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Cooper Congratulations on your new MINI Cooper S This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide John Cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte- Works nance information.
CONTENTS The fastest way to find information on a particu- lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 146. Using this Owner's Manual Notes Reporting safety defects AT A GLANCE Cockpit CONTROLS Opening and closing Adjustments Transporting children safely Driving Controls overview...
The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayerische find this in the first chapter. Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW AG. Should you wish to sell your MINI at some time in When you ordered your MINI, you chose various the future, remember to hand over this Owner's items of equipment.
Always product made by other manufacturers to verify protect your skin by washing thoroughly with if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk soap and water.< to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu- pants.
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. For Canadian customers Your MINI is covered by the following war- Canadian customers who wish to report a ranties: safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may call >...
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Tachometer Instrument lighting Resetting the trip odometer Wiper system Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine Ignition lock Buttons on steering wheel Continuing cruise control Right: Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating Left: Increase or reduce volume Activating/deactivating cruise control Telephone Accepting and ending a call, start-...
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Displays Tachometer Display for > with indicator and warning lamps Position of automatic transmission > Display for Computer > > Clock Date of next scheduled service, and remaining distance to be driven > Outside temperature > Odometer and trip odometer >...
Indicator and warning lamps The concept Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2. Some lamps are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
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Microphone for voice activation system Automatic air distribution and and for telephone in hands-free mode flow rate Indicator/warning lamp for front passen- Maximum cooling ger airbags Reading lamps Cooling function, 76 73 Color of ambient lighting Defrosting windows 75 74 Glass sunroof, electric Rear window defroster, 75 73...
, the The concept remote control contains a replaceable battery, The functions of your MINI can be set individu- page 29. ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these If more than one remote control unit is used, the...
> Settings for the displays in the speedometer unlocked using the lock buttons or door han- and tachometer: dles. The remote control can also be used to switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior > 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to For- lamps.
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Convenient opening Press and hold the button until the display changes. Hold the button down. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the The power windows are opened and the glass symbol and "SET" are displayed. sunroof is raised. Convenient closing is not possible by means of the remote control.<...
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Press and hold the button until the display To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do not changes. place the key in the cargo bay. If the splitdoor was locked before opening, it will be locked Briefly press the button to select, arrow: again after it is closed.
Opening and closing: Using the door lock from inside You can set which parts of the car are unlocked, page 21. When there is no alarm system or Com- The switch locks or unlocks the doors and split- fort Access , only the driver's door is door when the doors are closed, but the anti- locked with the door...
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Switch on the ignition, refer to page 40. Briefly press the button to select: > Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- The central locking system automatically played. locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.
Opening > A door, the engine compartment lid or the tailgate is opened In some market-specific versions, the splitdoor cannot be unlocked using > There is movement inside the car the remote control unless the vehicle is > The car's inclination changes, for instance if unlocked first.
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> If pets are to remain inside the car Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector > Press the button on the remote con- trol twice in succession. > Lock the vehicle twice with the inte- grated key. LEDs flash in short succession for approx.
Comparison to standard remote controls Windows and glass sunroof, electric* In general, there is no difference between using If the engine is switched off, you can still operate Comfort Access or pressing the buttons on the the windows and glass sunroof so long as a door remote control to carry out the functions men- or the splitdoor has not been opened.
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The manufacturer of Pinch protection system your MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI dealer. If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly.
Adjustments Sitting safely Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri- risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- Adjust the head restraint in such a way junction with the safety belts, the head restraints that its center is at approx.
Backrest 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 dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.<...
Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head. Height adjustment Pull up the lever on the seat backrest, arrow 1. The backrest folds forward. Move the seat forward by pushing on the backrest, arrow 2.
Have this work carried out wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has safety belt as an additional safety device, but specially trained personnel working in accor- they do not represent a substitute.
Mirrors Interior rearview mirror Exterior mirrors The front passenger's mirror is more con- vex 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.<...
Steering wheel Adjustments 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.< Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred distance and angle to suit your seated position.
Transporting children safely The right place for Child restraint systems, children installation Do not leave children unattended in the Observe the child restraint system manu- vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger facturer's instructions when selecting, themselves and/or other persons by opening the installing and using child restraint systems.
LATCH child-restraint fixing system By way of example, the illustration shows the cargo bay in the MINI. LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. To install and use the LATCH child restraint There are two additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.
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Push the head restraint upward. Guide the tether strap between the head restraint holders. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using the hook. Push the head restraint into its lowermost position. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using the hook.
