2004 Mini Cooper Owners Manual

driver's door 25 glass sunroof, electric 30 tailgate 27

Engine

data 132

Entry to the rear 34 EP electronic transmission

control module Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 47

break-in procedures 82 data 132 electronics 17 indicator lamp 17 speed 54 starting 41 switching off 43

Equipment and features, refer

to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models

Mobility System 122

Filter, refer to

Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter 72

Flat tire

Flat Tire Monitor 62, 63 indicator/warning lamp 16 MINI Mobility System 121 Run Flat tires 93 space-saver spare tire 117 tire condition 91 Flat Tire Monitor 62

indicator lamp 16, 17 initializing 62

Floor coverings and carpets 104 Floor mat 104 Fog lamps 49

bulb replacement 113 indicator lamp 49

Foldable rear backrest 75 'Follow me home' lamps 48 Foot brake, refer to Driving

notes 83

Footwell lamps 50

bulb replacement 116

Front airbags 65 Fuel

average consumption 58 gauge 54, 55 mixture preparation, refer to Engine data 132 quality 85 volume, refer to Capacities 135

Fuel filler cap

unlocking in the event of electrical malfunction 84 Fuel tank capacity, refer to

Capacities 135

Fuses 125

Gas cap 84 Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel

gauge 54, 55

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Gasoline, refer to Fuel

Headlamp washer reservoir 98

quality 85

Gear indicator 47 Gearshift lever

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 45 manual transmission 44

General driving notes 83 Glass sunroof, electric 29

convenience operation 24, 25 pinch protection 30

Glove compartment 73 Glove compartment lamp

bulb replacement 116

Gross weight, refer to

Weights 134

Handbrake, refer to Parking

brake 43

Hazard warning flashers 12 Head airbags 65 Head restraints 33 Headlamp flasher 49 indicator lamp 17

Headlamp washer

cleaning headlamps 51 washer fluid 98

capacity, refer to Capacities 135

Headlamps

bulb replacement 112 care 103 cleaning 51

Heated mirrors 36 Heated rear window

air conditioning system 68 automatic climate control 71

Heating 67

exterior mirrors 36 rear window 68, 71 seats 35 windshield 68, 71

Heavy load, refer to Loading

cargo 77

Height adjustment

seats 32 steering wheel 36

Height, refer to

Dimensions 133

Hex wrench 121 High beams 49

bulb replacement 112 headlamp flasher 49 indicator lamp 17

High Performance Synthetic Oil, refer to Engine oil 99 alternative oils 99 capacity 135 recommended oils 99 specified oils 99

High temperatures 83 Holders for beverages 74 Horn 12 Hydroplaning 83

Ice warning 57 Identification mark Run Flat tires 93

Ignition 41 Ignition key 22 Ignition lock 41 Illuminated vanity mirror 36 Illumination

of instruments 49 Imitation leather 104 Imprint 2 Index 138 Indicator and warning lamps,

overview 15

Indicator/warning lamp

airbags 65 ASC 59 brakes 101 coolant temperature 55 DSC 60 fasten safety belts 35 Flat Tire Monitor 63 fog lamps 49 reserve fuel capacity 54, 55 Individual air distribution 72 Individual settings, refer to

Vehicle Memory 37

Inflation pressure monitor,

refer to Flat Tire Monitor 62

Inflation pressure, tires 87 Inspection 56 Instrument cluster, refer to

Display elements 13 Instrument lighting 49 Instrument panel, refer to

Cockpit 12

Interior lamps 50

bulb replacement 115

Interior rearview mirror 36

automatic dimming 37

Interior temperature

settings 68, 71

Interlock, refer to Steering

locked 41

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Intermittent operation

wipers 50

Interval display, service 102

Leather care 105 LEDs light-emitting diodes 50 Length, refer to

Jack, refer to Tire change set MINI Mobility System 121 Run Flat tires 93 space-saver spare tire 117

