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Cargo area cover, refer to Luggage compartment cover 90
Center armrest 86 Central locking system 24
12-hour/24-hour mode 67 changing the time 67
interior 28
Changing bulbs 129 Changing the wiper
blades 128, 129 Changing tires 135
Closing
from inside 28 from outside 25 Clothes hooks 100 Clutch 53
space-saver spare tire 133
break-in procedures 98
Charge-current indicator
light 16
Child seat, refer to Installing child-restraint systems 50
Children, transporting 50 Child-restraint fixing system,
LATCH 52
Child-restraint systems 50 Chock, folding
space-saver spare tire 133 Chrome parts, refer to Caring
Cockpit 12 Coding, tires 108 Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 53
Compact disk operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments 85 Computer, refer to Onboard
computer 70
Condensed water, refer to Air
conditioning 80, 83
Cargo area, refer to Luggage
for your vehicle 123
compartment in the MINI 90
Chrome-plated parts, care 123
157
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
Configuring settings, refer to
Cooling system, refer to
Data
Vehicle Memory 49 Consumption, refer to
Average consumption 71 Current fuel consumption 71
Contents 2 Control elements, refer to
Cockpit 12
Capacities 153
Copyright 2 Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 72 warning lamp 17
Correct tires 108 Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Convenience operation
Illuminated vanity mirror 48
convertible top 37 from outside 26, 27 glass sunroof, electric 33 windows 31
Cruise control 65
buttons on the steering wheel 20 indicator lamp 19
Convertible top 35
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
care 124 convenience operation 37 electrical malfunction 38 emergency closing 38 malfunction 38
Coolant 118
indicator lamp 16 level 119 temperature gauge 68 Coolant temperature 68 Cooling
air conditioning mode 83 cooling function 80
Cooling function
air conditioning system 80 automatic climate control 83
holders 86
Curb weight, refer to Weights 151, 152
Current fuel consumption 71
setting units 71
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 148
Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer 67
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 62
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 12
158
capacities 153 dimensions 149 engine 148 technical 148 weights 151
Date of the Owner's Manual 7 Daytime running lamps 61 Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting windows 81, 84
Defrosting and demisting
windows air conditioning system 81 automatic climate control 84 Defrosting front windows, refer to Defrosting and demisting windows 81, 84
Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal indicators 61 Disc brakes 99 Disengaging the locks, refer to
Unlocking 26
Displacement, refer to Engine
data 148
Display elements 13
with navigation system or Cockpit Chrono Pack 14
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 62
Disposal
coolant 118 vehicle battery 140
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer 67
Defrosting windows 81, 84
Distance warning, refer to Park
air conditioning system 80 automatic climate control 83 Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting windows 81, 84
Demisting windows 81, 84 Digital clock 67 Dimensions 149, 150 Dimming interior rearview
mirror 98
Dipstick, engine oil 117
Distance Control (PDC) 78
Door keys 24 Door lock 27 Doors, locking and unlocking
acknowledgment signals 26, 27 from inside 28 from outside 26
DOT quality grades 108 Draft-free ventilation 81, 84 Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders 86
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
Driving downhill 99 Driving hints, refer to Driving
notes 98
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 60
Driving notes 98 Driving stability control
systems 72
Driving through water 100 Dry air, refer to Cooling
function 80, 83
Drying air,
refer to Cooling function 80, 83
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 72 indicator lamp 17
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 72 indicator lamp 17
Easy entry to the rear 45 EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution 72
Electric glass sunroof 33 Electric power windows 31
initializing 32
Electrical malfunction
Engine
automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 convertible top 38 door lock 27 driver's door 27 fuel filler door 102, 103 glass sunroof, electric 34 tailgate 30
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) 72
break-in procedures 98 data 148 electronics 18 indicator lamp 18 overheated, refer to Coolant temperature gauge 68 speed 69 starting 53 switching off 54
Electronic Stability Program
Engine compartment
(ESP), refer to Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 72
