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Things to remember when driving

DRIVING TIPS

 117

MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: opening for 
loading

Always secure snowboards and similar 
items; otherwise, these may pose a 

hazard to occupants during braking or evasive 
maneuvers.

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1.

If necessary, fold seat forward, see page

52

.

2.

Open lock with integrated key, see page

28

.

3.

Pull handle and fold lid down.

MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: storage 
compartment in luggage compartment

In the front of the luggage compartment, there 
is a storage compartment under a cover.

By way of example, the illustration shows the 
cargo area in the MINI Coupe.

1.

Open load opening over the passenger 
compartment.

2.

Fold up cover, arrow

1

.

MINI Convertible: luggage compartment

Do not place any objects on the luggage 
compartment roller cover, as this may 

damage the cover or the convertible top.

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Loading aid

When the convertible top is closed, you can load 
the vehicle more easily by releasing the convert-
ible top and folding it up.

1.

Release the convertible top using the 
handles, refer to arrows

1

.

2.

Lift the convertible top, refer to arrow

2

.

3.

Fold back the handles and place them on 
holders

3

.

Expanding the luggage compartment 
volume

You can enlarge the luggage compartment 
volume when the convertible top is closed.

1.

Fold the convertible top upward, refer to 
Loading aid.

2.

Pull luggage compartment roller cover 
rearward out of the lower brackets and pivot 
upward, refer to arrows

1

,

3.

Push cover into the upper storage 
areas, refer to arrows

2

 and place down 

horizontally.

To operate the convertible top, move 
the cargo area cover back to its lower 

position.

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Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 904 077 - © 03/12 BMW AG

Summary of Contents for COOPER S

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL MINI COUPE MINI ROADSTER MINI CONVERTIBLE Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 2: ...al should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating safety and mainte nance information We wish you an enjoyable driving experience Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 3: ...Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English II 12 03 12 500 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 4: ...G TIPS 113 114 Things to remember when driving NAVIGATION 123 124 Navigation system 126 Destination entry 135 Route guidance 143 What to do if ENTERTAINMENT 145 146 On off and tone 149 Radio 157 CD player 159 External devices COMMUNICATIONS 169 170 Hands free device Bluetooth 180 Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth 193 Office 201 MINI Connected MOBILITY 205 206 Refueling 209 Wheels and tires 221 En...

Page 5: ...elp protect the environment Marks the end of a specific item of information Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you should consult the rele vant section of this Owner s Manual for information on a p...

Page 6: ...ems are available from all MINI dealers Installation and operation of accessories that have not been approved by the manufacturer of your MINI such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension compo nents brake dust shields telephones including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or transceiver equipment for instance CB...

Page 7: ...ls Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications this could result in serious damage to the vehicle Such damage is not cov ered by the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty Reporting safety defects For US customers The following applies only to vehicles owned and operated in the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect...

Page 8: ...Notes 7 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 9: ...Watch Me Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 10: ...CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATIONS MOBILITY REFERENCE AT A GLANCE Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 11: ...uipment that is offered in the model range is described Equipment is also described that is not available because of for example selected options or country version This also applies to safety related functions and systems Around the steering wheel Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 12: ...ter 12 Instrument lighting 99 Resetting the trip odometer 71 5 Wiper system 66 6 Switching the ignition on off and starting stopping the engine 60 Resuming cruise control 68 Storing speed and accelerating or decelerating or Activating deactivating cruise control 68 Increasing or reducing volume Telephone Press accepting and ending a call starting dialing of selected phone number and redialing if n...

Page 13: ...ansmission 62 Computer 71 Date of next scheduled service and remaining distance to be driven 75 Odometer and trip odometer 71 Initializing the Flat Tire Monitor 87 Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 90 Settings and information 73 Personal Profile settings 28 5 Instrument lighting 99 6 Speedometer with indicator and warning lamps 13 7 Control Display 18 8 Fuel gauge 70 Online Edition for Part no 0...

