BMW Mini Cooper Owner'S Manual Download

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Contents

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Using this Owner's Manual

Notes

Reporting safety defects

At a glance

Cockpit

Onboard monitor

Voice command system

Controls

Opening and closing

Adjustments

Transporting children safely

Driving

Everything under control

Technology for driving comfort and safety

Lamps

Climate

Practical interior accessories

Driving tips

Things to remember when driving

Navigation

Starting the navigation system

Destination entry

Destination guidance

What to do if …

On/off and settings

Radio

Satellite radio

CD player and CD changer

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External audio device

Refueling

Wheels and tires

Under the bonnet

Maintenance

Care

Replacing components

Giving and receiving assistance

Reference

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Technical data

176

Short commands for the voice command
system

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From A to Z

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 328 - © 01/07 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for Mini Cooper

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MINI Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ... be considered a permanent part of this vehicle It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating safety and mainte nance information We wish you an enjoyable driving experience Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 4: ...luding excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 013 328 US English II 07 07 03 510 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 5: ...driving comfort and safety 73 Lamps 77 Climate 80 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 86 Things to remember when driving Navigation 94 Starting the navigation system 96 Destination entry 107 Destination guidance 115 What to do if Entertainment 118 On off and settings 121 Radio 126 Satellite radio 129 CD player and CD changer 135 External audio device Mobility 138 Refueling 140 Wheels and t...

Page 6: ... that must be fol lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Marks the end of a specific item of informa tion Indicates s...

Page 7: ...epair methods Therefore have the necessary work on your MINI only carried out by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accordance with the spec ifications of the MINI manufacturer If this work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz ards Parts and accessories For your own safety use genuine parts and accessorie...

Page 8: ...ays protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly Your MINI is covered by the following warran ties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed inform...

Page 9: ... Transport Canada Defect Investigations and Recalls may call 1 800 333 0510 toll free from anywhere in Canada or 1 613 993 9851 from the Ottawa region and from other countries or contact Transport Canada by mail at Transport Canada ASFAD Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www tc gc ca Online Edition ...

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Page 11: ...At a glance Controls Driving tips Navigation Entertainment Mobility Reference At a glance Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel Controls and displays Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 13: ...ing lamps 75 Computer 51 3 Tachometer 12 Instrument lighting 75 4 Wiper system 47 5 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 42 Continuing cruise control 48 Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating Activating deactivating cruise control 49 Telephone Press accepting and ending a call starting dialing of selected phone number and redialing if no phone number is selected P...

Page 14: ...ay for Position of automatic transmission 44 Computer 51 Date of next scheduled service and remaining distance to be driven 55 Odometer and trip odometer 50 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor 68 Settings and information 54 Personal Profile settings 26 5 Instrument lighting 75 6 Speedometer Indicator and warning lamps 13 7 Control Display 17 8 Fuel gauge 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01...

Page 15: ...indicator and warning lamps You can call up more information e g on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond via Check Control page 60 In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps in the indicator area 1 signal that the associated functions are activated High beams headlamp flas...

Page 16: ...Cockpit 14 Around the center console Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 17: ...e in four directions turn or press 13 Opening the start menu on the Control Display 17 14 Sport button 67 3 Reading lamps 76 Color of ambient lighting 76 Glass sunroof electric 33 Interior lamps 76 Changing the radio station or track Changing the audio source Changing the frequency Temperature 79 Air distribution to the windshield 78 Air distribution to the upper body area 78 Air distribution to t...

Page 18: ...s described in connection with the relevant equipment Controls 1 Control Display 17 2 MINI joystick The MINI joystick can be used to select menu items and to adjust settings Move in four directions arrows 5 Turn arrow 6 Push arrow 7 3 Opening start menu 17 4 Changing to another menu 18 Operate the MINI joystick only when traf fic and road conditions allow this to avoid endangering the car s occupa...

Page 19: ...k Control Operating principle As of radio readiness the following message appears on the Control Display To hide the message Press the MINI joystick The start menu is displayed The message is automatically hidden after approx 10 seconds Start menu All onboard monitor functions can be called up via four menu items Opening start menu Press the button To open the start menu from the Setup menu Press ...

Page 20: ...ubdivided into fields 2 White symbol the field is active Gray symbol the field is inactive 1 Menu items are usually grouped in horizon tal or vertical lists 2 Additional menu items can be selected in this field 3 Settings are represented graphically or as numerical values 4 A curved line shows that menu items can be selected in lists The beginning and end of a list are each marked by a circle Onli...

Page 21: ...ed in color on the Control Display can be highlighted 2 Confirming a menu item Press the MINI joystick New menu items are displayed or the function is executed Select a function by highlighting and con firming it 3 Highlighting a menu item refer to 1 4 Switching between fields Briefly move the MINI joystick to the left right forward or backward Release the MINI joystick 5 Adjusting settings Turn t...

Page 22: ...s if the mobile phone is paired with the vehicle Reception strength of mobile phone network depending on mobile phone 5 Time Other displays Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries via the voice command system Switching Control Dis play off on 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI...

Page 23: ...ge 63 Symbols in the Owner s Manual Saying commands Activating voice command system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel This symbol on the Control Display and an acoustic signal indicate that the voice com mand system is ready to receive spoken commands 2 Say the command The command appears on the Control Dis play This symbol is displayed on the Control Dis play when you can enter additional ...

Page 24: ...iately via short commands Short commands enable you to perform certain functions immediately irrespective of which menu item is selected page 176 Opening the start menu Example selecting a track 1 Press the button on the steering wheel 4 Press the button on the steering wheel Options Help Radio on or Turn radio on Main menu 2 Entertainment The system says Entertainment 3 CD The system says CD on 5...

Page 25: ... normal volume avoiding excessive emphases and pauses The same applies to spelling when entering a destina tion for navigation Always speak the commands in the lan guage of the voice command system When selecting a radio station use the stan dard pronunciation of the station name Keep the doors windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent interference from outside noise Avoid ambient noise in the v...

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Page 27: ...Controls Driving tips Navigation Entertainment Mobility Reference At a glance Controls Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 28: ... The concept The functions of your MINI can be set individu ally By means of Personal Profiles most of these settings are stored for the remote control cur rently in use When you unlock the car the remote control is recognized and the settings stored for it are called up and implemented This means that your settings will be activated for you even if in the meantime your car was used by someone els...

Page 29: ...ontrol can also be used to switch on off the welcome lamps and interior lamps Operating from inside Button for central locking system page 29 In the event of a sufficiently severe accident the central locking system unlocks automatically In addition the hazard warning flashers and inte rior lamps come on Opening and closing from outside Using the remote control Persons or animals in a parked vehic...