Driving Ignition lock When you press the start/stop button and depress the clutch if the car has manual transmission or the brake if the car has auto- Inserting the key into the ignition lock matic transmission, the engine starts.< Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Starting the engine Automatic transmission Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Com- Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed fort Access, refer to page 27. areas; otherwise, inhalation of the noxious Depress the brake. exhaust gases can lead to loss of consciousness Shift the selector lever into position P or N.
Automatic transmission* Applying The lever locks in position automatically. with Steptronic Releasing In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can shift gears manually using Steptronic, page 43. Parking the vehicle 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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Sport program and manual To prevent the vehicle from creeping operation M/S after you select a driving position, depress the brake until you are ready to start.< 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 dis-...
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If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or Only unlock the selector lever lock manu- accelerate for a certain amount of time, the ally when the vehicle is to be towed. Do transmission automatically returns to D, auto- not forget to firmly apply the parking brake prior matic drive.
Switch on the ignition, refer to page 40. Briefly press the button to select: > Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- Brief indication of a turn. played. > Triple turn signal. Press and hold the button until the display changes.
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Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* Press and hold the button until the display changes. If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is preset. If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
Window washer nozzles Washer fluid reservoir The window washer nozzles are heated auto- Only refill washer fluid that contains anti- matically while the engine is running or the freeze when the engine is cool, to avoid ignition is switched on. contact with hot engine parts.
Activating Increasing speed Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. Every time you press the but- ton, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph or approx. 2 km/h. Accelerating using the button Press and hold button 3. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal.
Controls overview Odometer, outside Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until the current speed appears temperature display, in the lower display. clock Wait for the speed display to automatically move to the upper display. The outside temperature then appears in the lower display.
Fuel gauge Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly to call up various items of infor- mation. The following items of information are displayed in the order listed: > Cruising range > Average fuel consumption > Current fuel consumption >...
Current vehicle speed Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until the current speed appears To have the current speed shown in the upper in the lower display. display otherwise serving for the outside tem- perature display and clock. Wait for the speed display to automatically move to the upper display.
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Exiting displays Press and hold the button until the display changes. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the symbol and "SET" are displayed. Press the button for a longer period. The display again shows the outside tempera- ture and the time.
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 Press and hold the button until the display view the respective distance remaining or due changes.
Clock Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- played. Setting the time To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 52. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO"...
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This symbol indicates that Check Control messages have been stored. Check Control mes- sages can be viewed whenever it is convenient. Viewing stored Check Control messages Stored Check Control messages can only be dis- played if the driver's door is closed. Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO"...
If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a Your MINI has a number of systems that help to continuous tone sounds. maintain the vehicle's stability even in adverse driving conditions.
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in hazardous driving thereby running the risk of DSC also encompasses the following functions: accident.< > Antilock Brake System ABS > Electronic brake-force distribution EBV Antilock Brake System ABS > Brake Assist ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak- >...
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It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this. For better control Hold the MINI with the brake. If the indicator lamp flashes: Release the brake and immediately DTC controls the driving and breaking drive off.
Sport button* Each time you correct the pressure in a tire, or change a wheel or tire, the system Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond must be reinitialized.< even more sportily. System limitations > Engine responds more spontaneously to movements of the accelerator.
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103.< Normal tires Determine which tire is damaged. If this cannot be determined, contact your MINI dealer.< Repair the flat tire, refer to page 118, or change the damaged tire, refer to page 121. Run-flat tires* Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph or 80 km/h.
Do not continue driving and contact your MINI dealer.< Using the button in the turn indicator lever Tire Pressure Start the engine, but do not start driving.
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Check whether your vehicle is equipped cause accidents. Do not continue driving and with normal tires or run-flat tires. contact your MINI dealer.< The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle with the letters RSC on the sidewall, page 103.<...
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Malfunction tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire The small warning lamp flashes in yel- pressure, even if underinflation has not reached low and then lights up continuously; the the level at which the TPMS low tire pressure tell- larger warning lamp comes on in yel- tale illuminates.
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The relevant side airbag bag generators executed only by a MINI dealer supports the side upper body area. The head air or a workshop that works according to repair bag supports the head.
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MINI. Operational readiness of airbag system Do not place any items under the seat which could press against the seat from below.
Lamps Parking lamps/low beams Automatic headlamp control* When the switch is in position 3, the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend- ing on ambient light conditions, e.g. in a tunnel, in twilight, or if there is precipitation. The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky.
