Mini 2014 MINI, Owner'S Manual

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Coolant
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information
Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while the
engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may
cause burns.
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Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.
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Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Coolant level
Checking
There are yellow Min and Max marks in the
coolant reservoir.
1. Let the engine cool.
2. Turn the coolant reservoir lid counterclock‐
wise to unscrew and open it.
3. The coolant level is correct when it is be‐
tween these two marks.
Adding
1. Let the engine cool.
2. Turn the coolant reservoir lid counterclock‐
wise to unscrew and open it.
3. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.
4. Turn the cap.
5. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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