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OWNER'S MANUAL
MINI COUNTRYMAN

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Congratulations on your new MINI
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of
this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide
the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.

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© 2010 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the
written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
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AT A GLANCE

CONTENTS
The fastest way to find information on a particular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 162.

Using this Owner's Manual
Notes
Reporting safety defects
Controls

4
6

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10

Cockpit

Controls

Driving tips

Opening and closing
Adjustments
Transporting children safely
Driving
Controls overview
Technology for driving comfort and safety
Lamps
Climate
Practical interior accessories

Communications

18
30
36
39
48
56
67
72
77

Driving tips
86

Things to remember when driving

Communications
98

Telephone

Mobility
Mobility

Refueling
Wheels and tires
Under the hood
Maintenance
Care
Replacing components
Giving and receiving assistance
Indicator and warning lamps

Reference

112
114
121
125
127
131
140
144

Reference
158 Technical data
162 Everything from A to Z

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Notes

Notes
Using this Owner's
Manual
We have tried to make all the information in this
Owner's Manual easy to find. The fastest way to
find specific topics is to refer to the detailed
index at the back of the manual. If you wish to
gain an initial overview of your vehicle, you will
find this in the first chapter.
Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in
the future, remember to hand over this Owner's
Manual to the new owner; it is an important part
of the vehicle.

Additional sources of information
Should you have any other questions, your MINI
dealer will be glad to advise you at any time.
You can find more information about the MINI,
for example on its technology, on the Internet at
www.MINI.com.

Symbols used
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to
the vehicle.<
Indicates information that will assist you in
gaining the optimum benefit from your
vehicle and enable you to care more effectively
for your vehicle.<
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.<
< Marks the end of a specific item of information.

Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.

The individual vehicle
The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische
Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG.
When you ordered your MINI, you chose various
items of equipment. This Owner's Manual
describes the entire array of options and equipment that the manufacturer of your MINI makes
available with a specific model range.
Bear in mind that the manual may contain information on accessories and equipment that you
have not specified for your own vehicle. Sections
describing options and special equipment are
marked by asterisks * to assist you in identifying
possible differences between the descriptions in
this manual and your own vehicle's equipment.
If your MINI features equipment not described in
this Owner's Manual, observe the enclosed Supplementary Owner's Manuals.

Editorial notice
The manufacturer pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to
ensure that MINI vehicles continue to embody
the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible in exceptional
cases that features described in this Owner's
Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.

* Indicates special equipment, country-specific
equipment and optional accessories, as well as
equipment and functions not yet available at the
time of printing.

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For your own safety, use genuine parts
and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the MINI.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI
and Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously
acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI
to ensure optimum performance when installed
on your vehicle.
The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these
parts to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any
liability for damage resulting from installation of
parts and accessories not approved by the manufacturer of the MINI.
The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every
product made by other manufacturers to verify
if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk
to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants.

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Controls

California Proposition 65 warning
California law requires us to issue the following
warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts,
including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects and reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always
protect your skin by washing thoroughly with
soap and water.<

Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other
products approved by the manufacturer of the
MINI, together with professional advice on using
these items, are available from all MINI dealers.

Service and warranty

Installation and operation of accessories that
have not been approved by the manufacturer of
your MINI, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers,
radar detectors, wheels, suspension compo-

Your MINI is covered by the following warranties:

We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly.

> New Vehicle Limited Warranty
> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

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Driving tips

Parts and accessories

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and systems
may be performed by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using any certified
automotive part.<

Communications

Advanced technology, e.g. the use of
modern materials and high-performance
electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, have the
necessary work on your MINI only carried out by
a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially
trained personnel working in accordance with
the specifications of the MINI manufacturer. If
this work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.<

Mobility

Maintenance and repair

nents, brake dust shields, telephones, including
operation of any mobile phone from within the
vehicle without using an externally mounted
antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance,
CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the
vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of
the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI dealer
for additional information.<

Reference

For your safety

Notes

> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating conditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to
deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle
is operated under those conditions. If you wish
to operate your vehicle in another country or
region, you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and registration requirements. You should
also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In
such a case, please contact Customer Relations
for further information.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You
can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov

For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada,
Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free hotline1-800-333-0510.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.

Reporting safety defects
For US customers
The following applies only to vehicles owned
and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that
could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
NHTSA, in addition to notifying MINI of North
America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New
Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-8311117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or MINI of North
America, LLC.

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Reference

Mobility

Communications

Driving tips

Controls

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Controls

Driving tips

Communications

Mobility

Reference

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Cockpit

Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: Controls and displays

1
2

Adjusting the exterior mirrors, folding them
in and out* 34

High beams 69
Headlamp flasher 43

Parking lamps 67

Roadside parking lamps* 69

Low beams 67

Computer* 49

Automatic headlamp control* 67
Adaptive Light Control* 69
Turn signals 43

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Tachometer 12
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Instrument lighting 70
Resetting the trip odometer 48

Wiper system 44
Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine 39

Ignition lock 39

Buttons* on steering wheel

Controls

Continuing cruise control* 46

Driving tips

Right:
Storing speed and accelerating or
decelerating
Left:
Increase or reduce volume

Communications

Activating/deactivating cruise
control* 47
Telephone*:

Mobility

Accepting and ending a call, starting dialing* of selected phone
number and redialing if no phone
number is selected
Activating/deactivating voice activation system*

Horn: the entire surface

Adjusting the steering wheel 35
Reference

Changing the radio station
Selecting a music track
Scrolling through the redial list

10 Releasing the hood 121

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Cockpit

Displays

1
2

Tachometer 48

Instrument lighting 70

with indicator and warning lamps 13

Speedometer

Display for

with indicator and warning lamps 13

> Current vehicle speed 48

Fuel gauge 48

> Indicator and warning lamps 13

Radio display, refer to separate Owner's
Manual

Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Resetting the trip odometer 48

Display for
> Outside temperature 48
> Position of automatic transmission* 41
> Computer* 49
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 52
> Odometer and trip odometer 48
> Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor* 59
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor* 61
> Settings and information 50
> Personal Profile settings 18

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Indicator and warning
lamps

Controls

The concept

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in various combinations and colors in indicator area 1
or 2.
Driving tips

Some lamps are checked for proper functioning
and thus come on briefly when the engine is
started or the ignition is switched on.

What to do in case of a malfunction

Reference

Mobility

Communications

A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well
as notes on possible causes of malfunctions and
on how to respond, can be found starting on
page 144.

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Cockpit

Around the center console

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Microphone for voice activation system*
and for telephone in hands-free mode*

Rear window defroster

Indicator/warning lamp* for front passenger airbags 65

Windshield heating*

Reading lamps* 71
8

Switches in the center console

Glass sunroof, electric* 27

Seat heating* 33

Interior lamps 70

Power windows, front 28

Hazard warning flashers

Speedometer 12

Radio/CD, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Air conditioner or automatic climate
control* 72

Controls

Ambient lighting* 71

Air flow rate

Power windows, rear 28

Buttons in the center console
Fog lamps* 70

Recirculated-air mode

Safety switch for power windows in
rear passenger compartment 29

Air distribution for air conditioner

Sport button* 59

Air distribution to the windshield*
Air distribution to the upper body
area*
Air distribution to the footwell*
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate*

Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 57
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC* 57

Communications

Temperature

Driving tips

Central locking system, inside 22

10 AUX-IN connection/USB audio
interface* 79
Mobility

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Maximum cooling*
Cooling function

Reference

Defrosting windows*

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Controls
Controls

Driving tips

Communications

Mobility

Reference

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Opening and closing

Opening and closing
Keys/remote controls

Integrated key

Press button 1 to release the key.

Remote control

The integrated key fits the following locks:

Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. You
should therefore use each remote control at
least twice a year to maintain the charge status.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access*, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
page 27.

> Driver's door, page 21.

If more than one remote control unit is used, the
settings called up and implemented depend on
which remote control is recognized when the
car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile,
page 18.
In addition, information about service requirements is stored in the remote control, refer to
Service data in the remote control, page 125.

New remote controls
Your MINI dealer can supply new remote controls as additional units or as replacements in the
event of loss.

Personal Profile
The concept
The functions of your MINI can be set individually. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these
settings are stored for the remote control currently in use. When you unlock the car, the
remote control is recognized and the settings
stored for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your settings will be activated
for you, even if in the meantime your car was
used by someone else with another remote control and the corresponding settings.
At most three remote controls can be set for
three different people. A prerequisite is that
each person uses a separate remote control.

Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer
to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked 19
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 22
> Triple turn signal activation 43

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> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances
and temperature, refer to Formats and
units of measure 51
> Light settings:
> Pathway lighting 67
> Daytime running lights 68
> Automatic climate control*: activating/
deactivating the AUTO program, setting the
temperature, air volume and air
distribution 74
> Entertainment:

In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on.

Opening and closing:
from outside
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take
the key with you when you leave the vehicle so
that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.<

> Adjusting volume levels, refer to separate
Owner's Manual

Using the remote control

> Adjusting tone, refer to separate Owner's
Manual

Unlocking

Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation
whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:

Press the
button.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.

Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote
control in use.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

Mobility

> Doors

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Button for central locking system, page 22.

Controls

> Date format, refer to Formats and units
of measure 51

Operating from inside

Driving tips

> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to Formats and units of measure 51

The alarm system* is also activated or deactivated, page 24.

Communications

> Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and tachometer:

> Liftgate
> Fuel filler flap

Operating from outside
> Via the remote control
> In cars with Comfort Access*, via the door
handles on the driver's and passenger's
sides
The remote control can also be used to switch
on/off the welcome lamps and interior lamps.

3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

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Reference

> Via the door lock*

Opening and closing

4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.

Convenient closing is not possible by
means of the remote control.<

Locking
Press the

button.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without
special knowledge.<

Setting confirmation signals
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

To have the vehicle confirm when it has been
locked or unlocked.

6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
Press the
button once to unlock
only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap*.
Press the button twice to unlock the
entire vehicle.

3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.

>
Press the
button once to unlock
the entire vehicle.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored for the remote
control currently in use.

Convenient opening
Hold the
button down.
The power windows are opened and the glass
sunroof* is tilted.

5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button to select, arrow:
>

Confirmation signal during unlocking

Confirmation signal during locking

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>
The hazard warning flashers light up during unlocking/locking.
>
An acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.
>

The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS

The hazard warning flashers light up and
an acoustic signal* sounds during
unlocking/locking.

Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

The function is deactivated.

> This device must not cause harmful interference, and

>
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.

Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked:
Press the
button.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages, etc.

> this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Using the door lock
Mobility

Unlocking liftgate
Press the
button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.
When it is opened, the liftgate swings out
and up toward the rear. Make sure that
adequate clearance is available before opening.
To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do
not place the key down in the cargo area. If the
liftgate was locked before opening, it will be
locked again after it is closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the liftgate
has not been inadvertently unlocked.<

Controls

8. Briefly press the button to select:

For US owners only

You can set which parts of the car are unlocked,
page 19.

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Reference

7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Driving tips

If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is discharged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the battery,
page 18.

Communications

The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.

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Malfunctions

Opening and closing

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without
special knowledge.<

Opening and closing:
from inside

When there is no alarm system* or Comfort Access*, only the driver's door is
locked with the door lock.<
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the liftgate together:
> With the doors closed, press the interior central locking button, page 22 to lock the vehicle.
> Unlocking and opening the driver or passenger door, page 22.
Locking the vehicle.
> Lock the driver's door with the integrated
key via the door lock, or
> press the safety lock button on the passenger's door and close the door from
the outside.

Convenient operation
With an alarm system* or Comfort Access*, the
windows and glass sunroof* can be operated
via the door lock.

Opening/closing
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or
locking.
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<

Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked by turning the integrated key in the door lock to the end
positions.

The switch locks or unlocks the doors and liftgate when the doors are closed, but the antitheft system is not activated. The fuel filler flap
remains unlocked*.

Unlocking and opening
> Either unlock the doors together using the
switch for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the armrest
or
> pull on the door handle of either door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second
time opens it.

Locking
> Press the switch or
> press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the
open driver's door cannot be locked using
the lock button.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take
the key with you when you leave the vehicle so
that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.<

Automatic locking*
You can also set the situations in which the car
locks. The setting is stored for the remote control in use.

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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
>

The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
>

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2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

locks the vehicle after some time if no
door has been opened.

The central locking system remains
unlocked.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.

9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.

Liftgate
To avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance before opening the liftgate.<

Driving tips

Controls

The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle after some time if no
door has been opened, or as soon as you
drive off.

5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Mobility

6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

In some market-specific versions, the liftgate cannot be unlocked using the remote
control unless the vehicle is unlocked first.
Only drive with the liftgate fully closed; otherwise, the tail lamps will be obscured and driving
safety will be compromised.<

Communications

Opening

8. Briefly press the button to select:

press the
button for approx. 1 second
and then release it. The liftgate is unlocked.

Reference

7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Press the top side of the MINI emblem, arrow,
or

>
The central locking system automatically

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Opening and closing

Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the liftgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may
occur.<

In certain market-specific versions,
unlocking via the door lock triggers the
alarm.<

Panic mode*
You can activate the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the

button for at least two seconds.

Switching off the alarm:
Press any button.

Switching off an alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control.
The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of
the liftgate make it easier to pull it down.

> Insert the key fully into the ignition lock.
> In cars with Comfort Access*, press the button on the door lock.

Alarm system*

Display on the revolution counter

The concept

When the system is armed, all LEDs pulse. After
approx. 16 minutes one LED flashes.

The alarm system, when activated, reacts if:
> A door, the engine compartment lid or the
liftgate is opened
> There is movement inside the car
> The car's inclination changes, for instance if
an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the
wheels or to raise it prior to towing it away
> There is an interruption in the power supply
from the battery
The alarm system briefly indicates unauthorized
entry or tampering by means of:
> An acoustic alarm
> Switching on the hazard warning flashers

Arming and disarming
Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, the
alarm system is armed or disarmed.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can
open the liftgate by means of the
button
on the remote control.
When you subsequently close the liftgate it is
again locked and monitored.

> LEDs pulse or LED flashes: system is armed.
> One LED flashes at short intervals:
A door, the hood or the liftgate is not properly closed. Even if these are not closed fully,
the remaining items are deadlocked and the
LEDs pulse after approx. 10 seconds for
approx. 16 minutes. Afterwards, one LED
flashes.
The interior movement detector is not activated.
> LEDs go out after the vehicle is unlocked:
No attempt was made to tamper with the
car.
> LEDs flash after unlocking until the key is
inserted in the ignition, but for no longer

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Before the interior movement detector can
operate correctly, the windows and glass roof
must be closed.

Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector can be switched off together.
This prevents false alarms, e.g. in the following
situations:
> In duplex garages
> When being transported on car-carrying
trains, ferries or trailers
> If pets are to remain inside the car

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector
> Press the
button on the remote control twice in succession.
> Lock the vehicle twice with the integrated
key.
LEDs flash in short succession for approx.
2 seconds.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector are switched off until the car is next
unlocked and locked.

Functional requirements
> The vehicle or the liftgate can only be locked
when the vehicle detects that the remote
control currently in use is outside of the
vehicle.

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Controls

Interior movement detector

> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that the remote control is
inside the vehicle.
> The doors and liftgate must be closed to be
able to operate the windows and glass sunroof*.
Comfort Access supports the following functions:

Driving tips

The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The alarm
is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is made
to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.

Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehicle without having to hold the remote control in
your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote
control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket
pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the
remote control within the immediate vicinity or
in the passenger compartment.

Communications

Tilt alarm sensor

Comfort Access*

> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Convenient closing
> Unlocking the liftgate by itself
> Starting the engine

Comparison to standard remote controls
Essentially, it makes no difference whether you
control the above-mentioned functions using
Comfort Access or by pressing the buttons on
the remote control for Comfort Access.
Instructions on opening and closing are found
starting on page 18.

Mobility

than approx. 5 minutes: an attempt was
made to tamper with the car.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows or glass sunroof, the
system is checking whether a remote control is
inside the vehicle. Repeat the opening or closing
procedure, if necessary.<

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Reference

Special features regarding the use of Comfort
Access are described below.

Opening and closing

Unlocking

when the engine is switched off and the doors
are open.

Switching on radio readiness
Switch on radio readiness by briefly pressing the
Start/Stop button, page 39.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch;
otherwise, the engine will start.<

Starting the engine
Press button 1.
Depending on the setting, refer to Unlocking
mode on page 19, only the driver's door or the
entire vehicle is unlocked.
Press the button again to lock the vehicle
again.<
Convenient opening with the remote control,
refer to page 20.

Locking
Press button 1.

The engine can be started or the ignition can be
switched on when a remote control is inside the
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote
control into the ignition lock, page 39.

Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the
selector lever is in position P, page 40.
To switch the engine off when the selector lever
is in position N, the remote control must be in
the ignition lock.

For convenient closing, press and hold button 1.
In addition, the windows and the glass sunroof*
are closed.

Unlocking the liftgate separately

Before driving a vehicle with automatic
transmission into a car wash
1. Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.

Press the top side of the MINI emblem.

3. Move the selector lever to position N.

If the vehicle detects that a remote control
has been accidentally left inside the
locked vehicle's cargo area after the liftgate is
closed, the liftgate will reopen slightly. The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal* sounds.<

4. Switch off the engine.

Windows and glass sunroof, electric*
If the engine is switched off, you can still operate
the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door
or the liftgate has not been opened.
If the doors and liftgate are closed again and the
remote control is located inside the vehicle, the
windows and the glass sunroof can be operated
again.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock to
be able to operate the windows or glass sunroof

The vehicle can roll.

Malfunction
Comfort Access may malfunction due to local
radio waves.
If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the
buttons on the remote control or using the integrated key.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock
and start the engine.

Warning lamps
The warning lamp lights up when an
attempt is made to start the engine: the
engine cannot be started. The remote
control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunc-

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The warning lamp lights up when the
engine is running: the remote control is
no longer inside the vehicle. After the
engine is switched off, the engine can only be
restarted within approx. 10 seconds.

Driving tips

1. Remove the cover.

> With the ignition switched on, press the
switch backward beyond the resistance
point.
Both closed sunroofs are tilted fully.
Pressing again stops the movement.

Opening, closing
With the ignition switched on and the glass sunroof tilted, press the switch backward and hold it
there.
The front glass sunroof opens.
The rear glass sunroof is closed.
Releasing the switch stops the movement.
2. Insert the new battery with the plus side facing up.

The glass sunroof can be closed in the same way
by pressing the switch forward.

3. Press the cover on to close.

The front glass sunroof remains in a tilted position. The rear glass sunroof is tilted. Pressing on
the switch again closes both sunroofs completely.

Take the old battery to a recycling center
or to your MINI dealer.<

Glass sunroof, electric*
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the glass sunroof and keep it in
your field of vision until it is shut.
Take the key with you when you leave the car;
otherwise, children could operate the sunroof
and possibly injure themselves.<

Convenient operation via door lock or Comfort
Access, refer to page 20, 22, 26.

Roller sun blind

Communications

The remote control for Comfort Access contains
a battery that will need to be replaced from time
to time.

> Press the switch backward to the resistance
point and hold it there.
Both glass sunroofs are tilted.
Releasing the switch stops the movement.

Mobility

Replacing the battery

Tilting

The roller sun blind can be opened and closed
independently of the glass sunroof.

Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that
the glass sunroof can only be tilted. In this case,
have the system initialized. The manufacturer of

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Reference

The indicator lamp lights up: replace the
battery in the remote control.

Controls

AT A GLANCE

tioning. Take the remote control with you inside
the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary,
insert another remote control into the ignition
lock.

Opening and closing

your MINI recommends that you have this work
done by your MINI dealer.

Rear window

Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows.
Take the remote control with you when you
leave the car; otherwise, children could operate
the electric windows and possibly injure themselves.<
If, after a window is opened and closed
several times in close succession, the window can only be closed and not opened, the system is overheated. Let the system cool for several minutes with the ignition switched on or the
engine running.<

> Press the switch downward.
The window opens until you release the
switch.
> Tap the switch downward.
As of radio readiness, the windows will open
automatically. Tap the switch again to stop
the opening movement.

Opening, closing

The window can be closed in the same way by
pressing the switch up.

Front window

After switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, the windows
can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as
long as no door is opened.
Take the key with you when you leave the
car; otherwise, children could operate the
electric windows and possibly injure themselves.<

Pinch protection system
> Press the switch downward.
The window opens until you release the
switch.
> Tap the switch downward.
As of radio readiness, the windows will open
automatically. Tap the switch again to stop
the opening movement.
The window can be closed in the same way by
pressing the switch up.

