2010 Mini Cooper Convertible Owners Manual

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 66.

> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized

Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page 66.

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 68.

Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized

Check the inflation pressure and reset the system, page 69.

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 48.

Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Manually unlock the selector lever lock, page 48.

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 44.

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 118.

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 58.

Arrange a service appointment. Check service requirements, page 58.

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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 60.

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AT A GLANCE

CONTROLS

DRIVING TIPS

MOBILITY

REFERENCE

REFERENCE

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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.

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Dimensions

MINI

All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius Δ: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m.

Information after the semicolon: different values for MINI Cooper S.

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MINI Convertible

All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius Δ: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m.

Information after the semicolon: different values for MINI Cooper S.

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Weights

MINI

Cooper

Cooper S

John Cooper Works

Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras

> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

2,568/1,165

2,679/1,215

2,701/1,225

> Automatic transmis-

lbs/kg

2,646/1,200

2,723/1,235

–

sion

Approved gross weight

> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

3,384/1,535

3,494/1,585

3,516/1,595

> Automatic transmis-

lbs/kg

3,461/1,570

3,538/1,605

–

sion

Approved front axle load

> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

1,830/830

1,918/870

1,918/870

> Automatic transmis-

lbs/kg

1,907/865

1,962/890

–

sion

Approved rear axle load

lbs/kg

1,664/755

1,664/755

1,675/760

Approved roof load capacity

Cargo bay capacity

lbs/kg

165/75

165/75

165/75

cu ft/ liters

5.7 - 24.0/ 160 - 680

5.7 - 24.0/ 160 - 680

5.7 - 24.0/ 160 - 680

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MINI Convertible

Cooper

Cooper S

John Cooper Works

Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras

> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

2,745/1,245

2,855/1,295

2,877/1,305

> Automatic transmis-

lbs/kg

2,822/1,280

2,921/1,325

–

sion

Approved gross weight

> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

3,560/1,615

3,671/1,665

3,693/1,675

> Automatic transmis-

lbs/kg

3,638/1,650

3,737/1,695

–

sion

Approved front axle load

> Manual transmission > Automatic transmis-

sion

lbs/kg

lbs/kg

1,863/845

1,951/885

1,962/890

1,940/880

2,017/915

–

Approved rear axle load

lbs/kg

1,786/810

1,786/810

Cargo bay capacity

cu ft/ liters

6.0-23.3/ 170-660

6.0-23.3/ 170-660

1,797/815

6.0-23.3/ 170-660

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 103

approx. 8

–/4.8

approx. 4.5

For more details: page 51

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Everything from A to Z

INDEX

Accessories, refer to Your

individual vehicle 4

Acknowledgment signals for

locking/unlocking vehicle 21

Activated-charcoal filter for

automatic climate control 83

Additives – coolant 118
– engine oil 118
Adjusting temperature inside

the car, refer to Air conditioner 80

Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic climate control 81

Air conditioner 79
Air conditioning mode – air conditioner 80
– automatic climate control 81
– ventilation 83
Air distribution – automatic 82
– individual 81
– manual 81
Air flow rate 80, 82
– air conditioning system 80
– automatic climate control 82
– heating, ventilation 80
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 79
Air pressure, checking, refer to

Tire inflation pressure 104

Air recirculation, refer to

Recirculated-air mode 80, 82

Air supply – air conditioner 80
– automatic climate control 81
– ventilation 83
Air vents 79

160

Airbags 71
– sitting safely 35
– warning lamp 73
Airing, refer to Ventilation 83
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 103
Alarm system 25
All-season tires, refer to Winter

tires 115

Always Open Timer 55
Ambient air, refer to

Recirculated-air mode 80, 82

Ambient lighting 78
Antenna, care 121
Antifreeze – coolant 118
– washer fluid 51
Antilock Brake System ABS 64
Anti-theft alarm system, refer

to Alarm system 25
Anti-theft system 19
Approved axle loads, refer to

Weights 157

Approved engine oils 118
Approved gross vehicle

Automatic transmission with

Steptronic 46

– interlock 46
– overriding selector lever

lock 48

– shiftlock 46
– sport program 47
AUX-IN, refer to External audio

device 86

Average fuel consumption 54
– setting the units 57
Average speed 55
Axle loads, refer to

Weights 157

Background lighting, refer to

Ambient lighting 78

Backrests, refer to Seats 35
Backup lamps – replacing bulb 128, 129
Band-aids, refer to First aid

pouch 136

Bar, refer to Tow-starting,

weight, refer to Weights 157

towing away 138

Armrest, refer to Center

armrest 86

Ashtray 88
Assistant systems, refer to – Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 64

