2006 Mini Cooper Owners Manual

Longitudinal adjustment 1. Lift the handle 2. Push the seat into the desired position 3. After releasing the handle, apply pres-

sure to the seat to ensure that the latch engages securely.

Height adjustment 1. To raise:

Pull the handle up repeatedly, continu- ing until the seat reaches the desired height

2. To lower:

Push the handle repeatedly, continuing until the seat reaches the desired height.

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SEAT ADJUSTMENT

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Lumbar support* You can adjust the contour of the backrest for additional support in the curvature of your spine's lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright posture. Turn the wheel. The curvature is increased or decreased.

Backrest tilt 1. Pull up the lever at the inside of the seat 2. Apply weight to or remove weight from

the backrest as required

3. Release the lever so that the backrest

locks into place.

Adjusting To raise: pull the head restraint upward. To lower: press the button, see arrow 1, and push the head restraint downward. A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to the cervical spine in the event of an accident.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

ENTRY TO THE REAR

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is centered roughly at ear level. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. To avoid possible violation of traffic laws, never retract the head restraints unless the rear seats are empty. Always ensure that the head restraints are raised before trans- porting passengers in the rear seat.<

Removal 1. Pull up the head restraint as far as it will

go

2. Press the button, see arrow 1, while pull-

ing the head restraint all the way out.

Installation 1. Insert the head restraint into the guides 2. Adjust the head restraint.

Original position

Slide the seat back to its home posi- tion before folding back the backrest,

otherwise the seat is latched in at its cur- rent position. In this case, adjust the longi- tudinal position manually, refer to page 43.<

1. Push the seat back into its home posi-

tion

2. Fold the backrest back to the home posi-

tion to lock the seat.

When returning the seat to the rear position, ensure that no one is

injured and that no objects are damaged. Engage and lock both seats and backrests into position prior to driving; otherwise unexpected movement could increase the risk of an accident.<

Easy entry The Easy entry function includes a memory for the longitudinal seat and the backrest positions. 1. Push down the lever at the outside of

the seat, see arrow 1. The backrest folds forward automati- cally

2. Push the seat forward, see arrow 2.

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Safety belt reminder for the front seats The indicator lamp flashes or lights up. A signal also sounds. Check if the safety belts have been properly

fastened. The safety belt reminder is operational above a speed of approx. 5 mph / 8 km/h. The reminder can also occur if objects are on the front passenger seat.

To release 1. Press the red button in the belt buckle 2. Hold the belt 3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

Safety belt height adjustment in the MINI Press the button and at the same time push the entire unit upwards or downwards. Also observe the instructions on adjusting the seats on page 42.

Safety belt height in the MINI Convertible The seat belt height is adapted to your body size if you are sitting correctly.

SAFETY BELTS

Comply with the instructions on page 42, or the occupants' personal

safety will be diminished.< Make sure every occupant fastens his or her safety belt. Airbags are an additional safety device and work in conjunction with the safety belts, but do not replace them.

To close Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle.

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SAFETY BELTS

SEAT HEATING*

STEERING WHEEL

Damaged safety belts

If the safety belts are damaged or stretched in an accident: have the

safety belts including the seat-belt tension- ers and the belt anchors checked. Have the necessary work carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manu- facturer, otherwise correct operation of these safety systems is not ensured.<

Press once for each temperature level. The highest preselected temperature is set when two LEDs are lit.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving; other-

wise unexpected movement could increase the accident risk.<

To switch off: Press the button for a longer period.

Settings 1. Push the locking lever downward 2. Adjust the desired steering wheel posi-

tion

3. Pull the lever back in.

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Press the edge of the lens.

To fold the mirrors in or out* Press button 3. The mirrors can be folded in or out up to a road speed of approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h. This can be useful on narrow roads, for example, or to reset the mirrors to their correct positions after they have been folded in.

Automatic heating* Both mirrors are heated automatically when the ignition key is in position 2.

