Mini coupe; mini roadster; mini convertible (273 pages)
Summary of Contents for Mini 2015 COUPE
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Contents OWNER'S MANUAL. MINI COUPE. MINI ROADSTER. MINI CONVERTIBLE. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
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We therefore strongly suggest: WORKS Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new MINI. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI.
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While MINI, at no cost to you, will pay for re- perly.” pairs required by the limited warranties pro- At page 92, in the “MINI Convertible: Rollo- vided with respect to your vehicle and for ver Protection System”...
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The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- lowing text should be read in lieu thereof: mends that you have maintenance and re- “MINI recommends that you have the main- pair performed by your MINI dealer's service tenance carried out by your service center.”...
CD/multimedia Notes COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system AT A GLANCE Bluetooth mobile phone preparation Cockpit package Onboard monitor Office Voice activation system MINI Connected CONTROLS MOBILITY Opening and closing Refueling Adjusting Fuel Transporting children safely Wheels and tires Driving Engine compartment...
Notes Using this Owner's Vehicle equipment Manual The manufacturer of your MINI is the Bayeri‐ sche Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, BMW The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic is by using the index. This Owner's Manual describes all models, all...
MINI. MINI water. cannot test every product made by other man‐ ufacturers to verify if it can be used on a MINI Service and warranty safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its We recommend that you read this publication operation, or its occupants.
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Such damage is not bination with other information, such as an ac‐ covered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited War‐ cident report, damage to the vehicle, witness ranty.
Notes Event Data Recorder EDR Reporting safety defects This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐ For US customers corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to The following only applies to vehicles owned record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐ and operated in the US.
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WATCH ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
AT A GLANCE Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.
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AT A GLANCE Cockpit MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always Steering wheel buttons, left Open Timer 76 Volume Tachometer 74 Instrument lighting 87 Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem 182 Trip odometer 73 Bluetooth mobile phone prepara‐ tion package 192 Activate/deactivate the voice acti‐ Windshield wipers 67 vation system 24 Microphone on the steering col‐...
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AT A GLANCE Cockpit Displays Tachometer 74 ▷ Odometer and trip odometer 73 with indicator and warning lights 15 ▷ Flat Tire Monitor 92 Display for ▷ Tire Pressure Monitor 94 ▷ Current speed 73 ▷ Settings and information 76 ▷ Indicator/warning lights 15 ▷ Personal Profile settings 31 Resetting the trip odometer 73 Instrument...
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AT A GLANCE Cockpit Indicator lights without text messages Indicator/warning lights The following indicator lamps notify you that certain functions are active: The concept Symbol Function or system Turn signal, refer to page High-beams/headlight flasher, refer to page The indicator and warning lights can light up in Front fog lights, refer to page a variety of combinations and colors in display area 1 or 2.
AT A GLANCE Cockpit All around the center console Hazard warning system Rear fog light 87 Speedometer with Control Display 14 Radio 160 MINI Convertible: central power window switch 42 CD/multimedia 160 Air conditioning, automatic climate con‐ Front fog lights 86 trol 109 Buttons on the center console Central locking, inside 35...
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MINI Roadster: interior lights/ tems 100 reading lights 87 MINI joystick with buttons 18 Ambient lighting color 88 MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: ex‐ tending and retracting the spoiler manually 102 MINI Convertible: opening and closing the sliding sunroof or convertible top 42 MINI Roadster: opening and clos‐...
Thus, The buttons can be used to open the me‐ these functions can be operated from a central nus directly. The MINI joystick can be used location. to select menu items and create settings.
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Control Display: MINI joystick with buttons Select menu items and create settings. Turn, arrow 1. To hide the message: press the MINI joystick. The main menu is displayed. The message is automatically hidden after ap‐ Press, arrow 2.
When a menu is opened, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu. To display the first panel of a menu: Move the MINI joystick to the left repeatedly Press the MINI joystick. until the first panel is displayed.
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Turn the MINI joystick until "Time/Date" is Function is activated. highlighted and press the MINI joystick. The function is deactivated. Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and press the MINI joystick. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and press the MINI joystick.
Status field symbols Entering letters and The symbols are grouped into various catego‐ numbers ries. Radio symbols General information Turn the MINI joystick: select letters or Symbol Meaning numbers. HD Radio™ is switched on. Select additional letters or numbers if needed.
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Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering uppercase and lowercase let‐ ters. Symbol Function Move the MINI joystick forward: switch from upper to lower case letters. Move the MINI joystick forward: switch from lower to upper case letters.
AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Using voice activation This chapter describes all series equipment as Activating the voice activation system well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also Press the button on the steering describes equipment that may not be found in wheel.
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The commands of the menu items are spoken are displayed on the list. out loud, in the same way as they are selected via the MINI joystick. Having possible commands read aloud You can have the system read possible com‐...
AT A GLANCE Voice activation system On the Control Display: ▷ Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system. "Settings" ▷ Keep the doors and windows closed to pre‐ "Language/Units" vent noise interference. "Speech mode:" ▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle Select the setting.
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AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
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HANDLE ME. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
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AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
▷ Driver's door, refer to page 34. ▷ MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: glove compartment, refer to page 118. ▷ MINI Convertible: lock of rear seat backrest, refer to page 116. Opening tailgate ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: through-load‐ Unlocking ing opening, refer to page 117.
CONTROLS Opening and closing Personal Profile ▷ Units of measure for fuel consumption, distance covered/remaining distances, and temperature, refer to page 77. The concept ▷ Light settings: You can set several of your vehicle's functions ▷ Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to suit your personal needs and preferences.
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You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked. Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control. The power windows are opened. In the MINI Convertible, the sliding sunroof is opened as well. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
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Opening and closing Setting the confirmation signals To open the convertible top and the rear win‐ dows in the MINI Convertible: release the but‐ Have unlocking or locking of the vehicle con‐ ton and then press and hold it again until the firmed.
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Turn the key to the unlock or lock position and hold it there. Sets how the vehicle is to be unlocked, refer to In the MINI Convertible, the convertible top is page 32. closed, followed by the sliding sunroof and side windows.
CONTROLS Opening and closing Manual operation Automatic locking If an electrical malfunction occurs, the driver's In addition, it is possible to set the situations in door can be unlocked or locked by turning the which the vehicle locks. The setting is stored for integrated key to the end positions of the door the remote control in use.
Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction, the tailgate can be unlocked manually. Pull the handle, see arrow. The tailgate is MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: unlocked. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
▷ MINI Convertible: Convenient closing and convertible top operation with the remote control for Comfort Access. ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: closing the side windows. Functional requirements ▷ There are no external sources of interfer‐ Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate ence in the vicinity.