If the closing force rises beyond a predefined
threshold during closing, the system will stop
moving the window prior to lowering it again
slightly.
Even though there is the pinch protection
system, always ensure that the window's
travel path is clear; otherwise, the safety system
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions,
such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing.
Do not install any accessories that might interfere with window movement. Otherwise, the
pinch protection system could be impaired.<

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Closing without pinch protection
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If there is an external danger, or if ice on the windows, etc., prevents you from closing the windows normally, the window can be closed manually.
1. Press the switch upward and hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window
reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.

Controls

2. Press the switch upward again within
approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The
window closes without pinch protection.

Driving tips

Safety switch

Communications

With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear
windows from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, by children,
for example.
Press the button, arrow.
The LED lights up when this safety feature is activated.

Reference

Mobility

Always press the safety switch when children ride in the rear, otherwise uncontrolled closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<

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Adjustments

Adjustments
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In conjunction with the safety belts, the head restraints
and the airbags, the seated position has a major
influence on your safety in the event of an accident. To ensure that the safety systems operate
with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to
observe the instructions contained in the following section.
For additional information on transporting children safely, refer to page 36.

Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to
minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms
in the event of the airbag being triggered off.
No one and nothing should come between the
airbags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure
that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g.
that no feet or legs are propped against the
dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if
the front airbag suddenly deployed.
Make sure that passengers keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not lean
against the cover of the head airbag, otherwise
injuries can occur when the airbags are triggered.<

Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way
that its center is at approx. ear level. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the
event of an accident.<
Head restraints, refer to page 32.

Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.

Number of safety belts
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap.
Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low
across the hips and does not press against the
abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against
the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over
hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the
safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap
and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without
any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over
the hips in the event of a frontal collision and
injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body
area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could
be impaired.<

Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
fully excluded, depending on the circumstances.
The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a
mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individuals. This effect is usually only temporary.

Safety belts, refer to page 33.

For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page 64.

Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an

Seats
Note before adjusting

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Backrest
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accident.
On the front passenger seat as well, do not
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the
vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a danger in the event of an accident of sliding under
the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally provided by the belt.<

Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest
to obtain additional support in the lumbar
region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a
relaxed, upright sitting position.

Longitudinal direction
Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the
desired position, arrows 2.
After releasing the lever, move the seat slightly
forward or back so that it engages properly.
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the curvature.

Height

Driving tips

Observe the instructions on page 30 to
ensure the best possible personal protection.<

Pull lever, arrow 1, and apply weight to or
remove weight from the backrest as needed.

Communications

Seat adjustment, front

Controls

Comply with the instructions on head restraint
height on page 32 and on damaged safety belts
on page 33.

Do not adjust rear seats while the vehicle
is moving; otherwise, passengers could be
injured.
Make sure that the locking devices of the rear
seats engage properly. Otherwise the restraining effect of the safety belts during an accident
could be reduced.<

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Reference

Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly,
arrows 1, until the desired height is reached.

Mobility

Seat adjustment, rear

Adjustments

Longitudinal adjustment

Removing
Only remove a head restraint if no one will be
sitting on the seat in question.
Reinstall the head restraint before transporting passengers, as otherwise the head
restraint cannot provide its protective function.<

1. Pull the lever and slide the seat into the
desired position.
2. Release the lever and move the seat slightly
forward or back so that it engages properly.

Backrest
Adjusting backrest angle, refer to page 88.

Front
1. Pull up as far as it will go.

Head restraints

2. Fold the backrest back slightly.

Correctly adjusted head restraint

3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out as far as it will go.

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
pull the head restraint all the way out.

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in an accident.<

5. Fold back the backrest.

Rear
1. Pull up as far as it will go.

Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.

Height adjustment

2. Fold the backrest forward slightly.
3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out completely.
4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
completely remove the head restraint.
5. Fold rear seat backrest back into position.

To raise: pull up.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide
the head restraint down.

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Closing
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt
buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of
any stature as long as the seat is adjusted properly, page 30.

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Seat heating*

Opening
1. Grasp the belt firmly.
Controls

2. Press the red button in the buckle.
3. Guide the belt into its reel.

Height adjustment for rear seat belt
tongues

If you continue driving within the next 15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically activated
at the previously set temperature.

When the outer rear seats are unoccupied, the
seat belt tongues can be slid back to the cargo
area trim panel with a clasp to prevent noise.

Press button longer.

Safety belts
Observe the instructions on page 30 to
ensure the best possible personal protection.<
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.

Front and rear seats

Front seats
The indicator lamps come on and an
acoustic signal sounds.Check whether
the safety belt has been fastened correctly. The 'Fasten safety belts'
reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt
has not been fastened. The 'Fasten safety belts'
reminder is also activated at road speeds above
approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger's
safety belt has not been fastened, if objects are
placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or
front passenger unfasten their safety belts.

Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed
in an accident: have the safety belt system
and its seat-belt tensioners replaced and the
belt anchors checked. Have this work carried out
only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has
specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer; otherwise, correct operation of these
safety systems is not ensured.<

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Communications

Switching off

Safety belt reminder

Mobility

The temperature is lowered or the heating is
switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the
battery.
The LEDs stay lit.

Driving tips

Press once for each temperature level.
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.

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Switching on

Adjustments

Mirrors

Interior rearview mirror

Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is more
curved than the driver's mirror. The
objects seen in the mirror are closer than they
appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic
behind you on the basis of what you see in the
mirror; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an
accident.<
To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when
you are driving at night:
Turn the knob.

Interior and exterior mirrors,
automatic dimming feature*

Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror

Folding mirrors in and out*

Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press
the edge of the glass.

It is controlled by two photosensors:

Folding mirrors in and out*

> inside the interior rearview mirror, arrow.

Turn the knob beyond the pressure point in
direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road
speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

> on the back of the mirror.

This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for
example, or for moving mirrors that were folded
in by hand back out into their correct positions.

Automatic heating*

For proper function:
> Keep the photosensors clean.
> Do not cover the area between the interior
rearview mirror and the windshield.
> Do not place stickers or decals on the windshield in front of the mirror.

At outside temperatures below a certain limit,
both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
while the engine is running or the ignition
switched on.

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Steering wheel
Adjustments

Controls

Do not adjust the steering wheel position
while the car is in motion; otherwise, there
is a risk of accident due to an unexpected movement.<

Driving tips

1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
distance and angle to suit your seated position.
3. Swing the lever back up.

Reference

Mobility

Communications

Do not use force to swing the lever
back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged.<

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Transporting children safely

Transporting children safely
The right place for
children

Child restraint systems,
installation

Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger
themselves and/or other persons by opening the
doors, for example.<

Before installing a child restraint system on the
rear seats, move the seat as far back as possible.

Children should always sit in the rear
Accident research has shown that the safest
place for children is on the rear seat.
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 be buckled in with a safety belt as soon as there no
longer is any child restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight.

After the child restraint system has been
installed on the respective rear seat, move the
backrest forward so that the it rests lightly
against the child restraint system, refer to Rear
seat backrests on page 88.
Observe the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions when selecting,
installing and using child restraint systems. Otherwise, the protective effect may be diminished.<

On the front passenger seat
After installing a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, make sure that
the front, side, and knee airbags for the front
passenger are deactivated; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<

Exception for front passenger seat
Seat position
Front passenger airbags
Should it be necessary to use a child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, the front and side airbags must be deactivated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of
injury to the child if the airbags deploy, even if
the child is seated in a child restraint system.<

Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back and up* as
possible to obtain the best possible position for
the belt. Do not change the seat position after
this.

Child seat security

For more information on automatic deactivation
of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 65.

All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the
front passenger can be prevented from being

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backrest; otherwise, the protective function of
the seat may be compromised.<

To lock the safety belt

Child restraint system with tether strap

1. Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.

Use the tether strap anchors to secure
child restraint systems only; otherwise, the
anchors could be damaged.<

2. Pull the belt strap all the way out.

AT A GLANCE

pulled out in order to secure child restraint systems.

3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut
against the child restraint system.
Controls

The safety belt is locked.

To unlock the safety belt
1. Open the belt buckle.

LATCH child restraint
fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
To install and use the LATCH child restraint
system, follow the operating and safety
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
system; otherwise, the protective function of the
seat may be compromised.<

There are two additional anchors for child
restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.

Placement of the tether strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not
twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the strap will not properly secure the child
restraint system in the event of an accident.<

Anchor points for LATCH anchors

Direction of travel

Head restraint

Rear cargo well

Tether strap hook

Anchor

Seat backrest

Tether strap of the child restraint system

Reference

The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are
located at the points indicated by the arrows.

Mobility

Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out
of the area for the child restraint fixing system.

Make sure that both lower LATCH anchors
are properly engaged and that the child
restraint system rests firmly against the seat

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Communications

3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the
way.

Driving tips

2. Remove the child restraint system.

Transporting children safely

Attaching upper retaining strap to the
attachment point
1. Slide the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint holders.
3. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using
the hook.
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
5. Pull the retaining strap tight.

Securing doors and
windows
Rear doors

Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.

Safety switch for power windows
The rear power windows are blocked and cannot be operated from the rear. Press the safety
switch, refer to page 29.

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Ignition lock
Inserting the key into the ignition lock

If the Start/Stop button is pressed while
the clutch is depressed in the manual
transmission or the brake pedal is depressed in
the automatic transmission, the engine starts.<

AT A GLANCE

Driving

Individual electrical consumers can operate. The
time and outside temperature are displayed in
the tachometer.
Radio readiness is switched off automatically:

Controls

Radio readiness

Removing the key from the ignition lock
Press in the key briefly. It is ejected slightly.
At the same time:
> The ignition is switched off if it was on
beforehand.

Automatic transmission
The key can only be removed if the selector lever
is in position P: interlock.

> After a certain has elapsed

Ignition on
Most indicator and warning lamps in indicator
area 1, page 13, light up for varying lengths of
time.
When the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electrical consumers in order to preserve the battery.<

Radio readiness and ignition off

Start/Stop button

Communications

Radio readiness
Individual electrical consumers can operate.

> When using Comfort Access* by pushing the
button on the door handle or the
button on the remote control, refer to
Locking on page 26

All indicator and warning lamps in the displays
go out.
The ignition switches off automatically if the
driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/Stop
button again switches the ignition back on.
The ignition is not switched off in situations such
as the following:

Mobility

Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock.

Driving tips

> When the key is removed from the ignition
lock

> The clutch or brake is depressed

Reference

> The low beams are switched on

Press the Start/Stop button to switch radio readiness or the ignition on and off. Do not depress
the brake or clutch while doing so.

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Driving

Starting the engine
Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, inhalation of the noxious
exhaust gases can lead to loss of consciousness
and death. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic
gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the
engine running; otherwise, such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard.
Before leaving the car while the engine is running, place the transmission in neutral or move
the selector lever to position P and forcefully
apply the parking brake to prevent the car from
moving.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succession or repeated start attempts in which
the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or inadequately burned and there is
a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.<
Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle
at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moderate engine speed.
When starting the engine, do not depress the
accelerator pedal.

1. Depress the brake.
2. Shift the selector lever into position P or N.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter operates automatically for a certain
time, and stops automatically as soon as the
engine has started.

Switching off the engine
Always take the key with you when you
leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake forcefully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.<

Manual transmission
1. With the car at a standstill, press the Start/
Stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

Automatic transmission*
1. With the car at a stop, move the selector
lever to position P.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.

Before driving into a car wash
By following these steps, the vehicle is able to
roll:
1. Place the remote control, even with Comfort
Access, in the ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.

Manual transmission
Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Comfort Access, refer to page 25.
1. Depress the brake.
2. Depress the clutch.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Automatic transmission*
Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Comfort Access, refer to page 25.

3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch off the engine.

Parking brake
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it
brakes the rear wheels.

Applying
The lever locks in position automatically.

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Parking the vehicle

In exceptional cases, if the parking brake
has to be used to slow or stop the car, do
not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, continuously press the button of the parking brake
lever.
Otherwise, excessive force could lead to overbraking and loss of traction, i.e. fishtailing, at the
rear axle.<

To remove the key from the ignition lock, first
move the selector lever into position P and then
switch off the engine: interlock. Remove the key
from the ignition lock, refer to page 39.

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

Displays in the tachometer

Communications

Manual transmission

Removing the key

Driving tips

Pull upward slightly, press the button, arrow,
and guide the lever down.

To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always
select position P and apply the parking
brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine
running.<

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In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can
shift gears manually using Steptronic, page 42.

Controls

Automatic transmission*
with Steptronic

Releasing

Reverse gear
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a
slight resistance has to be overcome.

The selector lever position is displayed, or the
current gear in the manual mode.

Changing selector lever positions
> The selector lever can only be moved out of
position P when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is running.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the
brake; otherwise, the selector lever will
refuse to move: shiftlock.

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Reference

When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press
the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise,
the engine could be damaged if you inadvertently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<

Mobility

P R N D DS M1 to M6

Driving

To prevent the vehicle from creeping
after you select a driving position,
depress the brake until you are ready to
start.<

Sport program and manual mode M/S

A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector
lever positions R and P.

Overriding the selector lever lock

Move the selector lever from position D to the
left into the M/S shifting slot:
The Sport program is activated and DS is displayed. This position is recommended for a performance-oriented driving style.

Press the button on the front of the selector
lever, arrow.

To deactivate the Sport program or manual
mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right
into position D.

Shifting with the selector lever
P Park
Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
The transmission locks to prevent the drive
wheels from turning.

R Reverse

Push the selector lever forward or pull it back to
activate manual operation. Steptronic shifts the
gear.
> Pull the selector lever in the + direction.
Transmission shifts up.

Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.

> Push the selector lever in the – direction.
Transmission shifts down.

N Neutral

The selected gear is displayed in the tachometer, e.g. M1.

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

To use the automatic mode again, move the
selector lever to the right into position D.

Under normal operating conditions, the fuel
consumption is lowest when driving in
position D.

Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when
they will result in a plausible combination of
engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a
downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system. The
selected gear is displayed briefly, followed by
the current gear.

Kickdown

Shifting on the steering wheel*

Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum
performance.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the fullthrottle resistance point.

With the selector lever in position D, automatic
drive, you can shift gears using the shift paddles
on the steering wheel. The transmission automatically switches to manual mode.

D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are selected automatically.

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5. Move the selector lever into the desired
position by pressing the button on the front
of the selector lever.
Before manually unlocking the selector
lever lock, firmly set the parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.<

AT A GLANCE

If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or
accelerate for a certain amount of time, the
transmission automatically returns to D, automatic drive.

Controls

Turn signals/
headlamp flasher

> Pull one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts down.

Should the selector lever refuse to move out of
position P even though the ignition is switched
on, the brake is depressed and the button on the
selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock
can be overridden:

Turn signal

Headlamp flasher

Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever.

To turn off manually, press the lever to the resistance point.

2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out. Disconnect the
cable connector if necessary.

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that an indicator bulb has
failed.<

Communications

Manually releasing the selector lever
lock

Driving tips

M1 through M6 are displayed in the tachometer.

Press the lever as far as the resistance point for
as long as you wish to indicate a turn.

Triple turn signal activation

Mobility

Indicating a turn briefly

Press the lever as far as the resistance point.
You can set whether the turn signal flashes once
or three times.
Reference

3. Insert extractor hook 1 into the loop on the
passenger's side.
4. Pull the loop up.

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Driving

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.

8. Briefly press the button to select:
>

2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

Brief indication of a turn.
>
Triple turn signal.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.

Wiper system

3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.

5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

Switching on wipers

Switching off wipers or brief wipe

Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor*

Cleaning windshield and headlamps*

Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.

Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.

Fast wiper speed

7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Press twice or press beyond the resistance point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is preset.

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5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
AT A GLANCE

If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.

Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
This symbol is displayed in the tachometer.
6. Press the button to select the desired sensitivity.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.

Press the button again, arrow 3.

2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

Brief wipe

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,
the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.

4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.

In cars equipped with an alarm system, the
headlamps cannot be cleaned when the hood is
open.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will
damage the washer pump.
Only use the washers if the hood has been completely closed; otherwise, the headlamp washer
system* may be damaged. Do not use the
washers if there is any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision
could be obscured. For this reason, use antifreeze.<

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Mobility

Pull the lever, arrow 4.

Communications

Press the lever downward once, arrow 2.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps*

3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Driving tips

7. Wait, or press and hold the button until the
display changes.
The settings are stored.

Reference

Deactivate the rain sensor before entering
an automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.<

Controls

Press button, arrow 3.

Driving

Window washer nozzles

Washer fluid reservoir

The window washer nozzles are heated automatically* while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.

Only refill washer fluid that contains antifreeze when the engine is cool, to avoid
contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid
spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to personal safety.<

Rear window wiper

Rear wipers parked

To switch on intermittent wipe
:
Turn the cap to level 1.
Operation is continuous in reverse gear.

The rear wiper does not move if the cap is in
interval stage 1 before the ignition is switched
on.

Cleaning the rear window
2

To clean the rear window during intermittent wipe
:
Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold it
there.
To clean the rear window when wipers are
parked
:
Turn the cap to level 3 and hold it there.

Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will
damage the washer pump.<

Washer fluid
Washer fluid is flammable. Keep it away
from ignition sources, only store it in the
closed, original container, and keep out of reach
of children; otherwise, there is a danger of
injury. Comply with the instructions on the container.<

Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<

Capacity
Approx. 4.2 US quarts/4 liters.

Cruise control*
The concept
Cruise control is available at vehicle speeds of at
least approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then
stores and maintains the speed that you specify
using the button on the steering wheel.
Do not use cruise control when driving at
constant speed is prevented by adverse
conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or
poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice
or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a
result.<

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Increasing speed
Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired
speed is reached. Every time you press the button, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph or
2 km/h.

Accelerating using the button

AT A GLANCE

Activating

Activating/deactivating cruise control

Maintaining, storing and increasing speed

Maintaining, storing and decreasing speed

Decreasing speed
Press button 4 repeatedly until the desired
speed is reached.

Indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up. The
cruise control system is ready and can be activated.

The functions here are the same as for increasing the speed or accelerating, except that the
speed will be decreased.

Activating/deactivating cruise control

Resuming a speed stored beforehand

Press button 2.

Press button 1.

In addition, the system is automatically deactivated:
> When the brakes are applied

The last speed stored is achieved again and
maintained.

> When the clutch is depressed

The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is
switched off.

> When the automatic transmission is in selection lever position N

Display in tachometer*

> When the driving stability control system is
active

Mobility

Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing
the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator
pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved
again and maintained.
The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is
switched off.

Maintaining current speed

Selected speed is displayed briefly.

Press button 3.

If --- mph or --- km/h is displayed briefly in
the tachometer, the conditions necessary
for operation may not be fulfilled.<

The system maintains and stores the current
vehicle speed.
If, on a downhill grade, the engine braking effect
is not sufficient, the controlled speed may be
exceeded. On uphill grades vehicle speed may
drop if the engine output is insufficient.

Driving tips

Communications

Resuming cruise control

Malfunction
The warning lamp in the tachometer
lights up if the system fails.

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Reference

The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the
accelerator pedal. After the button is released,
the driving speed is maintained and stored.

Controls

Press and hold button 3.

Controls overview

Controls overview
Tachometer

Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer
With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in
the tachometer.

Units of measure
Select the respective units of measure, miles or
km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the
outside temperature, page 51.
Never operate the engine with the needle in the
red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range,
the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine.

Displays in tachometer

Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot.
Check coolant level, refer to page 123.

Fuel gauge

Current vehicle speed

Odometer, trip odometer, and outside temperature display

Fuel tank capacity

Resetting the trip odometer

Approx. 12.4 US gallons/47 liters.

Outside temperature warning

You will find information on refueling on
page 112.

When the displayed temperature sinks to
approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased
risk of black ice.

If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period,
when you are driving in mountainous areas, for
example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly.

Even at temperatures above +377/+36
ice can form. Therefore, drive carefully,
e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the
shade; otherwise, there is an increased accident
risk.<

The arrow next to the gas pump symbol of the
fuel gauge points toward the side of the vehicle
with the fuel filler flap.

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Cruising range

Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone
of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters, the remaining
LEDs change from orange to red, arrow. The
tachometer displays the remaining cruising
range. An indicator lamp lights up when the
remaining range is less than approx. 30 miles/
50 km.

Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated
on the basis of the way the car has been driven
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of
fuel currently in the tank.

Average fuel consumption
Calculated for the time the engine has been running.

Displays in the tachometer

To reset average fuel consumption: press the
button in the turn signal lever for approx.
2 seconds.

Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel consumption to allow
you to see whether your current driving style is
conducive to fuel economy with minimum
exhaust emissions.

Average speed
Press the button in the turn signal lever repeatedly to call up various items of information.

Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
switched off are not included in the calculations
of average speed.

The following items of information are displayed
in the order listed:

To reset average speed: press the button in the
turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.

Driving tips

Computer*

Controls

If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; otherwise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur.<

Communications

If the range displayed is less than
30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; otherwise, engine functions are not guaranteed and
damage could occur.<

AT A GLANCE

Reserve

> Cruising range
> Average fuel consumption
Mobility

> Current fuel consumption
> Average speed

Reference

To set the corresponding units of measure, refer
to Formats and units of measure on page 51.

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Controls overview

Settings and information

Symbol

Operating principle

Function

Setting formats and units
of measure, resetting to
factory settings 51

Certain settings and information are only available when the ignition is switched on, the vehicle is at a standstill and the doors are closed.

Adjusting settings
> Confirmation signals when locking
and unlocking the
vehicle 20

> Response during
unlocking
procedure 19

Button for:

> Automatic
locking 22

> Selecting display
> Setting values

> Pathway
lighting 67

> Confirming selected display or set values

> Daytime running
lights 68

> Calling up computer information 49
Symbol

> Triple turn signal
activation 43

Function

Adjusting rain
sensor* 45

Calling up Check
Control 54

Exiting the menu

Exiting displays

Displaying vehicle
check 55

Initializing the Flat Tire
Monitor 59
Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 61

1. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed.
2. Press the button for a longer period.

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Displays are also exited if no entries are made
for approx. 8 seconds.

Next setting or item of information

5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Driving tips

6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

2. Press the button for a longer period.
The display changes directly to the next setting
or item of information.

Formats and units of
measure
To set the formats and units of measure. The settings are stored for the remote control currently
in use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

>
>
>

Fuel consumption: l/100 km, mpg,
km/l*
Distance covered: mls, km
Temperature: 7, 6

7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Communications

1. While in a setting or information item, briefly
press the button in the turn signal lever
repeatedly until "NEXT" is displayed.

Controls

AT A GLANCE

4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.

8. Press the button briefly to change the format or unit of measure.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
The settings are stored.

Mobility

The outside temperature is once again displayed.

The settings for formats and units of measure
can be reset to the factory settings. The settings
are stored for the remote control currently in
use, refer also to Personal Profile on page 18.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

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Reference

Resetting to factory settings

Controls overview

1. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.

Service requirements

The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next scheduled service are briefly displayed
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
The extent of service work required can be
read out from the remote control by your
MINI dealer.<

Displaying vehicle check
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the respective distance remaining or due
date individually in the tachometer.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.

4. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

5. Briefly press button repeatedly until "RESET"
is displayed.

3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Press and hold the button until the display
changes to the first setting.
The settings are reset.

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AT A GLANCE

Possible displays

5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button to display the individual service items, refer to the following
information.

Button for selecting information
Symbol

Controls

Function

Engine oil*

Driving tips

4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
corresponding symbol and "SERVICE INFO"
are displayed.

Communications

Front brakes

Rear brakes

Mobility

Roadworthiness test

Reference

Vehicle check

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Controls overview

Symbol

Function

signal. To adjust the volume of the signal, refer
to the Owner's Manual for Radio.

Brake fluid

Exit display 50

Next setting or item of
information 51

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in various combinations and colors in the indicator
areas 1 and 2.

What to do in case of a malfunction
The meaning of each lamp in the event of a malfunction and tips on how to respond are listed
starting on page 144.

More information on the MINI Maintenance System can be found on page 125.

Hiding Check Control messages

Clock
Setting the time
Setting time, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio
Boost CD.

Date

Press the button in the turn signal lever.

Setting date
Setting date, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio
Boost CD.

Check Control

> Some Check Control messages are displayed
until the malfunctions have been rectified.
They cannot be hidden. If several malfunctions occur at the same time, they are displayed in succession.
> Other Check Control messages are automatically hidden after approx. 20 seconds, but
remain stored.

The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the systems monitored. Check Control messages
involve indicator or warning lamps in the displays and, in some circumstances, an acoustic

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AT A GLANCE
Controls

This symbol indicates that Check Control
messages have been stored. Check Control messages can be viewed whenever it is convenient.

Viewing stored Check Control messages
Stored Check Control messages can only be displayed if the driver's door is closed.

Driving tips

1. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.
2. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Mobility

Communications

3. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
corresponding symbol and "CHECK INFO"
appear in the display.

4. Hold the button down.
If there are no Check Control messages, then
"CHECK OK" is displayed.
If a Check Control message has been stored,
the corresponding message is displayed.

Reference

5. Briefly press the button to display other
messages.

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Technology for driving comfort and safety

Technology for driving comfort and
safety
Park Distance Control
PDC*

Malfunction

The concept

To avoid this problem, keep the sensors
clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure
that they will continue to operate effectively.
When using a high-pressure cleaner, do not
direct the jet toward the sensors for lengthy
periods and only spray from a distance of at least
4 in/10 cm.

PDC assists you with parking in reverse. Acoustic
signals warn you of the presence of an object
behind the vehicle. The measurement is carried
out by four ultrasonic sensors in the rear
bumper.
An acoustic warning sounds when an
object is approx. 24 in/60 cm from the
corner sensors or approx. 5 ft/1.50 m from the
center sensors. PDC is a parking aid that can
indicate objects when they are approached
slowly, as is usually the case when parking.
Avoid approaching an object at high speed; otherwise, physical circumstances may lead to the
system warning being issued too late.<

Automatic mode
With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, the system is activated automatically after
approx. 1 second when you engage reverse gear
or move the automatic transmission selector
lever to position R. Wait this short period before
driving.

Acoustic signals
As the distance between vehicle and object
decreases, the intervals between the tones
become shorter. If the distance to the nearest
object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a
continuous tone sounds.
If the distance remains constant, e.g. when driving parallel to a wall, the acoustic signal stops
after approx. 3 seconds.

Adjustments
The volume of the acoustic signals can be
adjusted, refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.

Indicator lamp lights up: PDC has failed.
Have the system checked.

System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the vehicle
and any obstructions always remains with the
driver. Sensors, too, have blind spots in which
objects cannot be detected. Moreover, ultrasonic detection can reach its physical limits with
objects such as trailer tow bars and couplings,
thin and wedge-shaped objects, etc. Low
objects already indicated, such as curbs, may
enter the sensors' blind spots before or after a
continuous audible signal is given. Higher, protruding objects, such as wall ledges, may not be
detectable. Therefore, always drive cautiously;
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or
property damage. Loud sound sources outside
or inside the car can drown out the PDC signal.<

Driving stability control
systems
Your MINI has a number of systems that help to
maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse
driving conditions.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed,
even with driving stability control systems.
An appropriate driving style always remains the
responsibility of the driver. Therefore do not
reduce the additional safety margin by engaging

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Deactivating DSC
AT A GLANCE

in hazardous driving thereby running the risk of
an accident.<

Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking. Safe steering response is maintained even
during full braking. Active safety is thus
increased.

Electronic brake-force distribution EBV
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.

When driving with snow chains or to 'rock free'
in snow, it can be helpful to switch off DSC for a
brief period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.

Activating DSC

Brake Assist
Rapidly depressing the brake causes this system
to automatically develop maximum braking
force. Thus, the system helps keep braking distance to a minimum. At the same time, all the
benefits provided by ABS are exploited.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake for the
duration of the full braking application.

Dynamic Stability Control DSC
The concept

Press the button again: the DSC indicator lamps
go out.

For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes:
The DSC controls the driving and breaking forces.
The indicator lamp in the display elements lights up and DSC OFF is displayed in the tachometer:
DSC is deactivated.

DSC also detects unstable driving conditions
such as when the vehicle's rear end fishtails or
the vehicle is sliding on its front wheels. In these
cases, DSC helps the vehicle maintain a safe
course within physical limits by reducing engine
output and through braking actions at the individual wheels.

Mobility

DSC prevents the driving wheels from losing
traction when you pull away from rest or accelerate.

Driving tips

Driving stability and steering characteristics are
further enhanced while braking in turns or during a lane change.

Communications

Cornering Brake Control CBC

Press the button repeatedly until the DSC indicator lamps come on. DSC is deactivated. Stabilizing and propulsion promoting actions are no
longer executed.

Dynamic Traction Control DTC*
DTC is a type of DSC that is propulsion optimized
for special road conditions such as uncleared
snowy roads. The system ensures maximum

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Reference

ABS is operational every time you start the
engine.

Controls

Braking safely, refer to page 87.

Technology for driving comfort and safety

propulsion though with restricted driving stability. You therefore need to drive with suitable
caution.

Deactivating DSC and DTC

In the following exceptional situations, it can be
useful to briefly activate DTC:
> when driving on snow-covered inclines, in
slush, or on uncleared snowy roads
> when rocking the vehicle free, driving out of
deep snow or on loose surfaces
> when driving with snow chains

Activating DTC

Press the button for at least 3 seconds: the DSC
indicator lamps in the display elements come
on. The Dynamic Traction Control DTC and
Dynamic Stability Control DSC are both deactivated. There will be no more stabilizing interventions.
Interventions (differential lock*) in braking
occur to improve propulsion when drive wheels
are rotating unevenly, even when the DSC is
deactivated.

Press the button, the indicator lamp for DTC
lights up in the display elements and TRACTION
is displayed in the tachometer.

For better control
If the indicator lamp flashes:
DTC controls the driving and breaking
forces.
The indicator lamp lights up and
TRACTION is displayed in the tachometer:
DTC is activated.

Activating DSC
Press the button again: the indicator lamps go
out.

Hill Assist
Hill Assist aids you in comfortably driving off on
inclines. It is not necessary to use the parking
brake for this.
1. Hold the MINI with the brake.
2. Release the brake and immediately drive
off.
Hill Assist holds the car in place for approx.
2 seconds after the brake is released.
Depending on the load and gradient, the
vehicle can roll backward slightly during
this period. After you release the brake, immediately start driving since the Hill Assist only holds
the vehicle for about 2 seconds, and it will start
to roll backward.<

ALL4 all-wheel drive system*
Deactivating DTC
Press the button again: the DTC indicator lamps
go out.

ALL4 is the all-wheel drive system of your MINI.
The combined effects of ALL4 and DSC further
optimize the traction and dynamic driving characteristics. The ALL4 all-wheel drive system vari-

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> Steering response is more direct.
> Cooper S: the engine sounds more sporty in
coasting mode.
With automatic transmission:
> More rapid gear shifting in Sport program.

Activating the system

In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and
therefore the rotational speed of the corresponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.

Functional requirement
The system must have been initialized while the
tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise,
reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.
Initialize the system after every correction of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.

System limitations
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in
advance.<

Press the SPORT button.
The LED lights up.
SPORT is briefly displayed in the tachometer.

Deactivating the system
> Press the SPORT button again.
> Switch off the engine.

AT A GLANCE

The system detects a pressure loss in a tire by
comparing the rotational speeds of the individual wheels while moving.

Controls

> Engine responds more spontaneously to
movements of the accelerator.

The system does not measure the actual inflation pressure in the tires.

A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
In the following situations, the system could be
delayed or malfunction:

Driving tips

Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond
even more sportily.

The concept

Communications

Sport button*

Flat Tire Monitor FTM

> System has not been initialized
> Driving on snowy or slippery road surface
> Performance-oriented style of driving: slip in
the drive wheels, high lateral acceleration
> Snow chains are attached

Mobility

ably distributes the drive force to the front and
rear axle depending on the driving situation and
prevailing road conditions.

The initialization process adopts the set inflation
tire pressures as reference values for the detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by confirming the inflation pressures.
Do not initialize the system when driving with
snow chains.

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Initializing the system

Technology for driving comfort and safety

Using the button in the turn signal lever
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with caution. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with
normal tires or with run-flat tires*.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 119, are identified by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the tire sidewall.
When a flat tire is reported, the Dynamic Stability
Control DSC is activated.

Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires*
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
corresponding symbol and "RESET" are displayed.

1. Identify the damaged tire.
To do so, check the inflation pressure in all
four tires.
The inflation pressure display of the Mobility
System, page 135, can be used for this purpose.
If the inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have
been initialized. The system must then be
initialized.
If it is not possible to identify the damaged
tire, contact your MINI dealer.

5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Start driving.
Initialization is completed while the car is on
the move, without any feedback.
The initialization is completed during driving, which can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the initialization is continued automatically.<

Indication of a flat tire
The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. An acoustic signal also sounds.
There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire
inflation pressure.

2. Use the Mobility System to remedy the flat
tire on the damaged wheel, refer to
page 135.

Run-flat tires*
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph or 80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat
tires, do not continue driving; continuing
to drive can result in serious accidents.<

Continued driving with a flat tire
When driving with a damaged tire:
1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or
80 km/h.
3. At the next opportunity, check the air pressure in all four tires.

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Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.

The distance it is possible to drive depends on
the load and the stress on the vehicle while driving.

Reset the system again after each correction of
the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.

With an average load, it may be possible to drive
for approx. 50 miles/80 km.

System limitations

Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g.
reduced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering properties.<
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate final failure of the tire. Reduce
your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop; otherwise, pieces of tire may come off, which could
result in an accident. Do not continue driving
and contact your MINI dealer.<

The system does not operate correctly if it has
not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be
indicated despite correct tire inflation pressures.
The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat
tire:
> If a wheel without TPM electronics is
mounted.

Driving tips

Since the possible driving distance depends to a
considerable degree on the strain exerted on
the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or,
with a gentle driving style, can also be longer,
depending on the speed, road condition, outside temperature, vehicle load, etc.

Sudden, serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in
advance.<

> Interference with TPM by other systems or
devices with the same transmission frequency.

Resetting system
Reset the system again after each correction of
the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
1. Start the engine, but do not start driving.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

Mobility

When driving with damaged tires, the handling
characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid
sooner when braking, braking distances will be
longer, or self-steering response will change.
Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid turning abruptly and driving over obstacles such as
curbs, potholes, etc.

Controls

The system must have been reset while the
inflation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.

AT A GLANCE

Functional requirement

Communications

If the inflation pressure in all four tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor might not have
been initialized. The system must then be
initialized.

The concept
Measuring the inflation pressure in the four
mounted tires. The system notifies you if there is
a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires.

3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

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Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM*

Technology for driving comfort and safety

4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol for Tire Pressure Monitor and
"ACTIVE" are displayed.
The Tire Pressure Monitor can be reset by
selecting "RESET".

1. Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with caution. Avoid sudden braking and steering
maneuvers.
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with
normal tires or with run-flat tires.
Run-flat tires, refer to page 119, are identified by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the tire sidewall.
When a low inflation pressure is reported, the
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated.

Actions in the event of a flat tire
Normal tires
5. Press and hold the button until "RESETTING"
is displayed.

1. Identify the damaged tire.
To do so, check the inflation pressure in all
four tires. The inflation pressure display of
the Mobility System, page 135, can be used
for this purpose.
If the inflation pressure is correct in all four
tires, then the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. The system must then be
reset.
If it is not possible to identify the damaged
tire, contact your MINI dealer.

6. Start driving.
After driving a few minutes, the set inflation
pressures in the tires are accepted as the target values to be monitored. The system
reset is completed during your drive, and
can be interrupted at any time. When driving
resumes, the reset is continued automatically. The indicator lamp goes out after the
system reset is completed.

Message with low tire inflation pressure
The warning lamps come on in yellow
and red. An acoustic signal also sounds.
The position of the faulty tire is displayed.
> There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire
pressure in the indicated wheel.

2. Use the Mobility System to remedy the flat
tire on the damaged wheel, refer to
page 135.
The use of tire sealant, e.g. Mobility System,
can damage the TPM wheel electronics. In
this case, have the electronics checked and
replaced if necessary at your earliest opportunity.

Run-flat tires*
You can continue driving with a damaged tire at
speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-flat
tires, do not continue driving; continuing
to drive can result in serious accidents.<

> The system was not reset after a wheel
change and thus issues a warning based on
the inflation pressures initialized last.

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Display in the following situations:

3. At the next opportunity, check the air pressure in all four tires.

> Wheel without TPM electronics is mounted:
If need be, have it checked by your MINI
dealer.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The distance it is possible to drive depends on
the load and the stress on the vehicle while driving.
With an average load, it may be possible to drive
for approx. 50 miles/80 km.
When driving with damaged tires, the handling
characteristics change, e.g. the vehicle will skid
sooner when braking, braking distances will be
longer, or self-steering response will change.
Adapt your driving style accordingly. Avoid turning abruptly and driving over obstacles such as
curbs, potholes, etc.
Since the possible driving distance depends to a
considerable degree on the strain exerted on
the vehicle while driving, it can be shorter or,
with a gentle driving style, can also be longer,
depending on the speed, road condition, outside temperature, vehicle load, etc.
Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a
change in the handling characteristics, e.g.
reduced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance and altered self-steering properties.<
Vibrations or loud noises while driving can
indicate complete failure of the tire.
Reduce your speed and bring the vehicle to a
stop; otherwise, pieces of tire may come off,
which could result in an accident. Do not continue driving and contact your MINI dealer.<

> Malfunction:
Have the system checked.
> TPM was unable to complete the resetting
procedure; reset the system again.
The small warning lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continuously; the
larger warning lamp lights up in yellow.
No flat tire can be detected.
Display in the following situation:
Interference due to systems or devices that
use the same radio frequency:
The system automatically reactivates once it
is outside of the field of interference.

Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
Systems
Each tire, including the spare, should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires. As an added safety feature,
your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires are significantly underinflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and

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Driving tips

If the inflation pressure is correct in all four
tires, then the Tire Pressure Monitor may not
have been reset. The system must then be
reset.

AT A GLANCE

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or
80 km/h.

Controls

The small warning lamp flashes in yellow and then lights up continuously; the
larger warning lamp lights up in yellow.
No flat tire can be detected.

Communications

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

Malfunction

Mobility

When driving with a damaged tire:

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Continued driving with a flat tire

Technology for driving comfort and safety

may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not reached
the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure telltale illuminates.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash
for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously lit. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the

malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

Airbags

The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:
1

Front airbags

Knee airbag

Side airbags in backrests

Head airbags at the front and rear

Protective action
Observe the instructions on page 30 to
ensure the best possible personal protection.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and
front passenger by responding to frontal
impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide adequate restraint. When needed, the head
and side airbags help provide protection in the
event of side impact. The relevant side airbag
supports the side upper body area. The head air
bag supports the head.
The airbags are designed to not be triggered in
every type of collision, e.g. not in minor accidents, certain rollover situations or rear impacts.

Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way.
Keep the dashboard and window on the passenger side free from obstruction, i.e. do not cover it
with adhesive film or coverings, and do not affix
any holders such as for a navigation device or a
mobile phone.
Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other
objects not specifically approved for seats with
integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not
hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets
over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove
the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do
not modify the individual components of the

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> Do not place items under the seat which
could press against the seat from below.

Driving tips

Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags

Make sure that the front passenger's feet
remain in the footwell; otherwise, it is not
possible to guarantee the function of the front
passenger airbags.<
The indicator lamp above the interior rearview
mirror shows the current status of the front passenger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to
Status of front passenger airbags below.
Before transporting a child on the front
passenger seat, read the safety information and follow the instructions under Transporting children safely, page 36.<

Malfunction of the automatic
deactivation
When teenagers and adults assume certain sitting positions, this can cause the front, side, and
knee airbags to deactivate. The indicator lamp
for the front passenger airbags lights up when

AT A GLANCE

Status of front passenger airbags

Warning notices and information about the airbags can also be found on the sun visors.

The presence of a passenger in the front passenger seat is detected by measuring the resistance
of the human body. The system correspondingly
activates or deactivates the front, side, and knee
airbags for the front passenger.

Controls

Otherwise, unprofessional attempts to service
the system could lead to failure in an emergency
or undesired airbag activation, either of which
could result in personal injury.<

> Do not place items on the front passenger
seat.

The indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags shows the functional status of the front
passenger's front, side, and knee airbags in
accordance with whether and how the front
passenger seat is occupied. The indicator lamp
shows whether the front passenger airbags are
activated or deactivated.
> The indicator lamp lights up when a child in
a specially designated child restraint system
is properly detected on the seat or the seat is
unoccupied.
The front, side, and knee airbags for the
front passenger are not activated.
Most child seats are detected by the
system. This particularly applies to
child seats that were required by NHTSA at
the time of manufacture of the vehicle. After
installing a child seat, check that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags
lights up. It indicates that the child seat has

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Communications

Have the testing, repair, removal, and disposal
of airbag generators executed only by your MINI
dealer or a workshop that has the required
explosives licenses.

> Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or
other items to the front passenger seat
unless they are specifically recommended
by the manufacturer of your MINI.