MIRRORS

Exterior mirrors

The front passenger's mirror is more concave than the driver's mirror. The

objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your dis- tance from following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors; otherwise there is an increased risk of an accident.<

Adjusting 1 Button for 4-way adjustment 2 Switch for choosing between the left and

right mirror

3 To fold the mirrors in or out*

To adjust manually The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:

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Interior rearview mirror To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night: Turn the knob.

Illuminated vanity mirrors 1. Fold down the sun visor 2. Fold up the cover panel.

Sun visors Can be swung sideways. An additional sun visor is provided on the driver's side to better protect the driver from being blinded.

>Setting units for display of temperatures

specified for automatic climate control system, refer to page 83

>Volume control PDC, refer to page 77
>Acoustic alarm for starting PDC activa-

tion, refer to page 77.

This symbol alerts you to Vehicle Memory functions in the Owner's

Manual.<

After memory functions have been reconfigured, your vehicle may oper-

ate slightly differently from the descrip- tions used in this Owner's Manual. If you decide to sell your vehicle one day, please remember to have the memory functions reset to their default configuration.<

VEHICLE MEMORY

How the system functions No doubt you have often reflected on how great it would be if you could configure your vehicle's various adjustment settings to meet your own personal requirements. In developing this vehicle, the manufac- turer of the MINI has incorporated a num- ber of options which can be programmed specifically for your vehicle.

What the system can do Your MINI Dealer can provide you with details on the capabilities of the Vehicle Memory system. Examples for Vehicle Memory: >Automatic locking if none of the vehicle

doors are opened, refer to page 26

>Automatic locking after starting to drive,

refer to page 28

>Selective central locking system, refer to

pages 26, 27

>Convenience operation, refer to

pages 26, 27

>Pathway lighting, refer to page 59
>Daytime driving lamps, refer to page 60
>Speed-dependent windshield wipers,

refer to page 62

>Setting units for outside temperature and fuel consumption display, refer to page 69

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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

All rear seat positions in your vehicle meet the recommendations of the SAE J1819 stan- dard for securely mounting child-restraint systems in motor vehicles.

Exception for the front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child- restraint system on the front passen- ger seat, the front and side airbags for the front passenger must be deactivated. Oth- erwise, there is a significant risk of injury to the child if the airbags deploy, even if the child is seated in a child-restraint system. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.<

For additional information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 75.

Installing child-restraint systems

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when selecting, install- ing and using child-restraint systems; oth- erwise the system's protective effect could be diminished.<

Commercially available child-restraint sys- tems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt section of a lap- and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly or improperly installed child-restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always follow the instructions on installing the system precisely.

The proper place for children

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise they could

endanger themselves and others by open- ing the doors, for example.<

In principle, all seats in your MINI or MINI Convertible except for the driver's seat are suitable for installing universal child- restraint systems for all age groups that have been approved for the age group in question.

Children should always sit in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the rear seats.

Only transport children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm in

the rear in a child-restraint system suitable for their age, weight and size. Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.<

Children 13 years of age or older must wear a fastened safety belt as soon as a child- restraint system is no longer suitable due to their age, size or weight.

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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

Child-restraint systems with tether strap As an example, the illustration shows the MINI COOPER and the MINI COOPER S. There are two additional anchors for child- restraint systems with tether straps.

Guiding the tether strap 1. Slide the head restraint up 2. Guide the tether strap through the

mounting for the head restraint

3. Push the head restraint into its lower-

most position.

Child seat security All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be prevented from being pulled out in order to secure child- restraint systems.

To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child-restraint system with

the belt

2. Pull the belt strap all the way out 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it

taut against the child-restraint system. The safety belt is locked.

To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the seat belt buckle 2. Remove the child-restraint system 3. Allow the belt strap to retract all the way.

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TRANSPORTING CHILDREN SAFELY

LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil- dren. The anchor points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing system are behind the marked cover caps. Flip up the correspond- ing cover caps.