Page 30: ...it has been locked or unlocked 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Settings 4 Select Vehicle and tires 5 Select Door locks 6 Select Confirmation 7 Select the desired signal The signal is activated Switching on interior lamps While the car is locked Press the button You can also use this function to locate you...

Page 31: ...erate the windows and glass sun roof via the door lock Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured Releasing the key stops the operation Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction the driver s door can be unlocked or locked by turn ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions Opening and cl...

Page 32: ...tically locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off The setting is selected The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Tailgate In order to avoid damage make sure there is sufficient clearance before open ing the tailgate Opening Press the button in the handle arrow or the button of the remote control for an extended period The tailgate is unlocked and can be opened In some nati...

Page 33: ... be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked again until after approx 2 seconds The engine can only be started when the vehicle detects that the remote control is inside the vehicle Doors and tailgate must be closed to be able to operate the windows and glass sunroof Comparison to standard remote con...

Page 34: ...switched off when the selector lever is in position P page 43 To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N the remote control must be in the ignition lock Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash 1 Insert remote control into ignition lock 2 Depress the brake 3 Move the selector lever to position N 4 Switch off the engine The vehicle can roll Malfunc...

Page 35: ...s until you release the switch After switching off the ignition When the ignition is switched off the windows can still be operated for approx 1 minute as long as no door is opened For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock page 28 or 29 Take the key with you when you leave the car otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them selve...

Page 36: ...r MINI recommends that you have this work done by your MINI Dealer Closing manually If the vehicle is not equipped with an alarm sys tem you can manually move the glass sunroof in the event of an electrical fault If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm system have the glass sunroof closed by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained person nel working in accordance with the specifica...

Page 37: ... noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ uals This effect is usually only temporary For airbag locations and additional information on airbags refer to page 70 Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx ear level Oth erwise there is a...

Page 38: ... the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop erly Height Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly arrows 1 until the desired height is reached arrows 2 Backrest Pull the lever arrow 1 and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off as necessary arrows 2 Lumbar support You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region The upper ...

Page 39: ...an accident Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx ear level Oth erwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question Reinstall the head restraint before transporting anyone on that seat Otherwise the passenger will be without protection from the head restraint Height adj...

Page 40: ...tressed in an accident have the safety belt system and its seat belt tensioners replaced and the belt anchors checked Have this work carried out only by a MINI Dealer or by a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor dance with the specifications of the MINI manu facturer otherwise correct operation of these safety systems is not ensured Mirrors Exterior mirrors The front pass...

Page 41: ... not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield directly in front of the mirror 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 move ment 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred distance and angle to suit your seated posi tion 3 Swing the lever ba...

Page 42: ...r seat the front and side airbags must be deacti vated Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury to the child if the airbags deploy even if the child is seated in a child restraint system For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 71 Child restraint systems installation Observe the child restraint system manu facturer s instructions when select...

Page 43: ...raint system with tether strap Use the tether strap anchors to secure child restraint systems only otherwise the anchors could be damaged There are two additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps arrows Placement of the tether strap 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Tether strap hook 4 Cargo area floor 5 Anchor 6 Seat backrest 7 Tether strap of the child restraint syst...

Page 44: ...tton to switch radio readiness or the ignition on or off Do not depress the brake or clutch while doing so Briefly pressing the start stop button while the brake or clutch is depressed starts the engine Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate The time and outside temperature are displayed in the tachometer Radio readiness is switched off automatically When the key is removed fr...

Page 45: ... clutch 3 Briefly press the start stop button The starter operates automatically for a certain time and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started Automatic transmission 1 Depress the brake 2 Move the selector lever to position P 3 Briefly press the start stop button The starter operates automatically for a certain time and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started Special s...

Page 46: ...smission with Steptronic In addition to the fully automatic mode you can shift gears manually using Steptronic page 45 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 Removing the key 1 Move the selector lever to position P 2 Switch off the engine 3 Remove the key Selector lever position...

Page 47: ...left into the M S shifting slot The Sport program is activated and DS is dis played Shifting with the selector lever Push the selector lever forward or pull it back to activate manual operation Steptronic shifts the gear Pull the selector lever in the direction Transmission shifts up Push the selector lever in the direction Transmission shifts down M1 to M6 is displayed in the gear indicator To us...

Page 48: ...oop while at the same time mov ing the selector lever into the desired posi tion Turn signals headlamp flasher 1 Turn signal indicators 2 Headlamp flasher Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point To turn off manually press the lever to the resis tance point Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a bulb has failed Indicating a turn briefly Press the leve...

Page 49: ...or Press the lever downward once arrow 4 Brief wipe Press the lever downward once arrow 4 Switching on wipers Press the lever upward The lever automatically returns to its initial posi tion when released Normal wiper speed Press twice arrow 2 The system switches to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary Fast wiper speed Press three times or press beyond the pressure point arrow 3 Th...

Page 50: ...luid reservoir Only refill washer fluid that contains anti freeze when the engine is cool to avoid contact with hot engine parts Otherwise fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per sonal safety Fill with water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to manufacturer s recom mendations Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure the co...

Page 51: ...intaining current speed Press button 3 The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed If on a downhill grade the engine braking effect is not sufficient the controlled speed may be exceeded On uphill grades vehicle speed may drop if the engine output is insufficient Increasing speed Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached Every time you press the but ton the speed i...

Page 52: ...ent Current vehicle speed To have the current speed shown in the upper display for the outside temperature and time 1 Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until the current speed appears in the lower display 2 Wait for the speed display to automatically move to the upper display The outside temperature then appears in the lower display Odometer and trip odometer Resetting the tr...

Page 53: ... empty Refuel when the cruising range falls below 30 miles 50 km Otherwise engine performance is not guaran teed and damage could occur Computer Displays in tachometer Press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly to call up various items of informa tion The following items of information are displayed in the order listed Cruising range Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption A...

Page 54: ...lay to automatically move to the upper display The outside temperature then appears in the lower display of the computer Displays on the Control Display To open the computer via the onboard monitor basic operation on page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Naviga tion and press the MINI joystick 3 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppe...

Page 55: ...for a holiday trip 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Naviga tion and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Car Data 4 Select Trip computer Departure time Driving time Distance traveled Average speed Average fuel consumption To switch trip computer on off and to reset all values to zero 1 If necessary move the highlight marker to the third field from the ...

Page 56: ... values Calling up computer information 51 2 Calling up Check Control 60 3 Displaying vehicle check 61 4 Setting the time 58 5 Setting the date 59 6 Exiting the menu Exiting displays 1 Briefly press the button in the turn indicator lever repeatedly until HOME is displayed 2 Press the button for a longer period The display again shows the outside tempera ture and the time Displays are also exited i...