Mobility

Do not touch the individual components
immediately after the system has been
triggered, because there is a danger of burns.

this occurs. In such cases, the passenger should
change his or her sitting position so that the
front passenger airbags are activated and the
indicator lamp goes out. If the desired airbag
status cannot be achieved by changing the sitting position, transport the relevant passenger
on a rear seat.

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system or its wiring in any way. This includes the
upholstery in the center of the steering wheel,
on the instrument cluster, the doors, and the
roof pillars as well as the sides of the headliner.
Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the
steering wheel.<

Technology for driving comfort and safety

been detected and that the front passenger
airbags are deactivated.<
> The indicator lamp does not come on as long
as a person of sufficient size and in a correct
sitting position is detected on the seat.
The front, side, and knee airbags for the
front passenger are activated.

Operational readiness of airbag system

As of radio readiness, page 39, the warning
lamp lights up briefly to indicate that the entire
airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.

Airbag system malfunction
> The warning lamp does not come on when
radio readiness or the ignition is switched
on.
> The warning lamp stays lit continuously.
In the event of a fault in the airbag system,
have it checked without delay; otherwise,
there is the risk that the system will not function
as intended even if a severe accident occurs.<

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When the switch is in position 3, the low beams
are switched on and off automatically depending on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel,
in twilight, or if there is precipitation. Adaptive
Light Control* is active.
The headlamps may also come on when the sun
is sitting low on a blue sky.
When driving into tunnels with bright overhead
lights, there may be a delay before the headlamps come on.
Parking lamps and daytime running lights

Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps

Automatic headlamp control*, daytime running lights, welcome lamps, and Adaptive
Light Control*

When you open the driver's door with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automatically switched off if the light switch is in
position 0, 2 or 3.
Switch on the parking lamps if necessary, switch
position 1.

Parking lamps
Turn the light switch to position 1.
The front, rear and side vehicle lighting is
switched on.
Activation of lights on one side of the vehicle for
parking, page 69.
The parking lamps will discharge the battery. Therefore, do not leave them on for
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not have enough power to start the
engine.<

The low beams remain switched on independent of the ambient lighting conditions when
you switch on the fog lamps*.
If the daytime running lights are activated,
page 68, the low beams are always switched on
with the light switch in position 3 and the ignition on. The exterior lamps are automatically
switched off after the vehicle is parked.
The automatic headlamp control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal
judgment in determining when the lamps
should be switched on in response to ambient
lighting conditions. For example, the system
cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid
safety risks, you should respond to these kinds
of low-visibility situations by switching the headlamps on manually.<

Driving tips

Lamps off and daytime running lights

Communications

Controls

Automatic headlamp control*

Welcome lamps
If you leave the light switch in the low beam or
automatic headlamp control position when you
switch off the ignition, the parking lamps and
interior lamps come on for a certain time as soon
as the vehicle is unlocked.

Mobility

Parking lamps/low beams

AT A GLANCE

Lamps

Turn the light switch to position 2.
The low beams come on when the ignition is on.

If you activate the headlamp flasher after
switching off the ignition with the lamps
switched off, the low beams come on and
remain on for a certain time.
The setting is stored for the remote control in
use, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.

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Pathway lighting
Low beams

Lamps

Setting the duration or deactivating the
function

8. Briefly press the button to select:
>

1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.
2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

The function is deactivated.
>

...
Select the appropriate duration, e.g.
40 seconds.

9. Press the button for a longer period.
The setting is stored.

Daytime running lights*

3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.

The light switch can remain in the lamps off,
parking lamps or automatic headlamp control*
position.
In the lamps off position, the exterior lighting is
automatically switched off after the vehicle is
parked. In the parking lamps position, the parking lamps will stay on after the ignition is
switched off.
Switch on the parking lamps separately if
needed.

Activating/deactivating daytime
running lights
The setting is stored for the remote control in
use, refer to Personal Profile, page 18.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39.

5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.

6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol.

3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

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Activating Adaptive Light Control
With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch to position 3, refer to page 67.
Standstill function*: to avoid blinding oncoming
traffic, the Adaptive Light Control directs light
toward the front passenger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.

AT A GLANCE

4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.

Malfunction
The Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or
failed. Have the system checked as soon as possible.

Communications

Driving tips

High beams/
roadside parking lamps

7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
>
Daytime running lights activated.
>
Daytime running lights deactivated.
9. Press the button for a longer period.
The setting is stored.

Adaptive Light Control*
The concept
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp
control system that enables better illumination
of the road surface. Depending on the steering
angle and other parameters, the light from the
headlamp follows the course of the road.

Turn signals/roadside parking lamps*

Switching on high beams

Switching off high beams/headlamp flasher

Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for
parking. Comply with local regulations when
doing so.

Mobility

6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.

A message is displayed.

Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press and hold the
lever up or down, arrow 1.
The roadside parking lamps drain the battery. Therefore, do not leave them on for
unduly long periods of time; otherwise, the bat-

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5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Controls

In reverse, the Adaptive Light Control is not activated.

Lamps

tery might not have enough power to start the
engine.<

Switching off
Press the lever up or down to the pressure point.

Fog lamps*
Increasing brightness
Press and hold the button until the desired
brightness is reached.

Reducing brightness
Press the button briefly.
The brightness decreases every time the button
is pressed briefly.
Press the button to switch the lamps on and off.

Fog lamps*

Interior lamps

The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The
green indicator lamp lights up when the fog
lamps are switched on.

The interior lamps, the footwell lamps*, the
entry lamps*, and the cargo area lamp are controlled automatically.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fog
lamps are switched off when you activate the
headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams.
If the automatic headlamp control is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the fog lamps.<

To reduce the drain on the battery, a short
while after the ignition is switched off,
refer to Start/Stop button on page 39, all lights in
the vehicle's passenger compartment are
switched off.<

Switching interior lamps on/off manually

Guide fog lamps*
When the switch is in position 3, guide fog lamps
are switched on for a wider light distribution up
to a speed of 68 mph/110 km/h.

Instrument lighting
You can adjust the brightness of the instrument
lighting only when the parking lamps or the low
beams are on.

To switch the interior lamps on/off.
Press the switch.
To switch off the interior lamps permanently,
press the button for about 3 seconds.

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Reading lamps*

Controls

AT A GLANCE

Reading lamps are provided in the front and
rear* adjacent to the interior lamps.

To switch the reading lamps on and off.
In the front: press the switch.
In the rear: press the button.

Communications

Driving tips

Ambient lighting*

The color and brightness of the ambient lighting
can be changed.
> Press the switch forward.
The color changes in stages.
> Press the switch toward the rear.
The brightness changes in stages.

Mobility

Intermediate settings and colors are possible.

Reference

For a continuous color change in the
ambient lighting, press and hold the
switch toward the front for longer than 10 seconds.<

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Climate

Equipment versions

Air vents

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your
MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic
climate control*.

Airflow directed toward the windshield and
side windows

Air to the upper body area, draft-free ventilation

Air to the footwell

Air conditioner 73

Automatic climate control* 74

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Rear window defroster

Cooling function

Air distribution

Recirculated-air mode

Windshield heating*

Temperature

Air flow rate

Recirculated-air mode

Adjust the air flow rate. The higher the
rate, the more effective the heating or
cooling will be.
The air flow rate is lowered or switched off
entirely to reduce the drain on the battery.

Switching the system on/off
Turn the air flow rate rotary switch to 0. Blower
and air conditioner are completely switched off
and the air supply is cut off.
Set any desired air flow rate to switch on the air
conditioner.

If the air outside the car has an
unpleasant odor or contains pollutants, shut off the supply to the interior of the car temporarily. The system then
recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
If the windows fog in recirculated-air
mode, switch off the recirculated-air
mode and increase the air volume if necessary.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used
over an extended period of time; otherwise, the
air quality in the passenger compartment will
deteriorate continuously.<

Driving tips

Air flow rate

Communications

Controls

AT A GLANCE

Air conditioner

The cooling function helps prevent condensation on the windows or removes it quickly.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog over briefly when the engine is started.
To cool the air more quickly and intensely
when the outside temperature is high, you
can switch on the recirculated-air mode.<

Turn upward, red, to increase the temperature.
Turn downward, blue, to decrease the
temperature.

Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off automatically after a certain time.
The rear window heating is lowered
or switched off entirely to reduce the drain on
the battery.

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When the cooling function is on,
the air is cooled, dried, then
reheated according to the temperature setting. This function is only available
while the engine is running.

Mobility

Temperature

Cooling function

Climate

Air distribution
Direct the flow of air to the
windows
, to the upper body
area
or to the footwell
.
Intermediate settings are possible.

Windshield heating*
The windshield heating is switched
off automatically after a short time.
The front window heating is lowered or switched off entirely to reduce the drain
on the battery.

Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
1. Set air flow rate to the maximum level.
2. Set air distribution to position
.
Condensation is removed from the windows
more quickly when the cooling function* is
also activated.
3. Set to the highest temperature, red.
4. Deactivate recirculated-air mode.
5. Turn on windshield heating if necessary.
6. Turn on rear window defroster if necessary.

Microfilter
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The
microfilter is changed by your MINI dealer during routine maintenance work.

Automatic climate control*

Air flow rate, manual

Temperature

AUTO program

Recirculated-air mode

Defrosting windows and removing condensation

Maximum cooling

Cooling function

Air distribution, manual

Rear window defroster

Comfortable interior climate
AUTO program 2 offers the ideal air distribution
and air flow rate for almost all conditions, refer
to AUTO program below. All you need to do is
select an interior temperature which is comfortable for you.

10 Windshield heating*
Most settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile settings on page 18.

The following sections inform you in detail about
how to adjust the settings.

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Reduce the air flow by pressing the – button
repeatedly until the system is switched off. All
indicators go out.

You can switch the automatic air
distribution back on by pressing the AUTO button.

Press the AUTO button to switch the automatic
climate control back on.

Temperature

AUTO program

The automatic climate control achieves
this temperature as quickly as possible
regardless of the season, using maximum
cooling or heating power if necessary, and then
maintains it.

The AUTO program adjusts the air
distribution to the windshield and
side windows, toward the upper body area and
into the footwell for you. The air flow rate and
your temperature specifications will be adapted
to outside influences in accordance with seasonal changes, e.g. sunlight.
The cooling function is automatically switched
on along with the AUTO program.

Recirculated-air mode
Recirculated-air mode: the supply
of outside air is permanently shut
off. The system then recirculates
the air currently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces, press the AUTO
button or switch off the recirculated-air mode
and, if necessary, increase the air flow rate.
The recirculated-air mode should not be used
over an extended period of time; otherwise, the
air quality in the passenger compartment will
deteriorate continuously.<

Maximum cooling
At outside temperatures above
327/06 and when the engine is
running, you obtain a maximum
cooling effect as soon as possible.

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The flow of air is directed to the
windows, to the upper body area or
to the footwell as selected.
Controls

Switching the system on/off

Air distribution, manual

Set the desired temperature individually.

If you switch between different temperature settings in quick succession, the automatic climate control does not have enough
time to achieve the set temperature.<

Rear window defroster
The defroster is switched off automatically after a certain time.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the upper wires serve as an
antenna and are not part of the rear window
defroster.

Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Quickly removes ice and condensation from the windshield and front
side windows.
For this purpose, also switch on the
cooling function.
The windshield heating* is switched on automatically.

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The air flow rate is lowered or switched off
entirely to reduce the drain on the battery. The
display remains the same.

Communications

You can reactivate the automatic mode
for the air flow rate with the AUTO button.

Mobility

Press the – button to reduce air flow. Press
the + button to increase it.

The automatic climate control goes into recirculated-air mode at the lowest temperature. Air
flows at maximum rate from the vents for the
upper body area. You should therefore open
them for maximum cooling.

Reference

Air flow rate, manual

Climate

Windshield heating*

Ventilation

The windshield heating is switched
off automatically after a certain
time.

Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be cooled
while the engine is running.
When the cooling function is on,
the air is cooled, dried, then
reheated according to the temperature setting.
The cooling function helps prevent condensation on the windows or removes it quickly.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may
fog over briefly when the engine is started. The
recirculated-air mode may be switched on automatically.

Knob for continuous opening and closing

Jet for direction of air flow

Opening/closing
Turn the knob.

Direction of air flow
Swivel the entire jet.

When the AUTO button is pressed, the cooling
function switches on automatically.

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The
activated-charcoal filter provides additional protection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the
outside air. Your MINI dealer replaces this combined filter as a standard part of your scheduled
maintenance.
You can call up further information in the service
requirements display, page 52.

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Integrated universal
remote control*

www.homelink.com
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls, Inc.

The concept

Programming

Checking compatibility
If this symbol appears on the package
or in the instructions supplied with the
original hand-held transmitter, you can
assume that the radio remote control device is
compatible with the integrated universal remote
control.
For additional information, please contact your
MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515.
You can also obtain information on the Internet
at:
www.MINI.com or

LED

Driving tips

Fixed-code hand-held transmitters
1. Switch on the ignition, page 39.
2. When starting operation for the first time:
press both outer memory buttons 1 for
approx. 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes
rapidly. All stored programs are cleared.
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to 12 in/30 cm
from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the memory buttons 1 depends on the system of the
respective original hand-held transmitter
used.<
4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on
the original hand-held transmitter and the
desired memory button 1 on the integrated
universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes
slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes
rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2
does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 seconds, alter the distance.
5. To program other original hand-held transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.

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Communications

To prevent possible damage or injury,
before programming or using the integrated universal remote control, always inspect
the immediate area to make certain that no
people, animals or objects are within the travel
range of the device. Comply also with the safety
instructions supplied with the original hand-held
transmitter.<

Memory buttons

Mobility

If you decide to sell your vehicle one day, in the
interest of your own security, remember to clear
the stored programs before the vehicle leaves
your possession, page 78.

Reference

The signal of an original hand-held transmitter
can be programmed on one of the three memory buttons 1. The system in question can then
be operated by means of the programmed
memory button 1. The LED 2 flashes to confirm
transmission of the signal.

Controls

The integrated universal remote control can
replace as many as three hand-held transmitters
for various remote-controlled devices, such as
garage and gate openers and lighting systems.
The integrated universal remote control registers and stores signals from the original handheld transmitters.

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Practical interior accessories

The corresponding memory button 1 is now
programmed with the signal of the original
hand-held transmitter.

5. Press the programmed memory button 1 of
the integrated universal remote control
three times.

You can operate the system with the engine
running or with the ignition switched on.

The corresponding memory button 1 is now
programmed with the signal of the original
hand-held transmitter.

If the system fails to function even after
repeated programming, check whether
the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternating-code system. To do so, either read the
instructions for the original hand-held transmitter or hold down the programmed memory
button 1 of the integrated universal remote control. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal
remote control flashes rapidly and then remains
lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held
transmitter uses an alternating-code system. If it
uses an alternating-code system, program the
memory buttons 1 as described under Alternating-code hand-held transmitters.<

Alternating-code hand-held
transmitters
To program the integrated universal remote
control, consult the operating instructions for
the device to be set. You will find information
there on the possibilities for synchronization or
programming of additional hand-held transmitters.
When programming hand-held transmitters that
employ an alternating code, please observe the
following supplementary instructions:
Programming will be easier with the aid of
a second person.<

Clearing stored programs
Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx.
20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes: all stored
programs are cleared.
It is not possible to clear individual programs.

Reassigning individual programs
1. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a
distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to 12 in/30 cm
from the memory buttons 1.
The required distance between the
hand-held transmitter and the memory buttons 1 depends on the system of the
respective original hand-held transmitter
used.<
2. Press the desired memory button 1 of the
integrated universal remote control.
3. If the LED 2 flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the transmit key of the
original hand-held transmitter and release
both buttons as soon as the LED 2 flashes
rapidly.
If the LED 2 does not flash rapidly after
approx. 15 seconds, alter the distance and
repeat this step.

1. Park your vehicle within the range of the
remote-controlled device.
Do not exceed a distance of 55 yd/
50 m from the radio remote controlled device.<
2. Program the integrated universal remote
control as described above in the section
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the
device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.
4. Press the button on the receiver of the
device to be set. After step 4, you have
approx. 30 seconds for the next step 5.

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high temperatures may result in the glove compartment.

Opening

Center armrest*
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats contains either a compartment or the cover for the
mobile phone base plate* or the snap-in
adapter*.
Pull the handle to open the cover.
The light in the glove compartment comes on.

Opening
Press the button, arrow, and lift the cover.

Controls

Glove compartment

Closing

Ventilation*
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
glove compartment can be ventilated and, if the
cooling function* is switched on, can also be
cooled.

Connection for external
audio device
> iPods/iPhones or USB devices such as MP3
players and USB memory sticks: connect via
the USB audio interface.
> iPhone/mobile phone music players: connecting via the snap-in adapter*, refer to
page 109. Playback is only possible if no
device is connected to the USB audio interface.

Opening
Rotate the switch in the direction of the arrow.

Closing

> When connecting two Apple devices such as
an iPod via the USB audio interface and an
iPhone via the snap-in adapter*, one of the
respective devices will be supported for
audio playback.

Reference

Rotate the switch in the opposite direction of the
arrow until it is in the vertical position.
Depending on the temperature setting of the air
conditioning or the automatic climate control,

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Mobility

To prevent injury in the event of an accident, close the glove compartment after
use while the vehicle is being driven.<

Communications

Driving tips

Fold cover up.

Practical interior accessories

Connecting via USB audio interface

> Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB
interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard discs.
> Do not use the USB audio interface to charge
external devices.

Storage compartments

USB interface*

Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm

Apple iPod/iPhone
Use the special cable adapter for Apple iPods/
iPhones to produce the connection. The cable
adapter is required for a proper connection.
For additional information, contact your MINI
dealer or visit the Internet at www.mini.com/
connectivity.
To play audio tracks over the car's speaker system, connect the iPod to ports 1 and 2.

In the vehicle interior
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you
will find storage compartments in the front and
rear doors and in the center console*.
Pockets* are provided on the backrest rear panels of the front seats.

Center Rail
On the Center Rail, a variety of accessories can
be fastened to a special base plate and moved
to various positions, e.g. a cup holder* or a
mobile phone holder*.

USB device

Do not attach accessory parts in the vicinity of the parking brake; otherwise, they
can be damaged when the parking brake lever is
actuated.<

To play audio tracks over the car's speaker system, connect the USB device to port 2.

Example: cup holder

To control an external audio device via the radio,
refer to the Owner's Manual for Radio.

Inserting base plate

The iPod/iPhone's menu structure is supported
by the USB audio interface.

The lever 3 can be locked in three positions.

Notes
Do not expose the audio device to
extreme environmental conditions, e.g.
very high temperatures, refer to the Owner's
Manual of the audio device. Otherwise, the
audio device may become damaged, which
could compromise safety while driving.<
> The USB audio interface supplies the connected audio devices with power, provided
that this is supported by the audio device.
Therefore, do not connect the USB audio
device to the power socket in the vehicle
during operation.

Locking

Sliding along the rail

Inserting base plate

For inserting, move the lever into position 2.

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1. Push lever 3 into position 1.
2. Slide the base plate.

Cup holders and
ashtray*

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Sliding and locking

3. Push the lever 3 down, into position 0, and
lock the base plate in place.
Lock the base plate in place before driving; otherwise, injuries may result in the
event of an accident.<

Controls

Installing cup holder
1. Lock base plate in place if necessary, refer to
Sliding and locking.
2. Pull the lever 6 up to unlock the mounts.

Cup holders*

Make sure that the lever 6 is situated
opposite the mount 4.<

Ashtray*
The ashtray is located in one of the cup holders
in the center console.

Emptying

Clothes hooks

Remove the entire ashtray.

There are clothes hooks on the grab handles in
the rear passenger compartment.

Lighter

Items of clothing hung from the hooks
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do not
hang heavy objects from the hooks; otherwise,
they could endanger the car's occupants, e.g. in
case of heavy braking or sudden swerving.<

The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops
back out.

In the cargo area
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, you
have the following storage options:
> Storage compartment under the flat load
floor*

With the engine running or the ignition switched
on, press in the cigarette lighter.

Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by
the knob only. Holding or touching it in
other areas could result in burns.
When leaving the car, always remove the key so
that children cannot operate the cigarette
lighter and burn themselves.<

> Bag holder on the support for the cargo area
cover

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Communications

3. First insert the cup holder into the front
mounts 4 and then snap it into the rear
mounts 5.

Mobility

Additional cup holders can be attached to the
Center Rail in the rear passenger compartment.

Reference

Do not push unsuitable containers forcibly
into the cup holder. Otherwise, you may
damage it.<

Driving tips

Use lightweight, nonbreakable containers
and do not transport hot beverages. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the
event of an accident.<

Practical interior accessories

Connecting electrical
appliances
In your MINI, when the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on, you can use electrical
devices such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner,
etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long
as one of the following sockets is available.
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.

