2008 Mini Cooper Convertible Owners Manual

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159 Index EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z ABS Antilock Brake System 72 indicator lamp 17, 18 Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 6 Activated-charcoal filter 87 Adjusting interior temperature 83, 86 Airbags 79 passenger airbag status lamp 80 safe seating position 42 warning lamp 18 Air circulation, refer to Recirculated air mode 83, 86 Air conditioning system 82 Air distribution air conditioning system 83 automatic climate control 86 individual 87 manual 83 Air outlets, refer to Ventilation 84, 87 Air pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 108 Air volume air conditioning system 83 automatic climate control 86 AKI, refer to Fuel quality 105 All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 117 All Season traction Control Automatic transmission with Battery 144 (ASC) 72 indicator lamps 17, 18 Antenna 127 Antifreeze coolant 122 washer fluid 64 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 72 indicator lamp 17, 18 Anti-theft system 24 Approved axle load, refer to Weights 155, 156 Approved engine oils 122 Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 155, 156 Armrest, refer to Center armrest 89 ASC All Season traction Control 72 indicator lamps 17, 18 Assistant systems, refer to All Season traction Control (ASC) 72 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 72 Automatic air distribution 86 air volume 86 cruise control 65 Automatic car washes 126 Automatic climate control 85 Steptronic ignition 53 indicator lamp 57 interlock 53 selector lever lock 56 shiftlock 56 towing 148 tow-starting 149 AUTO program, refer to Automatic air distribution 86 Aux-In socket 88 Average consumption 71 setting units 71 Average speed 71 setting units 71 Axle loads, refer to Weights 155, 156 Backrests, refer to Adjusting seats 44 Backup lamp bulb replacement 135 Bar, towing 148 Base plate for telephone or mobile phone 89 charging 144 disposal 144 indicator lamp 16 jump-starting 146 power failure 144 Battery care 69, 125 Being towed 148 Belts, refer to Safety belts 46 Beverage holders 89 Black ice, refer to Temperature warning 70 Blower air conditioning system 83 automatic climate control 86 Blower, refer to Air volume 83 Blowers, refer to Draft-free ventilation 84, 87 Bonnet 118 indicator lamp 17 Bottle holders, refer to Beverage holders 89 Brake discs brake system 103 break-in procedures 102 Brake fluid 124 level 124 warning lamp 16 Brake lamps, bulb replacement 135 160 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Brake pads 103 break-in procedures 102 warning lamp 18 Brakes 124 ABS 72 brake fluid 124 brake pads 103 break-in procedures 102 CBC 72 indicator/warning lamps 16, 17, 18 parking brake 54 Brake system 124 brake fluid 124 brake pads 103 break-in procedures 102 disc brakes 103 warning lamp 17 Brake wear warning brake pads 103 warning lamp 18 Breaking in 102 Bulb replacement, refer to Lamps and bulbs 133 Buttons on multifunction steering wheel 20 automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 California Proposition 65 warning 7 Capacities 157 Car care, refer to Caring for your vehicle 126 Car-care products 126 Care, vehicle 126 Care of plastics 127 Care of synthetic leather 127 Cargo area opening from the outside 29 opening with the remote control 26 volume 155, 156 Cargo area, refer to Luggage compartment in the MINI 93 Cargo area cover, refer to Luggage compartment cover 93 Car keys, refer to Keys 24 Carpet care 128 Car radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual Car telephone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Car vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Cigarette lighter socket 90 Car wash 126 Car wash, refer to Washing your vehicle 126 Cassette operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 104 CBC Cornering Brake Control 72 CD changer, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio CD operation, refer to Chrome-plated parts, care 127 Cigarette lighter 90 Cigarette lighter socket 90 Cigarette tray, refer to Ashtray 89 Circulation of air, refer to Recirculated air mode 83, 86 Cleaning the rear window 64 Cleaning the vehicle, refer to Caring for your vehicle 126 Owner's Manual for Radio Clock 67 Center armrest 89 Central locking system 24 12-hour/24-hour mode 67 changing the time 67 interior 28 Changing bulbs 133 Changing the wiper blades 132, 133 Changing tires 139 Closing from inside 28 from outside 25 Clothes hooks 104 Clutch 53 space-saver