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Releasing the transmission lock

electronically

General information

Electronically unlock the transmission lock

to maneuver vehicle from a hazardous area.
Before unlocking the transmission lock, set

the parking brake to prevent the vehicle

from rolling away.

Engaging selector lever position

Unlocking is possible, if the starter can

crank the engine.

Press and hold down brake pedal.

Press the Start/Stop button. The starter

must audibly start.

Press the button on the selector lever,

arrow

1, and press and hold the selector

lever into selector lever position

N, ar-

row

N, until selector lever position

N is

displayed in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.

Release the selector lever.

Release brake, as soon as the starter

stops.

Maneuver the vehicle from the hazard-

ous area and secure it against rolling

away.

With some transmission versions, the pro-

cedure for unlocking is as follows:

Press the Start/Stop button three times

in a row.

Press and hold down brake pedal.

Press the button on the selector lever,

arrow

1, and press and hold the selector

lever into selector lever position

N, ar-

row

N, until selector lever position

N is

displayed in the instrument cluster.
A Check Control message is displayed.

Release the selector lever.

Release the brake.

Maneuver the vehicle from the hazard-

ous area and secure it against rolling

away.

For additional information, see the chapter

on tow-starting and towing.

Steptronic Sport transmission:

Launch Control

Principle

Launch Control enables optimum accelera-

tion on roads with good traction under dry

surrounding conditions.

General information

The use of Launch Control causes prema-

ture component wear since this function

represents a very heavy load for the vehicle.
Do not use Launch Control during the

break-in, refer to page

234

Do not turn the steering wheel when driv-

ing off with Launch Control.

Functional requirements

Launch Control is available as soon as the

engine and transmission are at operating

temperature.

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Summary of Contents for CONVERTIBLE

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL MINI CONVERTIBLE CONTENT A Z Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

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Page 3: ...important notes on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your MINI The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and traffic safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your MINI Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner s Manual for the vehicle Get st...

Page 4: ...d 24 AT A GLANCE Dashboard 32 Central Information Display CID 36 Voice activation system 44 General settings 47 Owner s Manual media 59 CONTROLS Opening and closing 62 Seats mirrors and steering wheel 84 Transporting children safely 95 Driving 100 Displays 125 Lights 148 Safety 154 Driving stability control systems 180 Driving comfort 184 Climate control 205 4 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA...

Page 5: ...intenance 280 Replacing components 282 Breakdown Assistance 288 Vehicle Care 296 REFERENCE Technical data 302 Appendix 305 Everything from A to Z 306 2022 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English ID5 II 22 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycli...

Page 6: ...eneral informa tion on MINI e g on technology are availa ble on the Internet www miniusa com Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle The Integrated Owner s Manual specifically describes features and functions found in the vehicle The Integrated Owner s Manual can be displayed on the Control Display Ad ditional information refer to page 59 MINI Motorer s Guide app The app specifically describes fe...

Page 7: ...ecause of the se lected optional equipment or the country specific version This also applies to safety related functions and systems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be observed For any options and equipment not descri bed in this Owner s Manual refer to the Supplementary Owner s Manuals Your dealer s service center is happy to an swer any questions t...

Page 8: ...at performs work e g maintenance and repair according to MINI specifications with properly trained personnel referred to in the Owner s Manual as another qualified service center or repair shop If work is performed improperly for in stance maintenance and repair there is a risk of subsequent damage and related safety risks Improperly performed work on the vehicle paintwork can lead to a failure or...

Page 9: ...in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger ve hicle Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publica tion thoroughly Your vehicle is covered by the following warranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect War ran...

Page 10: ...cation number li cense plate and corresponding authorities In addition there are other options to track data collected in the vehicle to the driver or vehicle owner for instance via utilized services Operating data in the vehicle Control units process data to operate the ve hicle For example this includes Status messages for the vehicle and its individual components e g wheel RPM wheel speed decel...

Page 11: ...cessary data can be transferred to the entertainment and communication system of the vehicle for instance via smartphone This includes the following depending on the respective equipment Multimedia data such as music films or photos for playback in an integrated multimedia system Address book data for use in conjunc tion with an integrated hands free sys tem or an integrated navigation system Ente...

Page 12: ...ection as a whole That is with the exception of func tions and services required by law such as Assist systems Services from other providers When using online services from other pro viders these services are the responsibility of the relevant provider and subject to their data privacy conditions and terms of use The vehicle manufacturer has no influence on the content exchanged during this proc e...

Page 13: ...national market equip ment the vehicle identification number is located in different positions in the vehicle This chapter describes all possible positions for the series Engine compartment The engraved vehicle identification number can be found in the engine compartment on the right hand side of the vehicle Right nameplate For 3 door models The vehicle identification number can be found on the na...

Page 14: ...and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve hicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or MINI of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 1200 New Jer...

Page 15: ...Information NOTES 15 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 16: ...hicle the convertible top can also be opened Press the button on the vehicle key again after the sliding sun roof integrated into the convertible top is fully opened Press and hold the button until the convertible top is fully opened and locked Releasing the button or leaving the close range of the vehicle stops the motion Locking the vehicle Press the button on the vehicle key All vehicle access ...

Page 17: ... in your pants pocket is sufficient The vehicle automatically detects the vehi cle key when it is in close proximity or in the interior Unlocking the vehicle Press the button on the door handle of the driver s or front passenger door Locking the vehicle Press the button on the door handle of the driver s or front passenger door Trunk lid Unlocking Unlock the vehicle and press the button on the out...

Page 18: ...gain briefly in order to raise the windows Press and hold switch forward The windows are lowered the convertible top closes and the windows are raised again as long as the switch is pressed Displays and control elements In the vicinity of the steering wheel 1 Low beams fog lights 2 High beams headlight flasher turn sig nal 3 Instrument cluster 4 Window wiper system Indicator warning lights The ind...

Page 19: ... menu Call up the destination input menu for navigation Call up the CarPlay menu Call up the navigation map Button Function Press once opens the previous display Press and hold open the menus used last Call up the Options menu Voice control Activating the voice control system Press the button on the steering wheel Wait for the signal tone Say the command This icon indicates that the voice acti vat...

Page 20: ...ss the button arrow 1 and push the head restraint down Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1 Adjusting 2 Selecting a mirror Automatic Curb Mon itor 3 Folding in and out Adjusting the steering wheel In four directions 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the prefer red height and angle to suit your seat position 3 Fold the lever back up QUICK REFERENCE Set up and use 20 Online Edition for ...

Page 21: ...tion destination input Entering a destination via address State province 1 Navigation 2 Enter address 3 State Province 4 Select the country from the list Entering the address The address can be entered in any order Example entering the address via the town city 1 City Postal code 2 Enter the town city The list is narrowed down further with each entry 3 Select the icon 4 Select a town city from the...

Page 22: ...ol num ber on the device and on the Control Display Enter and confirm the same control number on the device and via the Central Information Display CID The device is connected and displayed in the device list Using the telephone Accepting a call Incoming call can be accepted via the Cen tral Information Display CID or the button on the steering wheel Via the Central Information Display CID Accept ...

Page 23: ...ay CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Mobile devices 4 Settings 5 Select the following settings Bluetooth Apple CarPlay Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle Select CarPlay as the function Apple CarPlay The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and displayed in the device list Set up and use QUICK REFERENCE 23 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 24: ...t to Neutral 3 Press the Start Stop button Steptronic transmission switching off 1 When the vehicle is stationary apply the parking brake 2 Engage selector lever position P 3 Press the Start Stop button Manual transmission switching off 1 With the vehicle at a standstill press the Start Stop button 2 Shift into first gear or reverse 3 Set the parking brake Auto Start Stop function Steptronic trans...

Page 25: ...movement Steptronic transmission Selector lever positions Parking position P R is reverse Neutral N Gear position D Engage selector lever position P or R only when the vehicle is stationary To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear position or reverse main tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to drive off Selector lever lock A lock prevents an inadvertent change ...

Page 26: ...light up when the low beams are switched on High beams off headlight flasher ar row 2 Canada roadside parking light To illuminate the vehicle on one side On with the radio ready state switched off press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx 2 seconds Off briefly press the lever to the resist ance point in the opposite direction Lights and lighting Lighting functions Icon...

Page 27: ...r down Switching off press the lever down until it reaches its basic setting Flick wipe press the lever down from the basic setting Rain sensor Activate deactivate To activate press the lever up once from its basic setting arrow 1 To deactivate press the lever back into the basic setting Set interval period or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever Cleaning the winds...

Page 28: ...int Turning off and flick wipe Press the lever down To turn off fast wipe press down twice To turn off normal wipe press down once Flick wipe press down once Rain sensor Activate deactivate Press the button on the wiper lever Set interval period or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever Cleaning the windshield Pull the lever QUICK REFERENCE On the road 28 Online Edit...

Page 29: ...aximum cooling Button Function AUTO program Air recirculation mode Adjusts the air flow manual Air distribution manual Defrosts and defogs the windows Heated windshield Rear window defroster Refueling stop Refueling Fuel cap 1 Grasp the fuel filler flap at the rear edge and open it 2 Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise 3 Place the fuel cap in the bracket at tached to the fuel filler flap On the roa...

Page 30: ...e Monitor Monitor the tire pressure Electronic oil measurement Prerequisites A current measured value is available after approx 30 minutes of driving During a shorter trip the status of the last suffi ciently long trip is displayed Displaying the engine oil level Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle status 3 Engine oil level The engine oil level is displayed Adding engine oi...

Page 31: ...ce can be reached around the clock in many countries 1 MINI Connected 2 MINI Assist 3 MINI Roadside Assistance The contact to the MINI Roadside Assis tance is established A telephone number is displayed if needed Select to dial the telephone number on a connected mobile phone On the road QUICK REFERENCE 31 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 32: ... This also applies to safety related functions and systems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be observed In the vicinity of the steering wheel 1 Power windows all 76 2 Exterior mirror adjustment button 91 3 Buttons of the central locking sys tem 67 4 Lights Bad weather light 151 Light switch 148 Lights off Daytime driving lights 150 Parking lights 148 ...

Page 33: ...al 108 High beams head light flasher 108 Automatic High Beam Assistant 150 Roadside parking lights 149 Trip computer 138 7 Instrument cluster 125 8 Pitman arm right Wipers 109 Wiper on Canadian mod els 113 Rain sensor 110 Rain sensor on Canadian mod els 114 Cleaning windows 111 9 Steering wheel buttons right Voice control 44 Telephone Confirm the selection 138 Move selection up 138 Selection back ...

Page 34: ... 3 Radio Multimedia 4 Glove compartment 225 5 Climate control 205 6 PDC Park Distance Con trol 194 Rearview camera 197 Automatic Parking Assis tant 200 Auto Start Stop function 103 Start stop the engine and switch the ignition on off 100 Dynamic Stability Con trol 180 MINI Driving Modes switch 182 AT A GLANCE Dashboard 34 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 35: ...39 9 Parking brake manual 106 Parking brake electric 106 All around the interior mirror 1 Emergency Call SOS 289 2 Indicator light front passen ger airbag 157 3 Reading lights 152 4 Ambient light 152 5 Convertible top 79 6 Interior lights 152 Dashboard AT A GLANCE 35 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 36: ...trol of the ve hicle There is a risk of accident Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows As warranted stop and use the systems and devices while the ve hicle is stationary Input and display Main menu General information The main menu is divided into two areas The left area contains menu items that can be used to call up all functions from the on board monitor The menu ite...

Page 37: ...tored in the vehicle Only those letters are offered during en try for which data is available Destination search place names can be entered in all languages that are availa ble on the Control Display Activating deactivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a checkbox The checkbox indicates whether the function is activated or deactivated Se lecting the menu item activates or deacti...

