automatic climate control 73
– ventilation 75
Air vents 71
146
Airbags 64
– sitting safely 29
– warning lamp 65
Airing, refer to Ventilation 75
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 95
Alarm system 24
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires 104
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 72, 74
Ambient lighting 70
Antenna, care 110
Antifreeze
– coolant 107
– washer fluid 45
Antilock Brake System ABS 57
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 24
Anti-theft system 19
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 144
Approved engine oils 107
Approved gross vehicle
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 40
– interlock 40
– overriding selector lever
lock 42
– shiftlock 40
– sport program 41
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device 78
Average fuel consumption 49
– setting the units 51
Average speed 49
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 144
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting 70
Backrests, refer to Seats 29
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb 117
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch 124
weight, refer to Weights 144
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
Armrest, refer to Center
towing away 126
armrest 78
Ashtray 80
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 57
Audio device, external 78
AUTO program for automatic
climate control 74
Automatic
– air distribution 74
– air flow rate 74
– cruise control 45
– headlamp control 66
Automatic climate control 71
– automatic air distribution 74
Battery 123
– charging 123
– disposal 27, 123
– jump-starting 124
– temporary power failure 123
Battery renewal
– remote control 27
Being towed 126
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 32
Belts, refer to Safety belts 32
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders 80
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning 47
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate 72, 74
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders 80
Brake Assist 57
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements 52
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs 117
Brake pads, breaking in 84
Brake rotors 85
– brakes 84
– breaking in 84
Brake system 84
– breaking in 84
– disc brakes 85
– MINI Maintenance
System 108
Brakes
– ABS 57
– breaking in 84
– MINI Maintenance
System 108
– parking brake 39
– service requirements 52
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely 85
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 124
Break-in period 84
Breaking in the clutch 84
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs 114
Button for starting the
engine 38
Buttons on the steering
wheel 11
California Proposition 65
warning 5
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders 80
Capacities 144
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery 123
Car care 110
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls 18
Car phone – installation location, refer to
Center armrest 78
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car wash, care 110
Car washes 110
Care 110
– car washes 110
– car-care products 110
– CD/DVD drives 113
– external 110
– high-pressure washers 111
– internal 112
– leather 112
– manual washing 111
– upholstery and fabrics 112
– windows 111
– wiper blades 111
Cargo area
– capacity 144
Cargo bay 86
– Comfort Access 26
– doors, refer to Splitdoor 23
– lamp 69
– opening from outside 24
– trunk lid, refer to Splitdoor 23
Cargo bay doors, refer to
Splitdoor 23
Cargo bay, expanding 86
Cargo bay lamp 69
Cargo bay partition net, refer
to Partition net 87
Cargo loading 87
– securing cargo 88
– stowing cargo 88
– vehicle 86
Cargo, securing 88
Carpets, care 112
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 84
Center armrest 78
Center brake lamp 118
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console 14
Central locking system 19
– Comfort Access 25
– from inside 22
– from outside 19
Changing bulbs 114
Changing wheels 121
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment 106
Check Control 54
Child restraint systems 35
Child seats 35
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH 36
Chrome parts, care 111
Chrome parts, refer to
Care 110
Cigarette lighter 80
Cleaning headlamps 44
– washer fluid 45
Clock 47
– 12h/24h mode 51
– setting time 54
Closing
– from inside 22
– from outside 19
Clothes hooks 79
Clubdoor 23
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 39
Comfort Access 25
– replacing the battery 27
– what to observe before
entering a car wash 26
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock 38
Computer 48
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked 85
Condition Based Service
CBS 108
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile 18
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances 80
147
Defect
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 94
Defogging windows 73, 74
Defrost position, refer to
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 80
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist 58
Driving dynamics control, refer
Defrosting windows 73, 74
to Sport button 59
Defrosting windows 73, 74
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner 73
– automatic climate control 74
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows 73, 74
Differential, breaking in 84
Digital clock 47
Dimensions 143
Dipstick, engine oil 106
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals 42
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 66
Driving notes 84
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist 58
Driving stability control
systems 56
Driving through water 85
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes 84
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function 75
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
Displacement, refer to Engine
DTC 58
data 142
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 69
Displays 12
– instrument combination 12
Displays and controls 10
Displays, care 112
Disposal
– of coolant 107
– remote control battery 27
– vehicle battery 123
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements 52
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 56
Door
– rear, refer to Clubdoor 23
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 18
Door lock 22
Door lock, confirmation
signals 20
Doors, manual operation 22