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation convertible top 38 driver's door 27 fuel filler door 102, 103 glass sunroof, electric 34 tailgate 30 transmission lock, automatic transmission with Steptronic 56
MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Convertible 115 MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Convertible 116
Engine coolant 118 Engine data 148 Engine oil 117 adding 117 dipstick 117 indicator/warning lamp 16 recommended oils 118 specified oil grades 118
Engine oil level 117
indicator/warning lamp 16 Engine oil level, checking 117 Engine oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp 16
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 148
Entry to the rear 45 ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 72
Exhaust system, refer to
Hot exhaust system 100
Exterior mirrors 48
adjusting 48 automatic heating 48 folding in and out 48
External audio device 85 Eyelet, for towing and tow-
starting 143
Failure of an electrical
consumer 140
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 46
Filling canister, refer to MINI
Mobility System 138
Filling hose, refer to MINI
Mobility System 138
Filter, refer to
Microfilter 81 Microfilter/Activated- charcoal filter 84
159
Gearshift lever
Headlamps
automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 manual transmission 55
bulb replacement 130 care 123
Heated rear window
General driving notes 98 Glass sunroof, electric 33
air conditioning system 80 automatic climate control 83
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor 74, 75 MINI Mobility System 137 Run-Flat Tires 75 space-saver spare tire 133
Flat Tire Monitor 74 indicator lamp 17 issuing a flat tire warning 75 malfunction 75
Fuel 101
average consumption 71 gauge 67, 68 quality 101 tank capacity 153 Fuel filler door 101
unlocking in the event of electrical malfunction 102, 103
Flat tire, refer to Changing
Fuses 141
tires 135
Flat tire, refer to Tire
condition 109
Floor coverings, carpets 124 Floor mats 124 Fog lamps 62
indicator lamp 62
Foldable rear backrest 90, 91 Folding roof, refer to
Convertible top with integrated sliding sunroof 35
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote control 88 Gas cap 101 Gas, refer to Average
consumption 71
Gas, refer to Fuel quality 101 Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 67, 68
Foot braking, refer to General
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality 101
convenience operation 27 opening and closing in the event of an electrical malfunction 34 remote control 26
Glove compartment 85 Gross weight, refer to
Weights 151, 152
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 54
Hazard warning flashers 12 Head airbags 76 Head restraints 44 Headlamp flasher 61 indicator lamp 19
Gear indicator, for automatic
Headlamp washer reservoir 64
transmission with Steptronic 57
Gear shifts, automatic
transmission with Steptronic 56
capacity, refer to Capacities 153
Headlamp washer system cleaning headlamps 64 washer fluid 64
driving notes 99
Fresh air nozzles,
refer to Draft-free ventilation 81 Front airbags 76 Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement 130
160
Heating 79
exterior mirrors 48 mirrors 48 rear window 80, 83 seats 47 windshield 80, 83
Heavy load, refer to Loading 94 Height adjustment
seats 43 steering wheel 47
Height, refer to
Dimensions 149, 150
High beams 61
bulb replacement 130 headlamp flasher 61 indicator lamp 19
High Performance Synthetic Oil, refer to Engine oil 118 recommended oils 118 specified oils 118
Holders for beverages 86 Horn 12 Hot exhaust system 100 Hydraulic brake 120 Hydroplaning 99
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning 70
Ignition 53 Ignition key 24 Ignition key positions, refer to
Inspection 69 Instrument cluster, refer to
Display elements 13 Instrument lighting 62 Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 12
Ignition lock 53
Integrated universal remote
John Cooper Works Kit 148 Jump-starting 142
Lighter 87 Lighting
Keys 24 Kickdown 57 Knock control 101
control 88
Interior lamp, remote
control 26
Interior lamps 62 Interior rearview mirror 48
automatic dimming 98 Interlock, refer to Steering
locked 53
Intermittent operation of the
wipers 63
Interval
Lamp defect 129 Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 129
Lamps and bulbs 129 Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams 60
Lashing eyelets, refer to Securing the load 94
LATCH child-restraint fixing
display, service 121
system 52
lamps and bulbs 129
Lighting of the instruments 62 Lights on warning 61 Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load 94
Loading
securing cargo 94 stowing cargo 94
Loading the vehicle 92 Loads, refer to Loading cargo 92 Locking
from inside 28 from outside 26
Locking/unlocking the vehicle,
acknowledgment signals 26, 27
Low beams 60
Jack 133, 137 points 136
Jack, refer to Tire change set MINI Mobility System 137 Run-Flat Tires 111 space-saver spare tire 133
Leather care 124 LEDs light-emitting diodes 132 Length, refer to