Page 38: ...her menu Switching the split screen on off 1 Press the button 2 Split screen Selecting the display The display can be selected in menus which support the split screen function 1 Tilt the Controller to the right until the split screen is selected 2 Press the Controller 3 Select the desired setting Specifying the number of displays It is possible to specify the number of dis plays 1 Tilt the Control...

Page 39: ...locked or as soon as the Control Display is needed for operation In certain situations the Control Display is switched off automatically for instance if no operation is performed on the vehicle for several minutes Switching on off manually The Control Display can also be switched off manually 1 Press the button 2 Turn off control display Press the Controller or any button on the Controller to swit...

Page 40: ...CarPlay menu Button Function With navigation system opens navigation map Without navigation system call up the CarPlay map Press once opens the previous display Press and hold open the menus used last Call up the Options menu Operating via the Controller Opening the main menu Press the button The main menu is displayed All Central Information Display CID func tions can be called up via the main me...

Page 41: ...ettings a new display appears Tilt the Controller to the left The current display closes and the previ ous display is shown Press the button The previous display re opens Tilt the Controller to the right The new display opens An arrow indicates that additional displays can be opened Opening recently used menus The recently used menus can be displayed The recently used menus are dis played Going to...

Page 42: ...ons can be called up via the main menu Adjusting the main menu 1 Tap on the icon 2 Drag the menu item to the desired posi tion on the right or left Selecting menu items Tap the desired menu item Dynamic contents You can display dynamic contents within the menu items The contents of the menu items update automatically e g the active destination guidance in the navigation Via the Central Information...

Page 43: ... entries Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used Storing a function 1 Select the function via the Central Infor mation Display CID 2 Press and hold the desired but ton until a signal sounds Executing a function Press the button The function will work immediately This means for instance that the connec tion is established when a phone number is selected Displaying the key assignme...

Page 44: ...ructions to use with the voice ac tivation system Functional requirements A language must be set via the Control Display that is supported by the voice activation system To set the language refer to page 47 Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system Using the voice activation sys tem Activating the voice control system Press the button on the steering wheel Wait for the sig...

Page 45: ...trol plays back short messages in abbreviated form Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Language 4 Speech mode 5 Select the desired setting Activating speech recognition via the server The speech recognition feature via the server provides a dictation function and a natural method of destination input while improving the quality of voice recognition To use the func...

Page 46: ...e prob lems with the speech recognition fea ture Speak loud and clear Using the voice activation sys tem of the smartphone A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be used via voice control Activate voice command response on the smartphone for this purpose 1 Press and hold the button on the steering wheel for approx 3 sec onds Voice command response is activated on the smartphone 2 Release the bu...

Page 47: ...ting the time zone Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Date and time 4 Time zone 5 Select the desired setting The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used Setting the time Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Date and time 4 Time 5 Turn the Controller until the desired hours are displayed 6 Press the Controller 7 Tur...

Page 48: ...etting The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used Activating deactivating the display of the current vehicle position Principle If vehicle tracking has been activated the current vehicle position can be displayed in the MINI app Activating deactivating Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Data privacy 4 Vehicle tracking 5 Select the desired settin...

Page 49: ...D ring on the central instrument LED ring on the central instrument cluster refer to page 143 Setting the color world Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Displays 4 Color scheme 5 Select the desired setting Notifications Principle The menu centrally displays all messages ar riving in the vehicle in list form General information The following messages can be displa...

Page 50: ...ransfer deactivated the respec tive function cannot be used Only make these settings while stationary Activate deactivate Follow the instructions on the Control Dis play Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Data privacy 4 Select the desired setting Deleting personal data in the vehicle Principle Depending on the usage the vehicle stores personal data such as stored...

Page 51: ...The range of functions depends on the mobile device Function Connec tion type Making calls via the hands free system Using phone functions via the Central Information Dis play CID Using the smartphone Of fice functions Bluetooth Playing music from the smartphone or the audio player Bluetooth or USB Using compatible apps via the Central Information Dis play CID Bluetooth or USB USB storage device E...

Page 52: ... 2 System settings 3 Mobile devices 4 Settings 5 Bluetooth info 6 System information A software update refer to page 57 can be performed Bluetooth connection Functional requirements Compatible device refer to page 52 with Bluetooth interface The vehicle key is in the vehicle The device is ready for operation Bluetooth is activated on the device and in the vehicle refer to page 52 Bluetooth presett...

Page 53: ...device and via the Central Information Display CID The device is connected and displayed in the device list If connection was not successful Fre quently Asked Questions refer to page 53 Frequently Asked Questions All prerequisites are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order Despite that the mobile device does not function as expected In this case the following explanations...

Page 54: ...microphone and loudspeakers separately If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not availa ble contact Customer Relations a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop USB connection General information The following mobile devices can be con nected to the USB port Mobile phones Audio devices with USB port for in stance MP3 play...

Page 55: ...ce control and the on board monitor Functional requirements Compatible iPhone refer to page 52 iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7 1 or later Corresponding mobile contract Bluetooth Wi Fi and Siri voice control are activated on the iPhone Wi Fi and Bluetooth are enabled in the vehicle If necessary the setting for mobile data must be activated on the iPhone Turning on Bluetooth and CarPlay Via the Central...

Page 56: ...ying the device list All devices paired and or connected with the vehicle are displayed in the device list Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Mobile devices An icon indicates for which function a de vice is used Icon Function Telephone Additional telephone Bluetooth audio Apps Apple CarPlay Configuring the device Functions can be activated or deactivated for pair...

Page 57: ...umber of mo bile devices for instance mobile phones and MP3 players Software updates are available for many of the supported devices The ve hicle is kept up to date via regular vehicle software updates Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop for information on available software updates Displaying the version of the installed software The software versi...

Page 58: ...stored when the vehicle is stationary Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Software update 4 Restore software 5 Previous version The previous software version is re stored Default software settings The first software version is re stored 6 Remove software 7 OK 8 Wait for software restore 9 Confirm system restart AT A GLANCE General settings 58 Online Edition for Pa...

Page 59: ...ed with the series General information The Owner s Manual for Navigation Enter tainment and Communication can be ob tained as a printed book from the service center Supplementary Owner s Manuals Also follow the Supplementary Owner s Manuals which are included in addition to the onboard literature Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Principle The Integrated Owner s Manual specifically describe...

Page 60: ...nstance radio to the Owner s Manual on the Control Display and to alternate between the two displays 1 Press the button 2 Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual 4 Press the button again to return to the last displayed function 5 Press the button to return to the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last To alternate continuously between the last displayed function and the l...

Page 61: ...Owner s Manual media AT A GLANCE 61 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 62: ...key take the vehicle key with you when ex iting the vehicle Safety information Warning The vehicle key has a button cell battery Batteries or button cell batteries can be swallowed and lead to serious or fatal inju ries within two hours for example due to internal burns or chemical burns There is a risk of injury or danger to life Keep the vehicle key and batteries out of reach of children Immedia...

Page 63: ...e interior lights were not switched off manually Depending on the settings the welcome light and pathway lighting refer to page 149 are switched on The alarm system refer to page 74 is switched off The lighting functions may depend on the ambient brightness Convenient opening Safety information Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the convertible top There is a risk of injury ...

Page 64: ...he button stops the closing pro cedure Leaving the close range of the vehi cle stops the convertible top movement Press button in close range to the vehicle again until the convertible top operation is completed Switch on interior lights and courtesy lights Press the button on the vehicle key with the vehicle locked The MINI logo projection is also switched on These functions are not available if ...

Page 65: ...er to page 67 2 Slide the integrated key into the open ing and raise the cover The battery compartment is accessible 3 Slide the integrated key in the cover of the battery compartment and raise the cover 4 Push battery in arrow direction using a pointed object and lift it out 5 Insert a type CR 2032 3V battery with the positive side facing up 6 Insert lid and cover 7 Push the integrated key into t...

Page 66: ...ence the vehicle can be unlocked and locked from the outside with the integrated key refer to page 67 Starting the engine via emergency detection of the Vehicle key It is not possible to start the engine if the vehicle key has not been detected Proceed as follows in this case 1 Hold the vehicle key against the mark on the steering column as shown Pay attention to the display in the instru ment clu...

Page 67: ... and pull out the integrated key arrow 2 Locking unlocking via the door lock 1 Remove cover cap on the door lock To do this slide the integrated key into the opening to the stop from below and remove the cover cap 2 Unlock or lock the door lock using the integrated key The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside Alarm system The alarm system is not switched on if the vehicle is lock...

Page 68: ...functions Unlocking and locking the vehicle Convenient closing Opening trunk lid Functional requirements To lock the vehicle the vehicle key must be outside of the vehicle near the doors The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx 2 sec onds Unlocking Press the button on the external door han dle of the driver s or front passenger door Depending on the settings refer to...

Page 69: ... hold down the button on the ex ternal door handle of the driver s or front passenger door In addition to locking the convertible top and the windows are closed Press and hold the button until the convertible top is fully closed Opening the trunk lid General information If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Ac cess locked doors will not be unlocked To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi cle ...

Page 70: ... the ve hicle key or use the integrated key refer to page 67 Trunk lid General information To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehi cle do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area Depending on the vehicle equipment and country version it is possible to specify whether the trunk lid can be unlocked with the vehicle key and how the vehicle doors will respond to this To perform settings re fer...

Page 71: ...a person with a different vehicle key Changes to the settings are automatically stored in the driver profile currently acti vated If another driver profile is selected via the Central Information Display CID the set tings stored in it will be applied automati cally The new driver profile is assigned to the vehicle key that is currently in use There is an additional guest profile available that is ...

Page 72: ...idual settings that are stored in none of the three personal driver profiles Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Driver profiles 3 Drive off guest 4 OK The guest profile cannot be renamed It is not assigned to the vehicle key currently in use Renaming a driver profile A personal name can be assigned to the ac tive driver profile to avoid confusion be tween the driver profiles Via t...

Page 73: ...ed profile Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Driver profiles 3 Show driver profiles at startup System limits A clear assignment between the vehicle key and driver may not be possible in the fol lowing cases for example The front passenger unlocks the vehicle with his or her own vehicle key but an other person is driving The driver unlocks the vehicle via Com fort Access and has m...

Page 74: ...r un locking Lock after starting to drive The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off Automatic unlocking Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Doors Key 4 Unlock at end of trip After the engine is switched off by pressing the Start Stop button the locked vehicle is automatically un locked Confirmation signals from the vehicle Via the Central Information Di...

Page 75: ...or was unlocked using the integrated key in the door lock End alarm refer to page 76 Opening the trunk lid with the alarm system switched on The trunk lid can be opened even when the alarm system is switched on After the trunk lid is closed it is locked and monitored again provided the doors are locked The hazard warning system flashes once Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find y...

Page 76: ...locked after start of refueling The tilt alarm sensor and the interior mo tion sensor can be switched off in such sit uations Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on the vehicle key within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked The indicator light lights up for approx 2 seconds and then continues to flash The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen...

Page 77: ...ch beyond the resist ance point The window closes automatically if the door is closed Pulling the switch again stops the motion Pull the switch All side windows close simultaneously while the switch is being held Convenient closing with the vehicle key re fer to page 64 Closing via Comfort Access refer to page 69 Jam protection system Principle The jam protection prevents objects or body parts bec...

Page 78: ...in a short period of time the over heating protection switches the motor off temporarily Depending on the de gree of overheating it may only be pos sible to close the window or it may not be possible to operate it at all In this case allow the power window motor to cool down Initializing the system The system can be initialized when the ve hicle is stationary and the engine is run ning During init...

Page 79: ...losed convertible top protects it from weather related damage and to some extent from theft Even when the convertible top is closed only store valuables in the locked cargo area or in the locked glove compartment At higher speeds a vacuum produced in the vehicle interior causes the convertible top to begin to flutter In crease the air flow via the ventilation to prevent a vacuum in the vehicle It ...