Audio device, external 86
AUTO program for automatic

climate control 82

Automatic – air distribution 82
– air flow rate 82
– cruise control 51
– headlamp control 74
Automatic climate control 79
– automatic air distribution 82

Battery 134
– charging 135
– disposal 28, 135
– jump-starting 136
– temporary power failure 135
Battery renewal – remote control 28
Being towed 138
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety

belts 38

Belts, refer to Safety belts 38
Beverage holders, refer to

Cupholders 88

Black ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 53

Blower, refer to Air flow

rate 80, 82

Bottle holders, refer to

Cupholders 88
Brake Assist 64
Brake fluid, refer to Service

requirements 58

Brake lamps – replacing bulbs 129
Brake pads, breaking in 92
Brake rotors 93
– brakes 92
– breaking in 92
Brake system 92
– breaking in 92
– disc brakes 93
– MINI Maintenance

System 119

Brakes – ABS 64
– breaking in 92
– MINI Maintenance

System 119

– parking brake 45
– service requirements 58
Brakes, refer to Braking

safely 93

Breakdown service, refer to

Roadside Assistance 136

Break-in period 92
Breaking in the clutch 92
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps

and bulbs 125

Button for starting the

engine 44

Buttons on the steering

wheel 11

California Proposition 65

warning 5

Can holders, refer to

Cupholders 88

Capacities 158
Car battery, refer to Vehicle

battery 134
Car care 121
Car key, refer to Keys/remote

controls 18

Car phone – installation location, refer to

Center armrest 86

– refer to separate Owner's

Manual

Car wash, care 121
Car washes 121
Care 121
– car washes 121
– car-care products 121
– CD/DVD drives 124
– external 121
– high-pressure washers 122
– internal 123
– leather 123
– manual washing 122
– upholstery and fabrics 123
– windows 122
– wiper blades 122
Cargo area – capacity 157
Cargo bay 94
– Comfort Access 27
– cover 94
– lamp 77
– opening from outside 24
Cargo bay, expanding 94
Cargo bay lamp 77
Cargo bay lid, refer to

Liftgate 24

Cargo loading 95
– securing cargo 96
– stowing cargo 96
– vehicle 94
Cargo, securing 96
Carpets, care 123
Catalytic converter, refer to

Hot exhaust system 92

Center armrest 86
Center brake lamp 129
Center console, refer to

Around the center console 14

Central locking system 19
– Comfort Access 26
– from inside 23
– from outside 19
Changing bulbs 125
Changing wheels 132

Chassis number, refer to

Engine compartment 117

Check Control 61
Child restraint systems 41
Child seats 41
Child-restraint fixing system

LATCH 42

Chock, folding – space-saver spare tire 132
Chrome parts, care 123
Chrome parts, refer to

Care 121

Cigarette lighter 88
Cleaning headlamps 50
– washer fluid 51
Clock 53
– 12h/24h mode 57
– setting time 60
Closing – from inside 23
– from outside 19
Clothes hooks 87
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the

engine 45

Comfort Access 26
– replacing the battery 28
– what to observe before entering a car wash 27

Comfort area, refer to Around

the center console 14

Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 44

Computer 54
Condensation, refer to When

the vehicle is parked 93
Condition Based Service

CBS 119

Configuring settings, refer to

Personal Profile 18

Connecting vacuum cleaner,

refer to Connecting electrical appliances 88

Consumption, refer to Average

fuel consumption 54

Control Display – settings 56
Controls and displays 10

161

Convenient access, refer to

Defrost position, refer to

Driving off on inclines, refer to

Comfort Access 26
Convenient operation – convertible top 22
– windows 20
Convenient start, refer to

Starting the engine 45

Convertible top 30
Coolant 118
– checking level 118
– filling 118
Coolant temperature 53
Cooling fluid, refer to

Coolant 118

Cooling, maximum 82
Copyright 2
Cruising range 54
Cupholders 88
Curb weight, refer to

Weights 157

Current fuel consumption 55

Dashboard instruments, refer

to Displays 12

Dashboard lighting, refer to

Instrument lighting 77

Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10
Data 154
– capacities 158
– dimensions 155
– engine 154
– weights 157
Data memory 120
Date – setting 61
Daytime running lights 75
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,

refer to Brake Assist 64

Defrosting windows 81, 83

Hill Assist 65

Defrosting windows 81, 83
Defrosting windows and removing condensation

– air conditioner 81
– automatic climate control 83
Defrosting windshield, refer to

Defrosting windows 81, 83

Differential, breaking in 92
Digital clock 53
Dimensions 155
Dipstick, engine oil 117
Directional indicators, refer to