Page 14: ... can call up more information e g on the cause of a malfunction and on how to respond via Check Control page 77 In urgent cases this information will be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp lights up Indicator lamps without text messages The following indicator lamps in display area 1 indicate certain functions High beams headlamp flasher 98 Front fog lamps 99 Rear fog lamp 99 Lamp flashes DSC ...

Page 15: ...itioner or automatic climate control 101 Selecting waveband Changing the audio source Changing the radio station or track Ejecting CD Temperature Recirculated air mode Air distribution for air conditioner Air distribution to the windshield Air distribution to the upper body area Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 16: ...ution to the footwell Automatic air distribution and flow rate Maximum cooling or Cooling function Defrosting windows Rear window defroster Windshield heating Air flow rate Seat heating 53 Power windows 38 MINI Convertible central power window unit 39 Rear fog lamp 98 Front fog lamps 98 Central locking system inside 32 Sport button 85 Driving stability control systems Dynamic Stability Control DSC...

Page 17: ...eading lamps 99 MINI Roadster interior lamps reading lamps 99 Color of ambient lighting 100 MINI Coupe MINI Roadster extend ing and retracting spoiler manually MINI Convertible MINI Roadster Opening and closing the sunroof or convertible top 39 Interior lamps 99 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 18: ...navigation The con trol of the individual functions is described in connection with the relevant equipment Make entries only when traffic and road conditions permit otherwise you may endanger vehicle occupants and other road users by being distracted Overview of operating elements Controls 1 Control Display 2 MINI joystick with buttons Control Display Notes When cleaning the Control Display follow...

Page 19: ...adiness the following message appears on the Control Display To hide the message Press the MINI joystick The main menu is displayed The message is automatically hidden after approx 10 seconds Opening the main menu Press the button All functions of the onboard computer can be accessed via the main menu Button Function Accessing the main menu Changing to another menu Online Edition for Part no 01 40...

Page 20: ...new menu is displayed on a panel The panels can overlap Move the MINI joystick to the left Current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed Move the MINI joystick to the right The new panel is opened and placed on top Arrows pointing left or right indicate that additional panels can be accessed View of a menu that has been called up In general when a menu is called up the panel that was...

Page 21: ...es the function Function is activated Function is deactivated Example setting the clock 1 Press the button The main menu is displayed 2 Turn the MINI joystick until Settings is selected and press the MINI joystick 3 Turn the MINI joystick until Time Date is selected and press the MINI joystick 4 Turn the MINI joystick until Time is selected and press the MINI joystick 5 Turn the MINI joystick to s...

Page 22: ...ntertainment Radio CD external devices Telephone Name of the mobile phone paired with the vehicle 5 Sound output is switched off or display for traffic bulletins TI Traffic bulletins are switched on No display Traffic bulletins are switched off Other displays Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or entries via the voice activation system Online Edition for...

Page 23: ...ering uppercase letters and lowercase letters Wordmatch concept Entry of names and addresses the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automatically The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle The only letters offered for entry are those for which data are available Destination search town city names can be entered with the s...

Page 24: ... includes a special microphone in the vicinity of the rearview mirror Prerequisite So that voice commands can be identified set a language on the Control Display that is sup ported by the voice activation system To set the language see page 80 Symbols in the Owner s Manual Saying commands Activating voice activation system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel This symbol on the Control Display...

Page 25: ...elp with voice activation information regarding the principles behind the voice activation system is announced Using alternative commands There are often a number of commands to run a function e g Carrying out functions through short commands Main menu functions can be executed immedi ately by short commands almost regardless of which menu item is selected e g Vehicle status List of voice activati...

Page 26: ...s and digits smoothly and at normal volume avoiding excessive emphases and pauses The same applies to spelling when entering a destina tion for navigation Always speak the commands in the language of the voice activation system When selecting a radio station use the standard pronunciation of the station name Select station e g WPLJ Keep the doors and windows closed to prevent interference from out...