Page 80: ...ravel path clear Warning When operating the convertible top while driving the view to the rear may be lim ited At speeds above 20 mph 30 km h the convertible top stops in its current po sition There may be a risk of accidents and risk of damage to property When op erating the convertible top while driving observe traffic attentively and if neces sary reduce speed Do not operate while reversing or ...

Page 81: ... opening procedure has finished The convertible top movement is inter rupted if the switch is released The se quence can be continued in the desired di rection using the switch Operate switch again until the convertible operation is terminated Operation from the outside When equipped with Comfort Access the convertible top can also be operated from outside Convenient opening refer to page 63 with ...

Page 82: ... wind deflector only when the vehicle is stationary Installing The wind deflector is located in a protective sleeve in the cargo area To protect the head restraints from damage slide the rear head restraints into the upper position prior to installation and removal 1 Take the wind deflector out of the pro tective sleeve Fully unfold the wind deflector so that the handle arrow 1 folds down and lock...

Page 83: ...Press the wind deflector downward in the middle until the handle engages ar rows 1 Grasp the inner framework of the wind deflector and fold it up arrow 2 Removing 1 Fold the handle up to unlock it 2 Proceed in reverse order to remove the wind deflector Opening and closing CONTROLS 83 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 84: ...s refer to page 154 Front seats Safety information Warning Seat setting while driving can lead to un expected movements of the seat Vehicle control could be lost There is a risk of ac cident Only adjust the seat on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary Warning With a backrest inclined too far to the rear the protective effect of the seat belt can no longer be ensured There is a risk of ...

Page 85: ...ht Pull the lever up or press it down as often as needed to reach the desired height Backrest tilt Pull the lever and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off as necessary Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be adjusted in a way that it supports the lum bar region of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright sitting position Turn the wheel in order ...

Page 86: ...cur if the rear seat backrest is unlocked Vehicle control could be lost There is a risk of in jury Fold back and lock the backrests be fore driving Make sure the backrest en gages correctly by slightly moving forward and back Fold the seat backrest forward 1 Pull lever up to the stop 2 Fold the seat backrest forward 3 Push the seat forward Original position The driver s seat features a mechanical ...

Page 87: ...h proper use of the seat belts and correct seat setting Follow notes on sitting safely refer to page 84 Safety information Warning Use of a seat belt to buckle more than one person will potentially defeat the ability of the seat belt to serve its protective func tion There is a risk of injury or danger to life Do not allow more than one person to fasten a single seat belt Infants and chil dren are...

Page 88: ... on your stomach Do not rub the seat belt against sharp edges or guide it or jam it in across hard or fragile objects Avoid thick clothing Re tighten the seat belt frequently up ward around your upper body area Buckling the seat belt 1 Guide the seat belt slowly over shoulder and hip to put it on 2 Insert the buckle tongue into the seat belt buckle The seat belt buckle must engage audibly Unbuckli...

Page 89: ...seat Front head restraints Safety information Warning Removal or incorrect adjustment of head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area There is a risk of injury Before driving install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats Adjust the head restraint so its center supports the back of the head at as close to eye level as possible Adjust the distance so that the head restrai...

Page 90: ...d restraint Rear head restraints Safety information Warning Removal or incorrect adjustment of head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area There is a risk of injury Before driving install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats Adjust the head restraint so its center supports the back of the head at as close to eye level as possible Adjust the distance so that the head r...

Page 91: ... 1 Fold down the rear seat backrest refer to page 230 in question 2 Pull head restraint up against the resist ance 3 Press the button arrow 1 and pull the head restraint out completely Installing Proceed in the reverse order to install the head restraint Mirrors Exterior mirrors General information The front passenger s side exterior mirror is more curved than the driver s side mirror Safety infor...

Page 92: ...ver s side is automatically dimmed Photocells in the car s interior mirror refer to page 93 are used to control this Automatic Curb Monitor Principle If reverse gear is engaged the mirror glass on the passenger s side is tilted downward This improves your view of the curb and other low lying obstacles when parking for instance Activating 1 slide the switch to the driver s side mirror position 2 En...

Page 93: ...hield Steering wheel Safety information Warning Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements Vehicle control could be lost There is a risk of accident Adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is sta tionary only Adjusting 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the prefer red height and angle to suit your seat position 3 Fold the lever back...

Page 94: ...oes out If the trip is resumed within approx 15 mi nutes after an intermediate stop the steer ing wheel heating turns on automatically if the function was turned on at the comple tion of the last trip CONTROLS Seats mirrors and steering wheel 94 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 95: ...ng A heated vehicle may result in death to persons especially children or animals There is a risk of injury or danger to life Do not leave persons especially children or animals unattended in the vehicle Warning Exposure to intense sunlight can cause child restraint systems and their compo nents to become very hot Persons may sustain burn injuries when touching the hot components There is a risk o...

Page 96: ... light lights up Warning The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat setting or improper installation of the child seat There is a risk of injury or dan ger to life Make sure that the child re straint system fits securely against the backrest If possible adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and correctly adjust the seats Make sure that s...

Page 97: ...ctivating airbags Warning Active front passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are deployed There is a risk of injury Make sure that the front passenger airbags are deactivated and that the PAS SENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light lights up Before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on...

Page 98: ...rning If the lower mountings of the child re straint system are not correctly engaged the protective effect of the child restraint system is limited There is a risk of injury or danger to life Make sure that the lower mountings are correctly engaged and that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest Warning The mounts for the lower mountings and attachment points of the child r...

Page 99: ...ining strap For Canadian customers only The following statement is required by Transport Canada This vehicle is not equipped with user ready tether anchorages As such neither a child restraint system nor a booster cush ion requiring the use of a tether strap can be properly secured in the vehicle Transporting children safely CONTROLS 99 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 100: ...aried length of time To save battery power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unneces sary electrical components Ignition off Manual transmission press the Start Stop button again without stepping on the clutch pedal Steptronic transmission shift to selector lever position P press the Start Stop but ton again without stepping on the brake All indicator lights in the instrument ...

Page 101: ...entral locking system Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started Starting the engine Safety information DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila tion is insufficient harmful exhaust gases can penetrate the vehicle The exhaust gases contain pollutants which are color less and odorless In enclosed areas ex haust gases can also accumulate outsi...

Page 102: ...ed children or animals in the ve hicle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic for in stance due to the following actions Pressing the Start Stop button Releasing the parking brake Opening and closing the doors or windows Engaging selector lever position N Using vehicle equipment There is a risk of accidents or injuries Do not leave children or animals unattended in the v...

Page 103: ...ts The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following condi tions Manual transmission Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is not pressed The driver s seat belt is buckled or the driver s door is closed Steptronic transmission The selector lever is in selector lever po sition D The brake pedal remains depressed while the vehicle is at a standstill The driver s seat belt ...

Page 104: ...n when the auto matic climate control is switched on The vehicle battery charge is very low At higher elevations The hood is unlocked The Automatic Parking Assistant is acti vated Stop and go traffic Selector lever in selector lever position R N or M S Starting the engine The engine starts automatically to drive off under the following conditions Manual transmission clutch pedal is pressed Steptro...

Page 105: ... A message appears on the Control Display depending on the situa tion When a situation is detected in which the vehicle needs to drive off immedi ately the engine is started automati cally The function may be restricted if the navi gation data is invalid outdated or not avail able for example Switching the system on off Using the button Press the button LED comes on Auto Start Stop function is dea...

Page 106: ... the di rection of the curb On uphill grades or on a downhill slope also secure the vehicle for in stance with a wheel chock Applying The lever automatically engages after being pulled up The indicator light lights up red The parking brake is set Lower light indicator light in Cana dian models If for once use during driving is required apply the parking brake slightly and hold the button down To p...

Page 107: ...ts up The indicator light lights up red The parking brake is set Depending on the stopping situation the parking brake is engaged automatically Steptronic transmission in some parking situations the parking brake is automati cally engaged when selector lever posi tion P is engaged In these cases the park ing brake is released automatically when you leave the selector lever position P While driving...

Page 108: ...in case of a fault secure the vehicle against rolling away before exiting A Check Control message is displayed Secure the vehicle against rolling away for instance with a wheel chock after getting out of the vehicle After a power interruption Commissioning 1 Turn on the ignition 2 Press the switch while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever posi tion P is set Commissioning may take a few s...

Page 109: ...tion Warning If the wipers start moving in the folded away state body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on NOTICE The wiper blades can wear out or become damaged prematurely when wip...

Page 110: ...ermittent operation or rain sensor Principle The rain sensor automatically controls the wiper operation depending on the intensity of the rainfall General information The sensor is located on the windshield di rectly in front of the interior mirror With out the rain sensor the interval of the wiper operation is predefined Safety information NOTICE If the rain sensor is activated the wipers can acc...

Page 111: ...t freeze Use washer fluid with anti freeze if needed NOTICE When the washer fluid reservoir is empty the washer pump cannot work as intended There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Do not use the washer system when the washer fluid reservoir is empty Cleaning the windshield Pull the lever The washer fluid is sprayed on the wind shield and the wipers are turned on briefly...

Page 112: ...on There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on Folding out the wipers 1 Switch the ignition on and off again 2 Press and hold the wiper lever down un til the wipers stop in a close to vertical position 3 Fold the wipers all the way out from the windshield Folding in the wipers After the wipers are folded back down the w...

Page 113: ...indow is dry NOTICE If the wipers are frozen to the windshield the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on Turning on Tap up the lever or press it past the resist ance point Normal wiper speed tap up once Fast wiper speed tap up twice or...

Page 114: ...in the wiper lever is illuminated In frosty conditions wiping operation may not start If a journey is interrupted with the rain sen sor switched on if the trip is resumed within approx 15 minutes the rain sensor is automatically activated again Setting the interval period or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the thumbwheel With deactivated rain sensor set the inter val period With activated rain...

Page 115: ...der frosty conditions for instance Safety information Warning If the wipers start moving in the folded away state body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on NOTICE If the wipers are f...

Page 116: ...the instructions on the containers Keep antifreeze away from ignition sour ces Do not refill operating materials into different bottles Store operating materials out of reach of children United States the washer fluid mixture ra tio is regulated by the U S EPA and many individual states do not exceed the allow able washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply Follow the usage instructions on the ...

Page 117: ...w 5 15 Manual transmission Safety information Warning An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away There is a risk of accident Before leaving the vehicle se cure the vehicle against rolling away In order to ensure that the vehicle is se cured against rolling away follow the fol lowing Set the parking brake On uphill grades or on a downhill slope turn the front wheels in the di rec...

Page 118: ...transmission Principle The Steptronic transmission combines the functions of an automatic transmission with the possibility of manual shifting if needed Safety information Warning An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away There is a risk of accident Before leaving the vehicle se cure the vehicle against rolling away In order to ensure that the vehicle is se cured against rollin...

Page 119: ...hen the vehicle is in the radio ready state refer to page 101 or when the ignition is switched off refer to page 100 while selector lever position R D or M S is engaged If the driver s seat belt is unbuckled the driver s door is opened and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and selector lever position D M S or R is engaged After the ignition has been switched off while ...

Page 120: ...o property among other potential damage Do not switch ignition off in car washes 1 Start the engine while pressing on the brake pedal 2 If necessary release the parking brake 3 Depress the brake pedal 4 Touch the selector lever lock and en gage selector lever position N 5 Switch the engine off In this way the ignition remains switched on and a Check Control mes sage is displayed The vehicle can ro...