Page 57: ...control currently in use refer also to Personal Profile on page 26 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Settings 4 Select Language Units 5 Select Units 6 Select the menu item to be set 7 Select the desired unit of measure Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled se...

Page 58: ...be found on page 152 Supplementary information You can have further information on the scope of maintenance displayed on the Control Dis play refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Info sources 4 Select Service 5 Select Service requirements 6 If necessary move the highlight marker to the second ...

Page 59: ...s always set correctly page 59 otherwise the effectiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Info sources 4 Select Service 5 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Select Service require ments 6 Select Status 7 Select State inspection 8 Se...

Page 60: ... the button to set the hours 6 Wait for the display to change to minutes 7 Press the button to set the minutes 8 Wait for the display to change The settings are stored On the onboard monitor Setting the time 1 Press the button once or twice until the start menu appears 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Turn the MINI joystick until Settings is selected and pr...

Page 61: ...up and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Settings 4 Select Time Date 5 Select Time 6 Select Time format 7 Select the desired format Switching on the hour signal You will hear three tones just before each full hour Select Hour memo The hour signal is activated The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use refer also to Personal Profile on page 26 Date In the tachometer Setting the ...

Page 62: ...age 26 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Settings 4 Select Time Date 5 Select Date 6 Select Date format 7 Select the desired format Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys tems monitored Such a Check Control message includes indica...

Page 63: ...hey cannot be hidden If several malfunc tions occur at the same time they are displayed in succession They are marked with the symbol shown here Other Check Control messages are automatically hidden after approx 20 seconds but remain stored They are marked with the symbol shown here This symbol indicates that Check Control messages have been stored Check Control mes sages can be viewed whenever it...

Page 64: ...ick 3 Select Info sources 4 Select Service 5 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Select Check Control messages 6 Select a text message Exit display Select the arrow Speed limit Enter a speed and a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed This enables you for example to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area You are only warned o...

Page 65: ... resetting Select Start The stopwatch starts at the displayed time Select Reset The stopwatch is reset and restarts if it was running beforehand Select Stop This stops the timer Taking an interim time reading Select Interim time The interim time appears below the ongoing pri mary stopwatch count All of the remaining functions remain available at all times while the stopwatch is running The stopwat...

Page 66: ...nditions Note however that you can change the basic setting while the low beams are switched on The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Settings 4 Select Display settings 5 Select Brightness 6 Select Brightness 7 Turn the MINI joystick until the desire...

Page 67: ... R Wait this short period before driving Acoustic signals As the distance between vehicle and object decreases the intervals between the tones become shorter If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft 30 cm then a continuous tone sounds If the distance remains constant e g when driv ing parallel to a wall the acoustic signal stops after approx 3 seconds Malfunction Indicator...

Page 68: ...ing risks ABS Antilock Brake System ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak ing Safe steering response is maintained even during full braking Active safety is thus increased Braking safely refer to page 87 Among others ABS includes the following func tions CBC Cornering Brake Control Electronic brake force distribution Cornering Brake Control Driving stability and steering characteristics a...

Page 69: ...re on ASC or DSC is fully deactivated Malfunction in the driving stability control systems The warning lamps come on ASC or DSC is malfunctioning The vehicle remains operational Have the system checked as soon as possible Drive cautiously and think well ahead otherwise unstable driving conditions could result Hill Start Assist Hill Start Assist is a component of DSC and assists you in comfortably ...

Page 70: ...fy the gradual loss of pressure that will inevitably occur in all four tires over a lengthy period of time In the following situations the system could be delayed or malfunction System has not been initialized Driving on snowy or slippery road surface Performance oriented style of driving slip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration Snow chains are attached When the vehicle is driven with a ...

Page 71: ...lamps come on in yellow and red A message appears on the Control Display An acoustic signal also sounds There is a flat tire or substantial loss of tire pressure 1 Reduce speed and stop the vehicle with cau tion Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers 2 Check whether your vehicle is equipped with normal tires or Run Flat Tires The symbol identifying Run Flat Tires is a circle with the letters ...

Page 72: ...ey this may be an indication that the damaged tire has finally failed Reduce the vehi cle speed and stop as soon as possible Other wise sections of the tire may come loose and cause accidents Do not continue driving and contact your MINI Dealer Malfunction The warning lamps light up in yellow A message appears on the Control Dis play There is a malfunction in the Flat Tire Monitor or the system ha...

Page 73: ...em accordingly The indicator lamp above the interior rear view mirror shows the current status of the front passenger airbags deactivated or acti vated refer to Status of front passenger airbags below Before transporting a child on the front passenger seat read the safety precau tions and handling instructions under Transport ing children safely page 40 The front and side airbags can also be deact...

Page 74: ... airbags for the front pas senger are not activated Operational readiness of airbag system As of radio readiness page 42 the warning lamp comes on briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are oper ational Airbag system malfunction The warning lamp does not come on when radio readiness or the ignition is switched on The warning lamp stays lit continuously In the eve...

Page 75: ...The headlamps may also come on when the sun is sitting low on a blue sky When driving into tunnels with bright overhead lights there may be a delay before the head lamps come on The low beams remain switched on indepen dent of the ambient lighting conditions when you switch on the fog lamps If the daytime running lamps are activated page 74 the low beams are always switched on with the light switc...

Page 76: ...ght Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Settings 4 Select Vehicle and tires 5 Select Lighting 6 Select Pathway lighting 7 Turn the MINI joystick to select the corre sponding duration 8 Press the MINI joystick to apply the setting Daytime running lamps The light switch can remain in the lamps off or parking lamps position In the lamps off position the exterior lighting is automatically switc...

Page 77: ...ne Switching off Press the lever up or down to the pressure point Fog lamps 1 Fog lamps 2 Rear fog lamp Press the respective switch to turn the lamps on off Fog lamps The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on for the fog lamps to operate The green indicator lamp comes on when the fog lamps are switched on Depending on your vehicle s equipment the fog lamps are switched off when you activa...

Page 78: ... is switched off refer to Start stop button on page 42 Switching interior lamps on off manually To switch the interior lamps on off Press the switch To switch off the interior lamps permanently press the button for about 3 seconds Reading lamps To switch the reading lamps on and off Press the switch Ambient lighting The color of the ambient lighting can be changed Press the switch forward The colo...

Page 79: ...ir to the footwell 4 Air flow rate manual 5 AUC Automatic recirculated air control Recirculated air mode 6 AUTO program 7 Maximum cooling 8 Air distribution manual 9 Temperature adjustment left hand side of passenger compartment 10 Defrosting windows and removing conden sation 11 Manual cooling function 12 Rear window defroster 13 Windshield heating Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07...