Page 27: ...Handle Me Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 28: ...AT A GLANCE DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATIONS MOBILITY REFERENCE CONTROLS Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 29: ...tings called up and implemented depend on which remote control is recognized when the car is unlocked refer to Personal Profile page 28 In addition information about service require ments is stored in the remote control refer to Service data in the remote control page 225 New remote controls Your MINI dealer can supply new remote con trols as additional units or as replacements in the event of los...

Page 30: ... and air distribution 103 Entertainment Tone control 147 Adjusting volume levels 147 Central locking system The concept The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver s door is closed The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following Doors Tailgate Fuel filler flap Operating from outside Via the remote control Using the door lock In cars with Comfort ...

Page 31: ...tible top is completely open The side window remains open With Comfort Access when you are close to the vehicle the windows are raised after the con vertible top opens if you continue pressing the button Convenient closing is not possible by means of the remote control Locking Press the button Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside because the vehicle cannot be unlo...

Page 32: ...can no longer be locked with a remote control the battery in the remote control is discharged Use this remote control during an extended drive this will recharge the battery page 28 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communications Commission regulations Operation is governed by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS Compliance stateme...

Page 33: ... open ing process ensure no one gets pinched Releasing the key stops the operation Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction the driver s door can be unlocked or locked by turn ing the integrated key in the door lock to the end positions Opening and closing from inside The switch locks or unlocks the doors and tailgate when the doors are closed but the anti theft system is not act...

Page 34: ...cts with edges may strike against the rear window and damage the heating element for the rear window Assure that there are no objects with sharp edges near the rear window Opening In some market specific versions the tail gate cannot be unlocked using the remote control unless the vehicle is unlocked first Press the button in the handle arrow or the button of the remote control for an extended per...

Page 35: ... otherwise injuries may occur Take the remote control with you and do not put it into the luggage compartment otherwise the remote control can be locked in the vehicle when the tailgate is closed MINI Coupe The handle recesses on the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it down MINI Roadster A handle recess on the interior trim panel of the tailgate make it easier to pull it ...

Page 36: ...witching off the alarm Press any button Switching off an alarm Unlock the car with the remote control Insert the key fully into the ignition lock In cars with Comfort Access press the button on the door lock Display on the revolution counter When the system is armed all LEDs pulse After approx 16 minutes one LED flashes LEDs pulse or LED flashes system is armed One LED flashes at short intervals D...

Page 37: ...l you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body e g in your jacket pocket The vehicle automatically detects the remote control within the immedi ate vicinity or in the passenger compartment Comfort Access supports the following functions Unlocking locking the vehicle Unlocking the tailgate separately Starting the engine MINI Convertible convenient closing and soft top control with t...

Page 38: ... to be able to operate the windows when the engine is switched off and the doors are open Switching on radio readiness Switch on radio readiness by pressing the Start Stop button page 60 Do not depress the brake or the clutch otherwise the engine will start Starting the engine The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle It is not necessa...

Page 39: ... battery with the plus side facing up 3 Press the cover on to close Take the old battery to a recycling center or to your MINI dealer Windows To prevent injuries exercise care when closing the windows Take the remote control with you when you leave the car otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure themselves If after a window is opened and closed several times in cl...

Page 40: ...hed Otherwise it is not ensured that the side windows will close properly against the rubber seals of the convertible top Convertible top refer to page 40 After switching off the ignition When the ignition is switched off the windows can still be operated for approx 1 minute as long as no door is opened Take the key with you when you leave the car otherwise children could operate the electric wind...

Page 41: ...n property damage or personal injury If the rollover protective system is extended do not operate the convertible top Always completely finish the operation of the convertible top Driving off before an opening or closing procedure is completely finished can lead to property damage or personal injury During the opening and closing operation ensure that no one is injured by the convertible top linka...

Page 42: ...es into a more stable position The procedure can be continued by pressing the appropriate switch The opening and closing procedure is also inter rupted in case of a mechanical blockage In this case in order to operate the convertible top again 1 Switch off the ignition and then switch it on again 2 Press the switch to continue the procedure in the desired direction Opening and closing procedure Do...