To mount a LATCH child-restraint sys- tem, follow the system manufac-

turer's operating and safety instructions.<

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IGNITION LOCK

0 Steering locked 1 Steering unlocked 2 Ignition switched on 3 Starting the engine

Steering locked The key can be inserted or removed in this position only. To lock the steering: 1. Remove the key 2. Turn the steering wheel slightly to the

left or right until the lock engages.

An alarm goes off if the key remains in the ignition after opening the driver's door. Interlock for automatic transmission with Steptronic:

The ignition key cannot be turned to position 0 and removed until the selector lever is in position P.

Steering unlocked Individual electrical accessories are ready for operation. You will find that it is often easier to turn the ignition key from position 0 to position 1 when you move the steering wheel slightly to help disengage the lock.

Ignition switched on All electrical accessories are ready for oper- ation.

Starting the engine

Vehicles with manual transmission: Step on the clutch when starting the vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine from starting if the clutch is not depressed.<

STARTING THE ENGINE

Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed spaces. Breathing the nox-

ious exhaust gases can lead to uncon- sciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. This is a safety hazard. Before getting out of the vehicle with the engine running, put the transmission in idle or position P, and apply the parking brake. If you fail to do this, the vehicle could move.<

Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immedi- ately at a moderate engine speed.

Do not stop the starting procedure too early, and do not continue it for

more than approx. 20 seconds. Release the ignition key immediately when the engine starts. Extended starting attempts, characterized by excessively frequent or long periods with the starter engaged, can lead to dam- age in the catalytic converter.<

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STARTING THE ENGINE

SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE PARKING BRAKE

Manual transmission 1. Engage the parking brake 2. Gearshift lever in idle position 3. Depress the clutch 4. Start the engine.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic 1. Press the footbrake 2. Put the selector lever in position P or N 3. Start the engine.

Special starting conditions In the following situations, depress the accelerator pedal halfway and continue starting the engine for up to approx. 10 seconds: >If the engine does not start on the first

You should never remove the ignition key when the vehicle is in motion, as

the steering lock could engage. When you leave the vehicle, always remove the ignition key and engage the steering lock. When parking on inclines, engage the park- ing brake, or the vehicle could roll.<

Manual transmission Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

Automatic transmission with Steptronic Engage selector lever position P, turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0.

attempt, for instance if the engine is very hot or cold.

>The engine is started at very low temper-

atures, below approx. +57/–156, at high altitudes above 3,300 ft/1000 m.

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The parking brake is designed primarily to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked. It operates against the rear wheels.

To engage Lever automatically locks in position. The indicator lamp in the instrument clus- ter lights up from ignition key position 2, refer to page 17.

To release 1. Pull up slightly 2. Press the button 3. Push the lever downwards.

If, in exceptional circumstances, it should be necessary to engage the

parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, do not pull the lever with excessive

PARKING BRAKE

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

force. Keep your thumb pressed against the release button while pulling the lever up carefully. Otherwise, excessive force could lead to overbraking and loss of traction, i.e. fish- tailing, at the rear axle.<

To avoid corrosion and one-sided braking, apply the parking brake

lightly from time to time when coasting to a standstill, for instance at a traffic light, provided that it is safe to do so. The brake lamps do not come on when the parking brake is engaged.<

6-speed transmission*

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged by accidentally engaging 3rd or 4th gear.<

Reverse gear Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the vehicle is stationary; then, fully depress the clutch and pause briefly before moving the gearshift lever into position. 5-speed transmission: Press the gearshift lever to the right and to the back. 6-speed transmission: Press the gearshift lever towards the left. Thereby overcome the slight resistance and press forward.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH STEPTRONIC*

In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can shift gears manually using Step- tronic, refer to page 57.

Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –

Range selection >The selector lever can be moved out of

position P when the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: interlock.