Press button 1. Switching off the engine in cars with Steptronic transmission MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: windows and convertible top operation The engine can only be switched off with the selector lever in position P, refer to page 70.
CONTROLS Opening and closing To switch off the engine with the selector lever The indicator lamp lights up and a mes‐ in position N, the remote control must be in‐ sage appears on the Control Display: re‐ serted in the ignition lock. place the remote control battery.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Arming and disarming the alarm system General information When the vehicle is locked and unlocked, the alarm system is armed and disarmed at the same time. Door lock and armed alarm system Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the ▷...
Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐ MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐ The interior of the car is monitored up to the jure themselves.◀...
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Close both windows. jure themselves.◀ Please contact your service center in the event of a malfunction. MINI Convertible: MINI Convertible: central power windows switch convertible top with integrated sliding sun‐ roof If possible, conserve the battery by only operat‐ ing the convertible top while the engine is run‐...
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During opening and closing, ensure that To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your people cannot be injured by the convertible MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: top frame or other moving parts. Keep chil‐ ▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible dren away from the opening path of the top when you park the vehicle.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Press the switch forward. moves to a stable position. The sequence can be continued using the switch. The opening or closing procedure is also inter‐ Operation while driving rupted when it is blocked mechanically. To be The convertible top can be opened or closed able to reactivate the convertible top in this while driving at vehicle speeds up to approx.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Before closing Pull the sensor out of the cover, arrow, and set it down on the inside side trim. Take the hex key and screwdriver out of the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 241. Pry out the trunk lamp in the left side trim using the screwdriver, arrow.
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Insert the hex key into the opening de‐ the malfunction. signed for this purpose in the middle of the roof and press upward, arrow 1. MINI Convertible: wind deflector The wind deflector keeps air movements in the passenger compartment to a minimum when...
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Push out retaining pin 2 on one side until it engages. MINI Roadster: manual Insert the retaining pins of the wind deflec‐ tor into the provided openings 1 and 2 on convertible top this side of the vehicle.
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To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your ▷ Do not place any objects on the convertible MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: top; otherwise, they could fall during oper‐ ation of the convertible top and cause ▷...
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To ensure that you will continue to enjoy your MINI Convertible, here are a few tips: Operation while driving ▷ It is advisable that you close the convertible The convertible top can be opened or closed top when you park the vehicle.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Pay close attention to the traffic able to reactivate the convertible top in this case: When operating the convertible top while driving, pay extra attention to the traffic to Switch the ignition off and on again. avoid an accident.
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The convertible top is locked. closing procedure must be fully completed; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or damage.◀ MINI Roadster: wind de‐ Before closing flector Lower the side windows slightly, switch off the engine, and switch off the ignition.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Storage Do not allow pointed object to come into con‐ tact with the wind deflector as these may dam‐ age the net. Before installing Take the wind deflector out of the storage pouch. Unfold the wind deflector, arrow. Fold up the wind deflector 1 and slide it into the storage pouch 2.
CONTROLS Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle equipment safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt.◀ This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Seat adjustment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Forward/backward your vehicle, for instance due to the selected...
Entry in the rear MINI Convertible: entry in the rear. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: access to the rear storage shelf. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
Buckling the belt Your vehicle has been fitted with safety belts for the safety of you and your passengers: ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: two safety belts. ▷ MINI Convertible: four safety belts. However, they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
Guide the belt back into its reel. occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀ MINI Convertible: rear belt guide Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level. Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
CONTROLS Adjusting Adjusting electrically Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ Select the mirror by turning the knob to the porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ respective position 1. tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐ able.◀...
CONTROLS Adjusting Interior rearview mirror Steering wheel Adjusting Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Fold the lever down. To reduce the blinding effect from the rear when driving at night: turn the knob.
Installing child re‐ MINI Convertible: children should straint fixing systems always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place Notes for children is on the rear seat.
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CONTROLS Transporting children safely MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated. Deactivating the front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbags must be deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered, even with a child re‐...
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Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐ pletely. Guide the safety belt to the holder on the headliner. MINI Convertible: LATCH child restraint fixing system The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the indicated cover caps.
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There is one additional mounting point for child Direction of travel restraint fixing systems with an upper retaining Head restraint strap, arrow. Separating wall MINI Convertible: Cargo area floor Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point Backrest Upper retaining strap of child restraint fix‐...
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CONTROLS Transporting children safely Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point MINI Coupe Remove the front cargo cover, refer to page 116. Slide the head restraint upward. Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint.
CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle equipment Before removing the remote control, push it all the way in to release the locking mechanism. This chapter describes all series equipment as The ignition is switched off if it was on. well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series.
CONTROLS Driving Ignition on Frequent starting in quick succession All electrical consumers can operate. Most indi‐ Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting cator and warning lights light up for different the car and avoid starting the car frequently in lengths of time. quick succession.
CONTROLS Driving Steptronic transmission Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐ Engage transmission position P with the ve‐ tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine hicle stopped. starts. Press the Start/Stop button. Set the parking brake firmly.
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CONTROLS Driving Excessive application of the parking brake can "Lighting" block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of "Triple turn signal" vehicle.◀ The brake lights do not light up when the park‐ ing brake is pulled. Turn signal, high-beams, headlight flasher The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐...
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CONTROLS Driving Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or the rain sensor Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, Cleaning the windshield and headlights damage could be caused by undesired wiper activation.◀...
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CONTROLS Driving Press and hold the button until the display Do not use the washing facilities when changes. the hood is open Only use the washing facilities when the hood is fully locked; otherwise, the headlamp washer system may become damaged.◀...
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CONTROLS Driving Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance needs to be overcome. Steptronic transmission In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears can also be shifted manually using Steptronic, All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐...
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CONTROLS Driving Changing selector lever positions Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐ sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐ ▷ With the ignition switched on or the engine sition D. running, the selector lever can be moved out of position P. Kickdown ▷...
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CONTROLS Driving Manually unlocking the selector lever The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropri‐ lock ate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high. The If the selector lever is locked in position P al‐ selected gear is briefly displayed in the instru‐...
CONTROLS Displays Displays Trip odometer Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as Displaying the trip odometer well as country-specific and special equipment Press button 3 briefly. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Resetting the trip odometer your vehicle, for instance due to the selected Press button 3 briefly.
CONTROLS Displays Range Tachometer After the reserve range is reached: ▷ The remaining LEDs change from orange to red, arrow. ▷ A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐ trol Display. ▷ The remaining range is shown on the tach‐ ometer.
CONTROLS Displays Displays on the Control Display ▷ Average speed. ▷ MINI Roadster, MINI Convertible: Always Display the computer or trip computer on the Open Timer. Control Display. To set the corresponding units of measure, re‐ "Vehicle Info" fer to page 77.