Page 80: ...f operating modes No display outside air flows in continuously AUC mode a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air If necessary the system blocks the supply of outside air and recir culates the inside air As soon as the concentra tion of pollutants in the outside air has decreased sufficiently the system automatically switches back to outside air supply At outside temperatures below approx 41 ...

Page 81: ...ting The windshield heating is switched off automatically after a certain time Cooling function When the cooling function is on the air is cooled dried then reheated according to the temper ature setting Depending on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started or the cooling function is switched off The recircu lated air mode may be switched on automati cally The coo...

Page 82: ...e package or in the instructions supplied with the original hand held transmitter you can assume that the radio remote control device will be compatible with the integrated universal remote control For additional information please contact your MINI Dealer or call 1 800 355 3515 You can also obtain information on the Internet at www MINI com or www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark o...

Page 83: ...g hand held transmitters that employ an alternating code please observe the following supplementary instructions Programming will be easier with the aid of a second person 1 Park your vehicle within the range of the remote controlled device 2 Program the integrated universal remote control as described above in the section Fixed code hand held transmitters 3 Locate the button on the receiver of th...

Page 84: ...ver the vehicle loudspeakers page 135 Storage compartments inside the vehicle Depending on your vehicle s equipment you will find storage compartments in the doors next to the rear seats and in the center console Nets are located in the passenger footwell and on the backs of the front seat backrests Storage compartment on the front passenger side Opening Briefly press the bottom edge of the cover ...

Page 85: ...r The lighter can be pulled out as soon as it pops back out Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only Holding or touching it in other areas could result in burns When leaving the car always remove the key so that children cannot operate the cigarette lighter and burn themselves Connecting electrical appliances In your MINI you can use electrical devices such as a flashlight car vacu...

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Page 87: ...Driving tips Controls Navigation Entertainment Mobility Reference At a glance Driving tips Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 88: ...bserved if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life General driving notes Close the tailgate Drive the vehicle only when the tailgate is closed Otherwise exhaust fumes could penetrate the interior of the vehicle If special circumstances make it absolutely nec essary to drive with the tailgate open 1 Close all windows and the glass sunro...

Page 89: ... The heat generated in this process helps dry the pads and rotors to ensure that Then full braking force will be immediately avail able when it is needed Hills To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the brake system drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required Even light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures...

Page 90: ... The ultimate result can assume the form of a sudden blow out Cargo area cover When the tailgate is opened the cargo area cover is raised Do not place any objects on the cover otherwise they could endanger the car s occupants e g in the case of braking or sudden swerving Removing To load bulky luggage the cargo area cover can be removed 1 Unhook the lift straps from the tailgate 2 Pull the cover o...

Page 91: ... the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be four 150 lb pas sengers in your vehicle the amount of avail able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1 400 lbs minus 750 lbs 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and...

Page 92: ...etc and endanger the occu pants Roof mounted luggage rack A special rack system is available as an option for your MINI Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you Comply with the installation instruc tions supplied with the rack system Mounting points Remove the cover panel Loading roof mounted luggage rack Because roof racks raise the vehicle s center of gravity when loaded they have a major eff...

Page 93: ...Mobility At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment 91 Navigation Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

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Page 95: ...Navigation Controls Driving tips Entertainment Mobility Reference At a glance Navigation Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 96: ... seconds to allow the con tents of the DVD to be read in Removing navigation DVD 1 Press the button The DVD emerges slightly from the drive 2 Remove the DVD Displaying arrow view in map display When destination guidance is active the arrow view can be displayed in addition on the left side of the map display 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup a...

Page 97: ...Mobility At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment 95 Navigation Reference The arrow display is shown Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 98: ... and the instructions issued by the naviga tion system If you do not observe this precau tion you may be in violation of the law and can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users Opening navigation Onboard monitor for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Naviga tion and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Navigat...

Page 99: ...must be entered in order to start the desti nation guidance Entering destination by town city name 1 Select Town City or the displayed town city 2 Select the first letter A list of all towns cities starting with this let ter appears on the Control Display 3 Delete letters if necessary To delete individual letters Move the MINI joystick to the right to highlight and press the MINI joystick To delet...

Page 100: ...ection is entered in the same way as the street Entering a house number 1 Select House number 2 To enter the house number Select the digits individually 3 Move the highlight marker to the third field from the top Select the house number You can only enter house numbers that are stored for the street on the navigation DVD Starting destination guidance with manual destination entry Select Start guid...

Page 101: ...nitor Select the town city Entering the destination as an entire word Towns cities and streets located in the region where the language of the voice command sys tem is spoken can be entered as an entire word Example to enter a U S destination as an entire word the system language must be English A prerequisite is the use of a suitable navigation DVD Pronounce the words smoothly and at normal volum...

Page 102: ...tion guidance Destination guidance starts immediately Storing destinations Destinations are added to the destination list or can be stored in the address book Map guided destination selection If you only know the location of the town or street of destination you can enter the destina tion using a map Select the destination on the map using cross hairs and then transfer it for destination guidance ...

Page 103: ...Show current position places your cur rent position at the center of the map Show destination position places the current destination at the center of the map Return to map changes back to the Input map Exit the menu The map for destination entry can also be called up in the map display Select the symbol Selecting destination using information To have selected destinations e g hotels sights or hos...

Page 104: ...for example hotels appear on the map as symbols To hide the symbols in map view 1 Select the symbol and press the MINI joy stick 2 Select Hide map icons and press the MINI joystick The symbols are hidden To show the symbols Select Show map icons and press the MINI joy stick To exit from the menu Select the arrow Destination list The last 20 destinations entered into the system are shown in the des...

Page 105: ...ce is switched off To change an entry Select Edit For operation refer to Entering destination by town city name page 97 Address book Opening address book Onboard monitor for operating principle refer to page 16 Select Address book Storing destinations in address book You can store approx 100 destinations in the address book 1 Select Address book 2 Select New address 3 Select Enter address 4 Enter ...

Page 106: ...the area covered by the navigation DVD In this case you must enter a name Selecting destinations from address book 1 Select Address book The stored entries appear on the Control Display 2 Select an entry Starting destination guidance Select Start guidance Changing destinations from address book 1 Select Address book 2 Select an entry 3 Select Edit address 4 Change entry For operation refer to Ente...

Page 107: ...home address as destination 1 Select Home address 2 Select Start guidance Change entry 1 Select Home address 2 Select Edit address For operation refer to Entering a destination manually page 96 Route selection You can influence the calculated route by choos ing certain route criteria You can change the route criteria as often as you like during destina tion entry or during destination guidance The...