>While the vehicle is stationary and

before shifting out of P or N, depress the footbrake in order to disengage the selector lever's lock mechanism: shift- lock. Keep your foot on the brake until start- ing off, otherwise the vehicle will start to move when a drive position is engaged.

A lock prevents the selector lever from being inadvertently moved into the R and P positions. To override the lock, press the button on the front of the selector lever knob, see arrow.

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If the engine speed is too high when the vehicle is at a standstill, the selec-

tor lever is also blocked to protect the transmission. If the selector lever is not placed in position P when the vehicle is parked, the position display of the selector lever stays on. This can lead to battery discharge.<

P Park Select only when the vehicle is completely stopped. The transmission locks to prevent the drive wheels from turning.

R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is completely stopped.

N Neutral, idle Select this when you are in a car wash, for example. The vehicle can roll.

D Drive: automatic driving position This position is designed for driving under all normal operating conditions. Under normal operation conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when you drive in position D.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH STEPTRONIC*

Kickdown Kickdown can be used to achieve maxi- mum vehicle performance. Press the accelerator pedal past the increased resistance point at the full-throt- tle position.

Available displays P R N D SD M1 to M6 EP

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M/S + – Manual mode and Sport program Switch from D into M/S + –: This activates the Sport program and dis- plays SD in the gear indicator in the speed- ometer. Press selector lever once: This switches from the Sport program to the manual mode.

In order to accelerate rapidly in the M/S + – Manual mode and in the Sport program, e.g. when passing, shift downwards manually or by kickdown.<

Whenever you want to return to automatic shifting, just move the selector lever toward the left to position D.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH STEPTRONIC*

Switching from M/S + – Manual mode into the selector lever positions P, R and N is only possible via D.

Shifting with the selector lever >Press selector lever briefly towards +:

Transmission shifts upwards

>Press selector lever briefly towards –:

Transmission shifts downwards.

M1 to M6 appear in the gear indicator.

Shifting on the steering wheel* The shift paddles allow the gears to be changed rapidly and, above all, safely, since both hands can remain on the steering wheel. To shift up or down with one of the two shift paddles: >Pull the shift paddle:

Transmission shifts up >Press the shift paddle:

Transmission shifts down.

M1 to M6 appear in the gear indicator. The transmission will only execute upshifts or downshifts that will result in a plausible combination of vehicle speed and engine rpm, e.g. downshifts that would result in excessive engine speed are not executed.

In the MINI COOPER S, with the selec- tor lever in position D, automatic

mode, you can shift gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel. The trans- mission automatically switches to manual mode. If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or accelerate for a certain amount of time, the transmission auto- matically returns to automatic mode.<

Malfunction EP appears on the display. The transmission system is malfunctioning. Avoid high loads. All selector lever positions can still be engaged; in the forward driving positions, however, the vehicle can only be driven with a limited gear selection. Have the system checked immediately. Jump-starting and towing, refer to page 140 ff.

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PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS

1 Parking lamps 2 Low beams 3 Automatic headlamp control*

Parking lamps

Turn the light switch to position 1. The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on.

For the additional option of activating the lights on one side of the vehicle for parking, refer to Switching on the standing lamps, page 59.

The parking lamps discharge the bat- tery.

Avoid using them for longer periods of time; otherwise, you may not be able to start the engine.<

Low beams

Turn the light switch to position 2. With the low beams on and with the ignition switched off, only the

parking lamps will remain on.

Automatic headlamp control*

In switch position 3, the system automatically activates and can- cels the low beams in response to changes in ambient light, for example in tunnels, at dusk, and when there is precipi- tation. When driving into a tunnel with bright overhead lights, there may be a delay before the low beams come on. The low beams may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.