Always Open Timer Hours display LED Digital Always Open Timer Minutes display In the MINI Convertible and MINI Roadster, the driving times with the convertible top open can be digitally displayed in the tachometer. Press Settings and information the button on the turn indicator lever repeat‐...
CONTROLS Displays Exiting displays Button for: ▷ Selecting the display. Press the button on the turn indicator lever ▷ Setting values. repeatedly until "HOME" is displayed. ▷ Confirming the selected display or set Hold the button down. values. The current speed is displayed again. ▷...
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The settings are stored for the remote "Time:" control currently in use. "Settings" "Language/Units" Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and press the MINI joystick. Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and press the MINI joystick. Select the desired menu item.
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CONTROLS Displays "Date:" "Language:" Turn the MINI joystick until the desired day is displayed and press the MINI joystick. Make the necessary settings for the month and year. The date is stored. Setting the date format "Settings" "Time/Date" Select the desired language.
Required maintenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed. Additional information can be displayed on each entry: Select the entry and press the MINI joystick. Open the menu for entering the deadline. To exit from the menu: "Date:" Move the MINI joystick to the left.
CONTROLS Displays Create the settings. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. The year is highlighted. Turn the MINI joystick to create the setting. Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting. The date entry is stored. To exit from the menu: Move the MINI joystick to the left.
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CONTROLS Displays Hiding Check Control messages Viewing stored Check Control messages The stored Check Control messages can only be displayed while the driver's door is closed. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed. Press the button on the turn indicator lever. Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the mal‐...
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CONTROLS Displays Displaying on the Control Display "Vehicle Info" "Vehicle status" "Check Control" Select the text message. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
CONTROLS Lamps Lamps Vehicle equipment matically switched off when the light switch is in position 0, 2, or 3. This chapter describes all series equipment as Switch on the parking lights if necessary, switch well as country-specific and special equipment position 1.
CONTROLS Lamps Daytime running lights For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you The daytime running lights light up in switch should always switch on the lamps manually position 0, 1, or 3 when the ignition is switched under these conditions.◀...
Have the system checked as soon as possible. "Settings" "Lighting" "Pathway light.: s" Fog lights MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster Set the duration. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Fog lights Rear fog light Adaptive Light Control To switch on/off, press the respective button.
Switching the reading lights on/off Press the switch. ▷ Press the button briefly: the brightness MINI Roadster with semi-automatic changes in stages. convertible top ▷ Press and hold the button: the brightness changes continuously.
CONTROLS Lamps To switch on the reading lights: press the switch forward. To switch off, press the respective switch for‐ ward or back again. Ambient lighting The color and brightness of the ambient light‐ ing can be changed. Press the switch forward: the color changes in steps.
CONTROLS Safety Safety Protective action Vehicle equipment Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end well as country-specific and special equipment collisions. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also Information on how to ensure the opti‐...
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Warning notices and information about the air‐ front passenger seat unless they are specifi‐ bags can also be found on the sun visors. cally recommended by the manufacturer of your MINI. Automatic deactivation of the front ▷ Do not place electronic devices on the pas‐...
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▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when MINI Convertible: roll‐ the seat is empty. However, the airbags on over protection system the front passenger side are not activated. Most child seats are detected by the system.
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When the system has not been initialized. Work on the rollover protection system should ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road only be performed by a MINI service center. surface. Non-professional work on the system could ▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels, lead to failure or a malfunction.
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CONTROLS Safety Indication of a flat tire "Flat Tire Monitor" The warning lights come on in yellow and red. A message appears on the Control Display. In addition, a signal sounds. There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure.
CONTROLS Safety Run-flat tires A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐ You can continue driving with a damaged tire duced lane stability during braking, a longer at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐...
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CONTROLS Safety Status display Performing a reset The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor Perform a system reset after adjusting the tire TPM can be displayed on the Control Display, inflation pressure to a new value and after e.g., whether or not the TPM is active. changing a tire or wheel.
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CONTROLS Safety Run-flat tires ▷ The system was not reset after a wheel change and thus issues warnings based on You can continue driving with a damaged tire the inflation pressures initialized last. at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
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CONTROLS Safety Continued driving with a flat tire the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure de‐ creases when the tire temperature drops. In Drive moderately and do not exceed a case of severe temperature drops, this behavior speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. may lead to a warning on account of the de‐...
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐ Turn the MINI joystick to accept the setting. mately one minute and then remain continu‐ Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting.
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CONTROLS Safety "Select current speed" Press the MINI joystick. The system adopts your current speed as the limit. Activating/deactivating the limit "Settings" "Speed" "Warning" Press the MINI joystick. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment possible. This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS. This chapter describes all series equipment as Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal well as country-specific and special equipment for the duration of full braking.
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CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Dynamic Traction Con‐ Press the button until the DSC OFF indi‐ cator lamp lights up in the speedometer trol DTC and DSC OFF appears in the tachome‐ ter. DSC is deactivated. Intervening measures to The concept stabilize the vehicle and give it forward mo‐...
Switch the engine off. This system supports driving away on gradients. The parking brake is not required. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot MINI Coupe, MINI Road‐ brake. ster: automatic rear Release the foot brake and drive away spoiler without delay.
CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Note the area of movement Make sure that the area of movement of the rear spoiler is clear; otherwise, damage or injuries may result.◀ Do not use the rear spoiler for pushing, or else it could be damaged. Notes on the car washes and care, refer to page 258.
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CONTROLS Driving stability control systems The warning lamp lights up and an acoustic signal is issued a number of times. A message appears on the Control Display. Display in the following situation: The rear spoiler cannot be fully extended; re‐ frain from exceeding a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
CONTROLS Driving comfort Driving comfort Controls Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as At a glance well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
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CONTROLS Driving comfort Display in the tachometer ▷ The transmission position D is disengaged. ▷ DSC intervenes. Maintaining, storing the current speed Press button 1 or button 3. The current speed is maintained and stored. It is displayed briefly in the tachometer. On downhill gradients, it may prove impossible to maintain the set speed if the engine braking power is insufficient.
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CONTROLS Driving comfort ▷ By the two corner sensors at ap‐ dent could result from road users or objects prox. 24 in/60 cm. located outside of the PDC detection range. ▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx. Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle 5 ft/1.50 m.
CONTROLS Climate Climate Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.
CONTROLS Climate Air volume volume if necessary. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield. Vary the air volume. The higher Recirculated air mode is automatically deacti‐ the rate, the more effective the vated at low external temperatures. heating or cooling will be. The air flow rate may be reduced Temperature or the blower may be switched...