bulb replacement 130
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support 44
Dimensions 149, 150 License plate lamp, bulb
replacement 132
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire 133 Light switch 60 Light-alloy wheels, care 123 Light-emitting diodes
Inflation pressure monitor,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor 74 Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
Jacking points 136 Jets, refer to Ventilation 81, 84 Jets, refer to Windshield
inflation pressure 104
washer jets 64
(LEDs) 132
Ignition lock 53 Illuminated vanity mirror 48 Imitation leather 123 Imprint 2 Index 156 Indicator and warning lamps,
overview 16
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags 77 ASC 73 brakes 120 coolant temperature 68 DSC 73 fasten safety belts 46 Flat Tire Monitor 75 fog lamps 62 reserve fuel capacity 67, 68 Individual air distribution 84 Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory 49
161
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
Luggage compartment
cover 90 emergency operation, refer to Manual release 30 expanding 90 lid, refer to Tailgate 29 opening from the outside 29 opening with the remote control 26 opening/closing, refer to Tailgate 29 volume 151, 152
Luggage compartment in the
MINI 90
Luggage compartment lid
emergency operation, refer to Manual release 30 opening with the remote control 26
Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate 29
Luggage compartment net 94 Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 95
Lumbar support 44
Maintenance, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 121
Malfunction
automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 convertible top 38 door lock 27 fuel filler door 102, 103 glass sunroof, electric 34 tailgate 30 tire 112
Manual air distribution 80 Manual operation
door lock 27 driver's door 27 fuel filler door 102, 103 glass sunroof, electric 34 power convertible top 38 tailgate 30 transmission lock, automatic transmission with Steptronic 56
M+S tires, refer to Winter
Manual transmission 55 Master keys with remote
tires 113
control 24
Maintenance system 121
Maximum cooling 83
Maximum speed, with winter
Multifunction switch
tires 113
MC operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Mechanical keys, refer to
Master keys 24
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory 49
Microfilter
air conditioning system 81 automatic climate control 84
MINI homepage 6 MINI Maintenance System 121 MINI manufacturer 6 MINI Mobility System 137
compressor 138 liquid sealant 138
Mirrors 48
exterior 48 heating 48 interior rearview 48
Mobile telephone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System 137 Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety 7
Multifunction steering
wheel 20
turn signal indicator/ headlamp flasher 61 washer/wiper system 63
Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 44 New tires 112 Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette lighter socket 87
Nylon rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting 144
OBD interface socket 122 Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality 101 Odometer 67 Oil
additives, refer to Adding engine oil 118 dipstick 117
Oil change intervals, refer to
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US
162
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
Oil consumption 117 Oil level 117
indicator lamp 16
Oil pressure, indicator lamp 16 Oil service 69 Onboard computer 70 Onboard tool kit 128
MINI Mobility System 137 Run-Flat Tires 128 space-saver spare tire 133
Opening and closing
from inside 28 from outside 25 via remote control 26 via the door lock 27
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation 79, 82
Outside air 80
air conditioning system 80 Outside air mode, automatic
climate control 83 Outside temperature
display 70 changing units 70 in the onboard computer 70
Outside temperature
warning 70
Overriding the selector lever
Power output, refer to Engine
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lock 59
data 148
lamps 131
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
Rear seats, adjusting head
Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork 123
lighter socket 87 Power windows 31 Pressure, tires 104
Park Distance Control (PDC) 78 Parking
reinflation using MINI Mobility System 138
restraints 44
Rear shelf, refer to Luggage
compartment cover 90
Rear turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement 131
the vehicle 100
Protective function, electric
Rear window wiper 64, 65
Parking aid, refer to Park
glass sunroof 34
Distance Control (PDC) 78
Pumping in liquid sealant 138
Parking brake 54
warning lamp 17
Parking lamps 60
bulb replacement 130
Parking lamps/Low beams 60 Parking lock, refer to
P Parking 56
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle 6
Pathway lighting 60 PDC Park Distance Control 78 Pinch protection system,
glass sunroof, electric 34