When you switch on the fog lamps, the low-beam headlamps remain on regardless of the ambient light. When the daytime driving lamps are activated, refer to page 60, the low beams come on and remain lit when the switch is in position 1 and the ignition is switched on.<

Automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's judgement in determining when the vehi-

cle lights should be switched on. For exam- ple, the sensors are not able to detect fog. To avoid safety risks, you should respond to these kinds of low-visibility situations by switching the headlamps on manually.<

You can have the sensitivity of your vehicle's automatic headlamp con-

trol adjusted.<

Pathway lighting If you activate the headlamp flasher after having switched off the engine and the lights, the low beams will stay lit for a pre- set period of time.

You can have this function pro- grammed.<

Switching on the standing lamps For parking, you can activate lights on one side of the vehicle. Observe local laws. In ignition key position 0: Move the lever to the adequate turn signal indicator position.

The standing lamps discharge the battery. Avoid using them for longer periods of time; otherwise, you may not be able to start the engine.<

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PARKING LAMPS/LOW BEAMS TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR/HEADLAMP FLASHER

'Lights on' warning If the lights have not been switched off and the ignition key is in position 0, an acoustic signal sounds for a few seconds when you open the driver's door to remind you that the lights have not been switched off.

Daytime driving lamps* If convenient, the light switch can be left in position 2. When the ignition is switched off, the external lights go out.

You can have this function activated/ deactivated.<

1 Turn signal indicators 2 High beams/Headlamp flasher

To signal briefly Gently push the lever up to the point of resistance and hold it there, if necessary.

The indicator lamp flashes and the relay clicks faster than normal: a turn

signal indicator has failed.<

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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING

FOG LAMPS

INTERIOR LAMPS

To control the instrument lighting, press the button.

To increase the illumination intensity Press the button until the desired bright- ness is achieved.

To decrease the illumination intensity Press the button briefly. With each brief pressing of the button, the illumination intensity is reduced in steps.

When the parking lamps/low beams are switched on: Tap the switch upwards or downwards. Tap it again to switch off.

Fog lamps*

The parking lamps or low beams must be on. The green LED in the switch lights up.

The fog lamps are on.

Rear fog lamp*

The low beams must be on. The yellow LED in the switch lights up. The rear fog lamp is on.

Observe all legal regulations concerning the use of fog lamps.

Switching the interior light in the MINI on and off manually Press button 1 briefly.

Permanently turn off interior light: Press button 1 until the interior light comes on for a short while. Press button 1 to revert to normal opera- tion.

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INTERIOR LAMPS

WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM

Switching the interior light in the MINI Convertible on and off manually Press button 1 briefly.

Permanently turn off interior light: Press button 1 until the interior light comes on for a short while. Press button 1 to revert to normal opera- tion.

Switching the reading lamps on and off Press button 2.

0 Wipers parked 1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor 2 Normal wiper speed 3 Fast wiper speed 4 Brief wipe 5 Clean windshield and headlamps

Intermittent operation Not on vehicles with rain sensor. The interval time for the wipers is depen- dent on the vehicle speed.

Rain sensor* The rain sensor is located on the wind- shield, directly in front of the interior rear- view mirror. When the rain sensor is activated, the

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windshield wipers are automatically con- trolled depending on the amount of mois- ture, including snow, on the windshield.

To activate the rain sensor: Lever in position 1. The wipers will move once across the wind- shield. To deactivate the rain sensor: Lever in position 0.

Switch the rain sensor off when pass- ing through an automatic car wash.

Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<

Normal wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers switch automatically to intermittent wip- ing.

You can have this function activated/ deactivated.<

Fast wiper speed When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers switch automatically to normal wiper speed.

WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM

WASHER FLUID

You can have this function activated/ deactivated.<

Cleaning windshield and headlamps∗ The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield. The wipers are automatically activated for a brief period. When the vehicle lighting is on, the head- lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter- vals.

Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. For this reason, use anti- freeze, refer to page 64. Do not use the washers if the fluid reservoir is empty, as the washer pump will other- wise be damaged.<

Heated windshield washer jets* The windshield washer jets are heated automatically when the ignition key is in position 2.

