2011 Mini Cooper Convertible Owners Manual

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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 62

Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti- vated, refer also to page 63

The Dynamic Stability Control DSC and Dynamic Traction Control DTC are deactivated, refer also to page 62

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 62

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 62

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 65.

> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized

Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page 65.

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 67.

Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized

Check the inflation pressure and reset the system, page 68.

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 48.

Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Manually releasing 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 129.

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

COMMUNICATIONS

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 output

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

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

2,535/1,150

2,668/1,210

2,668/1,210

> Automatic trans-

lbs/kg

2,612/1,185

2,712/1,230

–

mission

Approved gross weight

> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

3,384/1,535

3,494/1,585

3,516/1,595

> Automatic trans-

lbs/kg

3,461/1,570

3,538/1,605

–

mission

Approved front axle load

> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

1,830/830

1,918/870

1,918/870

> Automatic trans-

lbs/kg

1,907/865

1,962/890

–

mission

Approved rear axle load

lbs/kg

1,664/755

1,664/755

1,675/760

Approved roof load capacity

Cargo area 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

2,701/1,225

2,811/1,275

2,811/1,275

> Automatic trans-

lbs/kg

2,778/1,260

2,855/1,295

–

mission

Approved gross weight

> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

3,560/1,615

3,671/1,665

3,693/1,675

> Automatic trans-

lbs/kg

3,638/1,650

3,737/1,695

–

mission

Approved front axle load

> Manual transmission > Automatic trans-

mission

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 area 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 117

approx. 8

–/4.8

approx. 4.5

For more details: page 51

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Everything from A to Z

INDEX

ABS Antilock Brake System 63
Accessories, refer to Your

individual vehicle 4

Acknowledgment signals for

locking/unlocking vehicle 21

Activated-charcoal filter for

automatic climate control 82

Adaptive Light Control 75
Additives – coolant 129
– engine oil 129
Adjusting temperature inside

the car, refer to Air conditioner 79

Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic climate control 80

Air conditioner 78
Air conditioning mode – air conditioner 79
– automatic climate control 80
– ventilation 82
Air distribution – automatic 81
– individual 80
– manual 80
Air flow rate 79, 81
– air conditioning system 79
– automatic climate control 81
– heating, ventilation 79
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 78
Air pressure, checking, refer to

Tire inflation pressure 118

Air recirculation, refer to

Recirculated-air mode 79, 81

Air supply – air conditioner 79
– automatic climate control 80
– ventilation 82
Air vents 78

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Airbags 70
– sitting safely 35
– warning lamp 72
Airing, refer to Ventilation 82
AKI, refer to fuel grade 117
Alarm system 25
All-season tires, refer to Winter

tires 126

Always Open Timer 55
Ambient air, refer to

Recirculated-air mode 79, 81

Ambient lighting 77
Antenna, care 133
Antifreeze – coolant 129
– washer fluid 51
Antilock Brake System ABS 63
Anti-theft alarm system, refer

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

Weights 169

Approved engine oils 129
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 85

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

Weights 169

Background lighting, refer to

Ambient lighting 77

Backrests, refer to Seats 36
Backup lamps – replacing bulb 140, 141
Band-aids, refer to First aid

pouch 148

Bar, refer to Tow-starting,

weight, refer to Weights 169

towing away 150

Armrest, refer to Center

Base plate for telephone or

armrest 85

Ashtray 87
Assistant systems, refer to – Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 63

Audio device, external 85
AUTO program for automatic

climate control 81

Automatic – air distribution 81
– air flow rate 81
– cruise control 51
– headlamp control 73
Automatic climate control 78
– automatic air distribution 81

mobile phone

– refer to Snap-in adapter 113
Battery 146
– charging 147
– disposal 28, 147
– jump-starting 148
– temporary power failure 147
Battery renewal – remote control 28
Being towed 150
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety

belts 38

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

Cupholders 87

Black ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 53

Blower, refer to Air flow

rate 79, 81

Bluetooth, activating/

deactivating 104

Bottle holders, refer to

Cupholders 87
Brake Assist 63
Brake fluid, refer to Service

requirements 58

Brake lamps – replacing bulbs 141
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 131