spare tire 137 break-in procedures 102 Charge-current indicator light 16 Children, transporting 50 Child-restraint fixing system, LATCH 52 Child-restraint systems 50 Child seat, refer to Installing child-restraint systems 50 Chock, folding Cockpit 12 Coding, tires 112 Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 53 Compact disk operation, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio Compartments, refer to Storage compartments 88 Computer, refer to Onboard space-saver spare tire 137 computer 70 Chrome parts, refer to Caring Condensed water, refer to Air for your vehicle 127 conditioning 83, 86 161 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 157 Copyright 2 Cornering Brake Control (CBC) 72 warning lamp 17 Correct tires 112 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 128 convenience operation 37 electrical malfunction 37 emergency closing 37 malfunction 37 Coolant 122 indicator lamp 16 level 123 temperature gauge 68 Coolant temperature 68 Cooling air conditioning mode 86 cooling function 83 Cooling function air conditioning system 83 automatic climate control 86 holders 89 Curb weight, refer to Weights 155, 156 Current fuel consumption 71 setting units 71 Cylinders, refer to Engine data 152 Daily odometer, refer to Trip odometer 67 Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 12 Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 62 capacities 157 dimensions 153 engine 152 technical 152 weights 155 Date of the Owner's Manual 7 Daytime running lamps 61 Defrosting and demisting windows air conditioning system 84 automatic climate control 87 Defrosting front windows, refer to Defrosting and demisting windows 84, 87 Defrosting windows 84, 87 air conditioning system 83 automatic climate control 86 Defrosting windshield, refer to Defrosting and demisting windows 84, 87 Defrost setting, refer to Defrosting and demisting windows 84, 87 Demisting windows 84, 87 Digital clock 67 Dimensions 153, 154 Dimming interior rearview mirror 102 Dipstick, engine oil 121 Directional turn signal, refer to Turn signal indicators 61 Disc brakes 103 Disengaging the locks, refer to Unlocking 26 Displacement, refer to Engine data 152 Display elements 13 with navigation system or Cockpit Chrono Pack 14 Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 62 Disposal coolant 122 vehicle battery 144 Distance covered, refer to Odometer 67 Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control (PDC) 81 Door keys 24 Door lock 27 Doors, locking and unlocking acknowledgment signals 26, 27 from inside 28 from outside 26 DOT quality grades 112 Draft-free ventilation 84, 87 Drink holders, refer to Beverage holders 89 162 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Driving downhill 103 Driving hints, refer to Driving notes 102 Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/Low beams 60 Driving notes 102 Driving stability control systems 72 Driving through water 104 Dry air, refer to Cooling function 83, 86 Drying air, refer to Cooling function 83, 86 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 Electrical malfunction Engine automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 convertible top 37 door lock 27 driver's door 27 fuel filler door 106, 107 glass sunroof, electric 34 tailgate 30 Electric glass sunroof 33 Electric power windows 31 initializing 32 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) 72 Electronic Stability Program (ESP), refer to Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 72 Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation convertible top 37 driver's door 27 fuel filler door 106, 107 glass sunroof, electric 34 tailgate 30 transmission lock, automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 break-in procedures 102 data 152 electronics 18 indicator lamp 18 overheated, refer to Coolant temperature gauge 68 speed 69 starting 53 switching off 54 Engine compartment MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Convertible 119 MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Convertible 120 Engine coolant 122 Engine data 152 Engine oil 121 adding 121 dipstick 121 indicator/warning lamp 16 recommended oils 122 specified oil grades 122 Engine oil level 121 indicator/warning lamp 16 Engine oil level, checking 121 Engine oil pressure, indicator/ warning lamp 16 Engine output, refer to Engine data 152 Entry to the rear 45 ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 72 Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 104 Exterior mirrors 48 adjusting 48 automatic heating 