Jacking points 119 Jets, refer to Ventilation 69, 72 Jets, refer to Windshield

washer jets 51

Jump-starting 126

Keys 22 Kickdown 46 Knock control 85

Lamp defect 111 Lamp replacement, refer to

Lamps and bulbs 111

Lamps and bulbs 111 Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/

Low beams 48

Lashing eyes, refer to Securing

the load 77

LATCH child-restraint

mounting system 40

Dimensions 133 License plate lamp

bulb replacement 115

Lifting handle, space-saver

spare tire, refer to Tire change set 117

Light switch 48 Light-alloy wheels, care 104 Light-emitting diodes 50 Lighter 74 'Lights on' warning 48 Load securing devices, refer to

Securing the load 77

Loading cargo

vehicle 76

Loads, refer to Loading cargo 76 Locking

from inside 26 from outside 24

Low beams 48

bulb replacement 112

Lower back support, refer to

Lumbar support 33

Luggage compartment

capacity, refer to Cargo area volume 134

Luggage compartment cover, refer to Cargo area cover 75

Luggage compartment lamps, refer to Cargo area lamps 116

Luggage compartment lid

emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 27

Luggage compartment lid, refer

to Tailgate 27

Luggage compartment, refer to

Cargo area 75

Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 78

Lumbar support 33

M+S tires, refer to Winter

tires 92

Manual operation

door lock 25 driver's door 25 fuel filler cap 84 glass sunroof, electric 30 tailgate 27

Manual transmission 44 Manufacturer 6 Master key

initializing 22 with remote control 22

MC operation, refer to

Owner's Manual for Radio

Memory, refer to Vehicle

Memory 37

MFL Multifunction steering

Maintenance system 102 Maintenance, refer to Service

wheel 18 Microfilter

interval display 56, 102

Malfunction

door lock 25 glass sunroof, electric 30 tailgate 27

Manual mode, refer to

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 46

air conditioning system 69 automatic climate control 72 MINI Maintenance System 102 MINI manufacturer 6 MINI Mobility System 121

compressor 122 liquid sealant 122

Mirrors 36

heating 36

Mobility System 121 Modifications, technical, refer

to For your own safety 7

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Multifunction sports steering

wheel 19

Multifunction steering

wheel 18

Multifunction switch

turn signal indicator/ headlamp flasher 49 washer/wiper system 50

Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Neck restraints, refer to Head

restraints 33

New tires 92 Non-smoker's equipment

Oil, refer to Engine oil

alternative oils 99 capacity 135 dipstick 98 indicator/warning lamp 15 recommended oils 99

package, refer to Cigarette lighter socket 74

Onboard computer 57 Onboard tool kit 110

Nylon rope 128

OBD interface socket 106 Octane number, refer to Fuel

quality 85 Odometer 54 Oil 56 Oil change intervals, refer to

Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US

MINI Mobility System 121 space-saver spare tire 117

Opening and closing

from inside 26 from outside 23 via remote control 23 via the door lock 25

Outlets, refer to

Ventilation 67, 70 Outside temperature

display 57 changing units 57 in the onboard computer 57

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models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Oil consumption 99 Oil filter change 135 Oil level 98

Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle

paintwork 103

Park Distance Control (PDC) 64 Parking aid, refer to Park

Distance Control (PDC) 64

indicator/warning lamp 15

Parking brake 43

Oil level, measuring 98 Oil pressure

warning lamp 16

Parking lamps 48

indicator/warning lamp 15

bulb replacement 112

Pressure, tires 87

production using MINI Mobility System 122

Pumping in liquid sealant 122

Quality grades, refer to Uniform Tire Quality Grading 89

Parking lamps/Low beams 48 Parking lock, refer to

Transmission lock 46 Parking the vehicle 83 Parts and accessories, refer to

Your individual vehicle 6

PDC Park Distance Control 64 Pinch protection

glass sunroof, electric 30

Plastic 104 Pollen, refer to Microfilter 69 Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter 72

Power output, refer to Engine

data 132

Radiator, refer to Coolant 100 Radio, refer to separate

Owner's Manual

Rain sensor 50 Range 58 Reading lamps 50

bulb replacement 115

Rear backrests

folding 75

Rear fog lamp 49

bulb replacement 113 indicator lamp 49

Rear lamps, refer to Tail

lamps 113 bulb replacement 113, 114

Power supply, refer to Cigarette

Rear seats

lighter socket 74 Power windows 28 Pressure monitor, tires Flat Tire Monitor 62

adjusting head restraints 33 Rear shelf, refer to Cargo area

cover 75

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Rear turn signal indicator bulb replacement 113