Cigarette lighter socket
Remove the lighter* or cover from the socket.

Sockets*
In the rear passenger compartment

Pull out the cover.

In the cargo area

Pull out the cover.

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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Mobility
Reference

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Driving tips

Communications

Mobility

Reference

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Things to remember when driving

Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. Please follow the instructions below
in order to achieve the optimal service life and
economy of operation for your vehicle.

Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.

Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed the following:
> Gasoline engine
4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kickdown mode.

Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.

General driving notes
Closing liftgate
Only drive with the liftgate closed. Failure
to do so may endanger passengers or
other road users or may damage the vehicle in
the event of an accident or a braking and evasive maneuver. In addition, exhaust gas may
flow into the passenger compartment.<
If special circumstances make it absolutely necessary to drive with the liftgate open:

From 1,200 miles/2,000 km

1. Close all windows and the glass sunroof*.

Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually
increased.

2. Switch off recirculated-air mode and switch
the airflow control of the heating/air-conditioning system or automatic climate control
to high, refer to page 73 or 75.

Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full traction potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the
first 200 miles/300 km.

Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period.

Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.

Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temperatures are generated on the exhaust system. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to various sections of the exhaust system, and never apply undercoating to them.
When driving, standing at idle and while parking, take care to avoid possible contact between
the hot exhaust system and any highly flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such
contact could lead to a fire, with the risk of serious personal injuries and property damage. Do
not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise,
there is a risk of burns.<

Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur-

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Parking brake on inclines
On inclines, do not hold the vehicle with
the clutch; use the parking brake. Otherwise, greater clutch wear will result.<
For information on driving off using Hill Assist,
refer to page 58.

Braking safely
Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a
situation which requires full braking, it is best to
brake using maximum brake pressure. Since the
vehicle maintains steering responsiveness, you
can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.
The pulsation of the brake pedal, together with
the sound of hydraulic regulation, indicates that
ABS is functioning properly.

Objects in the movement range of the
pedals
Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects
out of the movement range of the pedals;
otherwise, they may inhibit the function of the
pedals during driving. Do not place additional
floor mats onto an existing one or onto other
objects. Only use floor mats that have been
approved for the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened. Make sure that the floor mats are
securely fastened again after they have been
removed, e.g. for cleaning.<

To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Even
light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure.<
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, all the way to first gear if necessary. This strategy helps you avoid placing
excessive loads on the brake system. Downshifting in manual mode of the automatic transmission, page 42.
Never drive with the clutch held down,
with the transmission in neutral or with
the engine switched off; otherwise, engine braking action will not be present or there will be no
power assistance to the brakes or steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be
impaired.<

Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in operating conditions where
brake applications are less frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
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Hills

Driving tips

Drive through water on the road only if it is
not deeper than 1 ft/30 cm, and then only
at walking speed at the most. Otherwise, the
vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the
transmission may be damaged.<

Communications

Driving through water

When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly
exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal every
few miles. Monitor traffic conditions to ensure
that this maneuver does not endanger other
road users. The heat generated in this process
helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that
Then full braking force will be immediately available when it is needed.

Mobility

The risk of hydroplaning increases with declining
tread depth on the tires, refer also to Tread
depth on page 118.

Driving in wet conditions

Reference

face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, can
cause partial or complete loss of tire contact
with the road surface, so that the car cannot be
steered or braked properly.<

Things to remember when driving

effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.

2. Lift the cover slightly, arrow 1, and pull it
rearward out of the bracket, arrow 2.

When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic climate
control is in operation, and then exits under the
vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are therefore normal.
In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may
continue to run for some time after the engine is
switched off. This will generate noise in the
engine compartment.

Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never overload the vehicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can
assume the form of a sudden blowout.<
Avoid fluid spills in the cargo area as they
could damage the vehicle.<

Expanding cargo area

Rear seat backrest
To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection,
observe the safety belt information on
page 33.<
Expand the cargo area by raising the split rear
seat backrests to a steeper angle.
The backrests can be adjusted as needed in
10 stages between a comfort position and a
transport position or can be folded down.
In the comfort position, the backrests are as far
back as possible; in the transport position, they
are in an approximately vertical position.
Before installing a child restraint system,
observe the instructions starting on page 36.

Cargo area cover
Do not place any objects on the cover;
otherwise, they could endanger the car's
occupants, e.g. in the case of braking or sudden
swerving, or they may damage the cover.<
When you open the liftgate, the roll-up cover is
raised.
To load bulky luggage, the cover can be
removed.
1. Unhook the lift straps from the liftgate.

1. Pull loop, arrow.
2. Lock backrest in the desired position or fold
down.

Folding the backrests back into position
When backrests are folded back from the
folded-down position, they lock in the transport
position.

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To adjust them to the desired backrest angle or
to the comfort position, pull the loop forward.

Removing

If the rear seat backrests are positioned at
a steeper angle, do not install child
restraint systems in the rear of the vehicle as
their protective features may be ineffective.<

2. Fold the privacy screen up and to the rear
and unlock it, refer to Folding the privacy
screen forward.

Between the cargo area and the rear seat backrest, there is a cargo area privacy screen. It can
be folded down and used as a loading platform.

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3. Remove it from the guides on the cargo area
floor, arrows, and remove the privacy
screen.

Controls

Cargo area privacy screen

1. Removing cargo area cover, page 88.

When the rear seat backrests are folded
down, do not fold the privacy screen
upright. In an accident, cargo could fold down
the privacy screen and damage it.<

1. If necessary, remove the cargo area cover,
refer to page 88.
2. Fold the privacy screen up and to the rear,
arrow 1.

Partition net*
Ensure that the partition net is firmly
attached; otherwise, injuries may occur.<

Driving tips

Folding down the privacy screen

2. Remove the partition net from the pouch,
then unroll and unfold it.

3. Release the locking mechanisms on the left
and right sides, arrows 2.
4. Grasp the outer sides of the privacy screen
and guide it downward.
Do not exceed the maximum load of
330 lbs/150 kg of the privacy screen when
it is in folded down into the loading platform
position; otherwise, damage may occur.<

After use, fold the partition net together, roll
it back up in the same way, and place it in
the pouch so that it can be stowed under the
floor panel again. When doing so, make sure
that hooks and tensioning buckles do not
rest against the rod elements.
3. Unfold the partition net until the rod elements snap into place.

Mobility

1. Remove the pouch with the partition net
from the storage compartment under the
pull-out floor panel in the cargo area.

Communications

Before installing

Folding the privacy screen forward
Reference

1. Fold down rear seat backrests.
2. Unlock privacy screen, see above.
3. Grasp the outer sides of the privacy screen
and guide it forward onto the folded-down
rear seat backrests.

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Installing behind the front seats

Bag holders*

1. If necessary, remove the cargo area cover.

Holders on the left and right side of the support
for the cargo area cover, arrow, e.g. for hanging
shopping bags or storage bags.

2. Fold down the rear seat backrests, refer to
Expanding cargo area.
3. Insert each partition net mounting pin all the
way into its respective front mount in the
headliner, arrow 1, and push it forward.
4. Attach the hook, arrow 2, at the bottom of
each retaining strap to the respective eye on
the vehicle floor.
5. Lash the partition net securely. To do so,
tighten the retaining straps at the tensioning
buckles.

Only hang light shopping bags or suitable
items on the holders. Otherwise, this may
create a hazard due to flying objects, for example in the event of braking and evasive maneuvers.
Transport heavy luggage only if it is appropriately secured in the cargo area.<

Determining cargo limit

Removing
When removing and stowing the partition net,
proceed in the reverse sequence.
To fold closed, press the release button, arrow.

1. Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise, this could
damage the vehicle and produce unstable
vehicle operating conditions.<
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.

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> Use the partition net, refer to page 89.
Ensure that no objects can penetrate
through the net.

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For example, if the XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be four 150 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs:
1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

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5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in step 4.

Securing cargo

> Heavy-duty cargo straps* for securing larger
and heavier objects are available at your
MINI dealer.

Stowing cargo
> Position heavy objects as low and as far forward as possible, ideally directly behind the
rear seat backrests.
> Cover sharp edges and corners.
> For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
respective opposite buckle.
> Do not stack higher than the top edge of the
backrests.

> These cargo straps are fastened using eight*
securing eyes.
Two of them are located on the side wall*,
arrows 1, of the cargo area.
Two of them are located on the rear wall,
arrows 2, of the cargo area.
To use the lower lashing eyes, raise or remove
the pull-out floor panel.
Comply with the information enclosed with the
load-securing devices.
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above, so that it cannot endanger the car's occupants, for example if sudden
braking or swerves are necessary.
Do not exceed the approved gross vehicle
weight and axle loads, page 160; otherwise, the
vehicle's operating safety is no longer assured
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The permissible load is the sum of the occupants' weights and the weight of the cargo. The
greater the weight of the occupants, the less
cargo/luggage can be transported.

Mobility

> Secure smaller and lighter items using
retaining or draw straps*.

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Load

Things to remember when driving

the construction and use regulations.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occupants. Do not secure cargo using the fastening
points for the tether strap, page 37; they may
become damaged.<

Roof-mounted luggage
rack*
A special rack system is available as an option for
your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to
advise you. Comply with the installation instructions supplied with the rack system.

Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect
on vehicle handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the applicable data under Weights
on page 160.
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and
should not be too large in area. Heavy items
should always be placed at the bottom.

Mounting points

The mounting points are located under the covers 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 different factors. The implementation of certain
measures, your driving style and regular maintenance can have an influence on fuel consumption and on the environmental impact.

Remove unnecessary cargo

When loading, make sure that there is sufficient
space for the movement of the glass sunroof.

Additional weight increases fuel consumption.

Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.

Remove attached parts no longer in use

Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers, and take corners gently.

Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof- or rear-mounted
luggage racks whenever you are not using
them.
Attached parts on the vehicle affect its aerodynamics and increase fuel consumption.

Rear luggage rack

Check tire inflation pressure regularly

A special rear-mounted luggage rack is available
as an optional accessory. It does not require a
trailer hitch.

Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before starting on a long trip.

Please comply with the precautions included
with the installation instructions.

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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.

Do not drive on unpaved terrain, as otherwise 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 downhill 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 clearance 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 stationary.
> After driving through water at low speed,
lightly press the brake pedal several times to

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AT A GLANCE
Controls

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking by
maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead.

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.

Driving tips

Think ahead while driving

Driving on poor roads

Communications

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 operating temperature.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly to achieve
good economy and a long vehicle life. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends having the
vehicle serviced by a MINI dealer. Also note the
MINI Maintenance System, page 125.

Mobility

Drive off immediately

Have the vehicle serviced

Reference

Low inflation pressure increases rolling resistance and thus leads to greater fuel consumption and tire wear.

Things to remember when driving

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 distribute 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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AT A GLANCE
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Mobility
Reference

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Controls

Driving tips

Communications
Communications

Mobility

Reference

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Telephone

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 handsfree 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 Bluetooth interface are supported by the complete
mobile phone preparation, go to
www.mini.com/connectivity.

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> "#": dial phone number

Time

> "A-Z": phone book

Backspace

> "TOP8": most frequently dialed phone
numbers

Function buttons for confirming the functions displayed above them

> "LAST8": last phone numbers dialed

Redialing, answering a call, starting to dial,
ending a call, and switching to the phone
menu

Selecting and confirming function 100

Making and receiving phone calls 104

> "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

> Turn: to select a function or number
> Press: to activate a function or number

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Mobility

Pairing a new mobile phone, delete pairing
data of a mobile phone, or switching Bluetooth on/off 100

Reference

To open the menu show above, refer to
page 104.

Communications

Driving tips

Controls

AT A GLANCE

Operating the mobile phone via the radio

Telephone

10 Switching displays 104
> "PHONE": telephone
> "COMP": computer
> "CONFIG": adjusting
11 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.

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 digits has been established as the Bluetooth
passkey. Only required once for pairing.
> Ignition switched on.

Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
1. Turn knob, arrow 2, to select a function with
the highlight, e.g. "PHONE".

Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
To deactivate the Bluetooth connection:
1.

Press the button.

2.
Press the button.

2. Press the knob, arrow 1, to confirm a highlighted function.

Function buttons

Press the button.
To carry out a function, press the button underneath 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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Press the button.
Press the button.
5.
Press the button.
To reactivate the Bluetooth connection:
1.
Press the button.

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8. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.

Pairing and connecting

Pairing

Only pair the mobile phone when the
vehicle is stopped; otherwise, inattention
may lead to endangerment of passengers or
other road users.<

The mobile phone or the radio display will
prompt you to enter the same Bluetooth passkey.

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.

Depending on the mobile phone, you have
approx. 30 seconds to enter the Bluetooth passkey using the mobile phone and the radio display.
If the Bluetooth passkey can be entered using
the radio, then the following appears on the display:

AT A GLANCE

Press the button.

Controls

Press the button.

9. Enter the Bluetooth passkey using the number buttons of the mobile phone.
10.
Press the button to enter the Bluetooth passkey using the radio.

Driving tips

Preparation on the radio display

Press the button.

11. Using the function buttons 0-9, enter the
same Bluetooth passkey that was entered
into the mobile phone.
To delete the last digit:
Press the button.

6.
Press the button.

12.
Press the button to confirm the
Bluetooth passkey.
The following display will appear after a few
seconds:

Press the right rotary knob to display the Bluetooth name of your vehicle on the display.

Mobility

Communications

Press the button.

Preparation with mobile phone
13.
Press the button if necessary.
The following display will appear after the
mobile phone is paired:

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Reference

7. Other operations must be performed on the
mobile phone and differ depending on the
type of mobile phone, refer to Owner's Manual of the mobile phone, e.g. under Connecting or pairing Bluetooth device. The
Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on
the mobile phone display.

Telephone

If pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.

To change the sequence of mobile phones in the
list:

If the pairing was not successful: What to do if…,
refer to page 102.

To repeat the pairing procedure:

Press the button.

2.
Press the button.

3.
Press the button.

Press the button.

2. Repeat steps 6 to 13.
If the application has been repeatedly unsuccessful, please contact the Hotline.
To display the Hotline phone number:

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.

Press the button.
Press the right rotary knob to display the Hotline
phone number and to display required pairing
information on the display.

Unpairing mobile phone

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 readiness 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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1. Switch off mobile phone.
2.

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.
Press the button.
7.
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 connected.

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> Depending on the mobile phone, it is possible 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.

> Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter* or place it in the vicinity of the center console.

Operation
Overview
The following functions can be operated using
the radio:

> 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.

> Accepting/refusing a call

> Is the mobile phone no longer responding?
Switch the mobile phone off and back on
again. Repeat the pairing procedure.

> Dialing a stored phone number, e.g. from
the list of accepted calls

Phone book entries are not displayed, not all of
them are displayed, or they are displayed
incompletely.

When the ignition is switched off and in radioready 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.

> It is possible that only the phone book
entries of the mobile phone or the SIM card*
are transferred.

> Dialing phone numbers
> Dialing a phone number from the phone
book

> Ending a call

Adjusting volume
Mobility

> The transfer of phone book entries has not
yet completed.

Controls

> 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.

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.

Driving tips

> Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone? If so, delete the connections with other devices on the mobile
phone.

> Adjust the volume of the microphone and
speaker separately.

Communications

> Is the passkey input taking longer than 30
seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.

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> Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and in
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the
vehicle and in the mobile phone.

> It may not be possible to display phone book
entries with special characters.

> 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.

Reference

> The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.

Turn the knob until the desired volume is
reached.

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Telephone

The volume for incoming calls and call volume
can be adjusted independently of each other.

4. Enter the desired phone number using the
0-9 buttons.
To delete the last digit:

The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Press the button.

Incoming call

Receiving calls
If the phone number of the caller is stored in the
phone book and the phone number is transmitted, 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 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 provider.

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.

Press the button on the radio or steering
wheel.

This function is available if a connection has
been established and the call is being made
using the hands-free system.

Alternative:

1.
Press the button.

Press the button.

Entering phone numbers
Dialing a number
1.

Press the button.

2.
Press the button

3.
Press the button.

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2. Enter the desired code using the 0-9 buttons.
3.
If needed, press and hold the button 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

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There are five available lists:

> "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.

Press the button.
The arrows indicate that
additional letters can be displayed.
Turn the right rotary knob to display additional 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 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 phone number of an entry can be edited
before a call. This change is not stored in the
phone book.

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.

Press the button.

Mobility

Dialing a phone number from the phone
book

Driving tips

> "TOP8"
The Top 8 list automatically stores the eight
phone numbers of the phone book that are
dialed the most frequently.

Communications

> "A-Z"
The entries of the phone book, the SIM
card*, or the mobile phone, composed of a
name and phone number, are sorted alphabetically.

Controls

AT A GLANCE

Press the button.

1. Select an entry.
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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Reference

instead of the phone number.
Select the desired name from the list and establish the connection.

Telephone

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.

Press the button.

2.
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

From the mobile phone to the handsfree 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 display 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 system 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 supported by means of announcements or
questions.
> {...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
> {{...}} Indicates responses of the voice activation system.

General information
Calls being conducted using the hands-free system can be continued using the mobile phone
and vice versa.

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Possible commands

Activating voice activation system

Having possible commands read aloud

1. Briefly press the
wheel.

The system understands default commands that
must be spoken word for word.

button on the steering

An acoustic signal indicates that commands
can be spoken aloud. Display on the radio:

{Help}.

AT A GLANCE

Voice commands

Possible commands are read aloud.
Each digit can be spoken individually or combined into a sequence to accelerate the entry
process.

2. Say the command.

Finishing voice input
Press the
briefly
or

button on the steering wheel

Using alternative commands

Controls

The system recognizes digits from zero to nine.

There are often a number of commands to run a
function, e.g.:
{Dial name} or {Name}.
Driving tips

{Cancel}.

Example: dialing phone numbers

You say

The voice control answers

{Dial number}

For example: {123 456 7890}

Depending on equipment:
{{123 456 7890. Continue?}}

{Dial}

Calling

Communications

To start the dialog:
Press the
button on the steering wheel.

The command can be repeated as often as necessary.

Deleting phone number

1. {Dial number}.
2. Say the phone number.

{Delete}.
All digits entered up to this point are deleted.

3. {Dial}.
The connection to the desired subscriber is
established.

Mobility

Dialing phone numbers

Redialing

Correcting phone number
Digit sequences can be deleted after the system
has repeated the digits.
{Correct number}.

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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{Redial}.

Telephone

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
1. {Save name}.
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.
4. {Save}.

Delete the entry
1. {Delete name}.
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
1. {Dial name}.
2. Say the name when prompted.
3. Confirm the query with {Yes}.

> 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 telephone connection.

Ambient conditions
> Say the commands, numbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis 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 displayed.
> "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.

Press the button.

2.
Press the button.

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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3. Turn the right rotary knob until the desired
phone number is displayed.

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Inserting mobile phone
AT A GLANCE

Snap-in adapter*
Installation location
In the center armrest.

Inserting snap-in adapter

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.

Driving tips

2. Push the mobile phone with the buttons facing upward toward the electrical connections and press down until it engages.

Removing mobile phone

Reference

Mobility

Press the button and remove the mobile phone.

Communications

2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front,
arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until
it clicks into place.

Controls

1. Press the button and remove the cover.

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AT A GLANCE

Controls

Driving tips

Communications

Mobility
Mobility

Reference

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Refueling

Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling;
otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the
tank and a message will be displayed.<

Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
manually release the fuel filler flap:

Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel containers 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
1. Open cargo area trim panel, arrow 1.

Opening

2. Pull the green knob with the gas pump symbol, 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.<
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 missing.<

When refueling, insert the filler nozzle completely 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 recovery 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 cruising range falls below 30 miles/50 km, otherwise 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.

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Do not use leaded gasoline; otherwise,
permanent damage to the catalytic converter 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 damaged.<

Detergent Gasoline.
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may also result in unscheduled maintenance.<

Controls

Required fuel

AT A GLANCE

Fuel specifications

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

Driving tips

> Cooper: 87
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating, the engine may produce knocking sounds
when starting at high outside temperatures. This
has no effect on the engine life.

Communications

Do not use any gasoline below the specified minimum fuel grade. Otherwise, the
engine could be damaged.<

Use high-quality brands

Mobility

Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality: volatility, composition,
additives, etc., among gasolines offered for sale
in the United States and Canada. Fuels containing 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.

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Reference

The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
drivability, starting and stalling problems
especially under certain environmental conditions 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

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Wheels and tires

Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressures

> Tire sizes for your vehicle
> Load conditions

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 pressure.