CONTROLS Climate Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter Deactivate recirculated air mode. Switch on the windshield heating if neces‐ The microfilter traps dust and pollen. The acti‐ sary. vated-charcoal filter provides additional protec‐ tion by filtering gaseous pollutants from the Switch on the rear window defroster if nec‐ outside air.
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CONTROLS Climate Notes AUTO program Sufficient ventilation The AUTO program automati‐ cally adjusts the air distribution When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ to the windshield and side win‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ dows, toward the upper body nal ventilation.
CONTROLS Climate Maximum cooling Defrosting and defogging windows Automatic climate control Quickly removes ice and con‐ switches to the lowest tempera‐ densation from the windshield ture, a high air volume, and re‐ and front side windows. For this circulated air mode. purpose, also switch on the cool‐...
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CONTROLS Climate Ventilation Knob for continuous opening and closing Nozzle for direction of air flow Opening/closing Turn the knob. Direction of air flow Pivot the entire nozzle. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle equipment Cupholders and ashtray/ lighter This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
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Socket in the cargo area With the engine running or the ignition switched on, press in the cigarette lighter. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Danger of burns Only hold the hot lighter by its head;...
Unlock the lock using the integrated key, refer to page 30. The MINI Coupe is equipped with two cargo covers. When the tailgate is opened, the rear cargo cover is raised. The covers can be removed individually.
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CONTROLS Interior equipment MINI Convertible: cargo area Slide into the upper holders, arrows 2, and set down horizontally. Do not place objects on the cargo cover Move the trunk cover back into the lower posi‐ Do not place objects on the cargo cover;...
CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment ▷ MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: rear storage shelf behind the seats, refer to page 120. This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ Nets on the back of the front seat backrests well as country-specific and special equipment and in the front passenger footwell.
CONTROLS Storage compartments MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster: Center armrest locking The center armrest between the front seats Lock the glove compartment using the contains a storage compartment or a cover for integrated key of the remote control, refer to the snap-in adapter, refer to page 202, de‐...
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Close the storage compartment again immedi‐ ately after use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur during accidents.◀ MINI Convertible, MINI Roadster The storage compartment cannot be locked. MINI Coupe, MINI Road‐ ster: rear storage shelf This can be used to connect an external audio...
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DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Tires Vehicle equipment Due to technical factors associated with their This chapter describes all series equipment as manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac‐ well as country-specific and special equipment tion potential until after an initial breaking-in offered for this model series.
DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Closing the tailgate ated during transmission will be discharged from the vehicle interior.◀ Drive with the tailgate closed Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐ Hydroplaning wise, passengers and other road users may be On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can endangered or the vehicle may be damaged if form between the tires and road surface.
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness. gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐ You can still avoid any obstacles with a mini‐ erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐ mum of steering effort.
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After the engine is switched off, the coolant pump may continue running for some time in the MINI Cooper S. This causes noises in the en‐ gine compartment. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
DRIVING TIPS Loading Loading Vehicle equipment Determining the load limit This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
DRIVING TIPS Loading MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transfered to your vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting a trailer to determine how this may reduce the available cargo and luggage load ca‐...
DRIVING TIPS Loading MINI Convertible Rear luggage rack Notes A special rear rack is available as an optional accessory. It does not require a trailer hitch. Follow the installation instructions for the rear rack. Anchorage points Securing cargo ▷ Secure smaller and lighter pieces with tight‐...
DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Saving fuel Check the tire inflation pressure Vehicle equipment regularly This chapter describes all series equipment as Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐ well as country-specific and special equipment tion pressure, refer to page 220, at least twice offered for this model series.
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Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle economy and operating life. Have the maintenance carried out by the serv‐ ice center. Please also note the MINI maintenance system, refer to page 239. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
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NAVIGATION Navigation system Navigation system Vehicle equipment During destination guidance, the arrow or map view appears on the Control Display. This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment Navigation data offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected Information on navigation data...
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NAVIGATION Navigation system Enter the authorization code of the USB de‐ vice with the navigation data. Drive off. The update starts after the authorization code is entered. When the update is completed, the system re‐ starts. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
NAVIGATION Destination entry Destination entry Vehicle equipment Stored town/city and street names can be called up quickly. This chapter describes all series equipment as ▷ If the existing entries should not be well as country-specific and special equipment changed, the entries for the state/province offered for this model series.
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NAVIGATION Destination entry Street does not exist in the destination Move the MINI joystick to the right. city/town Select the name of the town/city from the list. The desired street does not exist in the speci‐ fied city/town because it belongs to another If there are several towns/cities with the same part of the city/town.
NAVIGATION Destination entry Storing the destination in the address Add, refer to page 146, a destination as a book further destination. After entering the destination, store the desti‐ nation in the address book. "Navigation" "Map" "Guidance" Open "Options". "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing contact"...
NAVIGATION Destination entry "Store position as contact" or "Add position "Home" to contact" "Start guidance" Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐ isting contact from the list. Select the type Last destinations of address and enter the first and last name.
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For some Points of Interest, it may be possi‐ ble to select multiple category details. "Navigation" Move the MINI joystick to the left to leave "Last destinations" the category details. Highlight the destination.
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NAVIGATION Destination entry If a phone number is available, a connec‐ bols. The display depends on the map tion can be established if necessary. scale and the category. Select the symbol. Highlight the special destination. "Start guidance" or "Add as another Select a special destination.
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▷ Select the symbol. "Start guidance" or "Add as another Select the destination with crosshairs. destination" ▷ To change the scale: turn the MINI joy‐ ▷ "Exit interactive map": return to the map stick. view. ▷ To shift the map: move the MINI joy‐...
NAVIGATION Destination entry Example: to enter a town/city in a US states Turn the MINI joystick until the destination as a whole word, the language of the sys‐ town/city is selected and press the tem must be English. MINI joystick.
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NAVIGATION Destination entry Entering intermediate destinations A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can be entered for a trip. "Navigation" Select the type of destination entry and en‐ ter the intermediate destination. "Add as another destination" Select the position where the intermediate destination is to be inserted.
NAVIGATION Destination guidance Destination guidance Vehicle equipment Continuing destination guidance This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment If the destination was not reached during the offered for this model series. Therefore, it also last trip, destination guidance can be resumed. describes equipment that may not be found in "Resume guidance"...
NAVIGATION Destination guidance ▷ "Short route": short distance, irre‐ ▷ Small arrow: indicates the next change in spective of how fast or slow progress direction. will be. ▷ Intersection view. ▷ "Alternative routes": if available, alter‐ ▷ Lane information. native routes are suggested during ac‐ ▷...