Turn signals 48

Driving stability control

systems 63

Driving through water 93
Driving tips, refer to Driving

notes 92

Dry air, refer to Cooling

function 83

DTC Dynamic Traction Control

DTC 64

Dynamic Brake Control DBC,

refer to Brake Assist 64
Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 64

Displacement, refer to Engine

Dynamic Traction Control 64

data 154

Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 77

Displays 12
– instrument combination 12
Displays and controls 10
Displays, care 124
Disposal – of coolant 118
– remote control battery 28
– vehicle battery 135
Distance remaining to service,

refer to Service requirements 58

Distance warning, refer to Park

Distance Control PDC 63

Door key, refer to Integrated

key/remote control 18

Door lock 22
Door lock, confirmation

signals 21

Doors, manual operation 22
DOT Quality Grades 112
Drinks holders, refer to

Electric power windows – initializing 29
Electrical malfunction – convertible top 32
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 102
– trunk lid 24
Electronic brake-force

distribution 64

Electronic Stability Program

ESP, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 64

Emergency operation, refer to

Manual operation – convertible top 32
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 102
– transmission lock, automatic

transmission 48

– trunk lid 24
Emergency services, refer to

Roadside Assistance 136

Deactivating front passenger

Cupholders 88

airbags 72

Deadlocking, refer to

Locking 20

Defect – door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 102
Defogging windows 81, 83

Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill

Assist 65

Driving dynamics control, refer

to Sport button 65

Driving lamps, refer to Parking

lamps/low beams 74

Driving notes 92

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Engine – breaking in 92
– data 154
– overheated, refer to Coolant

temperature 53

– speed 154
– starting 45
– starting, Comfort Access 26
– switching off 45
Engine compartment 117
Engine coolant, refer to

Coolant 118

Engine oil – adding 118
– additives, refer to Approved

engine oils 118

– alternative oil types 118
– approved engine oils 118
– capacity 118
– checking level 117
– dipstick 117
– intervals between changes,

refer to Service requirements 58

– MINI Maintenance

System 119

Engine oil level, checking 117
Engine output, refer to Engine

data 154

Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 45

Error messages, refer to Check

Control 61

ESP Electronic Stability

Program, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 64

Exhaust system, refer to Hot

exhaust system 92

Exterior mirrors 39
– adjusting 39
– automatic heating 39
– folding in and out 39
External audio device 86
Eyes – for tow-starting and towing

away 138

– for tying down loads 96

Failure messages, refer to

Check Control 61

Failure of an electrical

consumer 135

Fastening safety belts, refer to

Safety belts 38

Filter – microfilter for air

conditioner 81

– microfilter/activated-

charcoal filter for automatic climate control 83
Fine wood, care 124
First aid pouch 136
Fixture for remote control,

refer to Ignition lock 44

Flash when locking/

unlocking 21

Flat tire – run-flat tires 114
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 68
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 66
– indicating a flat tire 67
– initializing the system 66
– snow chains 66
– system limits 66
Flat tires, refer to Tire

condition 113

Floor mats, care 123
Fog lamps – replacing bulb 127, 129
Folding rear seat backrest 94
Folding roof, refer to

Convertible top with integrated sliding sunroof 30

Footbrake, refer to Braking

safely 93

Footwell lamps 77
For your own safety 5
Front airbags 71
Front fog lamps 77
– indicator lamp 140
– replacing bulb 127
Front seat adjustment 35
Frost on windows, refer to

Defrosting windows 81, 83

FTM, refer to Flat Tire

Monitor 66

Fuel 103
– gauge 54
– high-quality brands 103
– quality 103
– specifications 103
– tank capacity 158
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel

gauge 54

Fuel consumption display – average fuel consumption 54
Fuel display, refer to Fuel

gauge 54

Fuel filler flap 102
– releasing in the event of

electrical malfunction 102

Fuses 135

Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 84

Gasoline – refer to Average fuel

consumption 54

Gasoline display, refer to Fuel

gauge 54

Gasoline, refer to Required

fuel 103

Gear indicator – automatic transmission with

Steptronic 46

Gear shifting – automatic transmission 46
– manual transmission 46
Gearshift lever – automatic transmission with

Steptronic 46

– manual transmission 46
General driving notes 92
Glass sunroof, electric 28
– convenient operation 20, 22
– opening, closing 28
– raising 28
– remote control 20
Glove compartment 85
Grills, refer to Air vents 79