Setting the duration or deactivating the Briefly press the button to select: function > Switch on the ignition, refer to page 40. The function is deactivated. > Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- Select the corresponding duration, e.g.
Turn signal indicators/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. Press and hold the button until the display Switching on changes.
Interior lamps Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fog lamps are switched off when you activate the The interior lamps, the footwell lamps and the headlamp flasher or switch on the high beams. cargo bay lamp are controlled automatically. If the automatic headlamp control is acti- To avoid draining the battery, all lamps vated, the low beams will come on auto- inside the car are switched off about...
Ambient lighting* The color of the ambient lighting can be changed. > Press the switch forward. The color changes in stages, ultimately to orange. > Press the switch toward the rear. The color changes in stages, ultimately to blue. Intermediate settings and colors are possible. Online Edition for Part no.
Climate Equipment versions Depending on your vehicle's equipment, your MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic climate control Air conditioner Automatic climate control Air vents Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows Air to the upper body area Air to the footwell Online Edition for Part no.
Air conditioner Air flow rate 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 If the air outside the car has an rate, the more effective the heating or unpleasant odor or contains pollut- cooling will be.
The windshield heating is switched Microfilter off automatically after a short time. The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The microfilter is changed by your MINI dealer dur- Defrosting windows and removing ing routine maintenance work. condensation Set air flow rate to the maximum level.
Air distribution, manual The air flow rate is lowered or switched off entirely to save on battery power. The display The flow of air is directed to the remains the same. windows, to the upper body area or to the footwell as selected. Switching the system on/off You can switch the automatic air Reduce the air flow by pressing the –...
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The microfilter captures dust and pollen. The activated-charcoal filter provides additional pro- tection by filtering gaseous pollutants from the outside air. Your MINI dealer replaces this com- bined filter as a standard part of your scheduled maintenance. You can call up further information in the service requirements display, page 53.
For additional information, please contact your To program other original hand-held trans- MINI dealer or call: 1-800-355-3515. mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4. You can also obtain information on the The corresponding memory button 1 is now...
Clearing stored programs You can operate the system with the engine running or with the ignition switched on. Press both outer memory buttons 1 for approx. If the system fails to function even after 20 seconds until the LED 2 flashes: All stored repeated programming, check whether programs are cleared.
The cable adapter is required for a flawless connection. For additional information, contact your MINI dealer or visit the Internet at www.MINI.com/usb To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud- speaker system, connect the iPod to ports 1 and 2.
Storage compartment on the front The iPod/iPhone's menu structure is supported passenger side* by the USB audio interface. USB device To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud- speaker system, connect the USB device to port 2. Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme environmental conditions, e.g.
Connecting electrical appliances In your MINI, you can use electrical devices such Cupholders as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner, etc., up to approx. 200 watts at 12 volts, as long as one of Two cupholders are located in the front of the center console;...
Things to remember when driving Break-in period Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to observed if any of the components mentioned each other. Please follow the instructions below above have to be renewed in the course of the in order to achieve the optimal service life and vehicle's operating life.
Braking safely used at all, and in operating conditions where Your MINI is equipped with ABS. If you are in a brake applications are less frequent, there is an situation which requires full braking, it is best to increased tendency for corrosion to form on brake using maximum brake pressure.
By way of example, the illustration shows the cargo compartment in the MINI. The cargo bay cover can be locked in intermedi- ate positions 1 to 3. Pull the lever.
If the rear seat backrests are positioned at Fold up the eyelets on the rear seat and hook the partition net into them, arrow 2. a steeper angle, do not install child- restraint systems in the rear of the vehicle as Level load floor* their protective features may be ineffective.<...
Heavy-duty cargo straps for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your MINI dealer. Four lashing eyes are provided for attaching the cargo straps. Two of them The permissible load is the sum of the occu- are located on the forward wall of the pants' weights and the weight of the cargo.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif- A special rack system is available as an option for ferent factors. The implementation of certain your MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to measures, your driving style and regular mainte- advise you. Comply with the installation instruc- nance can have an influence on fuel consump- tions supplied with the rack system.
Refueling Manually releasing the fuel filler flap Switch off the engine before refueling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to the In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can tank and a message will be displayed.< manually unlock the fuel filler flap: Take all precautionary measures and observe all applicable regulations when handling fuel.
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This gasoline is highly recommended. However, you may also use gasoline with less AKI. The minimum AKI Rating is: > Cooper S, John Cooper Works: 89 > Cooper: 87 If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat- ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures.
