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The mounting points are located under the cov- ers in the bumper. Remove the covers, refer to page 142.
Loading rear luggage rack When loading, make sure that you do not exceed the approved gross vehicle weight and axle loads. You can find the applicable data under Weights on page 160.
Saving fuel Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif- ferent factors. The implementation of certain measures, your driving style and regular mainte- nance can have an influence on fuel consump- tion and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts no longer in use Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof- or rear-mounted luggage racks whenever you are not using them. Attached parts on the vehicle affect its aerody- namics and increase fuel consumption.
Check tire inflation pressure regularly Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before start- ing on a long trip.
Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis- tance and thus leads to greater fuel consump- tion and tire wear.
Drive off immediately Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds. This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper- ating temperature.
Think ahead while driving Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking by maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle driving ahead. Driving smoothly and anticipating impending traffic situations reduces fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds Use first gear only for driving off. In second and higher gears, accelerate smoothly to a suitable engine and road speed. In doing so, avoid high engine speeds and shift up early. When you reach your desired traveling speed, shift to the highest suitable gear and drive at constant speed. As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Coasting When approaching a red traffic light, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt in the highest suitable gear. On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast in a suitable gear. Fuel supply is shut off automatically when the vehicle is coasting.
Switch off the engine during lengthy stops Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy periods, e.g. at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic jams.
Have the vehicle serviced Have your vehicle serviced regularly to achieve good economy and a long vehicle life. The man- ufacturer of your MINI recommends having the vehicle serviced by a MINI dealer. Also note the MINI Maintenance System, page 125.
Driving on poor roads Your MINI is at home on all roads and surfaces. It combines an all-wheel drive system* with the advantages of a normal passenger car.
Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as other- wise the vehicle may be damaged.<
When you are driving on poor roads, there are a few points which you should strictly observe for your own safety, for that of your passengers, and for the safety of the vehicle: > Familiarize yourself with the vehicle before
beginning to drive and do not take risks under any circumstances.
> Adapt your speed to road conditions. The
steeper and rougher the road surface is, the lower the speed should be.
> When driving on very steep uphill or down- hill grades, make sure in advance that the engine oil and coolant levels are close to the maximum mark, refer to page 122.
> While driving, watch carefully for obstacles
such as rocks or holes. Try to avoid these obstacles whenever possible.
> Make sure that the undercarriage does not touch the ground, for example on hilltops and bumpy roads. The ground clearance of the vehicle is a maximum of approx. 6.0 in/ 15 cm. Please note that the ground clear- ance can vary depending on loading and the driving conditions of the vehicle.
> Only drive through road surface water up to a maximum water depth of 1 ft/30 cm and only at walking speed; do not remain sta- tionary.
> After driving through water at low speed,
lightly press the brake pedal several times to
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dry the brakes and to prevent the braking effect from being reduced by wetness.
> Depending on the condition of the surface, it may be practical to briefly activate DTC, refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Control on page 57.
> If the drive wheels spin on one side, depress the accelerator pedal sufficiently so that the driving stability control systems can distrib- ute the drive forces to the individual wheels. After driving on poor roads, please observe the following points to maintain the driving safety of the vehicle: > Clean the coarsest dirt from the body. > Clean mud, snow, ice, etc. from the wheels
and tires and check the tires for damage.
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Communications
Mobility
Reference
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Telephone
Overview
The concept Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g. audio players, can be connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. Your MINI is equipped with a complete mobile phone preparation. After a suitable mobile phone is paired with the vehicle once, the mobile phone can be controlled via the radio, the buttons* on the steering wheel, and by voice*. It may be necessary for some functions to be activated by the mobile phone provider.
Only make entries when traffic conditions permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in your hand while you are driving; use the hands- free system instead. If you do not observe this precaution, your being distracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users.<
Snap-in adapter* The snap-in adapter, refer to page 109, makes it possible to: > Accommodate the mobile phone. > Recharge its battery. > Connect it to an external antenna of the
vehicle. This assures a better network connection and constant sound quality.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle should not be operated via the mobile phone keypad; otherwise, malfunctions may occur.