Rear window wiper 51

replacement 111 Rearview mirror 36 Recirculated air mode

air conditioning system 68 automatic climate control 71 Reclining seat, refer to Backrest

tilt 33

Refueling 84 Remaining distance for

service 56

Remaining distance, refer to

Range 58

Remote control 23

changing battery 22 initializing 22 malfunctions 25

Remote control key, refer to

Master key with remote control 22

Replacement key 22 Replacement of tires 92

changing tires 117

Reporting safety defects 9 Reserve indicator light, refer to

Fuel gauge 54, 55

Reservoir

washer system 98

Restraint systems for children 38 refer to Safety belts 35

Reverse

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 46 manual transmission 44

Rod antenna 103 Roller sun blind 30 Roof load, refer to Weights 134 Roof-mounted luggage rack 78 Rope, refer to Towing 128 RSC Runflat System

Component, refer to Run Flat tires 93

Rubber parts 104 Run Flat tires 93 tire failure 93 tire inflation pressure 87 Runflat System Component

(RSC), refer to Run Flat tires 93

Safety belt height adjustment 35

Safety belts 35

care 104 height adjustment 35 safe seating position 31 warning lamp 16, 35

Selector lever positions Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 45

Selector lever shiftlock, refer to

Safety lock buttons, doors,

Shiftlock 45

refer to Locking 26

Safety systems, refer to

All Season traction Control (ASC) 59 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 61 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 60

Service 56 Service interval display 56, 102 Service, refer to Service and

Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 102

Screwdriver, refer to Onboard

Shifting

tool kit 110

Seat adjustment 32 Seat heating 35 Securing loads, refer to Loading

cargo 76

Securing the load 77 Securing the vehicle

from inside 26 from outside 24

Selector lever

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 45

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 46 manual transmission 44

Shifting gears, refer to

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 45

Shiftlock, refer to Range

selection 45 Side airbags 65 Side turn signal indicators

bulb replacement 113

Signal horn, refer to Horn 12

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Stability control

Sun blind, refer to Roller sun

Temperature display

Sitting safely 31

with airbags 31 with safety belt 31

Size, refer to Dimensions 133 Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to Glass sunroof, electric 29

All Season traction Control (ASC) 59 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 60

blind 30

Sun visors 36 Surface ice, refer to Ice

warning 57

Standing lamps 48

Smoker's equipment package,

bulb replacement 112

refer to Ashtray 74

Snow chains 94 Socket 12 V 74 Socket, for onboard

diagnostics 106

Space-saver spare tire changing tires 117

Spare key 22 Spare tire, refer to Space-saver

spare tire 117

Special oils, refer to Specified

engine oils 99

Special wash program, refer to

Washing your vehicle 103

Specified engine oils 99 Speed control, refer to Cruise

control 52

Speedometer 13, 14 Split rear backrest, refer to Foldable rear backrest 75

Sport program

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 46

Starting aid

All Season traction Control (ASC) 59 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 60

Starting aid, refer to Jump-

starting 126

Starting problems

jump-starting 126 temperature 42

Starting the engine 41 Steering lock 41 Steering wheel 12

settings 36

Steering wheel lock 41 Steering wheel with

multifunction buttons 18

Storage compartments 73 Storage space, refer to Cargo

area 75

Storage, tires 92 Storing the vehicle 105 Stroke, refer to Engine data 132

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ice warning 57 outside temperature 57 setting units 57

Temperature grades 90 Third brake lamp

bulb replacement 114 Third brake lamp, refer to

Center high-mount brake lamp 114

Three-point seat belt, refer to

Safety belts 35

Tightening the lug bolts

keys 117, 121

Switches, refer to Cockpit 12 Switching off the engine 43 Switching the air conditioning on and off manually 68, 71

