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2. Release the tabs on the left and right sides of the positive terminal cover*, arrows 1, and lift the cover to open, arrow 2.


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


3. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+


the above connecting sequence.


jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.


4. 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.


5. 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.


If necessary, have the battery checked and recharged.


Never use spray fluids to start the engine.<


Tow-starting, towing away


Observe the applicable laws and regula- tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-


Body ground in MINI:


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 vehicle tool kit in the cargo area underneath the cover on the right- hand side, page 127.


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.<


6. 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.


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Access to screw thread Push out the cover of the towing eye out of the recess in the bumper.


Front


Rear


Being towed


Make sure that the ignition is switched on, refer to page 38; otherwise, the low


beams, tail lamps, turn signals, and windshield wipers may be unavailable. Do not tow the vehi- cle 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.<


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.


> The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is


attached offset.


Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only, as attaching it to other parts of the vehicle


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


Have the MINI Clubman 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, dam-


age may result.<


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Tow-starting Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi- ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 137. 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.


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.


Cause


What to do


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.


Outside temperature warning


Drive cautiously, refer also to page 47.


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Cause


What to do


Lights up briefly:


the tank still contains approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 liters of fuel


Remains on:


Cruising range is no more than approx. 30 miles/50 km, page 48


Engine refuses to start


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


Hood 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 red:


Service due


Lights up in yellow: The engine will start the next time the Start/Stop button is briefly pressed, possibly without the brake or clutch being depressed


Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page, 121.


Remote control malfunctioning or, in cars with Comfort Access, not detected


The engine cannot be started. Have the remote control checked, if neces- sary.


Remote control battery is discharged


Use the remote control for a longer journey or, in cars with Comfort Access, replace the battery.


Belt tensioners and/or airbag system failed


Have the system checked immedi- ately. Fasten the safety belts anyway.


Power steering failed


Lights up in red:


Engine malfunction


Lights up in yellow:


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 damage 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:


Braking action is reduced, stop with care. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.


Have the system checked as soon as possible.


Braking action is reduced, stop with care. 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


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


Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti- vated, refer also to page 57


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.


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Cause


What to do


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


Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor*


Light up in yellow and red:


> Tire damage


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.


Carefully bring the car to a stop. Observe the information starting on page 58.


> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized


Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page 58.


Light up in yellow:


Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are not indicated


Have the system checked.


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Cause


What to do


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:


Carefully bring the car to a stop. Observe the information starting on page 60.


Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized


Check the inflation pressure and reset the system, page 61.


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.


Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor*


Light up in yellow:


> Tire Pressure Monitor failed. Punctures are not indicated


Have the system checked.


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 releasing the selector lever lock, page 42.


Have the system checked as soon as possible.


Manually releasing 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 119.


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 51.


Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page 51.


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1


Cause


What to do


No service due


Set speed limit exceeded


Time and date no longer correct


Set the time and date, page 53.


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AT A GLANCE


CONTROLS


DRIVING TIPS


COMMUNICATIONS


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


121


6,000


114/155


4,250


Cooper S


John Cooper Works


97.5/ 1,598


181


5,500


177/240
192/260


97.5/ 1,598


208


6,000


192/260
207/280


1,600-5,000
1,730-4,500


1,850-5,600
2,000-5,100


Overboost briefly raises the maximum torque at high rates of acceleration, e.g. when passing.


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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.


155


a


Weights


Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras


> Manual transmission


lbs/kg


2,712/1,230


2,833/1,285


2,833/1,285


Cooper


Cooper S


John Cooper Works


> Automatic transmis-


sion


lbs/kg


Approved gross weight


2,789/1,265


2,877/1,305



> Manual transmission


lbs/kg


3,549/1,610


3,671/1,665


3,704/1,680


> Automatic transmis-


sion


lbs/kg


Approved front axle load


3,627/1,645


3,726/1,690



> 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 area capacity


lbs/kg


cu ft/


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


Fuel grade: page 109


approx. 8


–/4.8


approx. 4.5


For more details: page 45


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E


157


Everything from A to Z


INDEX


ABS Antilock Brake System 56
Accessories, refer to Your


individual vehicle 4


Acknowledgment signals for


locking/unlocking vehicle 20


Activated-charcoal filter for


Airbags 63
– sitting safely 29
– warning lamp 65
Airing, refer to Ventilation 75
AKI, refer to fuel grade 109
Alarm system 24
All-season tires, refer to Winter