Plastic 123 Pollen, refer to Microfilter 81 Microfilter/Activated- charcoal filter 84
Power convertible top 35 Power failure 140
Quality grades, refer to Uniform Tire Quality Grading 108
replacement 129 Rearview mirror 48 Recirculated air mode
air conditioning system 80 automatic climate control 83 Reclining seat, refer to Backrest
tilt 44
Refueling 101
Radiator, refer to Coolant 118 Radio, refer to separate
fuel filler door 101
Remaining distance for
service 69
Owner's Manual
Remaining distance, refer to
Rain sensor 63 Range 70 Reading lamps 63 Rear backrest, foldable 90, 91 Rear fog lamp 62
bulb replacement 132 indicator lamp 62
Rear lamps, bulb
replacement 131
Range 70
Remote control 25, 26
garage door opener 88 malfunction 27
Remote control key, refer to Master keys with remote control 24
Replacement key 24
163
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
Replacement of tires changing tires 133 new wheels and tires 112
Reporting safety defects 9 Reserve indicator light, refer to
Fuel gauge 67, 68
Reservoir for washer fluid 64 Reservoir, washing systems 64 Restraint systems for children 50 refer to Safety belts 46
Retaining straps 94 Reverse
automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 manual transmission 55
Rod antenna 123 Roller sun blind 34 Roof load, refer to
Weights 151, 152
Roof-mounted luggage rack 95 Rope, refer to Towing and Tow-
starting 144
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-Flat Tires 111
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-Flat Tires 111
164
Run-Flat Tires 111
Seat-belt tensioner, refer to
puncture 110 replacing 112 tire inflation pressure 105 winter tires 112
Safety belt height adjustment 46
Safety belts 46
care 124 height adjustment 46 indicator lamp 17, 46 reminder 46 safe seating position 42 Safety lock buttons, doors,
refer to Locking 28
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags 76 All Season traction Control (ASC) 72 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 72 Brake system 72 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 72
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat Tires 111 Seat adjustment 43 Seat heating 47
Safety belts 47
Seats
heating 47 safe seating position 42
Securing loads, refer to Loading
cargo 92
Securing the load 94 Securing the vehicle
from inside 28 from outside 26
Side airbags 76 Side turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement 131
Signal horn, refer to Horn 12 Sitting safely 42
with airbags 42 with head restraints 42 with safety belt 42
Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector 40
Smoker's equipment package,
Selector lever positions,
refer to Ashtray 86
automatic transmission with Steptronic 56
Selector lever shiftlock, refer to
Snow chains 113 Socket 12 V 87 Socket for
Shiftlock 56
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Steptronic 56
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 121
Service interval display 69, 121 Shift paddles 58 Shifting gears in the automatic
transmission with Steptronic 58
Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection 56
onboard diagnostics 122
Socket in the luggage
compartment 87
Space-saver spare tire changing tires 133 inflation pressure 105
Spare key 24 Spare tire, refer to Space-saver
spare tire 133
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils 118
Special wash program 122 Specified oils 118
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
Speed 148
with Run-Flat Tires 75 with the space-saver spare tire 135 with winter tires 113
Steering lock 53 Steering wheel 12
buttons on the steering wheel 20 settings 47
Speedometer 13, 14 Speedometer, refer to Display
Steering wheel lock 53 Steptronic, refer to Manual
Tail lamps, refer to Rear
Threaded hole for towing
lamps 131
Tailgate 29
emergency operation 30 indicator lamp 17 opening from the outside 29 releasing manually 30 remote control 26
eyelet 144
Three-point safety belt 46 Through-loading system 90, 91 Tightening the lug bolts
keys 133, 137 torque 136
Tightening torque, refer to
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
Tightening the lug bolts 136
elements 13, 14
Split rear backrest, refer to Foldable rear backrest 90 Through-loading system 91
Sport program, automatic
transmission with Steptronic 57
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control systems 72
Standing lamps 60
bulb replacement 130
Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting 142
Starting problems
at very low temperatures 54 jump-starting 142
Starting the engine 53 Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 53
Start-off assistance, refer to
ASC 72
mode 57
Storage compartments 85 Storage space, refer to
Luggage compartment in the MINI 90 Luggage compartment in the MINI Convertible 91
Storing the tires 113 Storing the vehicle 125 Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind 34
Sun visors 48 Switches, refer to Cockpit 12 Switching off