Page 121: ...lector lever forward or pull it backward arrows 2 Manual mode M S becomes active and the gear is changed The engaged gear is displayed in the instru ment cluster for instance M1 Shifting To downshift press the selector lever forward Upshifting pull the selector lever rear wards The Steptronic transmission continues shifting automatically in certain situations for instance when certain engine speed...

Page 122: ...s for instance down shifting is not possible if the engine speed is too high Short term manual mode In selector lever position D actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode temporarily After conservative driving in manual mode without acceleration or shifting via the shift paddles for a certain amount of time the transmission switches back to automatic mode It is possible to switch into aut...

Page 123: ... Stop button three times in a row 2 Press and hold down brake pedal 3 Press the button on the selector lever arrow 1 and press and hold the selector lever into selector lever position N ar row N until selector lever position N is displayed in the instrument cluster A Check Control message is displayed 4 Release the selector lever 5 Release the brake 6 Maneuver the vehicle from the hazard ous area ...

Page 124: ...ation flag is displayed in the in strument cluster 5 The starting engine speed adjusts Wait briefly until the engine speed is con stant Keep the accelerator pedal in this position 6 Release the brake within 3 seconds af ter the destination flag illuminates The vehicle accelerates Upshifting occurs automatically as long as the destination flag is displayed and the accelerator pedal is not released ...

Page 125: ...d op tions or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be observed Instrument cluster Instrument cluster without enhanced features overview 1 Tachometer 133 2 Indicator warning lights 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 133 5 Display reset kilometers 133 6 Electronic displays 127 Displays CONTR...

Page 126: ...nhanced features overview 1 Tachometer 133 2 Display reset kilometers 133 3 Electronic displays 128 4 Vehicle speed 5 Indicator warning lights 6 Fuel gauge 133 CONTROLS Displays 126 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 127: ...ssages for instance Check Control Time 134 Outside temperature 133 Selection lists 138 Total kilometers trip odometer 133 Trip computer 138 2 Selector lever position 118 Gear shift indicator 136 3 MINI Driving Modes switch status 182 Displays CONTROLS 127 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 128: ...notifies you of faults in the monitored systems General information A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lights and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display In addition an acoustic signal may be out put and a text message may appear on the Control Display Indicator warning lights General information The indicator warning lights can...

Page 129: ...ualified service center or repair shop Forward Collision Warning Indicator light illuminates prewarn ing is issued for example when there is the impending risk of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small Increase the distance Indicator light flashes acute warning of the imminent risk of a collision when the vehi cle approaches another vehicle at a rela tively high differential...

Page 130: ...lat Tire Monitor The flat tire monitor reports a tire pressure loss in a tire Reduce your speed and stop cau tiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers Flat tire monitor refer to page 164 Tire pressure monitor The indicator light illuminates the Tire Pressure Monitor reports a low tire pressure or a flat tire Follow the information in the Check Control message The indicator light flashes ...

Page 131: ...ts are switched on Parking lights low beams headlight control refer to page 148 Instrument cluster with enhanced features bad weather light Bad weather light is switched on Bad weather light refer to page 151 Automatic High Beam Assistant Automatic High Beam Assistant is switched on High beams are switched on and off automatically depending on the traffic sit uation Automatic High Beam Assistant r...

Page 132: ...t 4 Check Control 5 Select the text message Display Check Control At least one Check Control message is displayed or stored Text messages Text messages in combination with an icon in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the in dicator warning lights Supplementary text messages Additional information such as on the cause of an error or the required action can be...

Page 133: ...ld In this range the fuel supply is reduced to protect the engine Odometer and trip odometer Principle The total kilometers driven and the kilome ters driven since the last reset are displayed in the instrument cluster Instrument cluster without additional functions reset trip distance Press the button The odometer is displayed when the ignition is switched off When the ignition is switched on the...

Page 134: ...ing range is shown on the trip computer With a sporty driving style for instance fast cornering the engine function is not always ensured The Check Control message appears contin uously below a range of approx 30 miles 50 km Safety information NOTICE With a range below 30 miles 50 km the engine may no longer have sufficient fuel Engine functions are not ensured any more There is a risk of damage t...

Page 135: ...ted inspections are displayed 5 Select an entry to call up detailed infor mation Icons Icons Description No service is currently re quired The time for recommended maintenance or a legally mandated inspection is ap proaching Service interval is exceeded Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle inspections Make sure that the vehicle s date and time are set correctly Via ...

Page 136: ...nt cluster General information The camera at the base of the interior mir ror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as overhead sign posts Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet road con ditions etc are also detected and compared with the vehicle s onboard data such as from the rain sensor and will be displayed depending on the situation With the navigation system the system take...

Page 137: ...s In heavy fog wet conditions or snow fall When traffic signs are fully or partially concealed by objects stickers or paint When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving toward bright lights or strong reflections When the windshield in front of the in terior mirror is fogged up dirty or cov ered by a sticker etc In the event of incorrect detection by the camera If the speed l...

Page 138: ...selection down Confirm the selec tion Instrument cluster without enhanced features display Instrument cluster with enhanced features display Trip computer Principle The trip computer displays different vehicle data in the instrument cluster such as aver age values Calling up information Press the button on the turn signal lever Information is displayed in the instrument cluster Information at a gl...

Page 139: ...u can select what information from the trip computer can be accessed in the instrument cluster Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Displays 4 Instrument panel 5 Select the desired setting Settings are stored for the profile currently used Information in detail Range Displays the estimated cruising range avail able with the remaining fuel The range is calculated ba...

Page 140: ...e engine temperature is too high a red indicator light is dis played When the engine oil temperature is too high a red indicator light is dis played To check the coolant level refer to page 278 Instrument cluster without enhanced features display Instrument cluster with enhanced features display Always Open Timer The Always Open Timer displays the cur rent travel time and total travel time with th...

Page 141: ...lay Onboard info average values such as the consumption are displayed The val ues can be reset individually Trip computer the values deliver an overview of a specific distance covered and can be reset as often as necessary Calling up the trip computer or onboard computer Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Driving information 3 Onboard info or Trip computer Resetting the on board c...

Page 142: ...nformation Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Technology in action 3 Sport displays 4 Vehicle and surroundings Via the MINI Driving Modes switch 1 Activate SPORT 2 Sport displays 3 Vehicle and surroundings Speed warning Principle The system can be used to set a speed limit A warning will be issued when this speed limit is exceeded General information The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed exceeds the s...

Page 143: ...in the respective display Example tachometer Like the tachometer in the instrument clus ter the light animations of the tachometer s basic display show the current RPMs and the respective RPM warning thresholds Display Arrow 1 current RPM Arrow 2 Advance warning zone Arrow 3 warning field Switching on off LED ring Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Displays 4 Cen...

Page 144: ...e projection screen is clear when ex tending and retracting NOTICE The Head up Display consists of sensitive components that can easily be scraped or damaged There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Do not place any objects on the Head up Display attach to system components or plug into the system Do not move the moving parts manually Overview The Head up display is switc...

Page 145: ...ted using the instrument lighting re fer to page 152 The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used Adjusting the height Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 System settings 3 Displays 4 Head Up Display 5 Height 6 Turn the Controller until the desired height is reached 7 Press the Controller The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used Setting the rotatio...

Page 146: ... Thus with a sporty driving style the best possible vehi cle acceleration is achieved Functional requirements Steptronic Sport transmission Manual mode M S and if necessary Dy namic Traction Control are activated Press the accelerator pedal all the way down Display Successive gray illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift point Upshift immediately when the red fields light up When the maximum...

Page 147: ...d actions per formed for several systems Going to the vehicle status Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle status 3 Tilt the Controller to the left Information at a glance Icons Description Flat Tire Monitor Status of the flat tire monitor refer to page 164 Tire Pressure Monitor sta tus of the Tire Pressure Monitor refer to page 159 Engine oil level electronic oil level check...

Page 148: ...dlight control Cornering light Lights off Daytime driving lights Icon Function Parking lights Low beams Instrument lighting Parking lights low beams and roadside parking lights General information Switch position If the driver s door is opened when the igni tion is switched off the exterior lighting is automatically switched off Parking lights Switch position The vehicle is illuminated on all side...

Page 149: ...r profile currently used Pathway lighting General information The low beams stay illuminated for a partic ular time if the high beams are switched on after radio ready state is switched off Canada the low beams stay illuminated for a particular time if the headlight flasher is switched on after radio ready state is switched off Setting the duration Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI...

Page 150: ...key Cornering light General information Switch position In tight curves for instance on mountain ous roads or when turning an additional cornering light is switched on that lights up the inside of the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed The cornering light is automatically switched on depending on the steering wheel angle or where applicable the use of turn signals When driving ...

Page 151: ... the high beams In situation that require this therefore dimming man ually The system is not fully functional in the fol lowing situations and driver intervention may be necessary In very unfavorable weather conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation When detecting poorly lit road users such as pedestrians cyclists horseback riders and wagons when driving close to train or ship traffic or at an...

Page 152: ...ng controls brightness of some of these fea tures Overview 1 Interior lights 2 Reading lights 3 Ambient light Switching the interior lights on off Press the button To switch off permanently press the button and hold for approx 3 seconds Switching the reading lights on and off manually Press the button The reading lights are located in the front next to the interior lights Ambient light General inf...

Page 153: ...change Push the switch again to end color changes The colors of the Ambient Light depend on the respectively set color world refer to page 49 Setting the brightness Depending on the equipment the bright ness of the ambient light can be adjusted via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Lighting 4 ...

Page 154: ...and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be observed Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Side airbag 4 Knee airbag Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and the front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which seat belts alone would not provide adequate protection Side airbag In the event of a side collision the side air bag protects th...

Page 155: ... sure that occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag There should be no additional persons animals or objects between an airbag and a person Dashboard and windshield on the pas senger s side must stay clear do not at tach adhesive film or coverings and do not attach brackets or cables for in stance for navigation devices or mobile phones Do not bond the airbag cover panels with adhesive...

Page 156: ...Principle The system reads if the front passenger seat is occupied by measuring the human body s resistance Front knee and side airbag on the front passenger s side are activated or deacti vated General information Before transporting a child on the front pas senger seat refer to the safety information and instructions for children on the front passenger seat see Children Safety information Warnin...

Page 157: ...ystem generally detects children seated in a child restraint system particu larly in child restraint systems required by NHTSA at the point in time when the vehi cle was manufactured After installing a child restraint system make sure that the indicator light for the front passenger air bags lights up This indicates that the child restraint system has been detected and the front passenger airbags ...

Page 158: ...ure that the area of movement of the rollover protection sys tem is clear Warning Improperly executed work can lead to fail ure malfunction or unintentional trigger ing of the system In the case of a malfunc tion the system might not trigger as intended even if there is an accident se vere enough to warrant it There is a risk of injury or danger to life Have the system checked repaired disassemble...

Page 159: ... performed with the correct tire inflation pressure After the tire inflation pressure was ad justed to a new value a reset was per formed Wheels with TPM wheel electronics Status display Current status The system status can be displayed on the Control Display e g whether or not the sys tem is active Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle status 3 Tire Pressure Monitor The curr...

Page 160: ... driving the reset re sumes automatically Messages General information A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on Safety information Warning A damaged regular tire with low or miss ing tire inflation pressure impacts han dling such as steering and braking re sponse Runflat tires can maintain limited stability There is a risk of accident Do not conti...

Page 161: ...e tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset Measure 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering ma neuvers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with standard tires or runflat tires Runflat tires refer to page 259 are la beled with a circular icon containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall Actions in the event of a flat tire Standard tires 1 Id...

Page 162: ...e travelled may be less but may also be more if an economical driving style is used If the vehicle is loaded with an average weight and used under favorable conditions the distance travelled for which it may be safe to drive may be up to 50 miles 80 km Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle differently potentially leading to conditions such as the follo...

Page 163: ...s been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to over he...