Page 43: ...arrow 2 If necessary press plastic trim arrow 3 slightly inward 3 Pull out the sensor from cover arrow and place on the inner side panel 4 Using the Allen wrench loosen second bolt arrow to unlock the convertible top 5 Remove bolt 6 Slightly lift side frame arrow 1 and pull the sensor with the cable forward out of the guide 7 Swing cable out sideways arrow 2 When putting aside ensure that the cabl...

Page 44: ...ns into the respective recess in the cowl refer to arrow Locking the convertible top Turn hexagon wrench in the opposite direction of arrow 2 until the convertible top is securely locked Please contact your MINI dealer to have the electrical malfunction repaired MINI Convertible Wind deflector With the convertible top open the wind deflec tor keeps air movement in the passenger com partment to a m...

Page 45: ...ease lever toward the center of the wind deflector and fold both halves together MINI Roadster Manual convertible top General information The fully automatic convertible top provides protection from the weather combined with simple and easy operation Here are some helpful tips for getting the most enjoyment out of your MINI Roadster It is recommended that you close the con vertible top whenever th...

Page 46: ...op pivots upward When opening or clos ing the convertible top in garages under bridges or similar locations ensure that there is a mini mum clearance of 2 meters otherwise damage may occur to the vehicle Opening 1 Fold the handle out and rotate until it reaches the end stop arrow 2 Using the handle push the unlocked convertible top upwards and open about six inches 3 Get out of the vehicle 4 Guide...

Page 47: ...convertible top Do not place any objects on the convertible top as they could otherwise fall off while the con vertible top is being operated and result in property damage or personal injury Always completely finish the operation of the convertible top Driving off before an opening or closing procedure is completely finished can lead to property damage or personal injury Do not leave a wet convert...

Page 48: ...vertible top again 1 Switch off the ignition and then switch it on again 2 Press the switch to continue the procedure in the desired direction Opening and closing the convertible top Switching on radio readiness or ignition see page 60 To spare the battery operate the convert ible top only when the engine is running if possible Before closing the convertible top remove any foreign objects from the...

Page 49: ...t turn the gold colored screw see arrow in the direction of the arrow by about four or five rotations all the way to the stop Closing 1 Grasp the convertible top by the convertible top frame and guide to the windshield frame 2 Unfold the handle and rotate counter clockwise all the way to the stop 3 Pull the convertible top onto the windshield frame 4 Turn handle clockwise until there is an audible...

Page 50: ...nd deflector must engage firmly otherwise it can come loose at high speeds Removing Remove the deflector following the reverse sequence Pull the wind deflector upward out of the recesses Storage Fold the wind deflector 1 closed and slide it into the storage pouch 2 The wind deflector can be stored in the rear storage area behind the seats refer to page 109 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 07...

Page 51: ...ddenly deployed Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side head airbag otherwise inju ries can occur when airbags are deployed Even if you follow all the instructions injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded depending on the circumstances The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ uals This effect ...

Page 52: ...ith the instructions on head restraint height on page 52 and on damaged safety belts on page 54 Seat adjustment Observe the instructions on page 51 to ensure the best possible personal protection Longitudinal adjustment Pull the lever arrow 1 and slide the seat into the desired position arrows 2 After releasing the lever move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly Height Pul...

Page 53: ...e 51 2 Fold the backrest back up to lock the seat When moving the seat backward ensure that you do not cause personal injury or property damage Before driving off engage the front seats and seat backrests Otherwise there is a risk of accident due to unexpected movement Head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event...

Page 54: ...next 15 minutes the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the battery The LEDs stay lit Switching off Press button longer Safety belts Observe the instructions on page 51 to ensure the best possible personal protection Before every drive make sure that all occupants wear th...

Page 55: ...specially trained personnel working in accor dance with the specifications of the MINI manu facturer otherwise correct operation of these safety systems is not ensured Mirrors Exterior mirrors The front passenger s mirror is more con vex than the driver s mirror The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you se...