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 runflat 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 inflation pressures, observe the following:

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> 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 pressures listed on the following pages in the columns 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 pressures listed on the following pages in the columns 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.

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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

32/220

35/240

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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

Controls

All pressure specifications in the
table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. Cold = ambient
temperature

AT A GLANCE

Tire inflation pressures MINI Cooper Countryman

Reference

Mobility

Communications

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 160.

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Wheels and tires

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/kilopascal 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

38/260

More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 160.

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38/260

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

The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.

V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h

Traction

W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.

Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h

Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the
US Department of Transportation.
DOT code:

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
For instance:

DOT xxxx xxx 3610

Manufacturer's
code for tire make
Tire size and
tire design
Tire age

The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.<

Temperature

Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A

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Tread wear

The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
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Controls

225/45 R 17 91 V

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

Driving tips

e.g.

All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<

Communications

Tire size

Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C

Mobility

Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.

DOT Quality Grades

Reference

Tire identification marks

Wheels and tires

meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
that exceed the minimum required by law.

Minimum tread depth

The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.<

RSC - run-flat tires*
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side of
the tire, page 119.

M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better winter properties than summer tires.

XL
Designation for specially reinforced tires.

Tire condition
Inspect your tires regularly for tread wear, signs
of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the
tread. Check the tread depth.

Tread depth
The tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/
3 mm, although, for example, European legislation only specifies a minimum tread depth of
0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 0.12 in/
3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed
hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of
water are present on the road surface.

Tire damage
Due to low-profile tires, please note that wheels,
tires and suspensions parts are more susceptible
to road hazards and consequential damages.
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for example, be caused by driving over curbs. The same
applies to any other abnormal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immediately
and have wheels and tires thoroughly
checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest
MINI dealer or tire shop that works according to
MINI repair procedures with correspondingly
trained personnel. If necessary, have the vehicle
towed there.
Otherwise, tire damage can be extremely dangerous for vehicle occupants and other road
users.<

Tire age

Winter tires
When winter tires wear down past a tread depth
of 0.16 in/4 mm, they become perceptibly less
suitable for winter conditions. In the interest of
safety, new tires should be installed.

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Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove
are distributed around the tire's circumference;
the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate
these wear indicators. If the tire tread has been
driven down to the wear indicators, a tread
depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm has been reached.

The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT ... 3610 means that the tire was manufactured in week 36 of 2010.
For various reasons, such as the development of
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The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-supporting tire and a special rim. The reinforcement
in the sidewalls ensures that the tire can continue to be used subject to certain restrictions,
even if depressurized.

AT A GLANCE

Your MINI dealer will be glad to inform you
about the correct wheel and tire combination for
your vehicle.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS and DSC.

For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page 60.

To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. After a tire has been damaged, mount the previous wheel and tire combination again as soon as possible.

New wheels and tires

Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over from
summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only use
wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise, the Tire
Pressure Monitor may not be able to detect a
puncture, refer to page 62. Your MINI dealer will
be glad to advise you.

Mobility

Have new wheels and tires mounted only
by your MINI dealer or a specialized tire
shop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the
MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried out
properly, there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards. Make sure that
the new wheels are balanced.<

Controls

The manufacturer of your MINI recommends mounting only wheels and tires
that it has specifically approved for use on your
particular model. Although other wheels and
tires may theoretically have the same dimensions, variations in factors such as manufacturing tolerances can result in contact between tire
and bodywork, ultimately leading to serious
accidents. The manufacturer of your MINI cannot evaluate non-approved wheels and tires to
determine if they are suited for use, and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the
vehicle if they are mounted.<

Retreaded tires

Reference

The manufacturer of your MINI recommends that you avoid using retreaded
tires, as this could impair driving safety. The
causes for this include potentially different tire
casing structures and often wide variations in
tire age, which can result in a limited service
life.<

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Driving tips

Run-flat tires*

Correct wheels and tires

Communications

ommends tire replacement after no more than
6 years, regardless of the actual wear of the
tires.

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Wheels and tires

Recommended tire brands

Storage
Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place
with as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the side wall of the tire.

Swapping wheels among the axles
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your MINI
recommends certain tire brands. They are
marked with a clearly visible MINI designation
on the sidewall of the tire.

Depending on the individual use, front and rear
tires may exhibit different wear and tear.
In order to maintain an even wear and tear, the
wheels may be rotated between the axles. Your
MINI dealer will be glad to advise you.

When properly used, these tires meet the highest standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.

Always check the inflation pressure after the tire
rotation, if necessary change the pressure.

Run-flat tires*

Snow chains*

When mounting new tires or changing over from
summer to winter tires and vice versa, mount
run-flat tires for your own safety. Keep in mind
that no space-saver spare tire is available in the
event of a flat. Your MINI dealer will be glad to
advise you.

Special characteristics of winter tires
The manufacturer of MINI recommends the use
of winter tires on snowy roads or if temperatures
drop below 457/ +76. Although all-season
M+S tires provide better winter traction than
summer tires, they generally fail to provide the
same levels of cold-weather performance as
winter tires.

Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure
to do so could result in tire damage and accidents.<

Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your MINI,
classified as road-safe and recommended. Contact your MINI dealer for more details.
Only attach snow chains in pairs to the front
wheels with the following tires.
> 195/60 R 16 M+S
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph or 50 km/h.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if
snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the
instrument might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, it can be useful
to briefly deactivate the DSC or activate the DTC,
refer to page 58.<

If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter tires, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the mounted
tires must be displayed in your field of view. This
label is available at your tire dealer or MINI
dealer.

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Hood

Press the release handle and open the hood.

Controls

Closing

Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard
to engage.

Releasing

Communications

If you notice any signs while driving your
vehicle that the hood is not completely
closed, stop at once and close it securely.
Make sure that the closing path of the hood is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.<

Driving tips

Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without
the required professional technical training. If
you are not familiar with the regulations to be
observed, have the necessary work on your
vehicle carried out only by a MINI dealer or a
workshop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifications of
the MINI manufacturer. If this work is not carried
out properly, there is a danger of subsequent
damage and related safety hazards.<

AT A GLANCE

Under the hood

Pull the lever.
Do not clean the windshield and headlamps if the hood is unlocked as this may
damage the headlamp washer system*.<

Reference

Mobility

Opening

To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the hood.<

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Under the hood

Important parts of the engine compartment

Vehicle identification number*

Coolant expansion tank 123

Battery, under the cover 141

Engine compartment fuse box 139

Engine oil dipstick 122

Engine oil filler neck 123

Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp
and window washer system 46

Engine oil

The oil level should be between the two
marks on the dipstick.

The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Check the engine oil level regularly, e.g. when
refueling.

Checking engine oil level
1. With the vehicle's engine at normal operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least 6 miles/10 km, park the
vehicle on a level surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Pull the dipstick out after approx. 5 minutes
and wipe it off with a lint-free cloth, paper
towel or similar material.
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way into
the guide tube and pull it out again.

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The oil quantity corresponding to the difference
between the two marks on the dipstick is 1 US
quart/1 liter.
Do not fill beyond the upper mark on the
dipstick. Excess oil will damage the
engine.<

Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the following specification may be used:
API SM or higher

AT A GLANCE

Adding engine oil

Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of
children and comply with the warnings on
the containers. Otherwise, health hazards may
result.<

Oil change

Coolant consists of half water and half additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your MINI. Your MINI dealer knows
which additives are suitable and will be glad to
advise you.
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may result. Because additives are harmful to your health, it is important
to follow the instructions on the containers.<
Comply with the appropriate environmental protection regulations when disposing
of coolant additives.<

Have the oil changed only by a MINI dealer or a
workshop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifications of
the MINI manufacturer.

Checking coolant level

Oil types

Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.

Do not use oil additives as this could result
in engine damage.<

Driving tips

Add oil within the next 30 miles/50 km;
otherwise, the engine could be damaged.<

Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<

Communications

Do not add the maximum quantity of 1 US
quart/1 liter of engine oil until the oil level has
dropped to just above the lower mark on the
dipstick, page 122.

Controls

Coolant

Approved engine oils
Mobility

Your dealer can advise you on which engine oils
have been approved by the manufacturer of
your MINI.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
The approved oils are SAE 0W-40, 0W-30,
5W-40 and 5W-30.<

The coolant level is correct if it is between the
Min and Max markings.

Reference

Only use approved High Performance oil.

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Under the hood

Topping off
1. Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning to
open.
2. Slowly fill to the correct fluid level; do not
overfill.
3. Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
Have the reason for the coolant loss eliminated
as soon as possible.

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The MINI Maintenance System supports the
preservation of the traffic and operating safety
of your MINI. The objective is to optimize efforts
with respect to minimal vehicle maintenance
costs.
If and when you come to sell your MINI, a comprehensive record of servicing will prove a significant benefit.

Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take the different
driving conditions of your MINI into account.
Condition Based Service uses this to determine
the current and future service requirements. By
letting you define a service and maintenance
regimen that reflects your own individual
requirements, the system builds the basis for
trouble-free driving.

Please consult your Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
The manufacturer of the MINI recommends that you have service and repair
operations performed at your MINI dealer.
Take the time to ensure that these service procedures are confirmed by entries in your vehicle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries verify that your vehicle has received the specified
regular maintenance.<

Socket for On-Board
Diagnosis OBD

Mobility

In the tachometer, you can have the remaining
times or distances for selected maintenance
tasks and any legally prescribed dates displayed,
page 52.

Controls

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

Driving tips

Make sure that the date in the tachometer
is always set correctly, page 54; otherwise,
the effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS
is not assured.<

Communications

MINI Maintenance System

AT A GLANCE

Maintenance

Your vehicle continuously stores servicerequirement information in the remote control
while you are driving. Your MINI dealer can read
out this data from the remote control unit, and
propose an optimized maintenance approach.
Whenever you take your car in for servicing you
should therefore hand your MINI dealer the
remote control unit that you last used.

The primary components that make up the
emissions can be checked by a device via the
OBD socket.

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Reference

Service data in the remote control

Maintenance

Emissions
The warning lamps come on. The vehicle
is producing higher emissions. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the car checked as soon as possible.
Under certain circumstances, one of the lamps
will flash or light up continuously. This indicates
excessive misfiring or a malfunction in the
engine. If this happens, reduce your speed and
visit the nearest MINI dealer as soon as possible.
Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious damage of emissions-related components, especially the catalytic converter. In addition,
mechanical engine components can become
damaged.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tightened, the OBD system may conclude
that fuel vapors are escaping, causing
an indicator to light up. If the filler cap is then
tightened, the indicator should go out within a
few days.

Data memory
Your vehicle displays data about the operation,
malfunctions, and user settings. These data are
stored in the vehicle and can be partly stored in
the remote control; the data can be read by suitable devices, in particular at your service center.
The data read out are used for supporting the
service processes and repair or for optimization
and development of vehicle functions.

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The ingredients of original MINI Care Products have been tested, and the products
have been tested in the laboratory and in practice. They offer optimum care and protection for
your vehicle.<
Do not use any cleansers containing alcohol or solvents as these may cause damage.<

> Vehicle dimensions, page 159
> If necessary: fold in the outside mirrors,
page 34
> Maximum permissible tire width
Avoid car washes with tracks higher than
4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the chassis could
be damaged.<
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
> Unscrew the rod antenna.

Cleaning agents may contain hazardous
or health-damaging substances. Follow
the warning and hazard instructions on the
packaging. For interior cleaning, always open
the doors or windows of the vehicle.
Do not use any products that are not intended
for cleaning the vehicle.<

> Deactivate rear window wiper and protect it
from damage. Ask the car wash operator
about measures that can be taken to protect
the wipers.

External care

> Remove additional attachments, e.g. spoilers or telephone antennas, if there is a possibility that they could be damaged.

Washing your vehicle

Automatic transmission

Especially during the winter months the
vehicle should be frequently washed. Dirt
and road salt can damage the vehicle.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake rotors can corrode.<

Controls

Before driving into the car wash, check if the system is suitable for your MINI. Observe the following points:

Driving tips

MINI Service would be pleased to advise you on
cleaning and care products and services for your
MINI.

Do not use automatic high-pressure car
washes; otherwise, water may drip into
the vehicle around the windows.<

> Deactivate the rain sensor* to prevent unintentional wiping.

Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
the vehicle can roll:
1. Place the remote control, even with Comfort
Access, in the ignition lock.

Communications

The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
using manufacturer-approved products to clean
and care for your vehicle.

Preference should be given to cloth car washes.

Mobility

Regular cleaning and care helps to maintain the
value of your MINI.

Car washes

2. Move the selector lever to position N.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Switch off the engine.
5. Insert the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.

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Reference

Car-care products

AT A GLANCE

Care

Steam jets/high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, make sure that you maintain sufficient distance from the vehicle and do not
exceed a maximum temperature of 1407/
606.
If the distance is too close, the pressure too high,
or the temperature too high, parts of the vehicle
can be damaged, or water can penetrate.
Observe the operating instructions for highpressure washers.<
Do not spray sensors such as Park Distance Control with high-pressure washers
for a long time and maintain the greatest possible distance of approx. 1 ft/30 cm from them.<

Manual washing
Use a great deal of water and, if necessary, car
shampoo when washing your car by hand. Clean
the vehicle with a sponge or a washing brush
applying a slight amount of pressure.
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate the rain sensor or turn off the ignition
to prevent unintentional wiping.<
Observe local regulations regarding washing vehicles by hand.<

Wax, preservatives and dirt on the windows cause streaks when the windshield
wipers are on, and can cause premature wear of
the wiper blades and interfere with the rain sensor.<

Paintwork, care
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value
and protects the paint from the long-term
effects of aggressive substances.
In some regions, environmental factors can
affect the vehicle paintwork and damage it. It is
therefore important to adjust the frequency and
extent of vehicle care correspondingly.
Immediately remove aggressive materials such
as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap or
bird droppings to prevent damage to the paintwork.

Removing paintwork damage
Depending on the severity of the damage,
immediately repair stone damage or
scratches to prevent rusting.<
The manufacturer of the MINI recommends
repairing paint damage professionally according
to factory specifications with original MINI
paints.

Headlamps
Do not wipe dry and do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents. Remove dirt and contamination, such as insects, by soaking with
shampoo and then washing with plenty of
water.
Do not remove accumulated ice and snow with
an ice scraper; use window deicers instead.

Preservation
Preservation is necessary when water no longer
beads on the clean paint surface. To preserve
the paint, only use preservatives that contain
carnauba or synthetic waxes.

Rubber seals
Only treat with water or rubber care products.

Windows
Clean the outside and inside of the windows and
mirrors with a window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners
containing quartz.<

Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and change regularly to
prevent the formation of streaks.

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Do not use silicon sprays or other siliconcontaining care products on rubber seals;
otherwise, noise and damage could occur.<

Chrome parts*
Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radiator
grill and door handles with copious quantities of
water and, if necessary, a shampoo additive,
especially when contaminated with road salt.
For additional treatment, use chrome polish.

Internal care
Upholstery/fabrics
Regularly use a vacuum cleaner to remove surface dirt.
In case of serious spots such as liquid stains, use
a soft sponge or lint-free microfiber cloth and
suitable interior cleaners. Observe the instructions on the packaging.
Clean upholstery up to the seams. Do not
rub forcefully.<
Velcro fasteners on pants or other items of
clothing can damage seat covers. Make
sure that all Velcro fasteners are closed.<

Leather/leather coverings*
The leather processed by the manufacturer of your MINI is a high-quality natural
product. Light variations in the grain is one of
the typical properties of natural leather.<
Dust and road grit in the pores and folds of the
leather have an abrasive effect, leading to
increased wear and causing the leather surface
to become brittle prematurely. Use a cloth or
vacuum cleaner to remove dust on a regular
basis.
Especially when the leather has a light color, it
should be cleaned regularly since it tends to get
heavily soiled.

AT A GLANCE
Controls

Keep the outside sensors on the vehicle
such as the Park Distance Control clean
and ice-free to ensure that they function properly.<

Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects
out of the movement range of the pedals;
otherwise, they may inhibit the function of the
pedals during driving.
Do not place additional floor mats onto an existing one or onto other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened.
Make sure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they have been removed, e.g.
for cleaning.<
Floor mats can be removed to be cleaned.
If the carpets are very dirty, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or an interior cleaner. When
doing so, rub forward and back in the driving
direction; otherwise, the carpet may become
matted.

Driving tips

External sensors

Carpets/floor mats*

Interior plastic parts
These include:
> Plastic surfaces
> Lamp glass
> Display panes
> Mat parts
Only clean with water and, if necessary, solventfree plastic cleaners.
Do not use solvents such as alcohol, lacquer thinner, cold cleaners, fuel, or similar,
as these will damage the surfaces.<

Decorative strips*

Communications

Do not use aggressive, acid-containing,
highly alkaline, or abrasive cleansers or
steam jets hotter than 1407/606 as they may
cause damage.<

Mobility

The system produces brake dust that collects on
the light alloy wheels. Clean them regularly with
acid-free wheel cleaner.

Treat the leather twice a year using a leather
lotion since dirt and grease will gradually attack
the leather's protective layer.

Only clean decorative strips with moist cloths.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Do not clean chemically, as this may
destroy the webbing.<

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Reference

Light-alloy wheels*

Care

Displays
To clean displays such as radios or display elements, use a display cleaning cloth or a soft,
non-scratching, lint-free cloth.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
the display as this can cause damage.<
Do not use chemical or abrasive household cleaning agents. Keep fluids of any
kind away from the device. Surfaces or electrical
components may otherwise become corroded
or damaged.<

CD/DVD drives
Do not use cleaning CDs as this could
damage parts of the drive.<

Vehicle storage
If you are not going to drive your car for more
than three months, please ask for advice from
your MINI dealer or a workshop that works
according to MINI manufacturer specifications.

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2. Press together the locking spring, arrows 1,
and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.

You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your MINI dealer.

3. Pull the wiper blade forward and out of the
catch mechanism.

When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the consumer in question; otherwise, short circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, observe
any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.<

4. Press the new wiper blade into the fixture
until it engages audibly.
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the hood.<

Changing the rear wiper blade

Caring for headlamps, refer to page 128.
For any bulb replacement not described
below, contact a MINI dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the
MINI manufacturer.<
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your MINI dealer.<

Light-emitting diodes LEDs
1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.
2. Rotate the wiper blade toward the back as
far as it will go, arrow.
3. Press the wiper blade against the limit and
thus out of the mounting.
4. Press the new wiper blade into the fixture
until it engages audibly.

Light-emitting diodes installed behind translucent lenses serve as the light sources for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes are related to conventional laser diodes, and legislation defines them
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours; otherwise, this could cause
irritation of the retina.<

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Controls
Driving tips

Never touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute
amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold
the bulb by its base.<

Communications

1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.

Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be
handled carefully. The manufacturer of your
MINI recommends having your MINI dealer perform any work that you do not feel competent to
perform yourself or that is not described here.

Mobility

Changing the front wiper blades

Lamps and bulbs

Reference

Wiper blades

AT A GLANCE

Replacing components

Headlight glass lens
In cool or humid weather, condensation may
occur on the interior of outside lights. The condensation disappears a short time after the light
is switched on. The headlamps do not need to
be changed. If a lot of moisture is present, e.g.
water droplets in the light, have them checked
by your service center.

Xenon lamps*
The service life of these bulbs is very long and
the probability of failure very low, provided that
they are not switched on and off an excessive
number of times. If a xenon lamp fails nevertheless, switch on the fog lamps and continue the
journey with great care, provided that local legislation does not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp system,
including bulb replacement, carried out
only by a MINI dealer or a workshop that has
specially trained personnel working in accordance with the specifications of the MINI manufacturer. Due to high voltage, there is a risk of
fatal injury if work on the xenon lamps is carried
out improperly.<

Removing the cover:
1. Press the tab.
2. Flip open the cover and take it out of the
holder.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reattach the cover.
Be careful when installing the cover; otherwise, leaks could occur and cause damage to the headlamp system.<

Replacing the bulb
1. Turn the lamp counterclockwise, arrow 1,
and remove it, arrow 2.

Halogen low beams and high beams
H13 bulb, 60/55 watts
The H13 bulb is pressurized. Therefore,
wear safety glasses and protective gloves.
Otherwise, there is a risk of injury if the bulb is
damaged.<
Be careful when installing the cover; otherwise, leaks could occur and cause damage to the headlamp system.<

2. Push on the catch, arrow 1, and disconnect
the connector, arrow 2.

Accessing the lamp from the engine
compartment
The low-beam/high-beam bulb can be changed
from the engine compartment.

3. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.