Suitable mobile phones For precise information about which mobile phones and external devices can be with a Blue- tooth interface are supported by the complete mobile phone preparation, go to www.mini.com/connectivity.
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Operating the mobile phone via the radio
To open the menu show above, refer to page 104. 1 Making and receiving phone calls 104
> "#": dial phone number > "A-Z": phone book > "TOP8": most frequently dialed phone
numbers
> "LAST8": last phone numbers dialed > "CALLS": accepted calls > "MISSED": missed calls
2 Marking to select a function
Reception of the mobile phone network:
flashes when a call is being made
4 Pairing a new mobile phone, delete pairing data of a mobile phone, or switching Blue- tooth on/off 100
5 Time 6 Backspace 7 Function buttons for confirming the func-
tions displayed above them
8 Redialing, answering a call, starting to dial,
ending a call, and switching to the phone menu
9 Selecting and confirming function 100
> Turn: to select a function or number > Press: to activate a function or number99
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10 Switching displays 104
> "PHONE": telephone > "COMP": computer > "CONFIG": adjusting11 Radio on/off, volume
> Press: to switch radio on/off > Turn: adjusting volume 103
12 Ejecting CD, refer to Owner's Manual for
Radio This symbol appears on the radio display
when a phone call is being made with the hands-free system.
Menu navigation
Selecting and confirming function Functions can be selected by turning the right rotary knob and confirmed by pressing it.
1. Turn knob, arrow 2, to select a function with
the highlight, e.g. "PHONE".
2. Press the knob, arrow 1, to confirm a high-
lighted function.
Function buttons
Press the button.
To carry out a function, press the button under- neath it on the right or left side. If only one function appears on the display, then press the button anywhere, on the left, on the right, or in the middle.
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Pairing/unpairing mobile phone
Overview The pairing data of four mobile phones can be stored simultaneously in the vehicle. When the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, each paired mobile phone is automatically detected as soon as it is present in the passenger compartment.
Requirements > Suitable mobile phone, refer to page 98. > Mobile phone operational. > Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 100, and in the mobile phone.
> Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are required, e.g. connection not confirmed or visible, refer to Owner's Manual of the mobile phone.
> A number with at least 4 and at most 16 dig-
its has been established as the Bluetooth passkey. Only required once for pairing.
> Ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply with all safety guidelines and regulations. To deactivate the Bluetooth connection: 1. 2.
Press the button.
Press the button.
3.
4.
5.
Press the button.
Press the button.
Press the button.
To reactivate the Bluetooth connection: 1.
Press the button.
2.
Press the button.
8. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the mobile phone when the vehicle is stopped; otherwise, inattention
may lead to endangerment of passengers or other road users.<
Switching on ignition 1.
Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock.
2. Switch on the ignition; to do so, press the start/stop button without stepping on the brake or clutch pedal.
Pairing The mobile phone or the radio display will prompt you to enter the same Bluetooth pass- key. Depending on the mobile phone, you have approx. 30 seconds to enter the Bluetooth pass- key using the mobile phone and the radio dis- play. If the Bluetooth passkey can be entered using the radio, then the following appears on the dis- play:
Preparation on the radio display 3.
Press the button.
4.
5.
6.
Press the button.
Press the button.
Press the button.
Press the right rotary knob to display the Blue- tooth name of your vehicle on the display.
Preparation with mobile phone 7. Other operations must be performed on the mobile phone and differ depending on the type of mobile phone, refer to Owner's Man- ual of the mobile phone, e.g. under Con- necting or pairing Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display.
9. Enter the Bluetooth passkey using the num-
ber buttons of the mobile phone.
10.
Press the button to enter the Blue-
tooth passkey using the radio.
11. Using the function buttons 0-9, enter the same Bluetooth passkey that was entered into the mobile phone. To delete the last digit:
12.
13.
Press the button.
Press the button to confirm the
Bluetooth passkey. The following display will appear after a few seconds:
Press the button if necessary.