Page 56: ...ween the interior rearview mirror and the windshield Do not place stickers or decals on the wind shield in front of the mirror Steering wheel Adjustments Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion otherwise there is a risk of accident due to an unexpected movement 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred distance and angle to suit your seated posit...

Page 57: ...s in the rear when the rear seat backrest is folded all the way back and engaged Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident Exception for front passenger seat Front passenger airbags Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat the front and side airbags must be deacti vated Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury to the ...

Page 58: ...ld restraint system 3 Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the way LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH lower Anchors and Tethers for Children To install and use the LATCH child restraint system follow the operating and safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system otherwise the protective function of the seat may be compromised MINI Convertible anchor points for LATCH ...

Page 59: ...isted as it passes to the top anchor Otherwise the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident MINI Coupe 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Partition 4 Rear cargo well 5 Tether strap hook 6 Anchor 7 Seat backrest 8 Tether strap of the child restraint system Attaching upper tether strap to the attachment point 1 Removing front cargo area cover see pa...

Page 60: ...o area cover 5 Rear cargo well 6 Tether strap hook 7 Anchor 8 Seat backrest 9 Tether strap of the child restraint system Attaching upper tether strap to the attachment point 1 Slide the head restraint upward 2 Unlock backrest and slightly fold forward refer to page 118 3 Guide the tether strap between the head restraint holders 4 Attach the tether strap to the anchor using the hook 5 Fold backrest...

Page 61: ...ess the Start Stop button to switch radio readi ness or the ignition on and off Do not depress the brake or clutch while doing so If the Start Stop button is pressed while the clutch is depressed in the manual transmission or the brake pedal is depressed in the automatic transmission the engine starts Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate The time and external temperature are...

Page 62: ...se the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill Move off immediately at a moder ate engine speed When starting the engine do not depress the accelerator pedal Manual transmission Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Comfort Access refer to page 36 1 Depre...

Page 63: ... cases if the parking brake has to be used to slow or stop the car do not pull the lever up too hard In doing so con tinuously press the button of the parking brake lever Otherwise excessive force could lead to over braking and loss of traction i e fishtailing at the rear axle Manual transmission When shifting into 5th or 6th gear press the gearshift lever to the right Otherwise the engine could b...

Page 64: ...nt the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position depress the brake until you are ready to start A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P Overriding the selector lever lock Press the button on the front of the selector lever arrow P Park Select this only when the vehicle is stationary The front wheels are blocked R Reverse Select this only when the v...

Page 65: ...ould cause the engine to over rev will not be executed by the system The selected gear is displayed briefly followed by the current gear Shifting on the steering wheel With the selector lever in position D automatic drive you can shift gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel The transmission auto matically switches to manual mode If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or acce...

Page 66: ...urn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point To turn off manually press the lever to the resistance point Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that an indicator bulb has failed Signaling a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to signal a turn Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance point Yo...

Page 67: ...ationary Intermittent wipe or rain sensor If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor the intermittent wipe time is preset If the car is equipped with a rain sensor the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield directly in front of the interior rearview mirror Activating intermittent wipe or rain senso...

Page 68: ...wash ers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield If you do your vision could be obscured For this reason use antifreeze Window washer nozzles The window washer nozzles are heated auto matically while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on Washer fluid Washer fluid is flammable Keep it away from ignition sources only store it in the closed original containe...

Page 69: ... system is on Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal Once the accelerator pedal is released the stored speed is achieved again and maintained The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off Maintaining current speed Press button 3 The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed If on a downhill grade the engine braking effect is not sufficient...

Page 70: ...ph or km h is displayed briefly in the tachometer the conditions necessary for operation may not be fulfilled Malfunction The warning lamp in the tachometer lights up if the system fails A message appears on the Control Display Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 71: ...nts toward the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone of approx 2 1 US gal 8 liters the remaining indi cator lamps change from orange to red arrow and a message is displayed briefly on the Control Display The tachometer displays the remaining cruising range When the range is less than approx 30 miles 50 km the message remains in the...