the engine 54
capacity 153
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 67, 68
Technical data 148 Technical modifications 7 Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety 7 Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone Temperature
air conditioning system 80 automatic climate control 83
Switching the cooling function
Temperature display
on and off manually 80, 83
Symbols 6
Tachometer 69 Tail lamps, bulb
ice warning 70 outside temperature 70 setting units 70
Temperature grades 109 Temperature warning 70 Tempomat, refer to Cruise
Start-off assistance, refer to
replacement 131
control 65
DSC 72
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System 139 Run-Flat Tires 111 space-saver spare tire 133
Tire failure 133
MINI Mobility System 137 space-saver spare tire 133
Tire inflation pressure 104
reinflation 138
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 74
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor 74
Tire puncture
Run-Flat Tires 75
165
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
Tires
age 108 break-in procedures 98 changing 135 condition 109 damage 110 flat tire 111, 133 inflation pressure 104 replacement 112 size, refer to New wheels and tires 112 storage 113 tread 109 wear indicator, refer to Tire tread 109 winter tires 113
Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run-Flat Tires 111
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 128
Torque
engine 148 lug bolts 136
Tow bar 144 Tow rope 144 Towing 143
with automatic transmission 144, 145
Towing eyelet 143 Tow-starting 145
Track width, refer to
Dimensions 149, 150
Traction grades 109 Transmission
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 108
Units
automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 manual transmission 55 Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection 56
Transmission malfunction, refer to Malfunction 58
Transporting children safely 50 Transporting securely, refer to
Securing the load 94
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray 86
average consumption 71 average speed 71 temperature 70
Universal garage door
opener 88
Universal remote control 88 Unlocking
bonnet 114 from inside 28 from outside 26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal 140
Tread depth, refer to Tire
Using antifreeze 64, 118
tread 109
Treadwear grade 108 Trip odometer 67 Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI Convertible 91
Turn signal indicators 61
indicator lamp 19
Turn signal indicators on the side, bulb replacement 131
Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 149, 150
Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter socket 87
Valve
core 137 dust cap 135 remover 137 spare 137
Valve remover, refer to Onboard tool kit 137
Valve stem and replacement valve, refer to Onboard tool kit 137
Vanity mirror, illuminated 48 Vehicle
battery 140 break-in procedures 98 care 122 dimensions 149 loading cargo 92 parking 100 storage 125 washing 122 weight 151, 152 Vehicle battery 140 Vehicle identification number,
refer to Engine compartment 115, 116
Vehicle illumination, refer to
Lamps 60
Vehicle Memory 49 Ventilation, draft-free 81, 84 Ventilation, refer to
Air conditioning system 81 Automatic climate control 83 Ventilation, refer to Draft-free
ventilation 81, 84
Volume
luggage compartment 151, 152
166
Window washer reservoir 64
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit 128
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement 130
Your individual vehicle 6
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
Warning and indicator
lamps 16
Washer fluid 64 Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity 153
capacity, refer to Capacities 153
Window washer system
washer fluid 64 washer/wiper system 63
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Windows, convenience
Washer/wiper system 64
Washer systems 64 Washer/wiper system 63 Washing your vehicle 122 Water on roadways, deep
water 100
operation 26, 27 Windscreen wipers
replacement 128, 129
Windshield heating
air conditioning system 80 automatic climate control 83
Wear indicators in the tires, refer to Tire condition 110
Windshield washer jets 64 Windshield wiper blades
Weights 151, 152 Wheel stud wrench
MINI Mobility System 137 space-saver spare tire 133 Wheel/tire combination 112 Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions 149, 150
Wheels and tires 112 Wheelslip control
All Season traction Control (ASC) 72 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 72
Width, refer to Dimensions 149 Wind deflector 40
care 124 replacement 128, 129
Windshield wipers
intermittent operation 63 Windshield wipers, refer to Washer/wiper system 63
Windshield, cleaning 64 Winter tires 113 changing 135 condition 109 Run-Flat Tires 112 storage 113
Wood paneling 124 Work in the engine compartment 114
167
REFUELING
Fuel
Quality
Please enter your preferred fuel quality here.