The following display will appear after the mobile phone is paired:
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If pairing was successful, the mobile phone appears at the top of the list of mobile phones. If the pairing was not successful: What to do if…, refer to page 102. To repeat the pairing procedure:
To change the sequence of mobile phones in the list: 1. 2.
Press the button.
Press the button.
1.
3.
Press the button.
Press the button.
2. Repeat steps 6 to 13. If the application has been repeatedly unsuc- cessful, please contact the Hotline. To display the Hotline phone number:
Press the button.
Press the right rotary knob to display the Hotline phone number and to display required pairing information on the display.
Following the initial pairing > The mobile phone is detected/connected in
the vehicle within a short period of time when the engine is running or radio readi- ness is switched on.
> After identification, phone book entries are imported from the mobile phone and/or SIM card* of the telephone, depending on the telephone.
> Specific settings may be necessary in some
mobile phones, e.g. authorization or a secure connection, refer to the mobile phone operating instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone If more than one mobile phone is detected by the vehicle, the mobile phone at the top of the list is connected. A different mobile phone can be connected by selecting it. The connected mobile phone is identified with the following symbol in the radio display:
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4. Turn the right rotary knob until the display shows the mobile phone whose position in the list is to be changed.
5.
Press the button the number of
times required to reach the desired position.
Unpairing mobile phone 1. Switch off mobile phone. 2. 3.
Press the button.
Press the button.
4.
Press the button.
5. Turn the right rotary knob to show the
desired mobile phone on the radio display.
6.
7.
Press the button.
Press the button to acknowledge
the message displayed.
What to do if… For information on suitable mobile phones, refer to page 98. The mobile phone could not be paired or con- nected.
> Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and in the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the vehicle and in the mobile phone.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi- ble to adjust the strength of the Bluetooth signal.
> Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile phone and the vehicle match? Enter the same passkey on the mobile phone and via the radio.
> Is the passkey input taking longer than 30
seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.
> Are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone? If so, delete the con- nections with other devices on the mobile phone.
> Is the mobile phone in power economy
mode or does it only have a small amount of battery charge remaining? Charge the mobile phone in the snap-in adapter* or via a charging cable.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the vehicle. Unpair the connected device from the vehicle and only pair and connect one device.
> Is the mobile phone no longer responding?
Switch the mobile phone off and back on again. Repeat the pairing procedure.
Phone book entries are not displayed, not all of them are displayed, or they are displayed incompletely. > The transfer of phone book entries has not
yet completed.
> It is possible that only the phone book
entries of the mobile phone or the SIM card* are transferred.
> It may not be possible to display phone book
entries with special characters.
> The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.
> The data volume of the phone book entry is
too great, e.g. due to additionally stored information such as notes? Reduce the data volume.
The telephone connection quality is low.
> Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter* or place it in the vicinity of the cen- ter console.
> Adjust the volume of the microphone and
speaker separately.
If you have gone through all items in the list and still cannot activate the desired function please contact the Hotline or your MINI dealer.
Operation
Overview The following functions can be operated using the radio: > Accepting/refusing a call > Dialing phone numbers > Dialing a phone number from the phone
book
> Dialing a stored phone number, e.g. from
the list of accepted calls
> Ending a call When the ignition is switched off and in radio- ready mode, e.g. after removal of the infrared remote control, an ongoing conversation can be continued for a maximum of 25 minutes using the hands-free system.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob until the desired volume is reached.
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The volume for incoming calls and call volume can be adjusted independently of each other. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Incoming call
Receiving calls If the phone number of the caller is stored in the phone book and the phone number is transmit- ted, then the name of the entry is displayed.
Accepting a call
Press the button on the radio or steering
wheel. Alternative:
Press the button.
Rejecting a call
Press the button.
Ending a call
Press the button on the radio or steering
wheel. Alternative:
Press the button.
Entering phone numbers
Dialing a number 1.
Press the button.
Press the button
Press the button.
2.
3.
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4. Enter the desired phone number using the
0-9 buttons. To delete the last digit:
Press the button.
5.
Press the button on the radio or on the
steering wheel.