48 folding in and out 48 External audio device 88 Eyelet, for towing and tow- starting 147 Failure of an electrical consumer 144 Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 46 Filling canister, refer to MINI Mobility System 142 Filling hose, refer to MINI Mobility System 142 Filter, refer to Microfilter 84 Microfilter/Activated- charcoal filter 87 Flat Run Flat tires 77 163 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Flat tire Flat Tire Monitor 74, 75 MINI Mobility System 141 Run-Flat Tires 75 space-saver spare tire 137 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 76 Flat tire, refer to Changing tires 139 Flat tire, refer to Tire condition 113 Fuel 105 average consumption 71 gauge 67, 68 quality 105 tank capacity 157 Fuel filler door 105 unlocking in the event of electrical malfunction 106, 107 Fuses 145 Flat Tire Monitor 74 indicator lamp 17 issuing a flat tire warning 75 malfunction 75, 77 Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 91 Floor coverings, carpets 128 Floor mats 128 Fog lamps 62 indicator lamp 62 Foldable rear backrest 93, 94 Folding roof, refer to Convertible top with integrated sliding sunroof 35 Gas, refer to Average consumption 71 Gas, refer to Fuel quality 105 Gas cap 105 Gasoline, refer to Fuel quality 105 Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel Headlamps gauge 67, 68 Foot braking, refer to General Gear indicator, for automatic driving notes 103 Fresh air nozzles, refer to Draft-free ventilation 84 Front airbags 79 Front turn signal indicators, bulb replacement 134 transmission with Steptronic 57 Gearshift lever automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 manual transmission 55 164 Gear shifts, automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 General driving notes 102 Glass sunroof, electric 33 convenience operation 27 opening and closing in the event of an electrical malfunction 34 remote control 26 Glove compartment 88 Gross weight, refer to Weights 155, 156 Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 54 Hazard warning flashers 12 Head airbags 79 Headlamp flasher 61 indicator lamp 19 bulb replacement 134 care 127 Headlamp washer reservoir 64 capacity, refer to Capacities 157 Headlamp washer system cleaning headlamps 64 washer fluid 64 Head restraints 44 Heated rear window air conditioning system 83 automatic climate control 86 Heating 82 exterior mirrors 48 mirrors 48 rear window 83, 86 seats 47 windshield 83, 86 Heavy load, refer to Loading 97 Height, refer to Dimensions 153, 154 Height adjustment seats 43 steering wheel 47 High beams 61 bulb replacement 134 headlamp flasher 61 indicator lamp 19 High Performance Synthetic Oil, refer to Engine oil 122 recommended oils 122 specified oils 122 Holders for beverages 89 Horn 12 Hot exhaust system 104 Hydraulic brake 124 Hydroplaning 103 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Ice warning, refer to Outside Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 108 temperature warning 70 Inflation pressure monitor, Ignition 53 Ignition key 24 Ignition key positions, refer to Ignition lock 53 Ignition lock 53 Illuminated vanity mirror 48 Imitation leather 127 Imprint 2 Index 160 Indicator/warning lamp airbags 80 ASC 73 brakes 124 coolant temperature 68 DSC 73 fasten safety belts 46 Flat Tire Monitor 75 fog lamps 62 reserve fuel capacity 67, 68 Indicator and warning lamps Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 77 refer to Flat Tire Monitor 74 Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 76 Inspection 69 Instrument cluster, refer to Display elements 13 Instrument lighting 62 Instrument panel, refer to Cockpit 12 Integrated universal remote control 91 Interior lamp, remote control 26 Interior lamps 62 Interior rearview mirror 48 automatic dimming 102 Interlock, refer to Steering locked 53 Intermittent operation of the wipers 63 Interval Jack, refer to Tire change set MINI Mobility System 141 Run-Flat Tires 115 space-saver spare tire 137 Jacking points 140 Jets, refer to Ventilation 84, 87 Jets, refer to Windshield washer jets 64 John Cooper Works Kit 152 Jump-starting 146 Keys 24 Kickdown 57 Knock control 105 License plate lamp, bulb replacement 136 Lifting handle, space-saver spare tire 137 Light-alloy wheels, care 127 Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 136 Lighter 90 Lighting lamps and bulbs 133 Lighting of the instruments 62 Lights on warning 61 Light switch 60 Loading securing cargo 97 stowing cargo 97 Lamp defect 133 Lamp replacement, refer to Lamps and bulbs 133 Loading the vehicle 