Rear window wiper* 6 Intermittent operation:

Turn the cap to position 6. The rear window wiper moves across the window a number of times before switching to intermittent operation

Cleaning the rear window* 7 Intermittent operation:

Turn the cap to position 7 and keep it there

8 Wipers parked:

Turn the cap to position 8 and keep it there.

Headlamp* and window washer systems The capacity of the headlamp washer sys- tem is approx. 2.6 quarts/2.5 liters, that of the windshield and rear window washer system approx. 2.4 quarts/2.3 liters. Fill with water and, if necessary, with anti- freeze, according to manufacturer's recom- mendations.

We recommend that you mix the washer fluid before filling either res-

ervoir.<

Antifreeze agent for the washer sys- tems is flammable. Always keep it well

away from sparks and open flames, and store it in tightly closed original containers well out of the reach of children. Always observe the instructions on the containers.<

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WASHER FLUID

CRUISE CONTROL*

On the multifunction sports steering wheel Above approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h the cruise control maintains and stores any desired speed.

Do not use cruise control when unfa- vorable conditions make it inadvis- able to drive at a constant speed. Other- wise, the vehicle could go out of control and an accident could be caused. Unfavor- able conditions include, for example, twist- ing roads, high traffic density, or adverse road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, or loose surfaces.<

To activate via the multifunction sports steering wheel 1. Starting the engine 2. Press button 2. The indicator lamp in the instrument clus- ter lights up. Cruise control is active.

Washer fluid level The yellow LED in the wiper control lever lights up when the washer fluid level is too low. In the following situations, the LED flashes for approx. 10 seconds when the washer fluid level has dropped to a minimum: >When cleaning the windshield and head- lamps by pulling the wiper control lever

>When the ignition is switched on >When starting the engine

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CRUISE CONTROL*

To deactivate Press button 2 repeatedly until the indica- tor lamp goes out. The cruise control is deactivated when the ignition key is turned to position 0. The stored speed is cleared.

To maintain, store and increase speed Press button 3. The system maintains and stores the cur- rent vehicle speed. Every time you tap the button, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph / 2 km/h.

Press and hold button 3. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed.

If, on a downhill grade, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed can be exceeded. Speed can drop on uphill grades if the engine out- put is insufficient.<

To maintain, store and decrease speed Press button 4.

If you are already driving with active cruise control, the speed is decreased by approx. 1 mph / 2 km/h every time you tap the but- ton.

To continue cruise control Press button 1. The vehicle accelerates to and maintains the last speed stored.

Press and hold button 4. With the cruise control active, the system automatically reduces the throttle opening to slow the vehicle. When you release the button, the system maintains and stores the current speed.

To cancel the cruise control The cruise control is automatically can- celed: >When the brakes are applied >When the clutch is depressed >If the cruising speed is either exceeded or not met for an extended length of time, for example if you press the accelerator pedal and exceed the stored speed

>When ASC or DSC is in action. The indicator lamp stays lit. You can use the cruise control again as required. On the multifunction steering wheel, the cruise control can be interrupted manually: When the system is activated, press button 2.

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ODOMETER

CLOCK

FUEL GAUGE

1 Trip odometer/clock 2 Odometer

Trip odometer/clock To switch between the trip odometer and the clock: Press the button. To reset the trip odometer to zero: Press the button until the trip odometer shows zero. To set the clock, refer to the information below.

Odometer When the ignition key is not in the ignition lock, you can activate the displays shown in the illustration by pressing the button in the display elements.