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Destination guidance through voice instruc‐ tions Turn the MINI joystick. Enter the number of kilometers within which you would like to Switching spoken instructions on/off return to the original route. The spoken instructions can be switched on or Press the MINI joystick.
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"Map" After destination guidance is started, the plan‐ ned route is displayed on the map. At a glance Status fields To show/hide: press the MINI joystick. ▷ Upper status field: time, telephone, and en‐ tertainment details. ▷ Lower status field: symbol for active desti‐...
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Select the symbol. To change the scale: turn the MINI joystick. Automatically scaled map scale In the map view facing north, turn the MINI joy‐ stick in any direction until the AUTO is dis‐ played for the scale. The entire route between the current location and the destination is dis‐...
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If your system has this capability D. Neither Total Traffic Network, Inrix, Inc. or the following additional terms and conditions MINI NA will be liable to you for any indirect, apply: special, consequential, exemplary, or incidental damages (including, without limitation, lost An End-User shall no longer have the right to revenues, anticipated revenues, or profits relat‐...
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NAVIGATION Destination guidance The Control Display changes to a black and "Traffic Info categories" white display. This enables a better view of the Select the desired category. traffic bulletins. The day/night mode is disre‐ garded in this setting. Symbols and Points of In‐ terest are not displayed.
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NAVIGATION Destination guidance In the event of special hazards, e. g., objects on the road, a message is displayed without a de‐ tour suggestion. Detours can also be accepted if the traffic mes‐ sages are called up in the list. "Navigation"...
NAVIGATION What to do if... What to do if... What to do if... If the battery was disconnected, it takes up to 10 minutes for the system to becoming ▷ The current transmission position cannot be functional again. displayed? The vehicle is located in an unrecognized region, is in a poor reception area, or the system is currently determining the posi‐...
This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using the features and systems described To set: turn the MINI joystick. here, adhere to local regulations. To save: press the MINI joystick. General information...
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ENTERTAINMENT Tone Select the desired volume setting. To set: turn the MINI joystick. To save: press the MINI joystick. Resetting the tone set‐ tings All tone settings can be reset to the default set‐ ting. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" "Tone"...
ENTERTAINMENT Radio Radio Vehicle equipment Sound output This chapter describes all series equipment as Switching on/off well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
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ENTERTAINMENT Radio Select the desired station. Press and hold the MINI joystick to store a sta‐ tion that is displayed in the station list but is not being played. The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use.
ENTERTAINMENT Radio Open "Options". between analog and digital reception. In this case, switch off digital radio reception. "RDS" Note on HD multicast stations whose station name ends in ...HD2, ...HD3, ...: In areas in which the station is not continuously received in digital mode, the audible signal may be interrupted for several seconds.
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ENTERTAINMENT Radio Navigation bar overview The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. Symbol Function Select the phone number to have the chan‐ Change the list view. nel enabled. Select the category. Direct channel entry Timeshift Open the My Favorites category/ open a favorite.
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ENTERTAINMENT Radio Via the onboard monitor Press the MINI joystick again to confirm the highlighted channel. "Radio" "Satellite radio" Select "All channels" or the desired cate‐ gory. Select the desired channel. Select the desired memory location. The channels are stored for the remote control currently in use.
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If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐ Playback/pause sired category. Next track Select the desired channel. Previous track Press the MINI joystick again. Select the artist, track, or game. Fast forward Reverse Storing the league or team Automatic timeshift deactivated/...
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ENTERTAINMENT Radio "Add sports information" Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor‐ ites. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Deleting favorites "Satellite radio" "Manage favorites" Highlight the desired favorite. Open "Options". Select the league. "Delete entry"...
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ENTERTAINMENT Radio Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic "Store station" Jump. Automatic update About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of the channel names and positions. The up‐ date takes place automatically and may take several minutes. Notes ▷...
A CD is contained in the CD player. "CD/Multimedia" Sound output "CD" Switching on/off Select the desired track. Press the MINI joy‐ stick to start playback. When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF button on the radio. Playable formats ▷...
Number of tracks on the CD. Select the directory if necessary. ▷ File name of track. To change to a higher level directory: move the MINI joystick to the left. Random playback "CD/Multimedia" "CD" Select the desired CD. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
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▷ If a CD cannot be played, first check if it has To switch off random playback: press the been inserted correctly. MINI joystick. Humidity Fast forward/reverse High levels of humidity can lead to condensa‐ tion on the CD or the laser's scan lens, and tem‐...
If necessary, "External devices" At a glance Various external devices can be connected with the vehicle. Depending on how the device is connected to the vehicle, it may be possible to operate it using the MINI joystick. Symbol Meaning AUX-IN port "AUX front"...
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With the voice activation system: playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS Video files Standard video files can be played back with a Turn the MINI joystick until the desired vol‐ compatible Apple device: ume is set and press the MINI joystick. ▷...
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ENTERTAINMENT CD/multimedia After connecting for the first time Select the symbol. Information on all music tracks, e.g. artist or type of music, as well as playback lists are transmitted into the vehicle. This may take some time, depending on the USB device and the number of tracks.
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Open "Options". "Random" Fast forward/reverse Buttons on the steering wheel or on the CD player: Press the MINI joystick. Playback of the selected video file starts. Press and hold the button for the corresponding direction. Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐...
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears Requirements on the device display. ▷ The device is suitable. Information under Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on www.mini.com/connectivity. the device display. ▷ The device is ready for operation. You are prompted by the onboard monitor ▷...
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ENTERTAINMENT CD/multimedia Compare the control number on the vehicle Select the desired device from the list of display with the control number on the mo‐ paired devices. bile phone display. Confirm the control Open "Options". number on the mobile phone and in the "Configure phone"...
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What to do if... Playback mode Information on suitable devices can be found at Depending on the device, different programs www.mini.com/connectivity. for playing back music files might be available. Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 192. "CD/Multimedia" The device is not supported by the vehicle.
▷ The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐ Software updates and related current informa‐ vice off and on again. tion is available at www.mini.com/connectivity. ▷ Repeat the pairing procedure. Music cannot be played back. Displaying the current version ▷...
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All listed software updates are removed. Note While the software is being updated or a previ‐ ous version is being restored, MINI Connected, Office functions, and the connected devices are temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes for the functions to become available again.
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This chapter describes all series equipment as by the hands-free system can be obtained at well as country-specific and special equipment www.mini.com/connectivity. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Displaying the vehicle identification...
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Pairing and connecting a mobile phone Pairing/unpairing the mobile phone Pairing the mobile phone To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐ Requirements cle's occupants and to other road users, only ▷...