163

Gross vehicle weight, refer to

Weights 157

Halogen lamps – replacing bulb 126
Handbrake, refer to Parking

brake 45

Hands-free system 14
Hazard warning flashers 14
Head airbags 71
Head restraints 37
– sitting safely 35
Headlamp control,

automatic 74

Headlamp flasher 48
– indicator lamp 11, 140
Headlamps – replacing bulb 126
Headlamps, care 122
Headlight glass lens 126
Heated – mirrors 39
– rear window 80, 82
– seats 38
Heating 79
– mirrors 39
– rear window 80, 82
– seats 38
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing

cargo 96

Height adjustment – seats 36
– steering wheel 40
Height, refer to

Dimensions 155

High beams 76
– headlamp flasher 76
– indicator lamp 140
– replacing bulb 126
High water, refer to Driving

through water 93

Hill Assist 65
Hills 93
Holders for cups 88
Homepage 4

164

Hood 116
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 92
Hydroplaning 92

Ice warning 53
Ignition 44
– switched off 44
– switched on 44
Ignition key position 1, refer to

Radio readiness 44

Interior rearview mirror 39
– automatic dimming

feature 40
Interlock 46
Intermittent mode of the

wipers 49

Internet page 4

Jacking points 134
Jets, refer to Window washer

nozzles 51

Ignition key position 2, refer to

Jumpering, refer to Jump-

Ignition on 44

Ignition key, refer to

Integrated key/remote control 18

Ignition lock 44
Imprint 2
Indicator and warning

lamps 13, 140

– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 69
Indicator lighting, refer to

Instrument lighting 77

Individual air distribution 81
Individual settings, refer to

Personal Profile 18

Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 68
Initializing – Flat Tire Monitor FTM 66
– glass sunroof, electric 29
Instrument cluster, refer to

Displays 12

Instrument lighting 77
Instrument panel, refer to

Cockpit 10

starting 136

Jump-starting 136

Key Memory, refer to Personal

Profile 18

Key, refer to Keys/remote

controls 18

Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 26
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort

Access 26
Kickdown 47
– automatic transmission with

Steptronic 47

Knock control 103

Lamps and bulbs, replacing

bulbs 125

Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/

Low beams 74

Lashing eyes, refer to Securing

Instrument panel, refer to

cargo 96

Displays 12

Integrated key 18
Integrated universal remote

control 84

Interior lamps 77
– remote control 21

LATCH child-restraint fixing

system 42

Leather care 123
LEDs light-emitting diodes 126
Length, refer to

Dimensions 155
License plate lamp – bulb replacement 129

Liftgate 24
– Comfort Access 27
– opening from outside 24
– opening/closing 24
– unlocking with remote

control 21

Light switch 74
Light-alloy wheels, care 123
Light-emitting diodes

LEDs 126
Lighter 88
– socket 88
Lighting – lamps and bulbs 125
– of the instruments 77
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 74
Limit 151
Load 95
Load securing equipment, refer to Securing cargo 96

Lock buttons of doors, refer to

Locking 23

Locking – adjusting confirmation

signal 21

– from inside 23
– from outside 20
– without remote control, refer

to Comfort Access 26

Locking and unlocking doors – confirmation signals 21
– from inside 23
– from outside 19
Low beams 74
– automatic 74
– replacing bulb 126
Lower back support, refer to

Lumbar support 36

Luggage compartment – emergency operation, refer

to Manual release 24

– increasing the capacity 95
– opening from the inside 24
Luggage compartment lid – emergency operation, refer

to Manual release 24

Luggage compartment, refer

to Cargo bay 24

Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 97

Lumbar support 36

M+S tires, refer to Winter

tires 115

MINI Internet page 4
MINI Maintenance System 119
Mirror dimming feature 40
Mirrors 39
– exterior mirrors 39
– heating 39
– interior rearview mirror 39
Mobile phone – installation location, refer to

Center armrest 86

Maintenance, refer to Service

– refer to separate Owner's

Booklet

Maintenance system 119
Malfunction – convertible top 32
– trunk lid 24
Malfunction warnings, refer to

Check Control 61

Manual air distribution 81
Manual mode – automatic transmission with

Steptronic 47

Manual operation – door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 102
– power convertible top 32
– transmission lock, automatic

transmission 48

– trunk lid 24
Manual transmission 46
Manual washing 122
Master key, refer to Integrated

key/remote control 18

Maximum cooling 82
Maximum speed – with winter tires 115
Medical assistance, refer to

First aid pouch 136

Microfilter – for air conditioner 81
– for automatic climate

control 83

– MINI Maintenance

System 119

Microfilter/activated-charcoal

filter

Manual

Mobile phone, installation location, refer to Center armrest 86

Mobile phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual

Mobility System 130
Modifications, technical, refer

to For your own safety 5
Monitoring system for tire

pressures, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 66

Multifunction switch – refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 48

– refer to Wiper system 49
Multifunctional steering

wheel, refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 11

Neck support, refer to Head

restraints 37

Nets, refer to Storage

compartments 87

New tires 114
Number of cylinders, refer to

Engine data 154

Number of safety belts 35