DOT Quality Grades 101
Double doors, refer to
Splitdoor 23
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist 57
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 57
Dynamic Traction Control 58
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 94
Electronic brake-force
distribution 57
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 57
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 94
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission 42
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance 124
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption 49
Control Display
– settings 50
Controls and displays 10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access 25
Convenient operation
– windows 20
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine 39
Coolant 107
– checking level 107
– filling 107
Coolant temperature 47
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 107
Cooling, maximum 74
Copyright 2
Cruising range 48
Cupholders 80
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 144
Current fuel consumption 49
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 69
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10
Data 142
– capacities 144
– dimensions 143
– engine 142
– weights 144
Data memory 109
Date
– setting 54
Daytime running lights 67
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist 57
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 64
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking 20
148
Engine
– breaking in 84
– data 142
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature 47
– speed 142
– starting 39
– starting, Comfort Access 25
– switching off 39
Engine compartment 106
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 107
Engine oil
– adding 107
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils 107
– alternative oil types 107
– approved engine oils 107
– capacity 107
– checking level 106
– dipstick 106
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements 52
– MINI Maintenance
System 108
Engine oil level, checking 106
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 142
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine 39
Error messages, refer to Check
Control 54
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 57
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system 84
Exterior mirrors 32
– adjusting 32
– automatic heating 33
– folding in and out 33
External audio device 78
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 125
– for tying down loads 88
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 54
Failure of an electrical
consumer 123
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 32
Filter – microfilter for air
conditioner 73
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 75
Fine wood, care 112
First aid pouch 124
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 38
Flash when locking/
unlocking 20
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 103
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 61
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 59
– indicating a flat tire 60
– initializing the system 59
– snow chains 59
– system limits 59
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 102
Floor mats, care 112
Floor plate, refer to Level load
floor 87
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 116, 118
Folding rear seat backrest 86
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely 85
Footwell lamps 69
For your own safety 5
Front airbags 64
Front fog lamps 69
– indicator lamp 128
– replacing bulb 116
Front seat adjustment 29
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows 73, 74
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 59
Fuel 95
– gauge 48
– high-quality brands 95
– quality 95
– specifications 95
– tank capacity 144
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 48
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 49
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 48
Fuel filler flap 94
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 94
Fuses 123
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 76
Gasoline – refer to Average fuel
consumption 49
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 48
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 95
Gear indicator – automatic transmission with
Steptronic 40
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 40
– manual transmission 40
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 40
– manual transmission 40
General driving notes 84
Glass sunroof, electric 27
– convenient operation 20, 22
– opening, closing 27
– raising 27
– remote control 20
Glove compartment 77
Grills, refer to Air vents 71
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 144
149
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 115
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 39
Hands-free system 14
Hazard warning flashers 14
Head airbags 64
Head restraints 31
– sitting safely 29
Headlamp control,
automatic 66
Headlamp flasher 42
– indicator lamp 11, 128
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 115
Headlamps, care 111
Headlight glass lens 115
Heated
– mirrors 33
– rear window 72, 74
– seats 32
Heating 71
– mirrors 33
– rear window 72, 74
– seats 32
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo 88
Height adjustment
– seats 30
– steering wheel 33
Height, refer to
Dimensions 143
High beams 68
– headlamp flasher 68
– indicator lamp 128
– replacing bulb 115
High water, refer to Driving
through water 85
Hill Assist 58
Hills 85
Holders for cups 80
Homepage 4
Hood 105
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 84
Hydroplaning 84
150
Ice warning 47
Ignition 38
– switched off 38
– switched on 38
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness 38
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 38
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control 18
Ignition lock 38
Imprint 2
Indicator and warning
lamps 13, 128
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 62
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 69
Individual air distribution 73
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 18
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 61
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 59
– glass sunroof, electric 28
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays 12
Instrument lighting 69
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays 12
Integrated key 18