MINI. Your MINI dealer will be glad to pressure. advise you.<...
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Tire inflation pressures for driving above 100 mph or 160 km/h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph or 160 km/h, adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres- sures listed on the following pages in the col- umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km/h.
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MINI Cooper Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
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MINI Cooper S Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
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MINI John Cooper Works Clubman tire inflation pressures Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Speeds up to a max. of Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph /160 km/h 100 mph / 160 km/h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires.
Tire coding under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire 150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as makes it easier to identify and choose the right well on the government course as a tire graded tires.
Check the tread depth. checked. To do so, drive carefully to the nearest MINI dealer or tire shop that works according to Tread depth MINI repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If necessary, have the vehicle The tread depth should not drop below 1/8 in/ towed there.
Your MINI dealer will be glad to inform you about the correct wheel and tire combination for your vehicle. The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle The correct combination of wheels and tires is with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Con- that no space-saver spare tire is available in the tact your MINI dealer for more details. event of a flat. Your MINI dealer will be glad to Only attach snow chains in pairs to the front advise you.
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.
Important parts of the engine compartment Battery, under the cover Coolant expansion tank Engine oil dipstick Reservoir for washer fluid for the headlamp and window washer system Engine oil filler neck Engine compartment fuse box Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions.
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Oil change Comply with the appropriate environmen- Have the oil changed only by a MINI dealer or a tal protection regulations when disposing workshop that has specially trained personnel of coolant additives.<...
MINI dealer. costs. Take the time to ensure that these service pro- If and when you come to sell your MINI, a com- cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi- prehensive record of servicing will prove a signif- cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet icant benefit.
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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 dam- age of emissions-related components, espe- cially the catalytic converter.
Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys- and care for your vehicle. tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol- MINI Service would be pleased to advise you lowing points: on cleaning and care products and services for >...
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Before cleaning the windshield, deacti- scratches to prevent rusting.< vate the rain sensor or turn off the ignition The manufacturer of the MINI recommends to prevent unintentional wiping.< repairing paint damage professionally according Observe local regulations regarding wash-...
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Safety belts The leather processed by the manufac- Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and turer of your MINI is a high-quality natural thus have a negative impact on safety. product. Light variations in the grain is one of the typical properties of natural leather.<...
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 per- form any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here.
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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 accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- facturer.
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Replacing the bulb Replacing a turn signal bulb Turn the lamp counterclockwise, arrow 1, 21 watt bulb, PY 21 W and remove it, arrow 2. Turn in the wheel. Remove cover 1. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise. Remove the inside cover. To do so, turn the cover counterclockwise.
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Screw out the upper bulb counterclockwise. Screw out the bulb holder counterclockwise. Pull out and replace the bulb. To insert the new bulb and replace the cover, proceed in reverse order. Tail lamps To insert the new bulb and replace the cover, proceed in reverse order.
MINI Mobility System with onboard vehicle tool kit and tire change set* Preparations Use of the MINI Mobility System may be ineffec- Using a screwdriver, push the lamp to the tive if the tire puncture measures approx. 1/8 in/ left in the tab of the lamp housing, arrow 1.
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The Mobility System with tire change set and onboard vehicle tool kit is located under the floor mat or the level load floor in the cargo bay. Plug and cable for the socket in the vehicle interior, page Holder for the sealant bottle Compressor Compressor Valve removal tool...
If an inflation pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa still and drive the vehicle forward and backward cannot be reached, the tire is too heavily dam- approx. 33 ft/10 m to distribute the liquid aged. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.< sealant in the tire evenly. Driving on Inflate the tire again with the compressor.
Changing wheels Removing the space-saver spare tire The space-saver spare tire is located under the tire change set in the cargo bay. Space-saver spare tire* Fold up the floor mat. To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as follows: Unscrew the nut, arrow, and remove the space-saver spare tire.
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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;...
Jump-starting larly and replace any items in good time, if nec- essary. 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.
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Body ground in MINI: 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 rear of the MINI.
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend- ing on local regulations. Have the MINI Clubman transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. Manual transmission Do not lift the vehicle by a tow fitting or Gearshift lever in neutral position.
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Tow-starting Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi- ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 124. Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be tow- started at all. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply with local regulations.
Indicator and warning lamps Indicator and warning lamps can light up in var- ious combinations and colors in indicator area 1 or 2. See the table for information on causes and how to react. Note whether a lamp comes on alone or in combination with another.