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Unpairing the mobile phone "OK" "Telephone" Move the MINI joystick to the left. "Bluetooth® (phone)" If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone All paired mobile phones are listed. appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system ▷ A multi-character passkey may be needed. If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available, con‐ ▷ Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter tact Customer Relations or the service center. the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Select the digits individually. Select the symbol. Rejecting a call "Reject" The phone number can also be entered by voice. Ending a call Press the button on the steering Calls with multiple parties wheel. General information You can switch between calls or connect two "Telephone"...
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system The existing call is put on hold. ces, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an an‐ swering machine. The DTMF code is needed for this purpose. "Telephone" Select the contact from a list or "Dial number".
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Calling a contact Dialing a number on the onboard monitor Symbol Meaning "Telephone" Contact with one stored phone num‐ "Redial" ber. Contact with more than one stored phone number. Call not possible; mobile phone with‐ out reception or network. For contacts with one stored phone number: select the required contact.
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system Hands-free system those calls are displayed that were received in the vehicle. General information The 20 telephone calls that were last received are displayed. The sorting order and display of Calls that are being made on the hands-free the phone numbers depends on the particular system can be continued on the mobile phone mobile phone.
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth hands-free system New contact My contacts "Contacts" General information "New contact" List of all contacts stored in the vehicle. Displaying contacts "Contacts" "My contacts" The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ ous entries: "Delete input fields" Fill in the entry fields: select the symbol next to the entry field.
Change the entries. Deleting contacts Move the MINI joystick to the left. "My contacts" "Yes" Highlight the contact. If a contact from the mobile phone is edited, Open "Options".
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Vehicle equipment Using the mobile phone while driving Make entries only when traffic and road This chapter describes all series equipment as conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone well as country-specific and special equipment in your hand while you are driving;...
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐ ▷ A number with at least four and a maxi‐ nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐ mum of 16 digits was defined as the Blue‐ pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
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"Telephone" phone is to be used. "Bluetooth® (phone)" "Add new phone" The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐ played. "OK" Move the MINI joystick to the left. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐ appears at the top of the list of mobile phones. nected. The functions supported by the mobile phone and audio device are displayed as symbols when paired.
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package ▷ "Additional telephone" Highlight the device that is to be unpaired. ▷ "Audio" Open "Options". "OK" "Remove phone from list" If a function has already been assigned to an‐ other connected mobile phone, the function is deactivated in that mobile phone and the mo‐...
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Select the desired setting: "Microphone" or source or additional telephone? The mobile "Loudspeak." phone must be connected as a telephone. To set: turn the MINI joystick. The phone connection quality is poor. To save: press the MINI joystick. ▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the...
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package If more than one phone number is assigned to "End call" a contact, only the name of the contact is dis‐ played. For calls on the additional telephone, the num‐ ber is only displayed if it is transmitted by the network.
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package If a second call comes in during an ongoing call, "Conference call" a call waiting signal is sounded. "Accept" The call is accepted and the existing call is put on hold. Establishing a second call Establish an additional call during an active call.
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Calling a contact swering machine. The DTMF code is needed for this purpose. Symbol Meaning "Telephone" Contact with one stored phone num‐ Select the contact from a list or "Dial ber. number". Contact with more than one stored "Keypad dialing"...
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COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Dialing a number on the onboard those calls are displayed that were received in monitor the vehicle. "Telephone" The 20 telephone calls that were last received are displayed. The sorting order and display of "Redial"...
COMMUNICATION Bluetooth mobile phone preparation package Snap-in adapter To remove: To remove the snap-in adapter, press the but‐ ton. General information More information on compatible snap-in Inserting the mobile phone adapters that support the functions of the mo‐ Depending on the mobile phone, remove bile phone is available at the service center.
Information about which mobile phones and The number of unread messages and active functions are available can be found at tasks as well as the upcoming appointments www.mini.com/connectivity. are displayed. Contents are only displayed in full length when the vehicle is stationary.
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COMMUNICATION Office Contacts The connection is established. Editing a contact At a glance Select the desired contact. Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ "Edit contact" tacts from the mobile phone are displayed as well if this function is supported by the mobile phone.
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COMMUNICATION Office Checking the address as a destination hicle can be entered. This ensures that des‐ tination guidance is possible for all ad‐ An address that is to be used for destination dresses. guidance must match the navigation data con‐ tained in the vehicle.
COMMUNICATION Office names may differ from the selected sorting or‐ the vehicle is stationary. Messages from the ad‐ der. ditional telephone are not transmitted. Show contact pictures Displaying messages Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in "Office" the vehicle when the mobile phone is con‐ "Messages"...
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This may Scroll through the appointment if neces‐ result in charges. sary: "Office" ▷ Turn the MINI joystick. "Messages" ▷ Select the symbol. Open "Options". "Fully download e-mails" Only a part of the e-mail from the mobile phone is loaded into the vehicle.
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"Tasks" Select the desired note. Sorting the task list Select the header in the task list. Scroll in the note if necessary: ▷ Turn the MINI joystick. Select the sorting criterion: ▷ Select the symbol. ▷ "Priority (!)" Using contact data ▷...
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Select the symbol. Go back one paragraph. ▷ Select the symbol. Skip a paragraph. ▷ To end reading, move the MINI joystick to the left. Display the contact or select the phone What to do if... number: ▷ Select the contact to display contact de‐...
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COMMUNICATION Office ▷ The mobile phone is not capable of the missing function or is not connected cor‐ rectly. ▷ The Office function is deactivated. ▷ The mobile phone is connected as an addi‐ tional phone. ▷ Appointments are older than 20 days or are more than 50 days in the future.
After the mobile phone is successfully con‐ connectivity or from the service center. nected with the vehicle and MINI Connected is started, the applications are displayed on the Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
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USB audio interface. vice can be displayed on the Control Display via a video connection. They are operated using Press the button. The main menu is the MINI joystick and the button on the opened. MINI joystick. "MINI Connected"...
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MINI Connected Display. This changes the operating functions of ▷ Press 2x: opens the main menu. the MINI joystick and the MINI buttons until the ▷ Press 1x and move the MINI joystick to the PlugIn is deactivated again. left 1x: opens the MINI Connected menu.
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MOBILITY Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Fuel cap This chapter describes all series equipment as Opening well as country-specific and special equipment Open fuel filler flap. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
MOBILITY Refueling Observe the following MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: when refueling Remove the cover of the left cargo area side wall. When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com‐ pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting up the fuel pump nozzle during refueling causes: ▷...
Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as Recommended fuel grade well as country-specific and special equipment The manufacturer of your MINI recommends: offered for this model series. Therefore, it also ▷ AKI 91. describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected ▷...
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Do not drive with depressurized or flat tires, ex‐ approved and tire brands recommended by the cept for run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously manufacturer of the MINI; a list of these is impair your vehicle's handling and braking re‐ available from the service center.