tires 116


Automatic transmission with


Steptronic 40


– interlock 40
– overriding selector lever


lock 42


– shiftlock 40
– sport program 41
AUX-IN, refer to External audio


automatic climate control 75


Ambient air, refer to


device 78


Recirculated-air mode 72, 74


Ambient lighting 70
Antenna, care 123
Antifreeze – coolant 119
– washer fluid 45
Antilock Brake System ABS 56
Anti-theft alarm system, refer


to Alarm system 24
Anti-theft system 19
Approved axle loads, refer to


Weights 156


Approved engine oils 119
Approved gross vehicle


Average fuel consumption 48
– setting the units 50
Average speed 48
Axle loads, refer to


Weights 156


Background lighting, refer to


Ambient lighting 70


Backrests, refer to Seats 30
Backup lamps – replacing bulb 130
Band-aids, refer to First aid


pouch 137


weight, refer to Weights 156


Bar, refer to Tow-starting,


Armrest, refer to Center


armrest 78


Ashtray 80
Assistant systems, refer to – Dynamic Stability Control


DSC 56


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


towing away 139


Base plate for telephone or


mobile phone


– refer to Snap-in adapter 105
Battery 135
– charging 136
– disposal 27, 136
– jump-starting 137
– temporary power failure 136
Battery renewal – remote control 27
Being towed 139
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety


belts 32


Belts, refer to Safety belts 32


Adaptive Light Control 68
Additives – coolant 119
– engine oil 119
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 110


Air recirculation, refer to


Recirculated-air mode 72, 74


Air supply – air conditioner 72
– automatic climate control 73
– ventilation 75
Air vents 71


158


Beverage holders, refer to


Cupholders 80


Black ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 47


Blower, refer to Air flow


rate 72, 74


Bluetooth, activating/


deactivating 96


Bottle holders, refer to


Cupholders 80
Brake Assist 56
Brake fluid, refer to Service


requirements 51


Brake lamps – replacing bulbs 130
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 121


Brakes – ABS 56
– breaking in 84
– MINI Maintenance


System 121


– parking brake 39
– service requirements 51
Brakes, refer to Braking


safely 85


Breakdown service, refer to


Roadside Assistance 137


Break-in period 84
Breaking in the clutch 84
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps


and bulbs 127


Button for starting the


engine 38


Buttons on steering wheel 11


California Proposition 65


warning 5


Call – accepting 100
– ending 100
– rejecting 100
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 100


Can holders, refer to


Cupholders 80


Capacities 156
Car battery, refer to Vehicle


battery 135
Car care 123
Car key, refer to Keys/remote


controls 18


Car phone – installation location, refer to


Center armrest 78


– refer to separate Owner's


Manual


Car phone, refer to


Telephone 94


Car wash, care 123
Car washes 123
Care 123
– car washes 123
– car-care products 123
– CD/DVD drives 126
– external 123
– high-pressure washers 124
– internal 125
– leather 125
– manual washing 124
– upholstery and fabrics 125
– windows 124
– wiper blades 124
Cargo area 86
– capacity 156
– Comfort Access 26
– doors, refer to Splitdoor 24
– lamp 70
– opening from outside 24
– trunk lid, refer to Splitdoor 24


Cargo area doors, refer to


Splitdoor 24


Cargo area, expanding 86
Cargo area lamp 70
Cargo area partition net, refer


to Partition net 87


Cargo loading 88
– securing cargo 89
– stowing cargo 88
– vehicle 86
Cargo, securing 89
Carpets, care 125
Catalytic converter, refer to


Hot exhaust system 84


Center armrest 78
Center brake lamp 131
Center console, refer to


Around the center console 14


Central locking system 19
– Comfort Access 25
– from inside 22
– from outside 19
Changing bulbs 127
Changing wheels 134
Chassis number, refer to


Engine compartment 118


Check Control 53
Child restraint fixing system


LATCH 36


Child restraint systems 35
Child seats 35
Chrome parts, care 124
Chrome parts, refer to


Care 123


Cigarette lighter 80
Cleaning headlamps 44
– washer fluid 45
Clock – 12h/24h mode 50
– setting time 53
Closing – from inside 22
– from outside 19
Clothes hooks 80

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