Symbols 6

Tachometer 54 Tail lamps

bulb replacement 114

Tightening torque, refer to

Tightening the lug bolts 120

Tire change set

MINI Mobility System 123 Run Flat tires 93 space-saver spare tire 117

Tire failure 116

MINI Mobility System 121 space-saver spare tire 117

Tire inflation pressure 87, 123

reinflation 122

Tire pressure monitor, refer to

Flat Tire Monitor 62

Tailgate 27

emergency operation, refer to Manual operation 27 indicator lamp 16 to open from the outside 27 Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank

capacity 135

Tank gauge, refer to Fuel

gauge 54, 55

Technical data 132 Technical modifications, refer

to For your own safety 7

Temperature

air conditioning system 68 automatic climate control 71 engine 55

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Tires

age 89 break-in procedures 82 changing 117 condition 91 damage 91 flat tire 93, 116 inflation pressure 87 replacement 92 storage 92 tread 91 wear indicator, refer to Tire tread 91 winter tires 92

Track width, refer to

Dimensions 133 Traction grades 90 Transmission

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 45 manual transmission 44 Transmission lock, refer to

Range selection 45

Transmission malfunction 47 Transporting children 38 Transporting children safely 38 Trash container, refer to

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading 89

Units

average consumption 58 average speed 58 temperature 57

Unlocking

bonnet 95 from inside 26 from outside 24

Used batteries, refer to

Disposal 124

Using antifreeze 98, 100

Tools, refer to Onboard tool

Ashtray 74

kit 110

Tread depth, refer to Tire

Torque, refer to Engine

tread 91

data 132

Tow

bar 128 eyelet 128 rope 128

Tow fitting, refer to Towing eyelet 128

Tow socket for towing

eyelet 128 Towing 128

with automatic transmission 129 Towing eyelet 128

Treadwear grade 89 Trip odometer 54 Trunk, refer to Cargo area 75 Turn signal indicators 49

indicator lamp 17

Turn signal indicators, front

bulb replacement 112

Turn signal indicators, side

bulb replacement 113

Turning circle, refer to

Dimensions 133

Vacuum cleaner, connecting,

refer to Cigarette lighter socket 74

Valve

core 121 dust cap 118 remover 121 spare 121

Valve remover, refer to Onboard tool kit 121

Valve stem and replacement valve, refer to Onboard tool kit 121

Vanity mirror

bulb replacement 115 illuminated 36

Vehicle

battery 124 break-in procedures 82 care 103 dimensions 133 loading cargo 76 storage 105 switching off 83 washing 103 weight 134

Vehicle Memory 37 Ventilation

draft-free 69, 72

Volume

cargo area, refer to Weights 134 fuel tank, refer to Capacities 135

Warning and indicator

lamps 15

Warranty, refer to Service and

Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 102

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Washer fluid 98 Washer fluid reservoir, refer to

Capacities 135

Washer fluid reservoir, refer to

Washer/Wiper system 98

Windshield heating

air conditioning system 68 automatic climate control 71

Windshield washer jets 51 Windshield washer reservoir 98

Washer systems 98 Washer/wiper system 50 Washing your vehicle 103 Water on roadways, deep

water 83

Wear indicators in the tires,

refer to Tire tread/Tire damage 91 Weights 134 Wheel stud wrench

MINI Mobility System 121 space-saver spare tire 117

Wheelbase, refer to Dimensions 133 Wheelslip control

All Season traction Control (ASC) 59 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 60

Width, refer to Dimensions 133 Window

convenience operation 24, 25 Windscreen wipers

replacement 110, 111

refer to Capacities 135

Windshield washer system

washer fluid 98 washer/wiper system 50

Windshield wiper blades

care 104 replacement 110, 111

Windshield wipers, refer to Washer/wiper system 50

Windshield, cleaning 51 Winter tires

changing 117 storage 92

Winter tires, refer to Special

characteristics of winter tires 92

Wood paneling 104 Work in the engine compartment 95

Wrench, refer to Onboard tool

kit 110

Xenon lamps

bulb replacement 112 daytime driving lamps 48

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Fuel

Designation

AKI:

Engine oil

Quality

The oil volume between the two notches on the dipstick 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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