95 Loads, refer to Loading cargo 95 Load securing devices, refer to Securing the load 97 Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/ Locking Low beams 60 Lamps and bulbs 133 Lashing eyelets, refer to Securing the load 97 from inside 28 from outside 26 Locking/unlocking the vehicle, acknowledgment signals 26, 27 Low beams 60 bulb replacement 134 Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 44 165 Indicator and warning lamps, display, service 125 LATCH child-restraint fixing overview 16 Individual air distribution 87 Individual settings, refer to Vehicle Memory 49 Jack 137, 141 points 140 system 52 Leather care 128 LEDs light-emitting diodes 136 Length, refer to Dimensions 153, 154 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Luggage compartment cover 93 emergency operation, refer to Manual release 30 expanding 93 lid, refer to Tailgate 29 opening/closing, refer to Tailgate 29 opening from the outside 29 opening with the remote control 26 volume 155, 156 Luggage compartment in the MINI 93 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 97 Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 98 Lumbar support 44 M+S tires, refer to Winter tires 117 Maintenance, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 125 Maintenance system 125 Malfunction automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 convertible top 37 door lock 27 fuel filler door 106, 107 glass sunroof, electric 34 tailgate 30 tire 116 Manual air distribution 83 Manual operation door lock 27 driver's door 27 fuel filler door 106, 107 glass sunroof, electric 34 power convertible top 37 tailgate 30 transmission lock, automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 Manual transmission 55 Master keys with remote control 24 Maximum cooling 86 166 Maximum speed, with winter Multifunction switch tires 117 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 84 automatic climate control 87 MINI homepage 6 MINI Maintenance System 125 MINI manufacturer 6 MINI Mobility System 141 compressor 142 liquid sealant 142 Mirrors 48 exterior 48 heating 48 interior rearview 48 Mobile telephone, refer to separate Owner's Manual Mobility System 141 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 116 Non-smoker's equipment package, refer to Cigarette lighter socket 90 Nylon rope, refer to Towing and tow-starting 148 OBD interface socket 126 Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 105 Odometer 67 Oil additives, refer to Adding engine oil 122 dipstick 121 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Oil change intervals, refer to Outside temperature Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Oil consumption 121 Oil level 121 indicator lamp 16 Oil pressure, indicator lamp 16 Oil service 69 Onboard computer 70 Onboard tool kit 132 warning 70 Overriding the selector lever lock 59 Power convertible top 35 Power failure 144 Power output, refer to Engine data 152 Rear fog lamp 62 bulb replacement 136 indicator lamp 62 Rear lamps, bulb Power supply, refer to Cigarette replacement 135 Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle paintwork 127 lighter socket 90 Power windows 31 Pressure, tires 108 Park Distance Control (PDC) 81 Parking reinflation using MINI Mobility System 142 Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 135 Rear seats, adjusting head restraints 44 Rear shelf, refer to Luggage the vehicle 104 Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control (PDC) 81 MINI Mobility System 141 Run-Flat Tires 132 space-saver spare tire 137 Parking brake 54 warning lamp 17 Parking lamps 60 Opening and closing from inside 28 from outside 25 via remote control 26 via the door lock 27 Outlets, refer to Ventilation 82, 85 Outside air 83 air conditioning system 83 Outside air mode, automatic climate control 86 Outside temperature display 70 changing units 70 in the onboard computer 70 bulb replacement 134 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 81 Pinch protection system, glass sunroof, electric 34 Plastic 127 Pollen, refer to Microfilter 84 Microfilter/Activated- charcoal filter 87 Pressure monitoring of tires, compartment cover 93 refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 76 Protective function, electric glass sunroof 34 Rear turn signal indicators, bulb replacement 135 Rearview mirror 48 Rear window wiper 64, 65 Pumping in liquid sealant 142 replacement 133 Quality grades, refer to Uniform Tire Quality Grading 112 Recirculated air mode air conditioning system 83 automatic climate control 86 Reclining seat, refer