Page 164: ...tatus 3 Flat Tire Monitor The status is displayed Initialization required An initialization must be performed in the following situations After the tire inflation pressure has been adjusted After a tire or wheel change Performing initialization When initializing the set tire inflation pressures serve as reference values in order to detect a flat tire Initialization is started by confirming the tir...

Page 165: ...een initialized In this case initialize the system If identification of flat tire damage is not possible please contact a dealer s service center or another qualified serv ice center or repair shop 2 Repair the flat tire e g with a flat tire kit or by changing the wheel Use of sealing compound for instance from the flat tire kit may damage the wheel elec tronics In this case have the electronics c...

Page 166: ...ed service center or repair shop System limits The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations A natural even tire pressure loss in all four tires will not be recognized There fore check the tire inflation pressure regularly Sudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recog nized in advance When the system has not been initial ized When driving on a...

Page 167: ...tically active after every departure Some Intelligent Safety systems activate accord ing to the last setting Press button briefly The menu for the Intelligent Safety system is displayed The systems are individually switched off according to their respective settings LED lights up orange or goes out respec tive to their individual settings Adjust the settings as needed The individ ual settings are ...

Page 168: ...stitute for the driver s personal judgment in as sessing the traffic situation Based on the limits of the system it cannot independ ently react to all traffic situations There is a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch the surrounding traffic situation closely be ready to take over steering and braking at any time and actively intervene where appropriate Warning Indicat...

Page 169: ...gs as needed The individ ual settings are stored for the driver profile currently in use Press button again All Intelligent Safety systems are switched on The LED lights up green Hold down button All Intelligent Safety systems are switched off The LED goes out Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Intelligent Saf...

Page 170: ...vention When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed the vehicle may come to a complete stop Manual transmission during a brake inter vention up to a complete stop the engine may be shut down The brake intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel The system s ability to detect objects may be limited in some circumstances Refer to the...

Page 171: ...ral information In sufficiently bright conditions the system issues a warning of a possible risk of colli sion with pedestrians and assists with brake intervention just before a collision in the speed range from approx 6 mph 10 km h to approx 35 mph 60 km h The system reacts to people who are within the detection range of the system Detection range The detection range in front of the vehicle is di...

Page 172: ... towing Overview Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is installed near the interior mirror Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear Turning on off Turning on automatically The system is automatically active when the vehicle is turned on Switching on off manually Press button briefly The menu for the Intelligent Safety system is displayed The...

Page 173: ... Refer to the information in this Owner s Manual re garding the limitations of the system and actively intervene as warranted System limits Safety information Warning The system is designed to operate in cer tain conditions and circumstances Due to conditions or other factors the system may not respond There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Ac tively intervene as warranted R...

Page 174: ...formation Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment in as sessing road and traffic situation There is a risk of accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch surrounding traf fic closely and actively intervene where appropriate Do not jerk the steering wheel in response to a warning Warning Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a substitute fo...

Page 175: ...rning If you leave the lane If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has been detected the steering wheel vi brates If the turn signal is switched on before changing the lane a warning is not issued End of warning The warning is canceled in the following situations Automatically after approx 3 seconds When returning to your own lane When braking hard When blinking System limits Safety informati...

Page 176: ...d or uninten tionally exceeded such as when driving downhill the vehicle is not actively braked When the speed limit is set during a trip to a value below the driving speed the vehicle coasts until its driving speed drops below the set speed limit Overview Steering wheel buttons left Button Function System on off Increase the speed limit Reduce the speed limit Operation Turning on Press the button...

Page 177: ...the speed limit is reduced to be low the vehicle speed while driving a signal sounds after approx 30 seconds When the speed limit is intentionally exceeded by stepping on the accelerator pedal all the way down there is no sig nal Displays in the instrument cluster Instrument cluster without enhanced features The desired speed is displayed under the LIMIT indicator Instrument cluster with en hanced...

Page 178: ...orrect warning or no warning at all When the time is set incorrectly When the vehicle speed is mainly below about 43 mph 70 km h With a sporty driving style such as dur ing rapid acceleration or when corner ing fast In active driving situations such as when changing lanes frequently When the road condition is poor In the event of strong side winds The system is reset approx 45 minutes af ter parki...

Page 179: ...ry to interrupt automatic braking in certain situations for instance for an evasive maneuver Canceling automatic braking By pressing the brake pedal By pressing the accelerator pedal Safety CONTROLS 179 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 180: ...ties pro vided by the Antilock Brake System Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of emergency brak ing Dynamic Stability Control Principle Within the physical limits the system helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine power and by applying brake intervention to the individual wheels General information The Dynamic Stability Control will detect e g t...

Page 181: ...rol is deactivated Automatic activation If Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated it is automatically activated in the following situations The vehicle has a flat tire When activating cruise control in the TRACTION or DSC OFF settings Dynamic Traction Control Principle The Dynamic Traction Control is a variant of the Driving Stability Control where the drive power is optimized The system ensures...

Page 182: ...es Choose between three different programs Pressing the MINI Driving Modes switch will activate the particular program Operating the programs Switch Program SPORT MID GREEN MID MID provides a balanced setting With each starting procedure MID is acti vated using the Start Stop button GREEN Principle GREEN provides a consistent setting to maximize range Activating GREEN Press the MINI Driving Modes ...

Page 183: ...is system supports driving off on uphill grades The parking brake is not required Driving off with the drive off assistant 1 Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake 2 Release the foot brake and drive off without delay After the foot brake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds Servotronic Servotronic is a speed dependent power steering function The system provides the ...

Page 184: ...Steptronic transmissions if the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt and then proceeds to drive again shortly thereafter the system is able to detect this within the given system lim its General information A camera on the interior mirror is used to detect vehicles driving ahead Depending on the settings the cruise con trol settings may change under certain con ditions Safety information Warning ...

Page 185: ...e 186 Interrupt cruise control refer to page 186 Continue cruise control with the last setting refer to page 187 Reduce distance refer to page 187 Button Function Increase the distance refer to page 187 Increase speed refer to page 186 Reduce speed refer to page 186 Buttons are arranged according to vehicle s series optional features and country speci fications Camera The camera is installed near ...

Page 186: ...eering wheel With the Stop Go function for Steptronic transmission when interrupting while sta tionary depress the brake pedal simultane ously Interrupting automatically The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations When the driver applies the brakes Manual transmission when the clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not engaged If selector le...

Page 187: ...o the sur rounding traffic situation at all times Ad just the distance to the traffic and weather conditions and maintain the prescribed safety distance possibly by braking Reduce distance Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set Instrument cluster without enhanced features The set distance is briefly displayed in the left part of the Info Display of the in strument cluster In...

Page 188: ... the two buttons again briefly After changing over distance control a Check Control message is displayed Displays in the instrument cluster Set speed and stored speed Instrument cluster without enhanced features In addition to the indicator light the desired speed is displayed in the Info Dis play Display lights up green system is active the display indicates the desired speed Display lights up or...

Page 189: ...ing the RES CNCL button By pressing the or button Indicator warning lights Instrument cluster without enhanced features Icon flashes orange Instrument cluster with enhanced features Vehicle symbol flashes The conditions are not adequate for the sys tem to work The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal Ico...

Page 190: ... that the driver intervene by braking and carrying out evasive maneuvers if needed With Stop Go function for Steptronic transmission driving off In some situations the vehicle cannot drive off automatically for example On steep uphill grades In front of bumps in the road In these cases press on the accelerator pedal Cornering When the set speed is too high for a curve the speed is reduced slightly...

Page 191: ...of the engine via the Start Stop button During calibration of the camera imme diately after vehicle delivery Cruise control Principle Using this system a set speed can be ad justed using the buttons on the steering wheel The system maintains the set speed The system accelerates and brakes automat ically as needed General information The system is functional at speeds begin ning at approx 20 mph 30...

Page 192: ... is displayed with the symbol in the instrument cluster Instrument cluster with en hanced features Display in the instrument cluster lights up The current speed is adopted as the speed limit Cruise control is active and maintains the set speed If necessary the Dynamic Stability Control will be turned on Turning off Press the button on the steering wheel The displays turn off The stored set speed i...

Page 193: ...rate more rapidly Continuing cruise control General information An interrupted cruise control can be contin ued by calling up the stored speed Make sure that the difference between cur rent speed and stored speed is not too large before calling up the stored speed Other wise unintentional deceleration or acceler ation may occur Calling up the stored speed Press the button on the steering wheel The...

Page 194: ...s for measuring the distances are located in the bumpers The range depending on obstacles and en vironmental conditions is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning is first given in the fol lowing situations By the front middle sensors and the two corner sensors at approx 24 in 60 cm from the object By the rear middle sensors at ap prox 5 ft 1 50 m from the object When a collision is imminent Safety in...

Page 195: ... detected can be switched off Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Parking 4 Automatic PDC Activation depending on the vehicle equipment 5 Automatic PDC Activation The setting is stored for the driver pro file currently used Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system b...

Page 196: ... the image of the rearview camera is displayed it is possible to switch to Park Distance Control Rear view camera System limits Safety information Warning The system is designed to operate in cer tain conditions and circumstances Due to conditions or other factors the system may not respond There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Ac tively intervene as warranted Refer to the ...

Page 197: ...s again fully functional With front Park Distance Control to reduce unwarranted warnings switch off automatic Park Distance Control activation on obsta cle detection for instance in car washes see Switching on off Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed in the instrument cluster Red icon is displayed and the detec tion range of the sensors is dimmed on the Control Display Park Distance Co...

Page 198: ...goes out The parking assistance functions are shown on the Control Display Switching the view via the Central Information Display CID If the rearview camera view is not dis played change the view via the Central In formation Display CID Rear view camera The rearview camera image is displayed Display on the Control Display Functional requirements The rearview camera is switched on The trunk lid is ...

Page 199: ... circle lines Turning circle lines can be superimposed on the image of the rearview camera Turning circle lines show the course of the smallest possible turning radius on a level road Only one turning circle line is displayed af ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer tain angle Obstacle marking Depending on the vehicle equipment obsta cle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview c...

Page 200: ...cts Very low obstacles or high protruding ob jects such as ledges may not be recognized by the system Depending on the equipment some assis tance functions also take into account data from the Park Distance Control Follow the notes in the Park Distance Con trol chapter The objects displayed on the Control Dis play may be closer than they appear There fore do not estimate the distance from the obje...

Page 201: ...conditions Check surrounding traf fic and vehicle s surroundings closely and actively intervene where appropriate NOTICE The system can steer the vehicle over or onto curbs There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Watch surrounding traffic closely and ac tively intervene where appropriate In addition the safety instructions of the Park Distance Control apply Overview Butt...

Page 202: ...matically Switching on with reverse gear Shift into reverse The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display To activate Parking Assistant Display on the Control Display System activated deactivated Icon Meaning Gray the system is not available White the system is available but not activated The system is activated Parking space search and system status Symbol P o...

Page 203: ...he parking position yourself if needed Canceling manually The Automatic Parking Assistant can be in terrupted at any time Press the park assistance button Parking Assistant Canceling automatically The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations If the driver grasps the steering wheel or takes over steering If a gear is selected that does not match the instruction on the Control...

Page 204: ...ns with certain clothing for in stance jacket With external fault of the ultrasound for instance from passing vehicles or loud machines When sensors are dirty iced over dam aged or out of position If cargo protrudes Under certain weather conditions such as high moisture wet conditions snow fall extreme heat or strong wind With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles With thin or wedge sha...

Page 205: ...ions and systems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be observed Interior air quality The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the following components Emission tested passenger compart ment Microfilter Air conditioning system to control the temperature air flow and recirculated air mode Depending on the equipment specification Microfilter activated...