Alternative: Turn the right rotary knob to dial the phone number. For your phone number to be displayed to the person you are calling, the display of phone numbers must be enabled by your service pro- vider.
Keypad dialing Use keypad dialing to gain access to network services or to control devices, e.g. to remotely access an answering machine. This requires the DTMF code. This function is available if a connection has been established and the call is being made using the hands-free system. 1.
Press the button.
2. Enter the desired code using the 0-9 but-
tons.
3.
If needed, press and hold the but- ton on the right or left side to enter special characters.
Dialing a phone number from the phone book or from phone numbers stored in a list Phone numbers dialed, incoming calls, and phone book entries are stored in lists when the mobile phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. If the caller is entered in the phone book, then the name of the entry is displayed
instead of the phone number. Select the desired name from the list and estab- lish the connection. There are five available lists: > "A-Z"
The entries of the phone book, the SIM card*, or the mobile phone, composed of a name and phone number, are sorted alpha- betically. > "TOP8"
The Top 8 list automatically stores the eight phone numbers of the phone book that are dialed the most frequently.
> "LAST8"
The last eight phone numbers you have dialed are stored automatically. The phone number dialed last appears at the top of the list.
> "CALLS"
The phone numbers of the last eight accepted calls are stored. This requires the phone number of the caller to have been transmitted.
> "MISSED"
The phone numbers of the last eight calls that were not accepted are stored. This requires the phone number of the caller to have been transmitted.
Dialing a phone number from the phone book The A-Z list is available for phone book entries. If entries with different names, but the same phone number are transferred from the mobile phone to the vehicle, only one entry is displayed. The displays of the phone book entries on the radio display can differ from the displays on the mobile phone display, e.g. sequence of the first and last names. 1.
Press the button.
Press the button.
2.
3.
Press the button.
The arrows indicate that
additional letters can be displayed. Turn the right rotary knob to display addi- tional letters.
4. Turn the right rotary knob to select the first
letters of the desired entry.
5.
Press the button if so desired.
The phone number is dialed. To display all entries: 1. Turn the right rotary knob to select the first
letters of the desired entry and press the right rotary knob.
2. Turn the right rotary knob to select the desired entry and press the right rotary knob.
The phone number is dialed. The phone number can also be dialed using the buttons on the steering wheel or radio:
Press the button.
Editing and dialing a phone number from the phone book The phone number of an entry can be edited before a call. This change is not stored in the phone book. 1. Select an entry. 2.
Press the button.
3.
Press the button to delete a digit. 4. Enter additional digits using the 0-9 buttons. 5. Turn the right rotary knob to dial the phone
number.
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From the mobile phone to the hands- free system Calls that have been initiated from outside the Bluetooth range of the vehicle can be continued using the hands-free system if the ignition is switched on. Depending on the mobile phone, the call is automatically switched to hands-free mode. If the switch does not occur automatically, then follow the instructions that appear on the dis- play of the mobile phone, also refer to the Owner's Manual of the mobile phone.
From hands-free system to mobile phone Calls being conducted using the hands-free sys- tem can also be continued using the mobile phone if so desired, depending on the mobile phone. At this point, follow the instructions that appear on the display of the mobile phone, also refer to the Owner's Manual of the mobile phone.
Operation by voice*
The concept > The mobile phone can be operated without
removing your hand from the steering wheel.
> In many cases, the entry process is sup- ported by means of announcements or questions.
> {...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
> {{...}} Indicates responses of the voice acti-
vation system.
Dialing a phone number from the phone book using buttons on the steering wheel 1.
Press and hold the button to display the
telephone menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the steering wheel
to scroll through the phone book.
3.
Press and hold the button to dial the
phone number.
Dialing a phone number stored in a list To select an entry and establish a connection: 1. 2.
Press the button.
Press the button.
3.
Press the desired button to select
one of the four lists.
4. Turn the right rotary knob to select an entry
and press the right rotary knob to dial the phone number.
Deleting an individual entry 1. Select the desired entry from the list. 2.
Press the button.
Displaying call duration To display the duration during a call:
Press the button.