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Observe all national and local maximum speed limits; otherwise, violations of the laws could occur. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper Coupe Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
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205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 267. Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Coupe Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
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205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 3.0/44 2.9/42 More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 267. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper Roadster Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar/PSI with cold tires.
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205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 268. Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Roadster Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
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205/45 R 17 84 V M+S A/S RSC 205/40 R 18 82 W RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 268. Tire inflation pressures for MINI Cooper S Convertible Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
205/40 R 18 82 W RSC 175/60 R 16 82 H M+S RSC More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 268. Tire inflation pressures for MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Temperature Quality grades can be found where applicable The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and C, representing the tire's resistance to the and maximum section width. For example: generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions Treadwear 200 Traction AA...
For several reasons, among other things be‐ cause of beginning brittleness, the manufac‐ Notes turer of your MINI recommends mounting new Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, tires at the latest after six years, regardless of as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can the actual wear.
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wheels with electronics for TPM Tire DOT … 0315: the tire was manufactured in the Pressure Monitor 3rd week of 2015. When mounting new tires or changing from summer to winter tires or vice versa, only use Changing wheels and wheels with TPM electronics;...
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Maximum speed of winter tires Run-flat tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, Label then display a corresponding sign in the field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire specialist or from your service center.
The procedure to correct a flat tire depends on the equipment in the vehicle: ▷ Run-flat tires, refer to page 230. ▷ MINI Mobility System, refer to page 231. Holder for the sealant bottle ▷ Wheel change with a compact wheel, refer Compressor to page 248.
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Insert the sealant bottle into the compres‐ If the inflation pressure of 1.8 bar/26 psi is still sor housing in a vertical position. not reached, the tire is too heavily damaged. Contact the nearest service center. Unscrew the dust cap off of the valve of the defective wheel and screw the filling hose 2 Stowing the Mobility System...
Have the Mobility System refilled. Snow chains Only certain fine-link snow chains have been tested by MINI, classified as safe for use, and recommended. Consult your service center for more information. Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped with tires of the following size: ▷...
MOBILITY Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment special equipment or the country version. This also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ This chapter describes all series equipment as tems. well as country-specific and special equipment When using the features and systems described offered for this model series.
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MOBILITY Engine compartment Hood Press the release handle and open the hood. Notes Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training. If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐ lines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center.
MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil Engine oil The oil level must be between the two marks on the dip stick. Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
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MOBILITY Engine oil Engine oil change Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immediately; The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐ having the engine oil changed by a service cen‐ age.◀ ter. Protect children Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐...
Coolant consists of water and additives. cooled down. Not all commercially available additives are Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐ suitable for your MINI vehicle. Ask your service wise slightly to allow any accumulated center for suitable additives. pressure to escape, then continue turning to open.
Make sure to have regu‐ count the various driving conditions of your lar maintenance procedures recorded in the ve‐ MINI. Based on this, Condition Based Service hicle's Service and Warranty Information Book‐ determines the current and future mainte‐...
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MOBILITY Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard that fuel vapor is escaping; this will cause a dis‐ play to light up. If the filler cap is then tight‐ Diagnosis ened, the display should go out in a few days. Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for Onboard Diagnosis may only be used by the service center, by work‐...
MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing components With run-flat tires or compact wheel Vehicle equipment The onboard vehicle tool kit contains a pouch This chapter describes all series equipment as holding a plastic bag in which you can stow the well as country-specific and special equipment defective wheel.
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MOBILITY Replacing components MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: replacing Slide the new wiper blade onto the wiper the wiper blades arm until it engages audibly. Fold up and hold the wiper arm. Fold down the wiper arm. Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and Risk of damage fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
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For checking and adjusting headlight aim, Front lights, bulb replacement please contact your MINI dealer. At a glance Light-emitting diodes LEDs In some equipment, the light source is provided Headlights by light-emitting diodes behind a cover.
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MOBILITY Replacing components Lower LED front lights To remove the cover: Parking lights / daytime running lights Press the tab. Fog lights Fold away the cover and take it out of the holder. Halogen low beams and high-beams Proceed in reverse order to attach the cover. H13 bulb, 60/55 watt Attach the cover carefully Wear protective goggles and gloves...
MOBILITY Replacing components Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in Remove the inside cover. To do this, turn reverse order. the cover counterclockwise. LED parking lights/LED fog lights/LED daytime running lights Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs, refer to page 242.
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MOBILITY Replacing components Turn the upper bulb counterclockwise and Squeeze the lower bulb at both tabs and remove it. pull out. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in reverse order. reverse order.
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Turn signal Tail light LED Brake light Replacing MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster Turn the corresponding bulb counterclock‐ wise, arrows 1, and remove. Remove the cover of the cargo area side wall. Another bulb is located behind the cargo area side wall, arrow 2.
MOBILITY Replacing components Replacing Push the light to the left in the catch of the light housing using the screwdriver, ar‐ row 1. Squeeze the clips, arrows, and remove the bulb holder. Pull off the bulb and replace it. Insert the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐ verse order.
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MOBILITY Replacing components ▷ Tighten the lug bolts, refer to page 251. Squeeze the locking spring. ▷ Drive with the compact wheel, refer to page 249. Removing the compact wheel The screw fitting of the compact wheel is lo‐ cated in the cargo area under the floor mat, on the floor of the storage compartment holding the wheel change set.
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MOBILITY Replacing components Jacking up vehicle driving characteristics could result, for example reduced track stability on braking, extended braking distance, and altered self-steering characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction with winter tires, these characteristics are more pronounced.◀ Only mount one compact wheel Only one compact wheel may be mounted.
MOBILITY Replacing components Mount the new wheel. tions and that any associated Check Control messages are no longer displayed. Screw in at least two bolts crosswise. Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Charging the battery Fully tighten all lug bolts in a diagonal pat‐ tern.
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MOBILITY Replacing components In interior Lights up yellow: the battery charge level is very low, the battery is old, or it is not securely connected. Charge the battery by taking a long drive or us‐ ing an external charger. If the indicators appear again, have the battery checked as soon as possible.
MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle equipment This chapter describes all series equipment as well as country-specific and special equipment offered for this model series. Therefore, it also describes equipment that may not be found in your vehicle, for instance due to the selected special equipment or the country version.
MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Preparation Connecting jumper cables Check whether the battery of the other ve‐ Connecting order hicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi‐ Connect the jumper cables in the correct mately the same capacitance in Ah. This in‐ order;...
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried Body ground: in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the MINI. Tow fitting, information on use ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Towing with a tow bar Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to control vehicle response.◀ Correctly attach the tow bar Only secure the tow bar on the tow fit‐ tings;...