Page 206: ...9 Seat heating left 87 Climate control functions in detail Switching the system on off Turning on Set any air flow Turning off Turn the wheel for air flow all the way to the left Temperature Principle The system heats or cools depending on the set temperature Adjusting Turn the wheel to set the de sired temperature CONTROLS Climate control 206 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 207: ...witched off fresh air is directed into the vehicle s inte rior To prevent window condensation recircu lated air mode switches off automatically af ter a certain amount of time depending on the outside temperature With extended air recirculation mode the air quality in the interior deteriorates and window fogging increases In case of window condensation switch off air recirculation mode and increas...

Page 208: ...Press the button The LED lights up The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time When GREEN driving mode is activated the heater output is reduced Microfilter In external and recirculated air mode the microfilter filters dust and pollen from the air Have this filter changed during vehicle maintenance refer to page 280 Automatic climate control 1 Temperature le...

Page 209: ...ficient time to ad just the set temperature Air conditioning Principle The air in the interior will be cooled and de humidified and depending on the tempera ture setting warmed again Functional requirement The car s interior can only be cooled with the engine running Turning on off Press the button The LED is illuminated with air con ditioning switched on Depending on the weather the windshield ma...

Page 210: ... can be adjusted This changes the automatic control for the air mass Turn the wheel to set the de sired intensity from soft to in tensive The set intensity is displayed via the posi tion of the illuminated LED segment Convertible program When the convertible top is open the convertible program is activated as well In the convertible program the automatic cli mate control is optimized for driving w...

Page 211: ... Footwell Windows and footwell Windows Windows and upper body area Upper body area To defrost windows and remove condensation Principle Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side win dows Turning on off Press the button The LED is illuminated with the system switched on The air flow can be adjusted with the pro gram active If there is window condensation switch...

Page 212: ... remains switched on for 30 minutes The pre ventilation system is operated via the Central Information Display CID Functional requirements Direct operation vehicle is in radio ready state Direct operation or preset activation time does not depend on outside tem perature The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged If pre ventilation is switched on the ve hicle battery will be discharged Thus limit ...

Page 213: ...play CID 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 If necessary Climate functions 4 For start time at Activate the desired activation time The icon on the automatic climate con trol lights up when the activation time is ac tivated The icon on the automatic climate con trol flashes when the system has been switched on The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours After that it needs to be react...

Page 214: ...he re mote control Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for the sake of security If possible do not install the antenna of the remote controlled system e g the garage door drive near metal objects to ensure the best possible operation Safety information Warning The operation of remote controlled sys tems with the integrated universal remote control such as the garage door may re ...

Page 215: ... re peatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 seconds 6 The LED lights up green program ming completed Release the button The LED flashes fast programming is not complete Press the button on the interior mir ror for 2 seconds and release Per form this procedure three times to complete the programming proce dure If the integrated universal remote control remains nonoperation...

Page 216: ...ht up in different ways The LED lights up green the pro gramming procedure is completed Release the button The LED flashes fast the hand held transmitter was detected but pro gramming is not complete Press the button on the interior mir ror for 2 seconds and release Per form this procedure three times to complete the programming proce dure If the integrated universal remote control remains nonoper...

Page 217: ... up by press ing the adjustment knob with a pointed ob ject such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object The following adjustment ranges are displayed in succession depend ing on how long the adjustment knob is pressed Pressed briefly turns display on off 3 to 6 seconds compass zone setting 6 to 9 seconds compass calibration 9 to 12 seconds left right hand drive setting 12 to 15 seconds la...

Page 218: ...ss point is displayed The point of the compass displayed does not change despite changing the driving direction Not all points of the compass are dis played Procedure 1 Make sure that there are no large metal lic objects or overhead power lines near the vehicle and that there is sufficient room to drive around in a circle 2 Set the currently valid compass zone 3 Make sure that the convertible top ...

Page 219: ... against glare fold the sun visor down or pivot it to the side Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor behind a cover Ashtray cigarette lighter Overview The ashtray is located in one of the frontal cup holders the cigarette lighter above it in the center console Ashtray In order to empty the ashtray remove the ashtray from the cup holder Cigarette lighter Safety information Warni...

Page 220: ...tion devices can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be thrown around in the car s in terior during unfolding There is a risk of injury Make sure that devices and cables are not in the airbag s area of unfolding NOTICE Battery chargers that charge the vehicle battery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V electrical system There is a risk of damage to pr...

Page 221: ...ithout cables Charging the rechargeable battery of a mobile phone with Qi capability and of other mobile devices which support the Qi standard Connect the mobile phone to the exter nal antenna Depending on the country this provides for better network reception and a con sistent reproduction quality General information When inserting the mobile phone make sure there are no objects between it and th...

Page 222: ...mobile phone There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Observe the maximum dimensions for mobile phones Do not force the mobile phone into the tray Functional requirements Ignition or standby state is switched on The mobile phone must compatibly sup port the required Qi standard Compati ble mobile phones refer to page 52 If the mobile phone does not support the Qi standard...

Page 223: ... Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop System limits At high temperatures on the mobile phone or in the vehicle the charging functions of the mobile phone may be limited and some functions may no longer work LTE Compensator Information and User Manual Your car is equipped with a wireless charg ing tray WCA to charge your mobile phone and connect it t...

Page 224: ...ion com attsignalbooster com U S Cellular online registration link http www uscellular com uscellular support fcc booster registration jsp Before use you must register your booster device with your wireless provider If you should be requested by the FCC to cease operating your booster you are not allowed to insert your mobile phone in the charging tray anymore unless the booster is permanently dea...

Page 225: ...le via a cable NOTICE Anti slip pads such as anti slip mats can damage the dashboard There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Do not use anti slip pads Overview The following storage compartments are available in the interior Glove compartment on the front passen ger side Compartments in the doors Storage compartment in the center arm rest Storage compartment in front of ...

Page 226: ...tion Warning Breakable objects such as glass bottles or glasses can break in the event of an acci dent or a braking or evasive maneuver Broken glass can be scattered in the car s interior There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property Do not use any break able objects while driving Only stow breakable objects in closed storage com partments Center armrest General information The center ar...

Page 227: ... from the surrounding traffic conditions and lead to an accident Hot drinks can damage the cup holder or lead to scalding There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to prop erty Do not force objects into the cup holder Use lightweight shatterproof and sealable containers Do not transport hot beverages Front In the center console Back In front of the rear seats Storage compartments CONTROLS 227 On...

Page 228: ... the event of an accident braking or evasive maneu ver There is a risk of injury Secure loose objects or devices that are connected to the vehicle via a cable Warning Improperly stowed objects can slip and be thrown into the car s interior for instance in the event of an accident or during brak ing and evasive maneuver Vehicle occu pants can be hit and injured There is a risk of injury Stow and se...

Page 229: ...ccupied secure each of the outer seat belts in the opposite buckle Fold down the rear seat backrests com pletely to stow large cargo Do not stack cargo above the upper edge of the backrests Small and light cargo secure with lug gage straps or draw straps Larger and heavy cargo secure with cargo straps Loading aid Principle For easier loading the vehicle is equipped with loading aid When the loadin...

Page 230: ...ensioning straps draw straps or cargo nets to the lashing eyes in the cargo area Storage space under cargo floor panel Located under the cargo floor panel on the right side is a recess for the onboard vehicle tool kit Fold the right side of the cargo floor panel upward to remove the onboard vehicle tool kit Enlarging the cargo area Principle The cargo area can be enlarged as follows The rear seat ...

Page 231: ...ests and correctly adjust the seats Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged or locked If necessary adjust the height of the head restraints or remove them Warning Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint There is a risk of injury Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint Folding down the rear seat backrest from the cargo area 1 Befor...

Page 232: ...ocked if the cargo area partition is not fully inserted into the upper supports 4 Fold the convertible top downward as described under Loading aid refer to page 230 and lock it Return the cargo area partition into the lower position so that the convertible top can be used CONTROLS Cargo area 232 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 233: ...Cargo area CONTROLS 233 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 234: ...arly if necessary Observe the break in procedures of the respective parts and components Engine transmission and axle drive Up to 1 200 miles 2 000 km Do not exceed the maximum engine and road speed For gasoline engine 4 500 rpm and 100 mph 160 km h Avoid full throttle or kickdown under all cir cumstances From 1 200 miles 2 000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased Tires Tire ...

Page 235: ...exhaust system Warning High temperatures can occur underneath the body for instance caused by the ex haust system while driving Contact with the exhaust system can cause burns There is a risk of injury Do not touch the hot ex haust system including the exhaust pipe Warning If combustible materials such as leaves or grass come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system these materials can ig n...

Page 236: ...ng in situations that require such Steering is still responsive You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering movement The pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that the Antilock Braking System is in its active mode Objects in the travel path of the pedals Warning Objects in the driver s footwell can limit the pedal travel or block a depressed ...

Page 237: ...eaning agents Corrosion buildup on the brake disks will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes when braking slowly generally this cannot be corrected Condensation water under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control condensation water develops and collects underneath the vehicle Ground clearance NOTICE If the ground clearance is insufficient e g curbs or underground garage entra...

Page 238: ...ight increases fuel consump tion Remove attached parts follow ing use Remove rear carriers which are no longer required following use Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodynamics and increase the fuel con sumption Close the windows Open windows increase drag and therefore lead to greater fuel consumption Tires General information Tires can affect consumption in various ways for instance t...

Page 239: ...itched off and then re started rather than leaving the engine run ning constantly fuel consumption and emis sions are reduced Savings can begin within a few seconds of an engine stop In addition fuel consumption is also deter mined by other factors such as driving style road conditions maintenance or envi ronmental factors Switch off any functions that are not currently needed Functions such as se...

Page 240: ...MINI Driving Modes switch 1 Activating GREEN Mode 2 Configure GREEN 3 Select the desired setting Via the Central Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Vehicle settings 3 Configure GREEN 4 Select the desired setting Activating deactivating the functions The following functions can be activated deactivated GREEN speed warning GREEN climate control Coasting Settings are stored for the driver profile cu...

Page 241: ...ea arrow 1 display for energy recovered by coasting or when braking Mark in the right area arrow 2 display when accelerating The efficiency of your driving style is shown by the position of the mark Mark inside the green range efficient driving style Mark outside the green range modify driving style for example by backing off the accelerator GREEN tip driving instruction General information The GR...

Page 242: ...tral Information Display CID 1 My MINI 2 Technology in action 3 MINIMALISM Analyser Further information on the MINIMALISM analyzer refer to page 244 Coasting Principle The function helps to conserve fuel To do this under certain conditions the en gine is automatically decoupled from the transmission when selector lever position D is set The vehicle continues traveling in Neutral to reduce consumpt...

Page 243: ...peed Instrument cluster with enhanced features The bar display below the tachometer is fil led in green and the mark appears at the zero point The tachometer indicates idle speed Indications on the Control Display The Coasting mode is displayed in the MIN IMALISM Info while driving The distance traveled in Coasting mode is indicated by a counter Displaying MINIMALISM information Via the Central In...

Page 244: ...us range The fish and the movements of the water in the bowl symbolize the efficiency of the driving style Depending on the equipment the fish is shown with efficient and inefficient driving style or only with inefficient driving style The more efficient the driving style the less the water sloshes around in the bowl and the better is the fish s mood If the driving style is inefficient the water o...

Page 245: ...Reducing fuel consumption DRIVING TIPS 245 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 246: ...nd regulations must be observed General information Follow the fuel recommendation refer to page 248 prior to refueling Safety information NOTICE With a range below 30 miles 50 km the engine may no longer have sufficient fuel Engine functions are not ensured any more There is a risk of damage to prop erty among other potential damage Re fuel promptly Fuel cap Opening 1 Grasp the fuel filler flap a...

