2005 Mini Cooper Owners Manual

Sun visors 47 Surface ice, refer to Ice

warning 66

Spare key 24 Spare tire, refer to Space-saver

at very low temperatures 52 jump-starting 134

Switches, refer to Cockpit 12 Switching off

spare tire 125

Special oils, refer to Specified

engine oils 109

Starting the engine 51 Starting, refer to Starting the

engine 51

the engine 52

Switching the air conditioning on and off manually 76, 79

Service interval display 65, 112 Shift paddles 56 Shifting gears with

Special wash program 113 Specified oils 109 Speed 140

Start-off assistance, refer to

Symbols 6

ASC 68

Start-off assistance, refer to

with Run Flat tires 101 with the space-saver spare tire 127 with winter tires 103

DSC 69

Steering lock 51 Steering wheel 12

settings 46

Tachometer 65 Tail lamps, bulb

replacement 123

Tail lamps, refer to Rear

Speedometer 13, 14 Speedometer, refer to Display

Steering wheel lock 51 Steering wheel with

lamps 123

Tailgate 29

elements 13, 14

Split rear backrest, refer to Foldable rear backrest 85 Through-loading system 86 Sport program, Continuously

Variable automatic Transmission CVT 55

multifunction buttons 20, 21

Steptronic, refer to Manual

mode 55

Storage compartments 81 Storage space, refer to

Luggage compartment in the MINI 85 Luggage compartment in the MINI Convertible 86

Storing the tires 103 Storing the vehicle 116

emergency operation 30 indicator lamp 17 opening from the outside 29 releasing manually 30 remote control 26

Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank

capacity 145

Tank gauge, refer to Fuel

gauge 63, 64

Technical data 140 Technical modifications 7

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 55

Shiftlock, refer to Range

selection 54 Side airbags 72 Side turn signal indicators, bulb

replacement 123

Signal horn, refer to Horn 12 Sitting safely 41

with airbags 41 with safety belt 41

Slipstream deflector, refer to

Wind deflector 39

Stability control

Smoker's equipment package,

refer to Ashtray 81

Snow chains 104 Socket 12 V 82

All Season traction Control (ASC) 68 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 69

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Technical modifications, refer

Tire pressure monitor, refer to

Tow socket for towing

Trunk, refer to Luggage

to For your own safety 7 Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone Temperature

air conditioning system 76 automatic climate control 79

Temperature display

ice warning 66 outside temperature 66 setting units 66

Temperature grades 100 Tempomat, refer to Cruise

control 61

Three-point safety belt 45 Through-loading system 85, 86 Tightening the lug bolts

keys 125, 129 torque 128

Tightening the lug bolts 128

Tire change set

MINI Mobility System 131 Run Flat tires 102 space-saver spare tire 125

Tire failure 125

MINI Mobility System 129 space-saver spare tire 125

Tire inflation pressure 97

reinflation 130

Flat Tire Monitor 71

Tire pressure monitoring, Flat

eyelet 136 Towing 136

Tire Monitor 71

Tires

age 99 break-in procedures 92 changing 127 condition 100 damage 101 flat tire 101, 125 inflation pressure 97 replacement 102 size, refer to New wheels and tires 102 storage 103 tread 100 wear indicator, refer to Tire tread 100 winter tires 103

with automatic transmission 136, 137

Towing eyelet 136 Tow-starting 137 Track width, refer to

Dimensions 141, 142

Traction grades 100 Transmission

Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) 54 manual transmission 53 Transmission lock, refer to

Range selection 54

Transmission malfunction, refer to Malfunction 56

Transporting children safely 48 Transporting securely, refer to

properties, refer to Run Flat tires 101

Securing the load 88

Trap protection,

compartment in the MINI 85

Turn signal indicators 58

indicator lamp 19

Turn signal indicators on the side, bulb replacement 123

Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 141, 142

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading 99

Units

average consumption 67 average speed 67 temperature 66

Universal garage door

opener 83

Universal remote control 83 Unlocking

bonnet 105 from inside 28 from outside 26

Tools, refer to Onboard tool

electric glass sunroof 34

Used batteries, refer to

kit 120

Torque

engine 140 lug bolts 128

Tow bar 137 Tow rope 137

Trash container, refer to

Disposal 132

Ashtray 81

Tread depth, refer to Tire

tread 100

Treadwear grade 99 Trip odometer 63

Using antifreeze 108, 110

Vacuum cleaner, connecting,

refer to Cigarette lighter socket 82

Tightening torque, refer to

Tires with emergency

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Valve

core 129 dust cap 127 remover 129 spare 129

Valve remover, refer to Onboard tool kit 129

Volume

luggage compartment 143, 144

Warning and indicator

lamps 16

Valve stem and replacement valve, refer to Onboard tool kit 129

Washer fluid 108 Washer fluid reservoir,

capacity 145

Wheelslip control

All Season traction Control (ASC) 68 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 69

Width, refer to Dimensions 141 Wind deflector 39 Window washer reservoir 108

Winter tires 103 changing 127 condition 100 Run Flat tires 103 storage 103

Wood paneling 115 Work in the engine compartment 105

capacity, refer to Capacities 145

Wrench, refer to Onboard tool

kit 120

Vehicle

Washer fluid reservoir, refer to

Window washer system

battery 132 break-in procedures 92 care 113 dimensions 141 loading cargo 86 parking 93 storage 116 washing 113 weight 143, 144 Vehicle battery 132 Vehicle identification number,

refer to Engine compartment 106, 107

Vehicle Memory 47 Ventilation, draft-free 77, 80 Ventilation, refer to Draft-free

ventilation 77, 80

Viscosity 109

Washer/Wiper system 108

Washer systems 108 Washer/wiper system 59 Washing your vehicle 113 Water on roadways, deep

water 93

Wear indicators in the tires, refer to Tire condition 101

Weights 143, 144 Wheel stud wrench

MINI Mobility System 129 space-saver spare tire 125 Wheel/tire combination 102 Wheelbase, refer to

Dimensions 141, 142

Wheels and tires 102

washer fluid 108 washer/wiper system 59

Xenon lamps

bulb replacement 122 daytime driving lamps 57

Windows, convenience

operation 26, 27 Windscreen wipers

replacement 120, 121

Windshield heating

air conditioning system 76 automatic climate control 79

Windshield washer jets 60 Windshield wiper blades

care 115 replacement 120, 121

Windshield wipers

intermittent operation 59 Windshield wipers, refer to Washer/wiper system 59

Windshield, cleaning 60

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Fuel

Designation

AKI: minimum

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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