Page 108: ...n the arrow or map view Select the corresponding sym bol Exiting the menu Select the arrow Word matching principle The system s word matching principle makes it easier to enter the names of towns or streets The system runs ongoing checks comparing your destination entries with the data stored on the navigation DVD as the basis for instant response The benefits for you include Names of towns entere...

Page 109: ...e Avoid highways Avoid tollroads or Avoid ferries route criteria are selected route calculation may take consider ably longer The destination guidance can also be started in the arrow or map view Select the symbol At any time during destination guidance you can operate other equipment items via the onboard monitor You will be notified in time of any necessary change of direction by means of spoken...

Page 110: ...instructions on off 2 Manually calling up traffic information Symbol with red border traffic information is available for the planned route 3 Selecting route criteria 4 Starting stopping destination guid ance 5 Arrow to destination as the crow flies 6 Distance to the next change of direction 7 Direction of travel Outline of an arrow Destination guidance on the calculated route Solid arrow Arrow po...

Page 111: ...ff 5 Arrow to destination as the crow flies 1 Changing map view Map facing north Map direction of travel Perspective 2 Manually calling up traffic information Symbol with red border traffic information is available for the planned route 3 Changing route criteria Prefer highways Avoid highways Fast route Short route 4 Arrow to destination as the crow flies Exiting the menu Select the arrow At scale...

Page 112: ...witched on off in the arrow or map view 1 Change to the top right field 2 Select the symbol Switching voice instructions on off at any time 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Settings 4 Select Language Units 5 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Select Languages 6 Select Navigation ...

Page 113: ...g the route Select the arrow Traffic information In metropolitan areas where traffic information is broadcast by radio stations you can have the navigation system display information from the Traffic Info warning service This information is continually updated with the help of measure ment data from traffic control centers and mes sages from traffic observers During destination guidance the traffi...

Page 114: ...planned route are indicated by yellow diamonds With destination guidance switched off 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Naviga tion and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Traffic Info Traffic information on the planned route is shown first sorted by distance from the vehicle s current position During destination guidance traffic infor mation on the pl...

Page 115: ...te is not selected you will receive certain information such as the length of the traffic congestion when you are approx 25 miles 40 km away from the traffic obstruction The last possible detour exit is indicated just before you reach it Select Detour The navigation system calculates a new route to avoid the congestion and then returns to the original route This information is displayed even if yo...

Page 116: ... unable to identify a town or city your current map coordinates will appear Exiting the menu Select the arrow You can also have your current position dis played on a map page 109 Traffic light failure Roadworks General traffic obstruction Transport of hazardous load Vehicle on wrong carriageway Danger Low clearance No parking Fog Heavy rain Slippery road Cross winds Smog Road closed Slow traffic T...

Page 117: ...ame On the navigation DVD no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station in the selected town and then start the destination guid ance you want to enter a destination for the des tination guidance but it is not possible to select the letters for your desired entry The data of the destination is not stored on the navigat...

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Page 120: ...on off When you switch on the last set radio station or CD track is played Turn adjust volume 5 Change audio source 6 Change FM AM frequency Operation via onboard monitor Onboard monitor for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Enter tainment and press the MINI joystick You have the following choices FM and AM radio...

Page 121: ...control currently in use Changing tone settings 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Settings 4 Select Audio Treble and bass 1 Select Treble Bass 2 Move the MINI joystick to the left or right to select Treble or Bass 3 Turn the MINI joystick until the desired set ting is reached Balance and fader You can adjus...

Page 122: ...nged Resetting tone settings You can reset all tone settings to the default set ting 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Settings 4 Select Audio 5 Select Reset 6 Select Yes Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 123: ...tions are no longer receivable you can update the stations with the strongest received signal page 122 Changing stations Turn the MINI joystick Buttons on the CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction The system switches to the next displayed sta tion You can also change the station using buttons on the steering wheel page 11 Changing selection criteria In addition to the stations...

Page 124: ...the corresponding direction for an extended time Press the button again to end the procedure Selecting the frequency manually With Manual you can select stations that are received in addition to those displayed 1 Select FM or AM 2 Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top 3 Select Manual 4 Turn the MINI joystick to set a certain fre quency Updating stations with best reception If ...

Page 125: ... selected The number of the memory location appears beside the name or frequency of the station 7 Press the MINI joystick The station is stored The channels of the last selection criterion are displayed once again after a short time The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use Changing a memory location 1 Select Presets 2 Select the desired station 3 Press the MINI joystick Othe...

Page 126: ...ork must be available to be able to receive digital stations Switching digital radio reception on off Onboard monitor for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Setup and press the MINI joystick 3 Select Settings 4 Select Audio 5 Change to the topmost field Select HD radio 6 Select Off Digital station reception is now...

Page 127: ...n range of the stations originally received you can update the list of stations received with the strongest signals 1 Select FM or AM 2 Move the highlight marker to the second field from the top 3 Select Autostore 4 Press the MINI joystick Other menu items are displayed 5 Select Autostore The display of the digitally receivable stations is updated This can take up to 2 minutes Displaying additiona...

Page 128: ...u 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Enter tainment and press the MINI joystick 3 Select SAT 4 Press the MINI joystick The channels are displayed These channels are enabled Enabling 1 Select a channel that has not yet been enabled A phone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed The electronic serial number is required to enable or disable a chan nel 2 To enable the channel Dia...

Page 129: ...ed Categories All channels sorted by categories e g news jazz 3 Press the MINI joystick 4 If Categories has been selected Select the desired category The channels of this category are displayed 5 Select a channel marked with this sym bol 6 Press the MINI joystick The selected station is played Additional information 1 Select a channel 2 Select Details The name of the channel and additional infor m...

Page 130: ...g direction The system switches to the next enabled chan nel Notes When more than 4 seconds go by and no signal is received a message appears on the Control Display Under some circumstances e g depend ing on environmental or topographic con ditions it may not be possible to receive any sig nal The satellite radio has no influence on this Signal may be unavailable in tunnels or under ground garages...

Page 131: ...ess the MINI joystick 3 If necessary move the highlight marker to the uppermost field Select CD 4 If necessary move the highlight marker to the second field from the top On cars with a CD changer select CD to start the CD player Playback starts automatically if the sound out put is switched on Starting the CD changer 1 Fill and insert the CD changer page 132 2 Press the button This opens the start...

Page 132: ...lect the directory if necessary 2 Select a track and press the MINI joystick To change the directory Select a directory and press the MINI joystick Exit the menu Select the arrow Displaying information about the track With compressed audio files any information about the current track that has been recorded can be displayed e g the name of the artist 1 Press the MINI joystick 2 Select Details The ...