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Accessing the lamps via the wheel well

Replacing a parking/roadside parking
lamp bulb
5 watt bulb, W 5 W
1. Turn in the wheel.
2. Remove cover 2.
To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

AT A GLANCE

Turn signals, parking lamps, roadside
parking lamps, and fog lamps

Controls

3. Unscrew the upper bulb counterclockwise.

Turn signal

Parking/roadside parking/fog lamps

Replacing a turn signal bulb

2. Remove cover 1.
To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

Replacing a fog lamp bulb

3. Remove the inside cover.
To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.

1. Turn in the wheel.

Driving tips

1. Turn in the wheel.

4. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.

H8 bulb, 35 watts
2. Remove cover 2.
To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.
3. Pull the cable connector.
4. Unscrew the lower bulb counterclockwise.

Mobility

4. Unscrew the bulb counterclockwise.

Communications

21 watt bulb, P21W, if necessary PY 21 W

Reference

5. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.

5. To insert the new bulb and replace the covers, proceed in reverse order.

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Replacing components

Side turn signals

Changing

5 watt bulb, W 5 W

All bulbs are integrated in a central bulb holder.

1. Open hood.

1. Switch off the light and remove the infrared
remote control from the ignition lock.
2. Push the cover panel out from the rear of the
cargo area side trim panel and remove it.

2. Squeeze clamping clip, arrows, and remove
bulb holder.
3. Unscrew bulb counterclockwise and
replace.
4. To insert the new bulb and replace the
cover, proceed in reverse order.

3. Disengage the bulb holder by pressing down
on the clamping clip, arrow.

Side marker lamps
Have these bulbs replaced by your MINI dealer.

Tail lamps
Bulb P 21 W

4. Remove bulb holder.
5. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replacement.
6. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
7. Replace the cover panel.
1

Brake/tail lamp

Turn signal

Brake/tail lamp

Backup lamps

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5 watt bulb, C 5 W

> MINI Mobility System, refer to the following
section
> Run-flat tires, page 119

MINI Mobility System*
The Mobility System is located under the left
front seat.

AT A GLANCE

License plate lamps

3. Replace the bulb.
4. Insert the lamp.

Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated the tire if possible.
Follow the instructions on using the Mobility System found on the compressor and
the sealant bottle.<

This lamp uses LED technology for operation. In
the event of a malfunction, contact your MINI
dealer or a workshop that has specially trained
personnel working in accordance with the specifications of your MINI manufacturer.

Remove the adhesive label for the speed limit
from the sealant bottle and affix it to the steering wheel.

Sealant and compressor
Communications

Center brake lamp

Repairing a flat tire

Sealant bottle and adhesive label with speed
limit

Filling hose
Note the use-by date on the sealant bottle.<

Reference

Safety measures in the event of a breakdown:
Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving
traffic and switch on the hazard warning flashers.
Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels
are in the straight-ahead position and engage
the steering wheel lock. Engage the parking
brake and shift into 1st or reverse gear or place
the selector lever in position P.
All passengers should be outside the vehicle and
in a safe place, e.g. behind a guardrail.
Erect a warning triangle or warning flasher at the
appropriate distance if necessary. Comply with
all safety guidelines and regulations.<

Driving tips

2. Remove the lamp, arrow 2.

Mobility

1. Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the
left in the tab of the lamp housing, arrow 1.

Use of the MINI Mobility System may be ineffective if the tire puncture measures approx.
0.12 in/4 mm or more. Contact the nearest MINI
dealer if the tire cannot be made drivable with
the Mobility System.

Controls

Preparations

In the event of a flat tire, different procedures
should be followed depending on the equipment included in your vehicle:

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Replacing components

Holder for the sealant bottle

Compressor

Plug and cable for the socket in the vehicle
interior, page 82

Connection hose to connect the compressor
and sealant bottle or the compressor and
wheel

6. Insert the plug 5 into the lighter socket/
power socket in the vehicle interior,
page 82.

On/off switch

Pressure gauge for indicating the tire inflation pressure

Release button for reducing the tire inflation
pressure

7. With the engine running:
Switch on the compressor and let it run for
approx. 3 to 8 minutes to fill the tire with
sealant and achieve a tire inflation pressure
of approx. 26 psi/180 kPa.

Connector, cable and connection hose are
stored in the compressor housing.

Using the Mobility System
To repair a tire puncture with the Mobility System, proceed as follows:
> Filling the tire with sealant

4. Unscrew the dust cap from the valve of the
defective wheel and screw the filling hose 2
of the sealant bottle onto the valve.
5. Ensure that the compressor is switched off.

When filling with the sealant, the inflation pressure can briefly rise to
approx. 73 psi/500 kPa. Do not switch off
the compressor during this phase.<
Do not run the compressor for longer
than 10 minutes; otherwise, the
device will overheat and possibly be damaged.<

> Distributing the sealant

8. Switch off the compressor.

> Correct the tire inflation pressure

If an air pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa is not
reached:

Filling the tire with sealant
Proceed in the specified order; otherwise,
sealant may emerge under high pressure.<

1. Unscrew the filling hose 2 from the wheel
and drive the vehicle forward and backward
approx. 33 ft/10 m to distribute the liquid
sealant in the tire evenly.

1. Shake the sealant bottle.

2. Inflate the tire again with the compressor.

2. Pull the connecting hose 6 completely out of
the compressor housing and screw it onto
the connector of the sealant bottle. Make
sure that the hose is not kinked.

If an inflation pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa
still cannot be reached, the tire is too
heavily damaged. Please contact the nearest
MINI dealer.<

3. Insert the sealant bottle on the compressor
housing in an upright position.

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5. Stow Mobility System back in the vehicle.

Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 3.1 miles/5 km to
evenly distribute the sealant.
Do not exceed speeds of 50 mph/
80 km/h.
If possible, do not drop below 10 mph/
20 km/h.<

Correct the tire inflation pressure
1. After driving for approx. 3.1 miles/5 km or
ten minutes, stop at a suitable location.
2. Screw the connection hose 6 of the compressor directly onto the tire valve.
3. Insert the plug 5 into the power socket in the
vehicle interior.
4. Correct inflation pressure to 26 psi/180 kPa.
With the engine running:
> To increase the inflation pressure: switch on
the compressor. To check the current inflation pressure, switch off the compressor.
Do not run the compressor for longer
than 10 minutes; otherwise, the
device will overheat and possibly be damaged.<
> To decrease the inflation pressure: press the
release button 9.

Do not exceed the permitted maximum
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; doing so may
result in an accident.<
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly balanced.

AT A GLANCE
Controls

4. Wrap the empty sealant bottle in suitable
material to avoid dirtying the cargo area.

Driving on

Have the Mobility System refilled.

Changing wheels

Driving tips

3. Connect the filler hose 2 of the sealant bottle to the unoccupied connection on the
sealant bottle.
This prevents the rest of the sealant from
escaping from the bottle.

The pouch with the wheel changing kit* is
stored under the flat load floor. It includes:
> Vehicle jack
> Reversible ratchet
> Wheel stud wrench
> Extractor hook for wheel center cover
> Chock

Preparing for a wheel change
Observe the safety precautions regarding
flat tires on page 135.<
Additional safety measures when changing tires:
Only change the tire when parked on a surface
that is level, firm and not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on
soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,
ice, flagstones, etc.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
it from extending to its full support height and
reduce its load-carrying capacity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine
when the vehicle is supported by the jack; otherwise, there is a risk of fatal injury.<

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Communications

2. Unscrew connecting hose of the
compressor 6 from the sealant bottle.

Mobility

1. Unscrew filler hose 2 of the sealant bottle
from the wheel.

If the tire cannot maintain the inflation
pressure, drive the vehicle again, refer to
Distributing the sealant. Then repeat steps
1 to 4.
If an inflation pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa still
cannot be reached, the tire is too heavily damaged. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.<

Reference

Stowing Mobility System

Replacing components

1. Place the foldable chock* behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in
front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an
incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface
with a more severe slope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from rolling.
2. Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.

Mounting the wheel
1. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.
2. Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Clean the lug bolts.
3. Lift the new wheel into place.

3. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.

4. Screw at least two lug bolts finger-tight into
opposite bolt holes.

Jacking up the vehicle

5. Screw in the remaining bolts.

The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise
another vehicle model with it or to raise any load
of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury.<

6. Tighten all the lug bolts firmly in a diagonal
pattern.

1. Place the jack at the jacking point closest to
the wheel.
The jack base must be perpendicular to the
surface beneath the jacking point.

Tightening the lug bolts

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the jack.

Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
Immediately have the wheels checked
with a calibrated torque wrench to ensure
that the lug bolts are firmly seated. Otherwise,
incorrectly tightened lug bolts can present a
safety hazard.<
Tightening torque: 103.3 lb ft or 140 Nm.
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly balanced.

2. Slide reversible ratchet onto the fixture on
the jack, arrow 1.

Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate climate.

Battery replacement

3. As you ratchet up the jack, place the jack
head onto the lifting point on the body,
arrow 2.

Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully
available.<

4. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised off the ground.

After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your dealer to

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In the engine compartment
AT A GLANCE

ensure that all comfort functions are fully available.

Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting on page 140.

After replacing old batteries, return the
used batteries to your MINI dealer or to a
recycling center. Maintain the battery in an
upright position for transport and storage.
Always secure the battery against tipping over
during transport.<

Controls

Disposal
Opening the cover
Press the latch.

In the vehicle interior

Power failure
Driving tips

After a temporary power loss, some equipment
may not be fully functional and may require initialization. Individual settings are also lost and
must be reprogrammed:
> Time and date
These values must be updated, page 54.

> Glass sunroof*, electric
It may only be possible to raise the sunroof,
if applicable. The system must be initialized.
Contact your nearest MINI dealer.

On the right side of the footwell.

Communications

> Radio
Stations must be stored again, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual for Radio.

Opening the cover
Press out at the recess.

Fuses
Mobility

Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or
replace it with a fuse of a different color or
Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in
the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload.
Have the fuse changed only by a MINI dealer or
a workshop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifications of
the MINI manufacturer.<

Reference

A fuse allocation diagram is located on the inside
of the fuse box cover panels.

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Giving and receiving assistance

Giving and receiving assistance
Roadside Assistance

Warning triangle*

Roadside Assistance is available by phone 24
hours a day in many countries. You can obtain
assistance there in the event of a vehicle breakdown.
Phone numbers for Roadside Assistance are
listed in the Contact brochure.

First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace any items in good time, if necessary.

In the cargo area under the loading sill.
To remove, open the two clasps.

Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine
can be started by connecting two jumper cables
to another vehicle's battery. You can also use
the same method to help start another vehicle.
Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated
clamp handles.

The first aid pouch is located on the rear cargo
well by the left side trim panel or under the pullout floor panel.

Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal accident may occur. Carefully adhere to the following sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible personal injuries.<

Preparation
1. Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This
information can be found on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the support vehicle.
3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,
there is a danger of shorting.<

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Body ground in MINI:
AT A GLANCE

Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could cause
injury occur.<
1. Open the battery cover in the engine compartment to access the positive terminal of
your MINI.

6. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.

Controls

Connecting jumper cables

2. Start the engine of the other vehicle in the
usual manner.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3. Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.

4. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
5. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle.

If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<

Mobility

3. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the
vehicle providing assistance.

Communications

1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.

Tow-starting, towing
away
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<

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Reference

2. Release the tabs on the left and right sides of
the positive terminal cover*, arrows 1, and
lift the cover to open, arrow 2.

Driving tips

Starting the engine

Giving and receiving assistance

Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or at
the right rear.
The tow fitting is stored under the right front
seat.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<

Access to screw thread
Press the lower part of the cover. This will push
out the upper edge of the cover, which can then
be removed.

Front

There is no power assist while the engine is off.
Thus, braking and steering will require increased
effort.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depending on local regulations.

Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.

Automatic transmission
Tow vehicles with automatic transmission
only with a tow truck or with the front
wheels lifted; otherwise, the transmission can be
damaged.<

Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
result.<

With towbar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle; otherwise, it may
be impossible to maintain control.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same side
on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to
avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle, please
observe the following:
> Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.

Rear

> The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<

With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.

Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page 39; otherwise, the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals, and windshield
wipers may be unavailable. Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle raised, as this would
allow the steering to turn.<

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To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<

4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly
release the clutch. After the engine starts,
immediately depress the clutch completely
again.
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warning flashers.

AT A GLANCE

With tow truck: vehicles without ALL4
all-wheel drive

Controls

6. Have the vehicle checked.

Have the MINI Countryman transported by a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.

With tow truck: vehicles with ALL4 allwheel drive

Communications

Driving tips

Do not have your vehicle with ALL4 allwheel drive towed with the front or rear
axle raised individually; otherwise, the wheels
may lock and the transfer case may be damaged.<

Only have your MINI Countryman transported
on a flat bed.
Mobility

Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possible; instead, jump-start the engine, page 140.
Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only
be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles
with an automatic transmission cannot be towstarted at all.

Reference

1. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, page 39.
3. Shift into 3rd gear.

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Indicator and warning lamps

Indicator and warning lamps
or 2. See the table for information on causes and
how to react. Note whether a lamp lights up
alone or in combination with another. Some
lamps can light up in different colors. Corresponding distinctions are made in the text.

Indicator and warning lamps can light up in various combinations and colors in indicator area 1
1

Cause

What to do

Turn signals
High beams/headlamp flasher
switched on
Fog lamps switched on
Rear fog lamp switched on
Fasten safety belts

Fasten your safety belt, refer also to
page 33.

Indication in US models
Parking brake applied

Release the parking brake.

Indication in Canadian models

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Parking brake applied

Release the parking brake.

Outside temperature warning

Drive cautiously, refer also to page 48.

Cause

What to do
AT A GLANCE

Lights up briefly:
The tank still contains approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters of fuel
Remains on:

Engine refuses to start

Depress the brake or clutch in order to
start the engine, page 39.

Ignition switched on and driver's door
open

Switch off the ignition, page 39, or
close the driver's door.

Driving tips

Lamps still on

Controls

The remaining range is at most
30 miles/50 km, page 49

Roadside parking lamps on

Hood open

Gas cap missing or loose

Make sure that the gas cap is correctly
positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between
the gas cap and the vehicle.

Window washer fluid level too low

Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
page 46.

Mobility

Communications

Door open

Reference

145

Indicator and warning lamps

Cause

What to do

Lights up in red:
Service due

Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page,
125.

Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
Start/Stop button is briefly pressed,
possibly without the brake or clutch
being depressed
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, not
detected

The engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if necessary.

Remote control battery is discharged

Use the remote control for a longer
journey or, in cars with Comfort
Access, replace the battery.

Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failed

Have the system checked immediately. Fasten the safety belts anyway.

Power steering failed

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Steering response will be
markedly different. Have the system
checked without delay.

Lights up in red:
Engine malfunction

Stop the car and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your MINI dealer.

Lights up in yellow:
Full engine power no longer available

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You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the engine
checked as soon as possible.

Cause

What to do

Indicator lamp 1 flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in damage to the catalytic converter

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked without delay.

AT A GLANCE

Engine malfunction with adverse
effect on exhaust emissions

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the car checked as
soon as possible.

Controls

Indicator lamp 1 lights up:

Engine overheating

Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Do not open the hood;
otherwise, there is a risk of injury from
scalding. Contact your MINI dealer.

Driving tips

Lights up in red:

Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked without delay if the situation reoccurs.

Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction

Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.

Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connected

Have the battery checked as soon as
possible.

Mobility

Engine too hot

Communications

Lights up in yellow:

Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
Reference

Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied

147

Indicator and warning lamps

Cause

What to do

Indication in US models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low

Braking action is reduced, stop with
care. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.

Lights up in yellow:
Hill Assist failed. The car will not be
held in place after the brake is
released

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Indication in Canadian models
Lights up in red:
Brake fluid level too low

Braking action is reduced, stop with
care. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.

Lights up in yellow:
Hill Assist failed. The car will not be
held in place after the brake is
released

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Indication in US models
Brake pads worn

Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.

Indication in Canadian models
Brake pads worn

Have the condition of the brake pads
checked without delay.

Indication in US models
Vehicle electronics failed

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You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your MINI dealer.

Indication* in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed

You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your MINI dealer.

Lights up in red:

Have the system in question checked
without delay.

> Starter failed or

The engine cannot be restarted.

> ignition malfunctioning. Engine
restart only possible when brake
is depressed or

Depress the brake to start the engine
again.

Driving tips

> lighting system failed. Low
beams/tail lamps and brake
lamps still operational. All other
lamps failed
Lights up in yellow:
> Control of the brake lamps failed
or
> fuel supply malfunctioning
> Drive malfunctioning

AT A GLANCE

What to do

Controls

Cause

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system in question checked without delay.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Transmission limp-home
program active with restricted range
of gears. Have the system checked
immediately.

Mobility

Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is controlling drive and braking forces, refer
also to page 56

Communications

Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated, refer also to page 57
The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
are deactivated, refer also to page 56

Driving stability limited during acceleration and cornering.
Driving style must be adjusted.

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Reference

Indicator and warning lamps

Cause

The Dynamic Stability Control DSC
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC
have failed.

What to do

Driving stability limited during acceleration and cornering.
You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.

Indication in US models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Tire Pressure
Monitor, have failed, refer also to
page 56

Reduced braking and driving stability.
Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.

Indication in US models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS, ALL4 all-wheel drive,
and the Tire Pressure Monitor, have
failed, refer also to page 56

Indication* in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS and the Flat Tire Monitor or the Tire Pressure Monitor*,
have failed, refer also to page 56

Indication* in Canadian models
The driving stability control systems,
including ABS, ALL4 all-wheel drive,
and the Flat Tire Monitor or the Tire
Pressure Monitor*, have failed, refer
also to page 56

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Drive cautiously and think well ahead.
Avoid braking with full force, driving
on rough tracks, and depressing the
accelerator pedal to full throttle or
kickdown position. Have the system
checked immediately.

ALL4 all-wheel drive has failed.

Continued driving is possible. Drive
cautiously and think well ahead. Avoid
rough track driving, full-throttle operation, and use of the transmission's
kickdown mode. Have the system
checked immediately.

ALL4 all-wheel drive and DSC have
failed.

AT A GLANCE

What to do

Controls

Cause

Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor*

Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page 59.

> Flat Tire Monitor not initialized

Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page 59.
Communications

> Tire damage

Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicated

Driving tips

Light up in yellow and red:

Have the system checked.

Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor*
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or significant tire
pressure loss, e.g. in the front right
tire

Carefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page 61.

Mobility

Reference

151

Indicator and warning lamps

Cause

What to do

Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor*
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initialized

Check the inflation pressure and reset
the system, page 62.

The small lamp flashes yellow and
then stays on, the large lamp lights
up in yellow:
> Wheel mounted without TPM
electronics

Have the system checked.

> The TPM is temporarily malfunctioning due to other systems or
devices using the same radio frequency.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor*
Light up in yellow:
> Tire Pressure Monitor failed.
Punctures are not indicated

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Have the system checked.

You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked without delay.

> Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brake

Always depress the brake to engage a
gear.

> Automatic selector lever locked

Manually releasing the selector lever
lock, page 43.

Lights up in yellow:

Have the system checked as soon as
possible.

> Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed or

Manually releasing the selector lever
lock, page 43.

> brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depressing the brake

To engage a gear while the vehicle is
at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine.

Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating

Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the system checked if the situation reoccurs.

Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot

Controls

> Transmission limp-home program active with restricted range
of gears, possibly with reduced
acceleration

Driving tips

Lights up in red:

AT A GLANCE

What to do

Communications

Cause

Mobility

Avoid high engine loads. You can continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.

Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented from rolling

Reference

153

Indicator and warning lamps

Cause

What to do

Selector lever position P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched off

Engage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch off the ignition,
page 39.

Cruise control system failed

Have the system checked.

Park Distance Control failed

Have the system checked.

Bulb of exterior lighting system failed

Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.

Low-beam headlamp or fog lamp
failed

Have the lamps checked as soon as
possible.

High-beam headlamp failed

Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.

Rear fog lamp failed

Have the rear fog lamp checked.

Adaptive Light Control has failed

Coolant level too low

Add coolant immediately, page 123.

Engine oil pressure too low

Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your MINI dealer.

Lights up in red:
Service appointment overdue

Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page 52.

Lights up in yellow:
Service due

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Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page 52.

Cause

What to do
AT A GLANCE

No service due

Set speed limit exceeded

Set the time and date, page 54.

Mobility

Communications

Driving tips

Controls

Time and date no longer correct

Reference

155

AT A GLANCE

Controls

Driving tips

Communications

Mobility

Reference
Reference

Technical data

Technical data
Engine data

Displacement

cu in/cmμ

Number of cylinders
Maximum power output

At engine speed

rpm

Maximum torque

lb ft/Nm

with overboost
At engine speed
with overboost

rpm

Cooper

Cooper S

97.5/1,598

121

181

6,000

5,500

114/155

177/240

–

192/260

4,250

1,600-5,000

–

1,700-4,500

Overboost briefly raises the maximum torque at high rates of acceleration, e.g. when passing.