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Cause What to do Lights up briefly: Approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 l of fuel remain in the tank Remains on: Cruising range is no more than 50 km, page Engine refuses to start Depress the brake or clutch in order to start the engine, page 40.
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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 You can continue your journey, but moderate your speed and exercise due caution.
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Do not open the bonnet; otherwise, there is a risk of injury from scalding. Contact your MINI dealer. Lights up in yellow: Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate speed so that the engine can cool down.
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Cause What to do Indication in Canadian models Vehicle electronics failed 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.
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Cause What to do Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti- vated, refer also to page The Dynamic Stability Control DSC Driving stability limited during accel- and Dynamic Traction Control DTC eration and cornering. are deactivated, refer also to page Driving style must be adjusted. The Dynamic Stability Control DSC Driving stability limited during accel- and Dynamic Traction Control DTC...
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Cause What to do Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor Light up in yellow and red: Carefully bring the car to a stop. > Tire damage Observe the information starting on page 60. Initialize Flat Tire Monitor, page 60. > Flat Tire Monitor not initialized Light up in yellow: Flat Tire Monitor failed.
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Cause What to do Lights up in red: > Transmission limp-home pro- You can continue your journey, but gram active with restricted range moderate your speed and exercise of gears, possibly with reduced due caution. Have the system acceleration checked without delay. >...
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Add coolant immediately, page 107. 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 53.
Technical data In the technical data, only the values that differ from the Cooper S are shown for the John Cooper Works. Engine data Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Displacement cu in/ 97.5/ 97.5/ 97.5/ cmμ 1,598 1,598 1,598...
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Weights Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras > Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,723/1,235 2,855/1,295 2,888/1,310 > Automatic trans- lbs/kg 2,800/1,270 2,900/1,315 – mission Approved gross weight > Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,539/1,605 3,671/1,665 3,704/1,680 >...
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From A to Z INDEX Airing, refer to Ventilation Automatic transmission with AKI, refer to Fuel Steptronic Accessories, refer to Your specifications – interlock individual vehicle Alarm system – overriding selector lever Activated-charcoal filter for All-season tires, refer to Winter lock automatic climate control tires...
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– external Child-restraint fixing system – breaking in – high-pressure washers LATCH – disc brakes – internal Chrome parts, care – MINI Maintenance – leather Chrome parts, refer to System – manual washing Care Brakes – upholstery and fabrics Cigarette lighter –...
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Connecting vacuum cleaner, Deactivating front passenger Doors, manual operation refer to Connecting electrical airbags DOT Quality Grades appliances Deadlocking, refer to Double doors, refer to Consumption indicator Locking Splitdoor – average fuel consumption Defect Drinks holders, refer to Consumption, refer to Average –...
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Flash when locking/ refer to Service unlocking Garage door opener, refer to requirements Flat tire Integrated universal remote – MINI Maintenance – run-flat tires control System – Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Gasoline Engine oil level, checking Flat Tire Monitor FTM –...
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Glove compartment Horn Interior rearview mirror Grills, refer to Air vents Hot exhaust system – automatic dimming Gross vehicle weight, refer to Hydroplaning feature Weights Interlock Intermittent mode of the wipers Ice warning Internet page Halogen lamps Icy roads, refer to Outside –...
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Comfort Access – for automatic climate Nylon rope, refer to Tow Locking and unlocking doors control rope – confirmation signals – MINI Maintenance – from inside System – from outside Microfilter/activated-charcoal Low beams filter OBD socket, refer to Socket for –...
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Outlets Pressure, tires Releasing – refer to Ventilation Protective function, refer to – bonnet Outlets, refer to Air vents Pinch protection system Remote control Output, refer to Engine – windows – battery renewal data Puncture – Comfort Access Outside temperature –...
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Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-flat Service Interval Display, refer Space-saver spare tire tires to Condition Based Service – changing tires – inflation pressure Service, refer to Roadside Spare wheel, refer to Space- Assistance saver spare tire Safety belts Service requirement display, Special oils, refer to Approved –...
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Tire failure – size – Flat Tire Monitor – wear indicators, refer to – indicator/warning lamp Minimum tread depth – MINI Mobility System – winter tires Tachometer – run-flat tires Tires with safety features, refer Tail lamp, refer to Tail –...
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Transmission Window washer reservoir, – automatic transmission with refer to Washer fluid Steptronic Vehicle – volume, refer to – manual transmission – battery Capacities – overriding selector lever lock – breaking in Windows for automatic transmission – cargo loading – closing with Steptronic –...
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