Engine oil
Preferred oil grade
The oil volume between the two marks on the dip- stick corresponds to approx. 1.1 US quarts/1 liter.
Tire inflation pressure
Summer
Winter
front
rear
front
rear
2 persons
4 persons plus luggage
To ensure that you always have convenient access to all essential information when you stop for fuel, we recommend that you take the time to fill out the adjoining chart by entering the data that applies to your vehicle.
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DRIVE ME.
OWNER'S MANUAL
MINI MINI CONVERTIBLE
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW MINI
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
CONTENTS
NOTES
About this Owner's Manual 6
Additional sources of information 6
Symbols used 6
Your individual vehicle 6
Editorial notice 7
For your own safety 7
Symbol on vehicle parts 8
Service and warranty 8
Reporting safety defects 9© 2006 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 012 950
US English VIII/06
Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.OVERVIEW
CONTROLS
Cockpit 12
Display elements 13
Display elements with navigation systemor Cockpit Chrono Pack 14
Indicator and warning lamps 16
Multifunction steering wheel 20Opening and closing: Keys 24
Central locking system 24
Opening and closing: from outside 25
Opening and closing: from inside 28
Tailgate 29
Electric power windows 31
Glass sunroof, electric 33
Roller sun blind 34
Convertible top with integrated slidingsunroof 35
Wind deflector 40
Adjustments: Safe seating position 42
Seat adjustment 43
Head restraints 44
Entry to the rear 45
Safety belts 46
Seat heating 47
Steering wheel 47
Mirrors 48
Vehicle Memory 49
Transporting children safely 50OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCE
Special operating instructions: Break-in procedures 98
General driving notes 98
Refueling 101Wheels and tires: Tire inflation pressure 104
Tire coding 108
Tire condition 109
Run-Flat Tires 111
New wheels and tires 112
Snow chains 113Driving: Ignition lock 53
Starting the engine 53
Switching off the engine 54
Parking brake 54
Manual transmission 55
Automatic transmission withSteptronic 56
Parking lamps/Low beams 60
Turn signal indicator/Headlampflasher 61
Instrument lighting 62
Fog lamps 62
Interior lamps 62
Washer/wiper system 63
Washer fluid 64
Cruise control 65Everything under control: Odometer 67
Clock 67
Fuel gauge 67
Coolant temperature gauge 68
Tachometer 69
Service interval display 69
Onboard computer 70Technology for safety and driving convenience: Driving stability control systems 72
Flat Tire Monitor 74
Airbags 76
Park Distance Control (PDC) 78Controlling the climate for pleasant driving: Air conditioning system 79
Automatic climate control 82Interior conveniences: Glove compartment 85
Center armrest 85
Drinks holders, ashtray 86
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply 87
Integrated universal remote control 88Loading and transporting cargo: Luggage compartment in the MINI 90
Luggage compartment in the MINIConvertible 91
Loading cargo 92
Roof-mounted luggage rack 95CONTENTS
In the engine compartment: Bonnet 114
Engine compartment:MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Convertible 115 MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Convertible 116
Engine oil 117
Coolant 118
Brake system 120Maintenance and care: MINI Maintenance System 121
Socket for Onboard DiagnosticsOBD 122
Caring for your vehicle 122
Vehicle storage 125OWNER SERVICE PROCEDURES
TECHNICAL DATA
Engine data 148
Dimensions: MINI 149
MINI Convertible 150Weights:
MINI 151
MINI Convertible 152Capacities 153
Replacement procedures: Onboard tool kit 128
Wiper blades 128
Lamps and bulbs 129
Repairing a flat tire 133
Space-saver spare tire 133
Changing tires 135
MINI Mobility System 137
Vehicle battery 140
Fuses 141Giving and receiving assistance: Jump-starting 142
Towing and tow-starting 143INDEX
Everything from A to Z 156
NOTES
About this Owner's Manual In compiling this Owner's Manual we have made every effort to furnish you with a convenient reference source affording quick access to all the essentials. The fast- est way to find detailed information on any specific subject is to turn to the compre- hensive index at the back of the manual. If you wish to gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will find this in the first chap- ter. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in the future, please remember to hand over this Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehi- cle.
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