Hands-free system
General information Calls being conducted using the hands-free sys- tem can be continued using the mobile phone and vice versa.
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Voice commands
Possible commands
Activating voice activation system 1. Briefly press the
button on the steering
wheel. An acoustic signal indicates that commands can be spoken aloud. Display on the radio:
2. Say the command.
Finishing voice input Press the briefly or
button on the steering wheel
{Cancel}.
Example: dialing phone numbers To start the dialog: Press the
button on the steering wheel.
Having possible commands read aloud The system understands default commands that must be spoken word for word.
{Help}.
Possible commands are read aloud. The system recognizes digits from zero to nine. Each digit can be spoken individually or com- bined into a sequence to accelerate the entry process.
Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function, e.g.:
{Dial name} or {Name}.
The voice control answers
{{Please say the number}}
Depending on equipment: {{123 456 7890. Continue?}}
{{Dialing number}}
You say
{Dial number}
For example: {123 456 7890}
{Dial}
Calling
Dialing phone numbers
{Dial number}.
1. 2. Say the phone number. 3.
{Dial}.
The connection to the desired subscriber is established.
Correcting phone number Digit sequences can be deleted after the system has repeated the digits. {Correct number}.
The command can be repeated as often as nec- essary.
Deleting phone number
{Delete}.
All digits entered up to this point are deleted.
Redialing
{Redial}.
Voice phone book* Depending on how your vehicle is equipped, it may be necessary to create your own voice phone book.
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Depending on the equipment you have, the entries are imported from the mobile phone's memory or have to be entered independently of it. In this case, phone numbers stored in the mobile phone cannot be accessed by voice or stored in the mobile phone by voice.
Store the entry
{Save name}.
1. 2. Say the name aloud. Do not exceed a speaking duration of about 2 seconds.
3. Say the phone number after being prompted to do so by the system. {Save}.
4.
Delete the entry
{Delete name}.
1. 2. Say the name when prompted. 3. Confirm the query with {Yes}.
Delete all entries
1.
{Delete phonebook}. The dialog for deleting phone book is opened.
2. Confirm the query with {Yes}. 3. Confirm the query again with {Yes}.
Listen to and select the entries
1.
{Read phonebook}. The dialog for reading phone book is opened.
2. Say {Dial number} when the desired
entry is read.
Select an entry
{Dial name}.
1. 2. Say the name when prompted. 3. Confirm the query with {Yes}.
Adjusting volume Turn knob during announcement. > The volume remains the same, even if the volume of other audio sources is changed.
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> The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Notes on emergency calls Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an emergency call. In stressful situations, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele- phone connection.
Ambient conditions > Say the commands, numbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha- sis and speed.
> Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
> Keep doors, windows, glass sunroof*/
panorama glass roof*, or convertible top* closed to avoid noise interference.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
MINI contact* Several MINI dealer phone numbers can be dis- played. > "Road Assist": Roadside service*, if you
require assistance in the event of a flat tire. > "Service": MINI dealer, for example if you
need to make a service appointment.
> "Cust Relat": MINI Hotline* for information
about your vehicle.
Displaying phone numbers 1. 2.
Press the button.
Press the button.
3. Turn the right rotary knob until the desired
phone number is displayed.
Snap-in adapter*
Inserting mobile phone
Installation location In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter 1. Press the button and remove the cover.
1. Depending on the mobile phone, it may be necessary to remove the protective cap of the antenna connector and from the USB connection of the mobile phone.
2. Push the mobile phone with the buttons fac-
ing upward toward the electrical connec- tions and press down until it engages.
Removing mobile phone
2.
Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until it clicks into place.
Press the button and remove the mobile phone.
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AT A GLANCE
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Mobility
Mobility
Reference
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Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the
tank and a message will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con- tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the event of an accident.<
Fuel filler flap
Opening
1. Open the fuel filler flap. 2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise. 3. Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape. A message will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or miss- ing.<
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Manually releasing the fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can manually release the fuel filler flap:
1. Open cargo area trim panel, arrow 1. 2. Pull the green knob with the gas pump sym-
bol, arrow 2. The fuel filler flap opens.