Page 247: ...er or repair shop Follow the following when re fueling General information When refueling hook the filler nozzle com pletely into the filler pipe Lifting up the filler nozzle during refueling causes Premature switching off Reduced return of the fuel vapors The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Make sure that the fuel cap is closed prop erly after refueling otherwis...

Page 248: ...not be used Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 25 i e E10 or E25 may be used for re fueling To achieve nominal values for mileage and consumption follow the specified fuel qual ity in the sales literature Ethanol should meet the following quality standards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx xx comply with the current valid standard in each case The use of fuels of minimum quality has no influe...

Page 249: ...ecially under cer tain environmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high alti tude may occur If drivability problems are encountered we recommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand and a higher octane grade AKI number for a few tank fills To avoid harmful engine deposits it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers Failure to comply with these reco...

Page 250: ...flation pressure table The tire inflation pressure table refer to page 251 contains all tire inflation pres sure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the ambient temperature The tire inflation pressure values apply to tire sizes approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle type To identify the correct tire inflation pres sure please note the following Tire sizes of your ve...

Page 251: ...and correct it as needed Tire pressures up to 100 mph 160 km h For speeds of up to 100 mph 160 km h and for optimum driving comfort note the pressure values in the tire pressure table refer to page 251 and adjust as necessary These pressure values can also be found on the tire pressure label on the driver s door pillar Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph 160 km h Tire pressure values up to 100 mph 16...

Page 252: ... 17 88 Y XL 205 45 R 17 88 V XL M S 2 7 39 2 3 33 205 40 R 18 86 W XL 185 50 R 17 86 H XL M S 2 9 42 2 5 36 Tire inflation pressures at max speeds above 100 mph 160 km h Warning In order to drive at maximum speeds in ex cess of 100 mph 160 km h please ob serve and if necessary adjust tire pres sures for speeds exceeding 100 mph 160 km h from the relevant table on the following pages Otherwise tire...

Page 253: ...05 45 R 17 88 V XL M S 2 8 41 2 5 36 205 40 R 18 86 W XL 175 60 R 16 86 H XL M S 185 50 R 17 86 H XL M S 3 0 44 2 7 39 COOPER S Tire size Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 195 55 R 16 87 V A S 195 55 R 16 87 W 195 55 R 16 87 H M S 3 0 44 2 6 38 205 45 R 17 88 V XL A S 205 45 R 17 88 W XL 205 45 R 17 88 V XL M S 3 3 48 2 9 42 205 40 R 18 86 W XL 185 50 R ...

Page 254: ... certification label on the driver s door pillar Divide the tire load by 1 1 It must be greater than one half of the vehicle s Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Note front vs rear GAWR and tire loads respectively Speed letter Designation Maximum speed Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h S up to 112 mph 180 km h T up to 118 mph 190 km h H up to 131 mph 210 km h V up to 150 mph 240 km h W ...

Page 255: ...ion per formance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a s...

Page 256: ...ccur with low profile tires which provide less cushioning between the wheel and the road Be careful to avoid road haz ards and reduce your speed especially if your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires Indications of tire damage or other vehicle malfunctions Unusual vibrations Unusual tire or running noises Unusual handling such as a strong ten dency to pull to the left or right Uneven wear p...

Page 257: ...t the approved wheels and tires for the vehicle and the special equipment Safety information Warning Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle for instance due to contact with the body due to tolerances despite the same official size rating There is a risk of an accident The manufacturer of your ve hicle strongly suggests that you use wheels and tires...

Page 258: ... the M S marking on the tire sidewall So called all season tires with M S designa tion but without symbol with mountain and snowflake have better winter characteris tics than summer tires but generally do not achieve the performance of winter tires Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires then attach a sign showing ...

Page 259: ...reinforcement of the sidewall allows the tire to remain drivable to a limited de gree in the event of a tire pressure loss Follow the instructions for continued driv ing with a flat tire Safety information Warning The vehicle handles differently when a runflat tire has insufficient or no tire pres sure for instance reduced directional sta bility when braking braking distances are longer and the se...

Page 260: ...de drivable Do not remove foreign objects that have penetrated the tire Only remove foreign bodies if they are visibly protruding from the tire Pull the speed limit sticker off the seal ant bottle and apply it to the steering wheel The use of a sealing compound can dam age the TPM wheel electronics In this case have the TPM wheel electronics replaced at the next opportunity The compressor can be u...

Page 261: ...ust pipe is blocked or ventila tion is insufficient harmful exhaust gases can penetrate the vehicle The exhaust gases contain pollutants which are color less and odorless In enclosed areas ex haust gases can also accumulate outside of the vehicle There is a danger to life Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventilation NOTICE The compressor can overheat during ex tended operation Ther...

Page 262: ...ng and adjusting the tire inflation pressure Checking 1 Switch off the compressor 2 Read the tire pressure on the tire pres sure display To continue the trip a tire inflation pres sure of at least 2 bar must be reached Removing and stowing the sealant bottle 1 Unscrew the filler hose of the sealant bottle from the tire valve 2 Press the red unlocking device 3 Remove the sealant bottle from the com...

Page 263: ...the connector out of the power socket in the vehicle interior 8 Stow the tire repair set in the vehicle Minimum tire inflation pressure is reached 1 Unscrew the connection hose of the compressor from the tire valve 2 Pull the connector out of the power socket in the vehicle interior 3 Stow the tire repair set in the vehicle 4 Immediately drive approx 5 miles 10 km to ensure that the seal ing compo...

Page 264: ...sult in incorrect readings When driving with tire chains briefly acti vate Dynamic Traction Control if needed Safety information Warning With the mounting of tire chains on un suitable tires the tire chains can come into contact with vehicle parts There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property Only mount tire chains on tires that are designated by their manufacturer as suitable for ...

Page 265: ...risk of injury or danger to life Do not place supports under the jack Warning The jack issued by the vehicle manufac turer is provided in order to perform a wheel change in the event of a breakdown The jack is not designed for frequent use for example changing from summer to winter tires Using the jack frequently may cause it to become jammed or damaged There is a risk of injury and risk of damage...

Page 266: ...el on a slight downhill grade place chocks and other suit able objects for instance rocks under the wheels of both the front and rear axles against the rolling direction Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle on solid and non slip ground at a safe distance from road traf fic Turn on the hazard warning system Set the parking brake Engage a gear or move the selector lever to position P As soon as pe...

Page 267: ...old the vehicle jack with one hand ar row 1 and grasp the jack crank handle or lever with your other hand arrow 2 2 Insert the jack into the rectangular re cess of the jacking point closest to the wheel to be changed 3 Extend the jack by turning the jack crank handle or lever clockwise 4 Take your hand away from the jack as soon as the jack is under load and con tinue turning the jack crank handle...

Page 268: ...k handle counter clockwise to retract the jack and lower the vehicle 6 Remove the jack and stow it securely After the wheel change 1 Tighten the lug bolts crosswise The tightening torque is 101 lbs ft 140 Nm 2 Stow the faulty wheel in the cargo area if necessary The faulty wheel cannot be stored under the cargo area floor because of its size 3 Check tire inflation pressure at the next opportunity ...

Page 269: ... cle tool kit The wheel change tools are under the cargo floor panel Removing the emergency wheel 1 Loosen the nut using the lug wrench from the onboard vehicle tool kit 2 Remove the retaining plate 3 Screw lug wrench onto the thread and hold in place with one hand 4 Unlock the locking hexagon of the emer gency wheel well using the hexagon at tached to retaining plate 5 Lower the emergency wheel w...

Page 270: ...or another qualified service center or repair shop MOBILITY Wheels and tires 270 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 271: ...to the selected op tions or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems When using these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be observed Overview 1 Filler neck for washer fluid 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Oil filler neck 4 Jump starting positive terminal 5 Jump starting negative terminal 6 Coolant reservoir Engine compartment MOBILITY...

Page 272: ...reas Warning An incorrectly locked hood can open while driving and restrict the view There is a risk of accident Stop immediately and cor rectly close the hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the hood There is a risk of in jury Make sure that the travel path of the hood is clear during opening and closing NOTICE Folded away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened The...

Page 273: ... hood is opened a Check Control message is displayed Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx 20 in 50 cm The hood must engage on both sides Engine compartment MOBILITY 273 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 274: ...gine oil level The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop change the engine oil Safety information NOTICE An engine oil level that is too low causes engine damage There is a risk of damage to property among other potential dam age Immediately add engine oil NOTICE Too much engine oil can damage the en gine or the ...

Page 275: ... scale If the engine oil level is outside its permis sible operating range a Check Control mes sage is displayed General information During the measurement the idle speed is increased somewhat Functional requirements Vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi tion Manual transmission gearshift lever in idle position clutch and accelerator ped als not depressed Steptronic transmission selector lever in...

Page 276: ...l is added have the engine oil level corrected by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Overview The oil filler neck is located in the engine compartment refer to page 271 Adding engine oil 1 Open the hood refer to page 272 2 Open the lid counterclockwise 3 Add engine oil 4 Close the lid Engine oil types to add General information The engine oil grade is crit...

Page 277: ... rating can be added Oil specification API SL API SM API SN Viscosity grades When selecting an engine oil make sure that the engine oil has a suitable viscosity grade The suitable viscosity grade is indi cated on a sign in the engine compartment Viscosity grades SAE 0W 20 More information about suitable oil specifi cations and viscosity grades of engine oils can be requested from a dealer s servic...

Page 278: ...nformation about suitable additives is available from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Safety information Warning With the engine hot and the cooling sys tem open coolant can escape and lead to scalding There is a risk of injury Only open the cooling system with the engine cooled down Warning Additives are harmful and incorrect addi tives can damage the ...

Page 279: ...wise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate then open it 4 Open the coolant reservoir lid 5 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified fill level do not over fill 6 Close the lid 7 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible Disposal Comply with the relevant environ mental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant ad ditives Coolant MO...

Page 280: ...ms that take into account the operating conditions of the ve hicle The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile General information Information on service notifications refer to page 135 can be displayed on the Con trol Display Service data in the vehicle key Information on the service notifications is continuously stored in the vehicle key The...

Page 281: ...e fore going the manufacture of your vehicle strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer s service center or another quali fied service center or repair shop or other persons that have the specialized training and equipment for purposes of properly utilizing the socket for Onboard Diagnosis Position On the driver s side there is a socket for on board ...

Page 282: ...the onboard vehicle tool kit on a lashing eye again Wiper blades Safety information NOTICE The window may sustain damage if the wiper falls onto it without the wiper blade installed There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Hold the wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade Do not fold in or switch on the wiper without a wiper blade installed NOTICE Folded away wipers can...

Page 283: ... emitting diodes LEDs Some items of equipment use light emitting diodes installed behind a cover as a light source These light emitting diodes are re lated to conventional lasers and are offi cially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes Follow the safety information refer to page 283 Safety information Lights and bulbs Warning Bulbs can get hot during operation Con tact with the bulbs can ca...

Page 284: ...o be changed If despite driving with the headlights switched on increasing moisture forms for instance water droplets in the light have the headlights checked Tail lights bulb exchange Overview All tail lights 1 Side tail lights 2 Rear fog light 3 License plate light 4 Center brake light Side tail lights 1 Tail lights 2 Turn signals brake lights 3 Turn signals brake lights 4 Reversing lights Side ...

Page 285: ...ANGER Contact with live components can lead to an electric shock There is a risk of injury or danger to life Do not touch any compo nents that are under voltage Warning Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle functions There is a risk of an ac cident and damage to property Only vehi cle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should be i...

Page 286: ...t Charging the battery Charge the battery only when the engine is off and via the jump start terminals refer to page 291 in the engine compartment Power interruption After a power interruption some equipment needs to be newly initialized or individual settings updated for example Memory function store the positions again Time update Date update Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries dispose...