Setting The clock must be shown on the display. 1. If necessary, press button 1 to display

the clock

2. Press button 1 for approx. 5 seconds to

activate the clock-setting mode

3. Press button 1 to select 12-hour or

24-hour mode

4. Wait approx. 5 seconds until the hours

display is shown

5. Press button 1 to set the hour 6. Wait approx. 5 seconds until the min-

utes display is shown

7. Press button 1 to set the minute. The time entered is stored automatically after approx. 1 minute.

In the speedometer or Cockpit Chrono Pack* If the LED begins to be lit continuously, there are approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters of fuel left in the tank. Fuel tank capacity: Approx. 13.2 gallons/50 liters. When you switch on the ignition, the LED lights up briefly to confirm that the system is operational. If the angle of the vehicle varies, for exam- ple when you are driving in mountainous areas, the needle may fluctuate slightly.

Refill the gas tank early. If you drive to the last drop of fuel, engine func- tions are not guaranteed and damage can occur.<

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FUEL GAUGE

COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

In the navigation system*

Please also comply with the instruc- tions in the previous section.<

If the LED changes from orange to red, there are approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters of fuel left in the tank.

Coolant temperature gauge Depending on the equipment version, a coolant temperature gauge is located in the speedometer or the Cockpit Chrono Pack.

Low temperature: The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.

Center position: Normal operating temperature of the engine.

High temperature: As soon as there is a deviation from the center position upwards or to the left:

Drive with moderation and at low engine speeds. If necessary, switch off the engine and allow it to cool down. Checking coolant level, refer to page 115.

Temperature warning LED 1 lights up while driving: Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down. When you switch on the ignition, the LED 1 lights up briefly to confirm that the system is operational.

Equipment with navigation system* or Cockpit Chrono Pack*

Coolant-temperature warning lamp 2 lights up while driving: Engine is too hot. Switch off the engine immediately and allow it to cool down.

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TACHOMETER

SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY

Do not operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. To protect the engine, the power is reduced when you approach a certain engine speed in this sector.

Remaining distance for service With the ignition key in position 1 or higher, the distance remaining before the next scheduled service is displayed in miles for a short period. The display also indicates whether an engine oil service and/or an inspection is due.

The remaining distance is calculated on the basis of the preceding driving style. The dis- play counts backwards in steps of 35 miles/ 50 km to the next service. A flashing mes- sage and a minus sign in front of the dis- play that again begins counting forwards mean that the service interval has been exceeded. Please schedule an appointment with your MINI Dealer or a workshop that has spe- cially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of your MINI manufacturer. For more information on the service inter- val display, refer to page 118.

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ONBOARD COMPUTER*

Mode selection You can use the button in the turn signal indicator lever to retrieve information from the onboard computer for display in the tachometer. By pressing the button briefly, you can call up a new function for display. The order of the displays: Outside temperature, range, average con- sumption and current consumption, aver- age speed and current speed.

If the vehicle is equipped with a navi- gation system, you will find more

information on the onboard computer in the Owner's Manual for Navigation Sys- tem.<

Outside temperature If the vehicle is not equipped with an onboard computer, only the outside tem- perature is displayed. Press the button in the turn indicator lever to switch the display from outside temper- ature to current speed and vice versa.

You can have the unit of measure set to7 or6.<

Outside temperature warning If the temperature falls to approx. +36/ 377, the onboard computer automati- cally switches to the outside temperature display. In addition, a signal sounds and the display flashes.

Black ice can occur at temperatures above +36/377 as well. You

should therefore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, for example; as other- wise there is an increased risk of an acci- dent.<

With navigation system: The temperature is displayed in the status line of the navigation system, refer to the Owner's Manual for Navigation System.

Current vehicle speed If the vehicle is not equipped with an onboard computer, only the current speed is displayed. Press the button in the turn indicator lever to switch the display from outside temper- ature to current speed and vice versa.

Range The display shows a range estimate based on the available fuel. The amount of fuel remaining in the tank is measured, and the range is estimated from your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km.

If the range displayed is less than 35 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel;

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otherwise engine functions are not guaran- teed and damage could occur.<

Average speed, average fuel consumption To reset average consumption, average speed: Press the button in the turn signal indicator lever for a long time. The average consumption is determined for the time during which the engine is run- ning.