Brakes – ABS 63
– breaking in 92
– MINI Maintenance

System 131

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

safely 93

Breakdown service, refer to

Roadside Assistance 148

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

and bulbs 137

Button for starting the

engine 44

Buttons on steering wheel 11

California Proposition 65

warning 5

Call – accepting 108
– ending 108
– rejecting 108

Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 108

Can holders, refer to

Cupholders 87

Capacities 170
Car battery, refer to Vehicle

battery 146
Car care 133
Car key, refer to Keys/remote

controls 18

Car phone – installation location, refer to

Center armrest 85

– refer to separate Owner's

Manual

Car phone, refer to

Telephone 102

Car wash, care 133
Car washes 133
Care 133
– car washes 133
– car-care products 133
– CD/DVD drives 136
– external 133
– high-pressure washers 134
– internal 135
– leather 135
– manual washing 134
– upholstery and fabrics 135
– windows 134
– wiper blades 134
Cargo area 94
– capacity 169
– Comfort Access 27
– cover 94
– lamp 77
– opening from outside 24
Cargo area, expanding 94
Cargo area lamp 77
Cargo area lid, refer to

Liftgate 24

Cargo loading 96
– securing cargo 97
– stowing cargo 96
– vehicle 94
Cargo, securing 97
Carpets, care 136
Catalytic converter, refer to

Hot exhaust system 92

Center armrest 85
Center brake lamp 141
Center console, refer to

Around the center console 14

Central locking system 19
– Comfort Access 26
– from inside 23
– from outside 19
Changing bulbs 137
Changing wheels 144
Chassis number, refer to

Engine compartment 128

Check Control 60
Child restraint fixing system

LATCH 42

Child restraint systems 41
Child seats 41
Chock, folding – space-saver spare tire 144
Chrome parts, care 135
Chrome parts, refer to

Care 133

Cigarette lighter 87
Cleaning headlamps 50
– washer fluid 51
Clock – 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 94

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Condition Based Service

CBS 131

Configuring settings, refer to

Personal Profile 18

Date – setting 60
Daytime running lights 74
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,

Doors, manual operation 22
DOT Quality Grades 123
Drinks holders, refer to

Cupholders 87

Connecting vacuum cleaner,

refer to Brake Assist 63

Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill

refer to Connecting electrical appliances 87

airbags 71

Deactivating front passenger

Assist 64

Consumption, refer to Average

Deadlocking, refer to

Locking 20

Defect – door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 116
Defogging windows 80, 82
Defrost position, refer to

Driving dynamics control, refer

to Sport button 64

Driving lamps, refer to Parking

lamps/low beams 73

Driving notes 92
Driving off on inclines, refer to

Hill Assist 64

Driving stability control

Defrosting windows 80, 82

systems 62

Driving through water 93
Driving tips, refer to Driving

notes 92

Dry air, refer to Cooling

function 82

DTC Dynamic Traction Control

DTC 63

Dynamic Brake Control DBC,

refer to Brake Assist 63
Dynamic Stability Control

DSC 63

Dynamic Traction Control 63

Electric power windows – initializing 29
Electrical malfunction – convertible top 32
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 116
– liftgate 24
Electronic brake-force

distribution 63

Electronic Stability Program

ESP, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 63

Defrosting windows 80, 82
Defrosting windows and removing condensation

– air conditioner 80
– automatic climate control 82
Defrosting windshield, refer to

Defrosting windows 80, 82

Differential, breaking in 92
Dimensions 167
Dipstick, engine oil 128
Directional indicators, refer to

Turn signals 48

Displacement, refer to Engine

data 166

Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 76

Displays 12
– instrument cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
Displays, care 136
Disposal – of coolant 129
– remote control battery 28
– vehicle battery 147
Distance remaining to service,

refer to Service requirements 58

Distance warning, refer to Park

Distance Control PDC 62

Door key, refer to Integrated

key/remote control 18

Door lock 22
Door lock, confirmation

signals 21

fuel consumption 54

Control Display – settings 56
Controls and displays 10
Convenient access, refer to

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

Starting the engine 45

Convertible top 30
Coolant 129
– checking level 129
– filling 129
Coolant temperature 53
Cooling fluid, refer to