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Communications

Driving tips

Controls

AT A GLANCE

Dimensions

Reference

Mobility

All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius Δ: 38.1 ft/11.6 m.
Information after the semicolon: different values for MINI Cooper S.

159

Technical data

Weights
Cooper

Cooper S

Cooper S ALL4

3,053/1,385

3,208/1,455

Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

2,954/1,340

> Automatic transmission

lbs/kg

3,020/1,370

> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

3,858/1,750

3,990/1,810

4,101/1,860

> Automatic transmission

lbs/kg

3,924/1,780

4,034/1,830

4,145/1,880

> Manual transmission

lbs/kg

2,028/920

2,105/955

2,161/980

> Automatic transmission

lbs/kg

2,094/950

2,150/975

2,205/1,000

Approved rear axle load

lbs/kg

1,918/870

2,017/915

Approved roof load capacity

lbs/kg

165/75

Cargo area capacity

cu ft/
liters

1.2 - 41.3/
350 - 1,170

3,097/1,405

3,252/1,475

Approved gross weight

Approved front axle load

Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.

Capacities
US gal/US quarts

Liters

Fuel tank

12.4/–

approx. 47

including reserve of

2.1/–

approx. 8

Window washer system incl.
headlamp washer system

–/4.2

approx. 4

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Notes

Fuel grade: page 113

For more details: page 46

AT A GLANCE
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Mobility
Reference

161

Everything from A to Z

Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System 57
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle 4
Acknowledgment signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle 20
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control 76
Adaptive Light Control 69
Additives
– coolant 123
– engine oil 123
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner 73
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 74
Air conditioner 72
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 73
– automatic climate control 74
– ventilation 76
Air distribution
– automatic 75
– individual 74
– manual 74
Air flow rate 73, 75
– air conditioning system 73
– automatic climate control 75
– heating, ventilation 73
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 72
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure 114
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 73, 75
Air supply
– air conditioner 73
– automatic climate control 74
– ventilation 76
Air vents 72

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Airbags 64
– sitting safely 30
– warning lamp 66
Airing, refer to Ventilation 76
AKI, refer to fuel grade 113
Alarm system 24
ALL4 all-wheel drive system 58
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires 120
All-wheel drive, refer to
ALL4 58
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 73, 75
Ambient lighting 71
Antenna, care 127
Antifreeze
– coolant 123
– washer fluid 46
Antilock Brake System ABS 57
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 24
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 160
Approved engine oils 123
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights 160
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 79
Ashtray 81
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 57
Audio device, external 79
AUTO program for automatic
climate control 75
Automatic
– air distribution 75
– air flow rate 75
– cruise control 46
– headlamp control 67
Automatic climate control 72
– automatic air distribution 75

Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 41
– interlock 41
– overriding selector lever
lock 43
– shiftlock 41
– sport program 42
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device 79
Average fuel consumption 49
– setting the units 51
Average speed 49
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 160

B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting 71
Backrests, refer to Seats 30
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb 134
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch 140
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away 142
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 109
Battery 138
– charging 139
– disposal 27, 139
– jump-starting 140
– temporary power failure 139
Battery renewal
– remote control 27
Being towed 142
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 33
Belts, refer to Safety belts 33
Beverage holders, refer to Cup
holders 81

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AT A GLANCE
Controls
Driving tips
Communications

California Proposition 65
warning 5
Call
– accepting 104
– ending 104
– rejecting 104
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing 104
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders 81
Capacities 160
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery 138
Car care 127
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls 18
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 79
Car phone, refer to
Telephone 98
Car wash
– before driving in 40
Car wash, care 127
Car washes 127
Care 127
– car washes 127
– car-care products 127
– CD/DVD drives 130
– external 127
– high-pressure washers 128
– internal 129
– leather 129
– manual washing 128
– upholstery and fabrics 129
– windows 128
– wiper blades 128
Cargo area 88
– capacity 160
– Comfort Access 26
– lamp 70
– opening from outside 23
– trunk lid, refer to Liftgate 23

Cargo area, expanding 88
Cargo area lamp 70
Cargo area lid, refer to
Liftgate 23
Cargo area partition net, refer
to Partition net 89
Cargo loading 90
– securing cargo 91
– stowing cargo 91
– vehicle 88
Cargo, securing 91
Carpets, care 129
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 86
Center armrest 79
Center brake lamp 135
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console 14
Center Rail 80
Center Rail, refer to Storage
compartments 80
Central locking system 19
– Comfort Access 25
– from inside 22
– from outside 19
– setting unlocking
behavior 19
Changing bulbs 131
Changing wheels 137
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment 122
Check Control 54
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 37
Child restraint systems 36
Child seats 36
Child-safety locks 38
Chrome parts, care 128
Chrome parts, refer to
Care 127
Cigarette lighter 81
Cleaning headlamps 45
– washer fluid 46

Mobility

Reference

Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning 48
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate 73, 75
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating 100
Bottle holders, refer to Cup
holders 81
Brake Assist 57
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements 52
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs 134
Brake pads, breaking in 86
Brake rotors 87
– brakes 86
– breaking in 86
Brake system 86
– breaking in 86
– disc brakes 87
– MINI Maintenance
System 125
Brakes
– ABS 57
– breaking in 86
– MINI Maintenance
System 125
– parking brake 40
– service requirements 52
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely 87
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 140
Break-in period 86
Breaking in the clutch 86
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs 131
Button for starting the
engine 39
Buttons on the steering
wheel 11

Everything from A to Z

Clock
– 12h/24h mode 51
– setting time 54
Closing
– from inside 22
– from outside 19
Clothes hooks 81
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 40
Comfort Access 25
– replacing the battery 27
– what to observe before
entering a car wash 26
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock 39
Computer 49
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked 88
Condition Based Service
CBS 125
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile 18
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances 82
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption 49
Controls and displays 10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access 25
Convenient operation
– windows 20
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine 40
Coolant 123
– checking level 123
– filling 123
– temperature 48
Coolant temperature 48
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 123
Cooling, maximum 75
Copyright 2
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light Control 69

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Cruising range 49
Cup holders 81
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 160
Current fuel consumption 49

D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 70
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10
Data 158
– capacities 160
– dimensions 159
– engine 158
– weights 160
Data memory 126
Date
– setting 54
Daytime running lights 68
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist 57
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 65
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking 20
Defect
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 112
Defogging windows 74, 75
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows 74, 75
Defrosting windows 74, 75
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner 74
– automatic climate control 75
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows 74, 75
Differential, breaking in 86
Dimensions 159
Dipstick, engine oil 122
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals 43
Displacement, refer to Engine
data 158

Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 70
Displays 12
– instrument cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
Displays, care 130
Disposal
– of coolant 123
– remote control battery 27
– vehicle battery 139
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements 52
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 56
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 18
Door lock 21
Door lock, confirmation
signals 20
Doors, manual operation 22
DOT Quality Grades 117
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders 81
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist 58
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button 59
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams 67
Driving notes 86
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist 58
Driving stability control
systems 56
Driving through water 87
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes 86
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function 76
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 57
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist 57
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 57
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 57

G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 77
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption 49
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 48

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AT A GLANCE
Controls
Driving tips

Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 54
Failure of an electrical
consumer 139
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 33
Fault messages, refer to Check
Control 54
Faulty
– tire 60
Filter
– microfilter for air
conditioner 74
– microfilter/activatedcharcoal filter for automatic
climate control 76
Fine wood, care 129
First aid pouch 140
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 39
Flash when locking/
unlocking 20
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 119
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 61
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 59
– indicating a flat tire 60
– initializing the system 59
– snow chains 59
– system limits 59

Communications

Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 118
Floor mats, care 129
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 133
Folding rear seat backrest 88
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely 87
Footwell lamps 70
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
ALL4 58
Front airbags 64
Front fog lamps 70
– indicator lamp 144
– replacing bulb 133
Front seat adjustment 30
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows 74, 75
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 59
Fuel 113
– gauge 48
– high-quality brands 113
– quality 113
– specifications 113
– tank capacity 160
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 48
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 49
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge 48
Fuel filler flap 112
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction 112
Fuses 139

Mobility

Electrical malfunction
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 112
Electronic brake-force
distribution 57
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 57
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 112
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission 43
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance 140
Engine
– breaking in 86
– data 158
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature 48
– speed 158
– starting 40
– starting, Comfort Access 25
– switching off 40
Engine compartment 122
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 123
Engine oil
– adding 123
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils 123
– alternative oil types 123
– approved engine oils 123
– capacity 123
– checking level 122
– dipstick 122
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements 52
– MINI Maintenance
System 125
Engine oil level, checking 122
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 158
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine 40

ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 57
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system 86
Exterior mirrors 34
– adjusting 34
– automatic dimming
feature 34
– automatic heating 34
– folding in and out 34
External audio device 79
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 142
– for tying down loads 91

Reference

Everything from A to Z

Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 113
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 41
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 41
– manual transmission 41
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 41
– manual transmission 41
General driving notes 86
Glass sunroof, electric 27
– convenient operation 20, 22
– opening, closing 27
– remote control 20
– tilting 27
Glove compartment 79
Grills, refer to Air vents 72
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 160

H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 132
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 40
Hands-free system 14, 106
Hazard warning flashers 14
Head airbags 64
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 69
Head restraints 32
– sitting safely 30
Headlamp control,
automatic 67
Headlamp flasher 43
– indicator lamp 11, 144
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 132
Headlamps, care 128
Headlight glass lens 132
Heated
– mirrors 34
– rear window 73, 75
– seats 33

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Heating 72
– mirrors 34
– rear window 73, 75
– seats 33
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo 91
Height adjustment
– seats 31
– steering wheel 35
Height, refer to
Dimensions 159
High beams 69
– headlamp flasher 69
– indicator lamp 144
– replacing bulb 132
High water, refer to Driving
through water 87
Hill Assist 58
Hills 87
Holders for cups 81
Homepage 4
Hood 121
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 86
Hydroplaning 86

I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning 48
Ignition 39
– switched off 39
– switched on 39
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness 39
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 39
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control 18
Ignition lock 39
Imprint 2
Incoming call 104
Indicator and warning
lamps 13, 144
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 62
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 70
Individual air distribution 74

Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 18
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 61
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 59
– glass sunroof, electric 27
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays 12
Instrument lighting 70
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays 12
Integrated key 18
Integrated universal remote
control 77
Interior lamps 70
– remote control 21
Interior rearview mirror 34
– automatic dimming
feature 34
Interlock 41
Intermittent mode of the
wipers 44
Internet page 4

J
Jacking points 138
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles 46
Jumpering, refer to Jumpstarting 140
Jump-starting 140

K
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 18
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls 18
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access 25
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access 25
Keypad dialing 104

M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 120
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system 125
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 54
Manual air distribution 74
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 42
Manual operation
– door lock 22
– fuel filler flap 112
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission 43
Manual transmission 41
Manual washing 128
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 18
Maximum cooling 75

167

AT A GLANCE
Controls
Driving tips
Communications

Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs 131
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams 67
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
cargo 91
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 37
Leather care 129
LEDs light-emitting diodes 131
Length, refer to
Dimensions 159
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement 135
Liftgate 23
– Comfort Access 26
– opening from outside 23
– opening/closing 23
– unlocking with remote
control 21
Light
– automatic headlamp
control 67
Light switch 67
Light-alloy wheels, care 129
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 131
Lighter 81
– socket 82
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs 131
– of the instruments 70
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 67
Limit 155
Load 90
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo 91
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking 22

Maximum speed
– with winter tires 120
Medical assistance, refer to
First aid pouch 140
Microfilter
– for air conditioner 74
– for automatic climate
control 76
– MINI Maintenance
System 125
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance
System 125
Microphone for telephone 14
MINI Internet page 4
MINI Maintenance System 125
Mirror dimming feature 34
Mirrors 34
– exterior mirrors 34
– heating 34
– interior rearview mirror 34
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 103
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing 100
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 79
– pairing 100
– What to do if… 102
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest 79
Mobility System 135
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety 5
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 59
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher 43
– refer to Wiper system 44
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11

Mobility

Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal 20
– from inside 22
– from outside 20
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 25
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 20
– from inside 22
– from outside 19
Low beams 67
– automatic 67
– replacing bulb 132
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support 31
Luggage compartment
– doors, refer to Liftgate 23
Luggage compartment
partition net, refer to
Partition net 89
Luggage rack, refer to Roofmounted luggage rack 92
Lumbar support 31

Reference

Kickdown 42
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 42
Knock control 113

Everything from A to Z

Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 32
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments 80
New tires 119
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data 158
Number of safety belts 30
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope 142

Paintwork, care 128
Park Distance Control PDC 56
Parking
– vehicle 40
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 56
Parking brake 40
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb 133
Parking lamps/low beams 67
Partition net 89
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle 4
Pathway lighting 67
Personal Profile 18
Phone numbers
– dialing 104
Pinch protection system
– windows 28
Plastic parts, care 129
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 74
– refer to Microfilter/activatedcharcoal filter for automatic
climate control 76
Power failure 139
Power window
– safety switch 29
Power windows 28
Power windows, refer to
Windows 28
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 61
Pressure monitoring, tires 59
– Flat Tire Monitor 59
Pressure, tires 114
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows 28
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 59

Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 18
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness 39
Radio readiness 39
– switched off 39
– switched on 39
Rain sensor 44
Range, refer to Cruising
range 49
Reading lamps 71
Rear fog lamp
– indicator lamp 144
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement 134
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 134
Rear seat backrest, folding 88
Rear seats
– adjusting 31
– folding down the
backrests 88
Rear window
– windshield wiper 46
Rear window defroster 73, 75
Rear window safety switch 29
Rear-mounted luggage
rack 92
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors 34
Recirculated-air mode 73, 75
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 73, 75
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest 31
Refueling 112
Releasing
– hood 121
Remote control 18
– battery renewal 27
– Comfort Access 25
– garage door opener 77
– liftgate 21
– malfunctions 21, 26
– service data 125

O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
On-Board Diagnosis 125
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications 113
Odometer 48
Oil consumption 122
Oil level 122
Oil, refer to Engine oil 122
Oil types 123
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 139
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 25
– from inside 22
– from outside 19
– using the door lock 21
– using the remote control 19
Opening and unlocking
– from inside 22
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 76
Outlets, refer to Air vents 72
Output, refer to Engine
data 158
Outside temperature display
– change units of measure 51
– in the onboard computer 51
Outside temperature
warning 48
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 75
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 48

168

169

AT A GLANCE
Controls
Driving tips
Communications

Safety belt
– number 30
Safety Belt Reminder 33
Safety belts 33
– damage 33
– indicator lamp 33
– reminder 33
– sitting safely 30
Safety belts, care 129
Safety systems
– airbags 64
– Antilock Brake System
ABS 57
– driving stability control
systems 56
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 57
– safety belts 33
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires 119
Screw thread for tow
fitting 142
Seat adjustment
– mechanical 31
– rear 31
Seats 30
– adjusting the seats 31
– heating 33
– sitting safely 30
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 22
– from outside 19
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 41
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock 41
– overriding manually 43
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 41

Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance 140
Service data in the remote
control 125
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS 125
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance 140
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS 125
Service requirements 52
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode 51
Settings and information 50
Shift paddles 42
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 42
– manual transmission 41
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions 41
Side airbags 64
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs 134
Side turn signal
– replacing bulb 134
Side windows, refer to
Windows 28
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10
Sitting safely 30
– airbags 30
– safety belts 30
– with head restraint 30
Size, refer to Dimensions 159
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric 27
Slot for remote control 39
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray 81

Mobility

Reference

Replacement remote
control 18
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 131
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires 119
Reporting safety defects 6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge 48
Reservoir for washer
systems 46
Restraint systems
– for children 36
– refer to Safety belts 33
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 42
– manual transmission 41
Roadside Assistance 140
Roadside parking lamps 69
– replacing bulb 133
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements 52
Roof load capacity 160
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 92
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away 142
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to Run-flat
tires 119
Rubber parts, care 128
Run-flat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 119
Run-flat tires 119
– flat tire 60
– Flat Tire Monitor 60
– tire inflation pressure 114
– tire replacement 119
– winter tires 120

Everything from A to Z

Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 109
– use 98
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment 79
Snow chains 120
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis
OBD 125
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 82
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils 123
Speed 158
– with winter tires 120
Speedo, refer to
Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split rear seat backrest, refer to
Expanding the cargo area 88
Sport button 59
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 56
Start/Stop button 39
– starting the engine 40
– switching off the engine 40
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting 140
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 40
Starting the engine
– Start/Stop button 39
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC 57
– Hill Assist 58
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing 4
Steering wheel 35
– adjustment 35
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– lock 39
– shift paddles 42
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 41
Storage area
– cargo area 88
Storage compartments 80

170

Storage space
– storage compartments 80
Storing the vehicle 130
Storing tires 120
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments 80
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires 114
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 40
Switching off the engine
– Start/Stop button 39
Switching the cooling function
on and off 76
Symbols 4

T
Tachometer 48
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps 134
– replacing bulb 134
Tail lamps 134
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities 160
Technical data 158
Technical modifications 5
Telephone 98
– hands-free system 106
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 79
– voice commands 106
Temperature display
– setting the units 51
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature 48
Temperature setting
– air conditioner 73
– automatic climate control 75
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 46
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo 91
The individual vehicle 4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 135
Three-point safety belt 33

Tightening the lug bolts
– torque 138
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening lug bolts 138
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor 60
– indicator/warning lamp 60
– MINI Mobility System 135
– run-flat tires 60
– Tire Pressure Monitor 61
Tire inflation pressure 114
– loss 60
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 61
– limitations of system 61
– resetting system 61
– warning lamp 62
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor 59
Tire Quality Grading 117
Tires
– age 118
– breaking in 86
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels 137
– condition 118
– damage 118
– inflation pressure 114
– inflation pressure loss 62
– minimum tread depth 118
– new tires 119
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 59
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 61
– puncture 60
– size 117
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth 118
– winter tires 120
– with emergency operation
properties 119
Tires with emergency
operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires 119
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires 119
Torque 158
– lug bolts 138

V
Vehicle
– battery 138
– breaking in 86
– cargo loading 88
– dimensions 159
– identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 122
– parking 40
– storage 130
– weight 160
Vehicle jack
– jacking points 138
Ventilation
– air conditioner 76
Ventilation, refer to Climate
control 72
Vents, refer to Air vents 72
Vents, refer to Ventilation 76
Voice commands
– telephone 106

171

AT A GLANCE
Controls

Warning and indicator
lamps 13, 144
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 54
Warning triangle 140
Washer fluid 46
– capacity of reservoir 46
Washer fluid reservoir 46
Washer/wiper system
– washer fluid 46
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray 81
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water 87
Waterfall lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting 71
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth 118
Weights 160
Welcome lamps 67
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions 159
Wheels and tires 114
Wheels, new 119
Width, refer to
Dimensions 159
Window washer, refer to
Washer fluid 46
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to
Capacities 160
Window washer system 44
– washer fluid 46
– washer jets 46
Windows 28
– closing 28
– convenient operation 20
– opening 28
– pinch protection system 28
– safety switch 29

Driving tips

Communications

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR 117
Units
– average fuel consumption 51
– temperature 51
Universal garage-door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control 77
Universal remote control 77
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking 26
Unlocking
– from inside 22
– from outside 19
– liftgate 26
– setting unlocking
behavior 19
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 25
Upholstery, care 129
USB audio interface 80

Voice phone book 107
Volume
– mobile phone 103
Volume of cargo area 160

Mobility

Reference

Tow bar 142
Tow fitting 142
– screw thread 142
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away 142
Tow rope 142
Towing 141
– car with automatic
transmission 142
– methods 142
Tow-starting 141
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor 61
Track width, refer to
Dimension 159
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 57
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 41
– manual transmission 41
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic 43
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo 91
Transporting children safely 36
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread 118
Trip odometer 48
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer 48
Triple turn signal activation 43
Turn signal 43
– front, replacing bulb 133
– indicator lamp 12
– rear, replacing bulb 134
– side, replacing bulb 134
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 159
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading 91

Everything from A to Z

Windshield
– cleaning 45
– defrosting and removing
condensation 74, 75
Windshield wiper blades,
changing 131
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system 44
Winter tires 120
– storage 120
Wiper blade replacement 131
Wiper system 44
Work in the engine
compartment 121

X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb 132

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