Page 133: ...2 Select the desired menu item To scan all tracks in the current directory select Scan directory To scan all tracks on the CD select Scan all Stop sampling 1 Press the MINI joystick 2 Select Scan directory or Scan all Sampling is interrupted and the selected track is retained Repeating tracks 1 Select a track 2 Press the MINI joystick Other menu items are displayed 3 Select Repeat The current trac...

Page 134: ...current track 2 Select the desired menu item To play back the tracks in the current directory in random order select Ran dom directory To play back all tracks on the CD in ran dom order select Random all Stop random function 1 Press the MINI joystick 2 Select Random directory or Random all Fast forward reverse Buttons on the CD player Press and hold the button for the corre sponding direction The ...

Page 135: ...rtment The CD is partially ejected from the CD changer 3 Remove the CD 4 Close the cover after the CDs have been removed Removing all CDs from the CD changer 1 Press the button for a longer period The CDs are partially ejected from the CD changer one after the other 2 Remove the CDs 3 Close the cover after the CDs have been removed Notes MINI CD DVD players and changers are officially designated C...

Page 136: ...on or recording processes or poor quality or high age of the CD DVD blank Only label CDs DVDs on the top with a pen designed for this purpose Damaged CDs DVDs Avoid leaving fingerprints as well as dust scratches or moisture on the CDs DVDs Keep CDs DVDs in protective sleeves or cases Do not subject CDs DVDs to temperatures over 1207 506 high levels of humidity or direct sunlight CDs DVDs with copy...

Page 137: ...tracks over the car s loudspeaker system connect the headset or line out port of the external device to the connector Starting audio playback The audio device must be switched on Onboard monitor for operating principle refer to page 16 1 Press the button This opens the start menu 2 Move the MINI joystick to highlight Enter tainment and press the MINI joystick 3 Select AUX 4 Adjust volume and tone ...

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Page 140: ...Manually releasing the fuel filler door In the event of an electrical malfunction you can manually unlock the fuel filler door 1 Remove the cover from the right hand side wall of the cargo area 2 Pull on the green knob with the fuel pump symbol The fuel filler door is released Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service sta ti...

Page 141: ...ci fied minimum fuel grade Otherwise the engine could be damaged Use high quality brands Field experience has indicated significant differences in fuel quality volatility composi tion additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels con taining up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2 8 oxygen by weight that is 15 MTBE or 3 methanol plus a...

Page 142: ...pressure is higher Checking the inflation pressure on the space saver spare tire A valve extension for checking the inflation pres sure is located behind the bumper After correcting the tire inflation pressure reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor page 68 Inflation pressure specifications The tables below provide all the correct inflation pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient temperature ...

Page 143: ...rive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph or 160 km h adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation pres sures listed on the following pages in the col umns for traveling speeds including those exceeding 100 mph or 160 km h Otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur Observe all national and local maximum speed limits otherwise violations of the laws could occur Online Edition for Part n...

Page 144: ...ascal with cold tires Cold ambient tem perature 175 65 R 15 84 T M S 175 65 R 15 84 H M S 175 60 R 16 82 H M S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 H RSC 195 55 R 16 87 H M S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V M S RSC 205 40 R 18 82 V RSC 33 230 33 230 33 230 33 230 38 260 38 260 Emergency wheel 115 70 R 15 90 M 61 420 61 420 61 420 61 420 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page...

Page 145: ...le are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Cold ambient tem perature 195 55 R 16 87 V RSC 195 55 R 16 87 H M S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 V M S RSC 33 230 33 230 33 230 33 230 38 260 38 260 205 45 R 17 84 V M S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V RSC 36 250 36 250 36 250 36 250 41 280 41 280 205 40 R 18 82 W RSC 175 60 R 16 82 H M S RSC 38 260 38 260 38 260 38 260 41 280 41 280 More details on the permissible lo...

Page 146: ...ificantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test sur faces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor tr...

Page 147: ...ble for winter conditions In the interest of safety new tires should be installed Minimum tread depth Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove are distributed around the tire s circumference the letters TWI for Tread Wear Indicator on the tire s sidewalls identify tires that incorporate these wear indicators When tire tread is worn down to the level of the wear indicators the remaining trea...

Page 148: ...s The manufacturer of your MINI recom mends mounting only wheels and tires that it has specifically approved for use on your particular model Although other wheels and tires may theoretically have the same dimen sions variations in factors such as manufactur ing tolerances can result in contact between tire and bodywork ultimately leading to serious accidents The manufacturer of your MINI can not ...

Page 149: ...nter tires a label stating the maximum permitted speed for the mounted tires must be displayed in your field of view Spe cialist tire dealers and your MINI Dealer can sup ply these labels Storage Always store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation p...

Page 150: ... Bonnet Releasing Pull the lever Do not clean the windshield and head lamps if the bonnet is unlocked as this may damage the headlamp washer system Opening To avoid damage make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the bonnet Press the release handle and open the bonnet Closing Close the bonnet from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm with momentum It must be clearly heard...

Page 151: ...l 1 With the vehicle s engine at normal operat ing temperature i e after uninterrupted driving for at least 6 miles 10 km park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Switch off the engine 3 Pull the dipstick out after approx 5 minutes and wipe it off with a lint free cloth paper towel or similar material 4 Carefully push the dipstick all the way into the guide tube and pull it out again The oil level sh...

Page 152: ...between oil changes Only use oils with the API SH specification or higher If you have any further questions regard ing MINI High Performance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you You can also call MINI USA at 1 800 831 1117 or visit the website www miniusa com to obtain this information Viscosity grades Viscosity is a measure of an oil s flow rating a...

Page 153: ...llow any accumulated pressure to escape then continue turning to open 3 The coolant level is correct if it is between the Min and Max markings 4 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 5 Turn the cap until there is an audible click 6 Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW A...

Page 154: ...pose an optimized maintenance approach Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your MINI Dealer the remote control unit that you last used Make sure that the date is always set cor rectly page 59 otherwise the effective ness of Condition Based Service CBS is not assured Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for C...

Page 155: ...duce 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 In addition mechanical engine components can become damaged If the fuel filler cap is not properly tightened the OBD system may conclude that fuel vapors are escaping causing an indicator to light up If the fi...

Page 156: ...tor ramp remove the rod antenna Headlamps Do not wipe dry and do not use abrasive or cor rosive cleaning agents Remove dirt and con tamination such as insects by soaking with shampoo and then rinsing with plenty of water Always use a deicer spray to remove accumu lated ice and snow never use a scraper Use window de icers Vehicle paintwork Regular care contributes greatly to driving safety and valu...