Coolant 129

Cooling, maximum 81
Copyright 2
Cornering light, refer to

Adaptive Light Control 75

Cruising range 54
Cupholders 87
Curb weight, refer to

Weights 169

Current fuel consumption 54

Dashboard instruments, refer

to Displays 12

Dashboard lighting, refer to

Instrument lighting 76

Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10
Data 166
– capacities 170
– dimensions 167
– engine 166
– weights 169
Data memory 132

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Emergency operation, refer to

Manual operation – convertible top 32
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 116
– liftgate 24
– transmission lock, automatic

transmission 48

Exterior mirrors 39
– adjusting 39
– automatic heating 39
– folding in and out 39
External audio device 85
Eyes – for tow-starting and towing

away 150

Emergency services, refer to

– for tying down loads 97

Footbrake, refer to Braking

safely 93

Footwell lamps 77
For your own safety 5
Front airbags 70
Front fog lamps 76
– indicator lamp 152
– replacing bulb 139
Front seat adjustment 36
Frost on windows, refer to

Defrosting windows 80, 82

FTM, refer to Flat Tire

Roadside Assistance 148

Engine – breaking in 92
– data 166
– overheated, refer to Coolant

temperature 53

– speed 166
– starting 45
– starting, Comfort Access 26
– switching off 45
Engine compartment 128
Engine coolant, refer to

Coolant 129

Engine oil – adding 129
– additives, refer to Approved

engine oils 129

– alternative oil types 129
– approved engine oils 129
– capacity 129
– checking level 128
– dipstick 128
– intervals between changes,

refer to Service requirements 58

– MINI Maintenance

System 131

Engine oil level, checking 128
Engine output, refer to Engine

data 166

Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 45
ESP Electronic Stability

Program, refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC 63

Exhaust system, refer to Hot

exhaust system 92

Failure messages, refer to

Monitor 65

Check Control 60

Failure of an electrical

consumer 147

Fastening safety belts, refer to

Safety belts 38

Fault messages, refer to Check

Control 60

Filter – microfilter for air

conditioner 80

– microfilter/activated-

charcoal filter for automatic climate control 82
Fine wood, care 136
First aid pouch 148
Fixture for remote control,

refer to Ignition lock 44

Flash when locking/

unlocking 21

Flat tire – run-flat tires 125
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 67
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 65
– indicating a flat tire 66
– initializing the system 65
– snow chains 65
– system limits 65
Flat tires, refer to Tire

condition 124

Floor mats, care 136
Fog lamps – replacing bulb 139, 141
Folding rear seat backrest 94
Folding roof, refer to

Convertible top with integrated sliding sunroof 30

Fuel 117
– gauge 53
– high-quality brands 117
– quality 117
– specifications 117
– tank capacity 170
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel

gauge 53

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

gauge 53

Fuel filler flap 116
– releasing in the event of

electrical malfunction 116

Fuses 147

Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote control 83

Gasoline – refer to Average fuel

consumption 54

Gasoline display, refer to Fuel

gauge 53

Gasoline, refer to Required

fuel 117

Gear indicator – automatic transmission with

Steptronic 46

Gear shifting – automatic transmission 46
– manual transmission 46

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Gearshift lever – automatic transmission with

Height, refer to

Dimensions 167

High beams 75
– headlamp flasher 75
– indicator lamp 152
– replacing bulb 138
High water, refer to Driving

through water 93

Hill Assist 64
Hills 93
Holders for cups 87
Homepage 4
Hood 127
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 92
Hydroplaning 93

Instrument panel, refer to

Cockpit 10

Instrument panel, refer to

Displays 12

Integrated key 18
Integrated universal remote

control 83

Interior lamps 77
– remote control 21
Interior rearview mirror 40
– automatic dimming

feature 40
Interlock 46
Intermittent mode of the

wipers 49

Internet page 4

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

Radio readiness 44

Jacking points 146
Jets, refer to Window washer

nozzles 51

Jumpering, refer to Jump-

starting 148

Ignition key position 2, refer to

Jump-starting 148

Ignition on 44

Ignition key, refer to

Integrated key/remote control 18