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MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Towing with a tow truck Have the MINI transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts;...
Before driving into the car wash, check whether and use a maximum temperature of the system is suitable for your MINI. Note the 140 ℉/60 ℃. following points: Holding them too close or using excessively ▷...
Hand car wash The manufacturer recommends using cleaning and care products from MINI, since these have If washing the vehicle by hand, use copious been tested and approved. quantities of water and car shampoo if neces‐...
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Do not polish the surface or use abrasive agent once a year. products, as these may cause the finish to become glossy. MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: rear spoiler Leather care To ensure that proper functioning of the rear The leather processed by the manufacturer is a spoiler is not impaired, for example due to high quality natural product.
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MOBILITY Care Make especially sure that light-colored leather When cleaning rubber seals, do not use silicone is cleaned regularly as it is more susceptible to sprays or other care products containing sili‐ soiling. cone; otherwise, noise and damage may result. Twice a year, treat the leather with a leather lo‐...
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MOBILITY Care Carpets/floor mats Long-term vehicle storage Your service center can advise you on what to No objects in the area around the pedals consider when storing the vehicle for longer Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other than three months. objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;...
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The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, MINI Coupe MINI Coupe Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works...
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REFERENCE Technical data MINI Roadster MINI Roadster Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Width with mirrors inches/mm 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892 74.5/1,892 Width without mirrors inches/mm 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683 66.3/1,683 Height without roof antenna inches/mm 54.5/1,384 54.7/1,390 54.8/1,391 Length inches/mm 146.8/3,728 147.0/3,734 148.0/3,758...
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1,951/885 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,411/640 1,411/640 1,411/640 Cargo area capacity cu ft/ 9.9/280 9.9/280 9.9/280 liter MINI Roadster Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,241/1,470 3,329/1,510 3,340/1,515 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 3,318/1,505...
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REFERENCE Technical data Capacities Notes Fuel tank, approx. US gal/liters 13.2/50 Fuel quality, refer to page Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 961 056 - II/15...
REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation Short commands for voice activation Vehicle equipment General information This chapter describes all series equipment as Instructions for voice activation system, refer to well as country-specific and special equipment page 24. offered for this model series. Therefore, it also To have the available spoken instructions read describes equipment that may not be found in out loud: ›Voice commands‹...
REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation Vehicle information Computer Function Command Open the computer. ›Onboard info‹ Open the trip computer. ›Trip computer‹ Vehicle Function Command Open the vehicle information. ›Vehicle info‹ Open the vehicle status. ›Vehicle status‹ Navigation General information Function Command Navigation menu.
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REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation Function Command Switch off the spoken instruction. ›Switch off voice instructions‹ Display the address book. ›Address book‹ Display the most recent destinations. ›Last destinations‹ Open the traffic bulletins. ›Traffic Info‹ Points of Interest. ›Points of interest‹ Function Command Display the map.
REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation Radio Function Command Open a frequency. ›Frequency ... megahertz‹ e.g., 93.5 megahertz or frequency 93.5 Open the radio. ›Radio‹ Open the FM stations. ›F M‹ Open the manual search. ›Manual‹ Select a frequency range. ›Select frequency‹...
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REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation CD/multimedia CD drive Function Command Select a track. ›Track ...‹ e.g., track 5 ›C D track ...‹ e. g., CD track 5 Play back a CD. ›C D on‹ Select a CD. ›Select C D‹ Select a CD and track.
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REFERENCE Short commands for voice activation Function Command List of messages. ›Messages‹ Open the Bluetooth devices. ›Bluetooth‹ Office Function Command Open the Office menu. ›Office‹ Display Office Today. ›Current office‹ Display the contacts. ›Contacts‹ Display the messages. ›Messages‹ Display the calendar. ›Calendar‹...
REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Air supply, air conditioner Automatic climate con‐ Air supply, automatic climate trol ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ control Automatic climate control, au‐ Alarm system tomatic air distribution Acoustic signal, refer to Check Alarm system, avoiding unin‐...
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Car wash tion Brakes, service require‐ CBC, Cornering Brake Con‐ Clock ments trol Clock, 12h/24h format Brake system, MINI mainte‐ CBS Condition Based Serv‐ Clock, setting the time and nance system date Braking, notes Clock, setting the time Braking, parking brake...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ Current fuel consumption Distance warning, refer to sure Current location, storing Park Distance Control Compartment for remote con‐ Curve lights, refer to Adaptive trol, refer to Ignition lock Light Control Door key, refer to Remote Computer control with integrated...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Engine oil, MINI maintenance Fan, refer to Air flow rate with system automatic climate con‐ Electrical convertible top Engine oil types, alterna‐ trol Electrical malfunction, tive Fastening safety belts, refer to convertible top 44, Engine oil types, ap‐...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ High-beams rior lights mission High beams, bulb replace‐ Front airbags Gear display, Steptronic trans‐ ment Front fog light, bulb replace‐ mission High-beams, indicator ment Glare protection lamp Front fog lights GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Ignition lock Lighting, vehicle, refer to Ignition, switched off Lamps Ignition, switched on Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Lights, parking lamps/low Indicator and warning lamps, Access beams Tire Pressure Monitor Keyless opening and closing, Light switch refer to Comfort Access Limit, refer to Speed limit...
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Malfunction, door lock mate control tion Malfunction, fuel filler MINI Connected flap MINI Homepage Malfunction, Steptronic trans‐ MINI Internet page mission MINI maintenance sys‐ OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ Malfunction, tailgate tics Malfunction warnings, refer to MINI Mobility System OBD socket, refer to Socket...
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Pressure, tires grade Overheating of engine, refer Pressure warning, tires Recommended tire to Coolant temperature Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ brands mum tread depth Redialing, hands-free sys‐ Profile, tires Redialing, mobile phone prep‐ Pairing, mobile phone aration package Pairing, mobile phone, hands- Releasing, refer to Unlock‐...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ Screen, see Control Display Side windows, refer to Win‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐ Seat adjustment, manual dows voir Seat heating Sitting safely Restraining systems, refer to Seats Slot for remote control Safety belts Seats, adjusting Snap-in adapter, mobile...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Steering wheel, adjusting Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, Steering wheel lock ume, hands-free system system reset Steering wheel, shift pad‐ Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, dles ume, mobile phone prepara‐ warning lamp Steptronic transmission tion package...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Trip odometer Vehicle equipment Wind baffle, refer to Wind de‐ Trips, planning Vehicle identification number, flector 46, Trunk lid, emergency opera‐ hands-free system Wind deflector 46, tion, refer to Unlocking man‐ Vehicle identification number, Window, closing ually mobile phone prepara‐...
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