Page 157: ...llow safety belts to be reeled in only when they are dry Floor carpets and mats Floor mats can be removed to allow the vehicle interior to be cleaned Clean with interior cleaner if very soiled Wiper blades Clean with soapy water Replace wiper blades twice a year before and after the cold season This is particularly important on vehicles fitted with a rain sensor Leather care The leather used by th...

Page 158: ...blade toward the back as far as it will go arrow 3 Press the wiper blade against the limit and thus out of the mounting 4 Press the new wiper blade into the fixture until it engages audibly Lamps and bulbs 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 tha...

Page 159: ...es If a xenon lamp fails neverthe less switch on the fog lamps and continue the journey with great care provided that local leg islation does not prohibit this Have any work on the xenon lamp system including bulb replacement carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor dance with the specifications of the MINI manu facturer Due to high volt...

Page 160: ... 1 Turn in the wheel 2 Remove cover 1 To do so turn the cover counterclockwise 3 Remove the inside cover To do so turn the cover counterclockwise 4 Screw out the bulb counterclockwise 5 To insert the new bulb and replace the cov ers proceed in reverse order Replacing a parking roadside parking lamp bulb 5 watt bulb W 5 W 1 Turn in the wheel 2 Remove cover 2 To do so turn the cover counterclockwise...

Page 161: ... and remove 2 Screw out the bulb holder counterclockwise 3 Pull out and replace the bulb 4 To insert the new bulb and replace the cover proceed in reverse order Tail lamps 1 Brake lamp tail lamp 21 watt 5 watt bulb W 5 W 2 Turn signal lamp 21 watt bulb P 21 W 3 Backup lamp 21 watt bulb P 21 W Replacing 1 Remove the cover from the sidewall of the cargo area 2 Screw out the desired bulb counterclock...

Page 162: ... moving traffic and switch on the hazard warning flash ers Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight ahead position and engage the steering wheel lock Engage the parking brake and shift into 1st or reverse gear or place the selector lever in position P All passengers should be outside the vehicle and in a safe place e g behind a guardrail Erect a warning triangle or warnin...

Page 163: ...the filling hose 10 Screw the valve core into the tire valve with the valve remover In the event of a lost or dirty valve core you will find another valve core in the package with the filling hose Remember that the liquid canister must be replaced every four years if the equipment has not been used Compressor 1 Hose with manometer 2 Compressor 3 Connector for power supply Reinflating the tire 1 Sc...

Page 164: ...d Have the MINI Mobility System refilled Tire change set When changing a tire always observe the safety measures and the procedure for changing tires described below In case of a flat tire the tire change set is not needed due to the availability of the MINI Mobility System Changing wheels Tire change set for space saver spare tire On vehicles with a space saver spare tire the tire change set with...

Page 165: ...tire 12 Unscrew the dust cap from the extension and place it on the valve of the space saver spare tire Due to its different dimensions the dam aged wheel cannot be placed in the recess for the space saver spare tire Driving with the space saver spare tire Drive cautiously and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h You must expect changes in vehicle handling such as lower track stability during b...

Page 166: ... raise another vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any kind To do so could cause accidents and personal injury 1 Place the jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel The jack base must be perpendicular to the surface beneath the jacking point 2 During jacking up insert the jack head in the square recess of the jacking point 3 Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are changing is ra...

Page 167: ...ipment may not be fully functional and may require ini tialization Individual settings are also lost and must be reprogrammed Time and date These values must be updated page 58 Radio In some cases stations may have to be stored again page 123 Navigation system Operability must be waited for page 94 Glass sunroof electric It may only be possible to raise the sunroof if applicable The system must be...

Page 168: ...can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle s battery You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle Only use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running or a fatal acci dent may occur Carefully adhere to the follow ing sequence both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles and to guard ...

Page 169: ...ine of the other vehicle in the usual manner If the first start attempt is not successful wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the discharged battery to recharge 3 Let the engines run for a few minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing the above connecting sequence If necessary have the battery checked and recharged Never use spray fluids to start the engine Tow st...

Page 170: ...in control The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an angle please observe the following Clearance and maneuvering capability will be sharply limited during cornering The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is attached offset Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only as attaching it to other parts of the...

Page 171: ... electric steering wheel lock and the vehicle could not be steered 1 Switch on hazard warning flashers comply with local regulations 2 Switch on the ignition page 42 3 Shift into 3rd gear 4 Have the vehicle tow started with the clutch completely depressed and then slowly release the clutch After the engine starts immediately depress the clutch completely again 5 Stop at a suitable location remove ...

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Page 174: ...imum power output hp 118 172 at engine speed rpm 6 000 5 500 Maximum torque with overboost lb ft Nm 114 155 177 240 192 260 At engine speed with overboost rpm 4 250 1 600 5 000 1 700 4 500 Overboost briefly raises the maximum torque at high rates of acceleration e g when passing Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 175: ...nment 173 Navigation Reference Dimensions All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 35 ft 10 in 10 7 m Figures following the semicolon values that differ for the MINI Cooper S Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 176: ...Automatic transmission lbs kg 2 634 1 195 2 723 1 235 Approved gross weight Manual transmission lbs kg 3 362 1 525 3 483 1 580 Automatic transmission lbs kg 3 450 1 565 3 538 1 605 Approved front axle load lbs kg 1 929 875 1 984 900 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 1 653 750 1 664 755 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 5 7 160 5 7 160 Online Edition for Part...

Page 177: ...ts Liters Notes Fuel tank Fuel grade page 139 MINI One MINI Cooper MINI Cooper Diesel 10 6 approx 40 MINI Cooper S 13 2 approx 50 including reserve of 2 1 approx 8 Window washer system incl headlamp washer system 4 8 approx 4 5 For more details page 48 Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 178: ...umber Dial number To display phone book A to Z To select from phone book Call or Dial name To display Top 8 Top 8 Redialing Redial To display Received calls Received calls To display Missed calls Missed calls To display Bluetooth Bluetooth To open MINI Contact MINI Contact To open MINI Contact Numbers MINI Contact numbers To open Nearest MINI dealer Nearest MINI Center Function Command To open nav...

Page 179: ...o switch off voice instructions 110 Navigation info off To repeat voice instructions 110 Repeat navigation info To display arrow view 108 Arrow display To display map view 109 Map Map facing north Map direction of travel or Perspective To open route 105 Route To open New route 111 New route To change scale 109 Scale miles or Scale feet To display towns cities and streets along the route 110 Route ...