Observe the following when refueling
Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel; otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury and property damage.< When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com- pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead to > premature pump shutoff > reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.
The fuel tank is full when you top off twice after the first time that the fuel pump nozzle clicks off.
Fuel tank capacity
Refuel as soon as possible once your cruis- ing range falls below 30 miles/50 km, oth-
erwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur.< Approx. 12.3 US gallons/47 liters, including the reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
Fuel specifications
Do not use leaded gasoline; otherwise, permanent damage to the catalytic con-
verter will result. Do not fill the tank with E85, i.e. fuel containing 85% ethanol, nor with FlexFuel. Otherwise, the engine and fuel supply system will be dam- aged.<
Required fuel
Super Premium gasoline/AKI 91
This gasoline is highly recommended. However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is: > Cooper S: 89
> Cooper: 87
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat- ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life.Do not use any gasoline below the speci- fied minimum fuel grade. Otherwise, the
engine could be damaged.<
Use high-quality brands Field experience has indicated significant differ- ences in fuel quality: volatility, composition, additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. Fuels contain- ing up to and including 10% ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxygen by weight, that is, 15% MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount of cosolvent, will not void the applicable warranties with respect to defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in drivability, starting and stalling problems especially under certain environmental condi- tions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter drivability problems which you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recommend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand such as gasoline that is advertised as Top Tier
Detergent Gasoline. Failure to comply with these recommendations may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressures
Information for your safety It is not merely the tires' service life, but also driving comfort and, to a great extent, driving safety that depend on the condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pres- sure.
Checking pressure
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly and correct it, if necessary: at least twice a month and before starting long trips. If you fail to observe this precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condition that can not only compromise your vehicle's driving stability, but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an accident. Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat tires, except when using run- flat tires. A flat tire will seriously impair your vehicle's handling and braking response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can lead to loss of control over the vehicle.< Check the tire inflation pressures only on cold tires. This means after a maximum of 1.25 miles/ 2 km driving or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is higher.
After adjusting the tire inflation pressure, reinitialize the flat tire monitor, page 59,
or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, page 61.<
Pressure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature.
The tire inflation pressures apply to the tire sizes approved and the tire brands recommended by the manufacturer of your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you.< For correct identification of the right tire infla- tion pressures, observe the following:
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> Tire sizes for your vehicle > Load conditions > Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h For normal driving up to 100 mph or 160 km/h and to achieve optimum driving comfort, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds up to a maximum of 100 mph or 160 km/h. These tire inflation pressures can also be found on the driver's side door post when the driver's door is open.
The maximum permitted speed for these tire inflation pressures is 100 mph or
160 km/h. Do not exceed this speed; otherwise, tire damage and accidents may occur.<
Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h. Otherwise, tire damage and accidents could occur.< Observe all national and local maximum speed limits; otherwise, violations of the law could occur.
Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper Countryman
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Speeds up to a
max. of 100 mph /
160 km/h
Speeds including those
exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopas- cal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
195/60 R 16 89 H M+S 205/55 R 17 91 H M+S 205/55 R 17 91 H M+S RSC 205/55 R 17 91 V RSC 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC 225/40 R 19 89 V RSC
32/220
32/220
35/240
35/240
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 160.
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Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper S Countryman / Cooper S ALL4 Countryman
Tire size
Pressure specifications in psi/kPa
Speeds up to a
max. of 100 mph /
160 km/h
Speeds including those
exceeding 100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopas- cal with cold tires. Cold = ambient temperature
195/60 R 16 89 H M+S 205/55 R 17 91 H M+S 205/55 R 17 91 H M+S RSC 205/55 R 17 91 V RSC 225/45 R 18 91 V RSC 225/40 R 19 89 V RSC
32/220
32/220
38/260
38/260
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 160.
116
Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires.
225/45 R 17 91 V
Tire size e.g. Nominal width in mm Aspect ratio in Ξ Radial belt construction Rim diameter in inches Load rating, not on ZR tires Speed code letter, in front of the R on ZR tires
Speed letter Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