If the vehicle is equipped with a navi- gation system, the displays are

shown in the area of the navigation sys- tem.<

You can have a different unit of mea- sure set.<

Current fuel consumption Shows the current fuel consumption. You can check how economically and environ- mentally friendly you are currently driving.

You can have a different unit of mea- sure set.<

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DRIVING STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS

tion, especially when just starting off, when accelerating or when cornering. The ASC is operational each time you start the engine. It integrates the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).

The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with ASC. An appropri-

ate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Avoid using the additional safety margin provided by the system as an excuse for taking unnecessary risks. Do not make any modifications to the ASC system. Allow only authorized technicians to perform service procedures on the ASC.<

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* DSC prevents slip at the drive wheels while starting off and accelerating the vehicle. DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi- tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. In these cases, and subject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes at individual wheels. The DSC is operational every time you start the engine. It integrates All Season traction Control (ASC).

The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appro-

priate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver. Avoid using the additional safety margin provided by the system as an excuse for taking unnecessary risks. Do not make any modifications to the DSC system. Allow only authorized technicians to perform service procedures on the DSC.<

Your MINI or MINI Convertible is equipped with a series of systems that help maintain driving stability even in adverse driving sit- uations.

Antilock Brake System (ABS) ABS keeps the wheels from locking during braking. Steering stability is maintained even during full brake applications. In this way, active safety is enhanced. ABS is operational each time the engine is started. Braking safely, refer to page 97.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) The system controls brake-force applica- tion at the rear wheels in order to obtain increased stability in the vehicle's braking response.

All Season traction Control (ASC)* ASC prevents slip at the drive wheels while starting off and accelerating the vehicle. ASC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi- tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. In these cases, and subject to physical limits, ASC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes at individual wheels. This system optimizes driving stability and trac-

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Switching the ASC or DSC on again Briefly press the switch once again. The indicator lamp goes out.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp will go out shortly after the ignition has been switched on, refer to pages 17, 18.

If the indicator lamp flashes: ASC or DSC is regulating drive torque and braking forces. The indicator lamp stays lit: The system is defective or was turned off using the button. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Switching off the ASC or DSC Briefly press the switch. The indicator lamp stays lit. When driving with snow chains or to 'rock free' in snow, it can be helpful to switch off the ASC/DSC for a brief period.

To maintain vehicle stability, always drive with the ASC or DSC switched

on whenever possible.<

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FLAT TIRE MONITOR

The concept As you drive, the Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the tire inflation pressure in all four tires. The system alerts you when there is a substantial pressure loss in one of the tires relative to another. In the event of tire pressure loss, the rolling radius of the tire changes, thereby affect- ing the rotational speed of the wheels. This change is detected, and a flat tire warning is issued to the driver.

System requirements To ensure the reliability of flat tire warn- ings, the system must be initialized with the correct tire inflation pressures.

Each time you correct the pressure in a tire, or change a wheel or tire, the

system must be reinitialized.<

System limitations

The Flat Tire Monitor cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage

caused by external factors, nor does it detect the gradual and minor loss of pres- sure in all four tires.<

The system could issue a false warning or function in a delayed manner in the follow- ing situations: >System was not initialized >You are driving on a snow-covered or

slippery road surface

>Performance-oriented driving: slip at the

drive wheels, high rates of lateral accel- eration

>You are driving with snow chains. When driving with a space-saver spare tire, the Flat Tire Monitor cannot function.

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Initializing the system

Initialization is completed while you are driving, but you can stop the car at any time. Initialization is automatically continued when you continue driving. Do not initialize the system if you are driving with snow chains or a space-saver spare tire.<

1. Before a journey, start the engine, but do

not start driving.

2. Press the button until the indicator lamp

in the display elements lights up in yel- low for several seconds.

3. Drive off.

Initialization is completed during the drive, without any feedback issued.

Malfunction

The warning lamp lights up in yel-