Page 180: ...C or Choose station To open Presets 121 FM presets or AM presets To select preset radio station 121 Preset e g Preset 1 To open Manual 122 FM manual or AM manual or Choose frequency or Frequency Megahertz To open strongest radio station 122 AM Autostore To open SAT 126 SAT radio menu To switch on satellite radio 126 SAT radio To open Presets of the satellite radio 128 SAT radio presets To open All...

Page 181: ...utput for external audio device 135 Audio Aux Function Command Function Command To open setup Settings menu Display off 20 Display off To open Info sources Info sources To open Settings Settings To open Door locks 27 29 Door locks To open Lighting 46 Lighting To open Service requirements 56 Service requirements To open Service 56 Service To display Check Control messages 60 Check Control messages ...

Page 182: ...mand system 180 To open Languages 63 110 Language To open Time 58 Time To open Date 59 Date To open PDC 65 PDC To open FTM 68 FTM To display Bluetooth Bluetooth Function Command Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 183: ...Mobility At a glance Controls Driving tips Entertainment 181 Navigation Reference Online Edition for Part no 01 41 0 013 328 01 07 BMW AG ...

Page 184: ...he radio 121 All season tires refer to Winter tires 147 AM waveband 118 Ambient air refer to Recirculated air mode 78 Âmbient lighting 76 Antenna care 154 Antifreeze coolant 150 washer fluid 48 Anti theft system 27 Approved axle loads refer to Weights 174 Approved engine oils 150 Approved gross vehicle weight refer to Weights 174 Armrest refer to Center armrest 82 Arrival time computer 52 destinat...

Page 185: ...in 86 MINI Maintenance System 152 parking brake 43 service requirements 55 Brakes refer to Braking safely 87 Breakdown service refer to Roadside Assistance 166 Break in period 86 Breaking in the clutch 86 Brightness on the Control Display 64 Bulb changing refer to Lamps and bulbs 156 Button for starting the engine 42 Buttons on the steering wheel 11 C California Proposition 65 warning 6 Can holder...

Page 186: ...tion lock 42 Computer 51 displays on Control Display 52 hour signal 59 Condensation refer to When the vehicle is parked 87 Configuring settings refer to Personal Profile 26 Confirmation signals for vehicle locking unlocking 28 Connecting vacuum cleaner refer to Connecting electrical appliances 83 Consumption display average fuel consumption 51 Consumption refer to Average fuel consumption 51 Conti...

Page 187: ... to Instrument lighting 75 Display off 20 Display refer to Onboard monitor controls 16 Displays 12 instrument combination 12 on the Control Display 16 Displays and controls 10 Disposal of coolant 150 remote control battery 33 vehicle battery 165 Dist to dest 53 Distance remaining to service refer to Service requirements 55 Distance warning refer to PDC Park Distance Control 65 Door key refer to In...

Page 188: ...are 155 First aid pouch 166 Fixture for remote control refer to Ignition lock 42 Flash when locking unlocking 28 Flat tire Flat Tire Monitor 69 indicator warning lamp 69 Run Flat Tires 69 146 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 68 indicating a flat tire 69 initializing the system 68 malfunction 70 snow chains 68 system limits 68 Flat tires refer to Tire condition 145 Floor mats care 155 FM waveband 118 121 FM w...

Page 189: ...g 87 I IBOC refer to High Definition Radio 124 Ice warning 50 Icy roads refer to Outside temperature warning 50 ID3 tag refer to Information about the track 130 Ignition 42 switched off 42 switched on 42 Ignition key position 1 refer to Radio readiness 42 Ignition key position 2 refer to Ignition on 42 Ignition key refer to Integrated key remote control 26 Ignition lock 42 Imprint 2 Indicator and ...

Page 190: ...lb 157 Lower back support refer to Lumbar support 36 Luggage compartment lid refer to Tailgate 30 Luggage compartment refer to Cargo area 30 Luggage rack refer to Roof mounted luggage rack 90 Lumbar support 36 M M S tires refer to Winter tires 147 Maintenance refer to Service Booklet Maintenance system 152 Malfunction warnings refer to Check Control 60 Manual mode automatic transmission with Stept...

Page 191: ... off refer to Terminating continuing destination guidance 107 terminating continuing destination guidance 107 voice instructions 110 volume adjustment 110 Navigation voice instructions 94 Neck support refer to Head restraints 37 Nets refer to Storage compartments 82 New address in navigation 103 New destination 96 100 New route 111 New tires 146 North facing map 109 Nozzles 77 Number of cylinders ...

Page 192: ...to Radio readiness 42 Radio readiness 42 switched off 42 switched on 42 Rain sensor 47 Random all for audio mode 132 Random directory for audio mode 132 Random random order 132 Range refer to Cruising range 51 Reading lamps 76 Rear fog lamp 75 indicator lamp 13 replacing bulb 160 Rear lamps refer to Tail lamps 159 replacing bulb 159 Rear seat backrest folding 88 Rear seats folding the backrests 88...

Page 193: ...s 122 Scan CD changer 130 CD player 130 radio 122 Scan all for audio mode 131 Scan directory for audio mode 131 Screen refer to Onboard monitor controls 16 Screw thread for tow fitting 167 SDARS refer to Satellite radio 126 Seat adjustment mechanical 36 Seats 35 adjusting the seats 36 heating 37 sitting safely 35 Securing the vehicle from inside 29 from outside 27 Select as destination 102 Select ...

Page 194: ...t menu 17 Start stop button 42 starting the engine 43 switching off the engine 43 Starting assistance refer to Jump starting 166 Starting difficulties refer to Special starting conditions 43 Starting refer to Starting the engine 43 Starting the engine start stop button 42 Start off assistance refer to ASC 66 DSC 66 Hill Start Assist 67 State Province in destination entry 97 Station refer to Radio ...

Page 195: ...oring refer to Flat Tire Monitor 68 puncture 69 size 144 wear indicators refer to Minimum tread depth 145 winter tires 147 Tires with safety features refer to Run Flat Tires 146 TMC station refer to Traffic information 111 Tone in audio mode adjusting 119 middle setting 120 Tools refer to Onboard tool kit 156 Torque 172 lug bolts 164 Tow bar 168 Tow fitting 167 screw thread 167 Tow fittings for to...

Page 196: ...s 13 Warning messages refer to Check Control 60 Warning triangle 166 Washer fluid 48 capacity of reservoir 48 Washer fluid reservoir 48 Waste tray refer to Ashtray 83 Water on roads refer to Driving through water 87 Waterfall lighting refer to Ambient lighting 76 Waveband of radio 121 Wear indicators in tires refer to Minimum tread depth 145 Weights 174 Welcome lamps 74 Wheel stud wrench space sav...

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