to Backrest tilt 44 Refueling 105 Radiator, refer to Coolant 122 Radio, refer to separate fuel filler door 105 Remaining distance, refer to Range 70 Owner's Manual Remaining distance for Rain sensor 63 Range 70 Reading lamps 63 Rear backrest, foldable 93, 94 service 69 Remote control 25, 26 garage door opener 91 malfunction 27 167 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Remote control key, refer to Master keys with remote control 24 Replacement key 24 Replacement of tires changing tires 137 new wheels and tires 116 Reporting safety defects 9 Reserve indicator light, refer to Fuel gauge 67, 68 Reservoir, washing systems 64 Reservoir for washer fluid 64 Restraint systems for children 50 refer to Safety belts 46 Retaining straps 97 Reverse automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 manual transmission 55 Rod antenna 127 Roller sun blind 34 Roof load, refer to Weights 155, 156 Roof-mounted luggage rack 98 Rope, refer to Towing and Tow- starting 148 RSC Runflat System Component, refer to Run-Flat Tires 115 Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-Flat Tires 115 Run-Flat Tires 115 puncture 114 replacing 116 tire inflation pressure 109 winter tires 116 Safety belt height adjustment 46 Safety belts 46 care 128 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 79 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 115 Seat adjustment 43 Seat-belt tensioner, refer to Shiftlock, refer to Range selection 56 Safety belts 47 Seat heating 47 Seats heating 47 safe seating position 42 Securing loads, refer to Loading cargo 95 Securing the load 97 Securing the vehicle from inside 28 from outside 26 Shift paddles 58 Side airbags 79 Side turn signal indicators, bulb replacement 135 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 39 Selector lever, automatic Smoker's equipment package, transmission with Steptronic 56 Selector lever positions, automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 refer to Ashtray 89 Snow chains 117 Socket 12 V 90 Socket for onboard diagnostics 126 Selector lever shiftlock, refer to Socket in the luggage Shiftlock 56 Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 125 Service interval display 69, 125 Shifting gears in the automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 compartment 90 Space-saver spare tire changing tires 137 inflation pressure 109 Spare key 24 Spare tire, refer to Space-saver spare tire 137 Special oils, refer to Specified engine oils 122 Special wash program 126 Specified oils 122 168 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Speed 152 with Run-Flat Tires 75 with Run Flat tires 77 with the space-saver spare tire 139 with winter tires 117 Speedometer 13, 14 Speedometer, refer to Display elements 13, 14 Split rear backrest, refer to Foldable rear backrest 93 Through-loading system 94 Sport program, automatic transmission with Steptronic 57 Stability control, refer to Driving stability control systems 72 Standing lamps 60 bulb replacement 134 Starting, refer to Starting the engine 53 Starting aid, refer to Jump- starting 146 Starting problems at very low temperatures 54 jump-starting 146 Starting the engine 53 Start-off assistance, refer to ASC 72 Start-off assistance, refer to DSC 72 Steering lock 53 Steering wheel 12 buttons on the steering wheel 20 settings 47 Steering wheel lock 53 Steptronic, refer to Manual mode 57 Storage compartments 88 Storage space, refer to Luggage compartment in the MINI 93 Luggage compartment in the MINI Convertible 94 Storing the tires 117 Storing the vehicle 129 Sun blind, refer to Roller sun blind 34 Sun visors 48 Switches, refer to Cockpit 12 Switching off the engine 54 Tachometer 69 Tailgate 29 emergency operation 30 indicator lamp 17 opening from the outside 29 releasing manually 30 remote control 26 Tail lamps, bulb replacement 135 Tail lamps, refer to Rear lamps 135 Temperature warning 70 Tempomat, refer to Cruise control 65 Threaded hole for towing eyelet 148 Three-point safety belt 46 Through-loading system 93, 94 Tightening the lug bolts keys 137, 141 torque 140 Tightening torque, refer to Tightening the lug bolts 140 Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank Tire change set capacity 157 Tank gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 67, 68 Technical data 152 Technical modifications 7 Technical modifications, refer to For your own safety 7 Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone Temperature MINI Mobility System 143 Run-Flat Tires 115 space-saver spare tire 137 Tire failure 137 MINI Mobility