Page 72: ...d sections of road in the shade otherwise there is an increased accident risk Units of measure Select the respective units of measure miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the external temperature page 74 Computer Displays in tachometer Press the button in the turn signal lever repeat edly to call up various items of information The following information is displayed sequentially Crui...

Page 73: ... displayed To reset average speed press the button in the turn signal lever for approx 2 seconds Always Open Timer When driving the MINI Convertible or the MINI Roadster with its convertible top down the driving times are displayed digitally on the tachometer The following driving times are displayed 1 Total driving time 2 Current driving time To reset the display 2 Press and hold the button in th...

Page 74: ...verage fuel consumption Average speed Reset fuel consumption and speed on the onboard computer To reset the values for the average speed and average fuel consumption 1 Select the respective menu entry 2 Press the MINI joystick to confirm the message Resetting the trip computer To reset all values 1 Vehicle Info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset Settings and information Operating principle Certain settings a...

Page 75: ...of information 1 While in a setting or information item press the button in the turn signal indicator repeatedly until NEXT is displayed 2 Press the button for a longer period The display changes directly to the next setting or item of information Units of measure To set the units of measure The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use refer also to Personal Profile on page 28 1...

Page 76: ...ntenance procedures and legally mandated inspections are displayed You can request more detailed information on every entry Select an entry and press the MINI joystick To exit from the menu Move the MINI joystick to the left A list of selected maintenance schedules and if required legally mandated inspections is shown Symbols No service is currently required The deadline for service or a legally m...

Page 77: ...stick to the left Clock Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Turn the MINI joystick to set the hours and press the MINI joystick 5 Turn the MINI joystick to set the minutes and press the MINI joystick The system accepts the new time Setting the time format The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use refer also to Personal Profile on page 28 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 ...

Page 78: ...e remote control currently in use refer also to Personal Profile on page 28 Check Control The concept The Check Control monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the systems monitored Check Control messages involve indicator and warning lamps in the display and in some circumstances an acoustic signal as well as text messages at the bottom of the Control Display Indicator an...

Page 79: ... in succession They are marked with the symbol shown here Other Check Control messages are automat ically hidden after approx 20 seconds but remain stored They are marked with the symbol shown here The symbol indicates that Check Control messages have been stored Check Control mes sages can be viewed whenever it is convenient Viewing stored Check Control messages Stored Check Control messages can ...

Page 80: ...a Check Control message will indicate when you reach this speed This enables you for example to receive warnings if you exceed a speed limit in an urban area You are only warned of reaching this speed a second time if your vehicle speed falls below it again by at least 3 mph or 5 km h Displaying setting or changing the limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning at 4 Turn the MINI joystick to set the limit...

Page 81: ... the voice dialog Switch between a standard dialog and a short dialog 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Speech mode 4 Select the desired dialog The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Brightness of the Control Display The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient lighting conditions Note however that you can change the basic setting while the low beams are switched on Th...

Page 82: ...l the desired setting is reached 5 Press the MINI joystick The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use In bright conditions for example the brightness control may not be clearly visible Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 83: ... Acoustic signals As the distance between vehicle and object decreases the intervals between the tones become shorter If the distance to the nearest object falls to below roughly 1 ft 30 cm then a continuous tone sounds If the distance remains constant e g when driv ing parallel to a wall the acoustic signal stops after approx 3 seconds Malfunction Indicator lamp lights up PDC has failed A message...

Page 84: ...ge Electronic brake force distribution EBV The system controls the brake pressure in the rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior Brake Assist Rapidly depressing the brake causes this system to automatically develop maximum braking force Thus the system helps keep braking distance to a minimum At the same time all the benefits provided by ABS are exploited Do not reduce the pressure on the br...

Page 85: ...ng exceptional situations it can be useful to briefly activate DTC When driving on snow covered inclines in slush or on uncleared snowy roads When rocking the vehicle free driving out of deep snow or on loose surfaces When driving with snow chains Activating DTC Press the button the indicator lamp DSC OFF on the speedometer comes on and TRACTION is displayed on the tachometer The Dynamic Stability...