Page 287: ...se boxes is available on the Internet www mini com fusecard Where applicable information on the fuse layout is also found on a separate sheet in the fuse box Replacing fuses The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop replace the fuses Replacing components MOBILITY 287 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 288: ...play The red light in the button flashes when the hazard warning flashers are activated Warning triangle The warning triangle is located in the cargo area First aid kit General information Depending on the vehicle equipment and country specific version the vehicle is equipped with a first aid kit Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly ...

Page 289: ...tomatically Teleservice Help Depending on the country the Teleservice Help enables a more in depth diagnosis of the vehicle via wireless transmission You can launch Teleservice Help by re questing it through the Service Specialist 1 Park the vehicle in a safe place 2 Set the parking brake 3 Control Display is switched on 4 Confirm Teleservice Help The driving ability of the vehicle can be re store...

Page 290: ...onse Center then makes contact with you and takes further steps to help you Even if you are unable to respond the MINI Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circum stances For this purpose data that serves to de termine the necessary rescue measures for instance the current position of the vehicle when it can be determined is transmitted to the MINI Response Cen ter If y...

Page 291: ...f the cover cap of the jump start terminal 2 Attach one terminal clamp of the posi tive jumper cable to the positive battery terminal or to the corresponding jump start terminal of the vehicle providing assistance 3 Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive battery terminal or to the corresponding jump start terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one terminal ...

Page 292: ...ged when lifting and securing it There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Lift the vehicle using suitable means Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow fitting body parts or suspension parts Pushing the vehicle To remove a broken down vehicle from the hazardous area it can be pushed for a short distance For rolling or pushing the vehicle refer to page 120 Tow truck Y...

Page 293: ...l regulations If the electrical system has failed clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win dow Safety information Warning If the approved gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed the tow fitting can tear off or it will not be possible to control handling There is a risk of accident Make sure that the ...

Page 294: ... to the stop Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting for instance do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting Check the attachment of the tow fitting in regular intervals Safety information NOTICE If the tow fitting is not used as intended there may be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fitting There is a risk of damage to property among other po...

Page 295: ...gulations 2 Switch on the ignition refer to page 100 3 Engage third gear 4 Have the vehicle tow started with the clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the pedal After the engine starts imme diately press on the clutch pedal again 5 Stop at a suitable location remove the tow bar or tow rope and switch off the hazard warning system 6 Have the vehicle checked by a dealer s service center or another...

Page 296: ... damage to property among other potential damage Close the fuel filler flap before washing Clean dirt behind the fuel filler flap with a cloth Steam cleaners or high pressure cleaners Safety information NOTICE When cleaning with high pressure clean ers components can be damaged due to the pressure or temperatures being too high There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Mai...

Page 297: ...shing the vehicle refer to page 120 Some car washes do not permit persons in the vehicle The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever po sition N A signal is sounded when an at tempt is made to lock the vehicle Driving out of a car wash Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car Start the engine refer to page 101 Lights Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use abrasive or ac...

Page 298: ...f mold and chafe marks do not keep the convertible top enclosed in the convertible top com partment for a long period of time Do not fold up the convertible top or stow it in the convertible top compartment if it is wet or frozen Remove any water stains that have ap peared on the roofliner using a micro fiber cloth and an interior cleaner When the vehicle is parked in enclosed areas for lengthy st...

Page 299: ...ynthetic leather regularly with a damp microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner Otherwise dust and road grime particles will rub into pores and folds causing signif icant abrasion and premature degradation of the surface In case of major soiling use a moist soft sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable in terior cleaners Immediately remove aggressive substances such as sunscreen to prevent the synthetic...

Page 300: ... plastic parts There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Clean with a microfiber cloth Dampen the cloth lightly with water if needed Clean with a microfiber cloth Dampen the cloth lightly with water if needed Seat belts Warning Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the seat belt fabric Missing protective effect of the seat belts There is a risk of injury or danger to life ...

Page 301: ...tistatic mi crofiber cloth NOTICE The surface of displays can be damaged with improper cleaning There is a risk of damage to property among other potential damage Avoid pressure that is too high and do not use any scratching materials Use a dry clean antistatic microfiber cloth For stubborn soiling on the projection screen of the Head up Display dampen the microfiber cloth with ethyl alcohol Proje...

Page 302: ... this for instance due to the optional equip ment chosen national market version or country specific measuring process De tailed values can be found in the approval documents on signs on the vehicle or can be obtained from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Dimensions The dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipment version or coun try spec...

Page 303: ...smission lbs kg 1 775 805 Steptronic transmission lbs kg 1 775 805 MINI Cooper S Convertible Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs kg 3 847 1 745 Steptronic transmission lbs kg 3 847 1 745 Payload Manual transmission lbs kg 758 344 Steptronic transmission lbs kg 728 330 Approved front axle weight Manual transmission lbs kg 2 105 955 Steptronic transmission lbs kg 2 138 970 Approved...

Page 304: ... 353 Approved front axle weight lbs kg 2 194 995 Approved rear axle weight lbs kg 1 819 825 Filling capacities MINI Convertible Fuel tank approx US gal liters 11 6 44 0 Observe further information on fuel quality refer to page 248 REFERENCE Technical data 304 Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 305: ... safety instructions Operation safety Intelligent Safety safety instructions Operation safety Forward Collision Warning with city collision mitigation Operation safety Pedestrian Warning with city collision mitigation safety in structions Operation driving stability control sys tems Dynamic Stability Control safety instructions Operation driving comfort camera based cruise control safety instructi...

Page 306: ...n tires see Winter tires 258 Always Open Timer Control Display 146 Always Open Timer trip computer 140 Antifreeze see Washer fluid 116 Antilock Braking System 180 Apps see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainment Communication 6 Aquaplaning 236 Arrival time 141 Ashtray 219 Assistance when driving off see Drive off assistant 183 Assistance with breakdown 288 Audio see Owner s Manual for Navigati...

Page 307: ... expanding 231 Cargo area enlarging 230 Cargo area partition 231 Cargo area storage compartments 230 Cargo stowing and securing 228 Cargo straps 230 Car key see Vehicle key 62 Carpet care 300 Car wash 296 Car wash automatic 296 Catalytic converter see Hot exhaust gas system 235 CBS see Condition Based Service 280 Cell phone see Owner s Manual for Naviga tion Entertainment and Communica tion 6 Cent...

Page 308: ...ntrol systems driving stability 180 Convenient closing vehicle key 64 Convenient opening vehicle key 63 Convertible convertible top 79 Convertible mode automatic climate con trol 210 Convertible program automatic climate control 210 Convertible roof 79 Convertible top 79 Convertible top care 298 Convertible top cargo area partition 81 Convertible top rollover protection sys tem 158 Convertible win...

Page 309: ...ontrol 180 Driver assistance see Intelligent Safety 166 Driver profiles 71 Driver profiles exporting profiles 72 Driver profiles importing profiles 73 Driving Dynamics Control see MINI Driv ing Modes switch 182 Driving Excitement 141 Driving mode GREEN 239 Driving mode GREEN Driving style analy sis 244 Driving modes 182 Driving notes breaking in 234 Driving notes general 235 Driving notes things t...

Page 310: ...alfunction 92 External start see Jump starting 290 External temperature display 133 External temperature warning 133 Eyes for securing cargo 230 F Failure message see Check Control 128 Fan see Air flow 207 211 Fastening seat belts see Seat belts 87 Fatigue Alert 177 Fatigue warner see Fatigue Alert 177 Fault indications see Check Control 128 Filler neck for engine oil 275 Filter see Microfilter 20...

Page 311: ...hicle weight approved 303 Ground clearance 237 H Handbrake electric see Parking brake electric 106 Handbrake manual see Parking brake manual 106 Hand held transmitter alternating code 215 Hands free device see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainment Communica tion 6 Hands free system 6 Hazard warning system 288 Headlight control automatic 149 Headlight flasher 109 Headlight glass 284 Headlight...

Page 312: ...ote Control 214 Intelligent emergency call 289 Intelligent Safety 166 Intended use 8 Intensity AUTO program 210 Interior equipment 214 Interior lights 152 Interior lights during unlocking 63 Interior lights locked vehicle 64 Interior mirror 91 Interior mirror automatic dimming fea ture 93 Interior mirror compass 217 Interior mirror dashboard overview 35 Interior mirror manually dimmable 92 Interio...

Page 313: ... 66 Manual air flow 207 Manual brake electric see Parking brake electric 106 Manual brake manual see Parking brake manual 106 Manual control air distribution 207 211 Manual control air flow 211 Manual mode transmission 121 Manual operation PDC Park Distance Con trol 195 Manual operation rearview camera 198 Manual Speed Limiter 176 Manual transmission 117 Manufacturer of the MINI 8 Map update see O...

Page 314: ...hecking electronically 274 Oil service interval service notifica tions 135 Oil topping up 275 Oil types to add engine 276 Old battery 286 On board diagnosis 281 Onboard literature printed 59 Onboard vehicle tool kit 282 On call service see MINI Roadside Assis tance 288 Opening and closing 62 Opening from inside 67 Operating concept Central Information Dis play CID operating concept 36 Operating me...

Page 315: ...r 211 Recirculated air mode 207 210 Recommended tire brands 258 Refueling 246 Remote control see Vehicle key 62 Remote control universal 214 Remote services app see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainment Communi cation 6 Renewal wheels and tires 257 Replace battery vehicle key 65 Replacement wheels and tires 257 Replacing parts 282 Reporting safety malfunctions 14 RES CNCL button camera based...

Page 316: ... Software update 57 Software updating 57 SOS button see Intelligent emergency call 289 Sound 6 Sound output see Owner s Manual for Navi gation Entertainment Communication 6 Spare tire see Emergency wheel 268 Speech recognition 44 Speed Limit Device see Speed Lim iter 176 Speed limit display see Speed Limit Info 136 Speed Limiter 176 Speed Limit Info 136 Speed Limit Info trip computer 141 Speed lim...

Page 317: ...e display for external tempera ture 133 Temperature engine 140 Text message Check Control 128 Theft alarm system see Alarm system 74 Thigh support 86 Tilt alarm sensor 76 Tilting down front passenger s side exterior mirror see Automatic Curb Monitor 92 Time 47 Time of day see Time 47 Tire brands recommended 258 Tire chains 264 Tire change 257 Tire damage 256 Tire identification marks 254 Tire infl...

Page 318: ...n see Breakdown assis tance 288 Vehicle breaking in 234 Vehicle care 297 Vehicle care products 297 Vehicle equipment 7 Vehicle identification number 13 Vehicle issues 288 Vehicle jack 267 Vehicle key 62 Vehicle key additional 65 Vehicle key loss 65 Vehicle key malfunction 66 Vehicle key replace battery 65 Vehicle paint care 298 Vehicle paintwork 298 Vehicle position vehicle location 48 Vehicle sta...

Page 319: ...er storage see Long term vehicle stor age 301 Winter tires suitable tires 258 Winter tires tread 256 Wiper blades changing 282 Wiper fluid see Washer fluid 116 Wiper see Washer wiper sys tem 109 113 Wiper system 109 113 Wireless charging smartphone see Wire less charging tray 221 Wireless charging tray for smart phones 221 Wood care 300 Wordmatch principle 37 Word match principle navigation 37 Wor...

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Page 323: ...California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 II 22 ...

Page 324: ...n entertainment and communication Photorealistic animations for various vehicle functions Keyword search 360 view Explore your vehicle interactively inside and out Smart Scan for Apple iPhone Icon and optical character recognition on the buttons in the vehicle Available in more than 30 languages Can be used offline after download BL5A53AA000T 01405A53AA0 ue Online Edition for Part no 01405A53AA0 I...

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