System 141 space-saver spare tire 137 Tire inflation pressure 108 reinflation 142 Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 74 Tire pressure monitoring, Flat Tire Monitor 74 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 76 resetting the system 76 system limitations 76 warning lamp 77 Switching the cooling function on and off manually 83, 86 air conditioning system 83 automatic climate control 86 Symbols 6 Temperature display ice warning 70 outside temperature 70 setting units 70 Temperature grades 113 169 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Tire puncture Run-Flat Tires 75 Run Flat tires 77 Tires age 112 air loss 77 break-in procedures 102 changing 139 condition 113 damage 114 flat tire 115, 137 inflation pressure 108 pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 76 replacement 116 size, refer to New wheels and tires 116 storage 117 tread 113 wear indicator, refer to Tire tread 113 winter tires 117 Tires with emergency properties, refer to Run-Flat Tires 115 Tow bar 148 Towing 147 with automatic transmission 148, 149 Towing eyelet 147 Tow rope 148 Tow-starting 149 TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 76 Track width, refer to Dimensions 153, 154 Traction grades 113 Transmission automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 manual transmission 55 Transmission lock, refer to Trunk, refer to Luggage compartment in the MINI Convertible 94 Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 153, 154 Turn signal indicators 61 indicator lamp 19 Turn signal indicators on the side, bulb replacement 135 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 112 Units average consumption 71 average speed 71 temperature 70 Range selection 56 Universal garage door Transmission malfunction, refer to Malfunction 58 Transporting children safely 50 Transporting securely, refer to Securing the load 97 Trash container, refer to Ashtray 89 Tread depth, refer to Tire opener 91 Universal remote control 91 Unlocking bonnet 118 from inside 28 from outside 26 Used batteries, refer to Disposal 144 Using antifreeze 64, 122 Tools, refer to Onboard tool tread 113 kit 132 Torque engine 152 lug bolts 140 170 Treadwear grade 112 Trip odometer 67 Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Cigarette lighter socket 90 Valve core 141 dust cap 139 remover 141 spare 141 Valve remover, refer to Onboard tool kit 141 Valve stem and replacement valve, refer to Onboard tool kit 141 Vanity mirror, illuminated 48 Vehicle battery 144 break-in procedures 102 care 126 dimensions 153 loading cargo 95 parking 104 storage 129 washing 126 weight 155, 156 Vehicle battery 144 Vehicle identification number, refer to Engine compartment 119, 120 Vehicle illumination, refer to Lamps 60 EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z Vehicle Memory 49 Ventilation, draft-free 84, 87 Ventilation, refer to Air conditioning system 84 Automatic climate control 86 Ventilation, refer to Draft-free ventilation 84, 87 Volume luggage compartment 155, 156 Warning and indicator lamps 16 Washer/wiper system 63 Washer fluid 64 Washer fluid reservoir, capacity 157 Wheelslip control All Season traction Control (ASC) 72 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 72 Wheel stud wrench MINI Mobility System 141 space-saver spare tire 137 Width, refer to Dimensions 153 Wind deflector 39 Windows, convenience operation 26, 27 Window washer reservoir 64 capacity, refer to Capacities 157 Window washer system washer/wiper system 63 washer fluid 64 Washer fluid reservoir, refer to Windscreen wipers Windshield wipers, refer to Washer/wiper system 63 Winter tires 117 changing 139 condition 113 Run-Flat Tires 116 storage 117 Wood paneling 128 Work in the engine compartment 118 Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard tool kit 132 Xenon lamps bulb replacement 134 Your individual vehicle 6 Washer/wiper system 64 Washer systems 64 Washing your vehicle 126 Water on roadways, deep water 104 Wear indicators in the tires, refer to Tire condition 114 Weights 155, 156 Wheel/tire combination 116 Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 153, 154 Wheels and tires 116 replacement 132, 133 Windshield, cleaning 64 Windshield heating air conditioning system 83 automatic climate control 86 Windshield washer jets 64 Windshield wiper blades care 128 replacement 132, 133 Windshield wipers intermittent operation 63 171 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

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2008 Mini Cooper Convertible Owners Manual