Page 86: ...Depending on the load and gradient the vehicle can roll backward slightly during this period After you release the brake immedi ately start driving since the Hill Assist only holds the vehicle for about 2 seconds and it will start to roll backward Sport button Pressing the button causes your MINI to respond even more sportily Engine responds more spontaneously to movements of the accelerator Steer...

Page 87: ... If the rear spoiler was manually extended and a speed of 50 mph 80 km h not exceeded then the rear spoiler can again be retracted Other wise the rear spoiler cannot be retracted unless the speed is below 37 mph 60 km h For speeds between 12 mph 20 km h and 50 mph 80 km h briefly press the switch forward or keep pressed For speeds less than 12 mph 20 km h press switch forward and keep pressed Malf...

Page 88: ...erefore check the tire inflation pressure regularly In the following situations the system could be delayed or malfunction System has not been initialized Driving on snowy or slippery road surface Performance oriented style of driving slip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration Snow chains are attached When the vehicle is driven with a space saver spare tire page 240 the Flat Tire Monitor c...

Page 89: ...place the damaged wheel refer to page 239 Run flat tires You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph or 80 km h Continued driving with a flat tire When driving with a damaged tire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers 2 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph or 80 km h 3 At the next opportunity check the air pressure in all four tires If the inflation pressure in all four ...

Page 90: ... not operate correctly if it has not been reset For example a flat tire may be indicated despite correct tire inflation pressures The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire If a wheel without TPM electronics e g a compact spare wheel is mounted Interference with TPM by other systems or devices with the same transmission frequency Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure M...

Page 91: ... and steering maneuvers 2 Check whether the vehicle is equipped with normal tires or with run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 218 are identi fied by a circular symbol containing the letters RSC on the tire sidewall When a low inflation pressure is reported the Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire To do so ch...

Page 92: ...ed lane stability during braking a longer braking dis tance and altered self steering properties Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate complete failure of the tire Reduce your speed and bring the vehicle to a stop otherwise pieces of tire may come off which could result in an accident Do not con tinue driving and contact your MINI dealer Malfunction The small warning lamp flashes in...

Page 93: ...fficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substi tute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached the level sufficient to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale The TPMS malfunction indicator is combine...

Page 94: ...the headliner Do not attempt to remove or dismantle the steering wheel Do not touch the individual components imme diately after the system has been triggered because there is a danger of burns In the event of malfunctions deactivation or triggering of the airbag restraint system have the testing repair removal and disposal of air bag generators executed only by a MINI dealer or a workshop that wo...

Page 95: ...ger are not activated Most child seats are detected by the system This particularly applies to child seats that were required by NHTSA at the time of manufacture of the vehicle After installing a child seat check that the indica tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up It indicates that the child seat has been detected and that the front passenger airbags are deactivated The indicator la...

Page 96: ...ar accident and depending on the severity of the accident the safety belt tensioner and the multilevel airbag system will protect you Lowering If the rollover protection system releases accidentally have your MINI dealer check it If the rollover protective system is extended do not operate the convertible top Never attempt to modify the individual compo nents or the electrical wiring of the rollov...

Page 97: ...gh power to start the engine Low beams Turn the light switch to position 2 The low beams come on when the ignition is on Automatic headlamp control When the switch is in position 3 the low beams are switched on and off automatically depend ing on ambient light conditions e g in a tunnel in twilight or if there is precipitation Adaptive Light Control is active The headlamps may also come on when th...

Page 98: ...ning lights The light switch can remain in the lamps off parking lamps or automatic headlamp control position In the lamps off position the exterior lighting is automatically switched off after the vehicle is parked In the parking lamps position the park ing lamps will stay on after the ignition is switched off Switch on the parking lamps separately if needed Activating deactivating daytime runnin...

Page 99: ...hing on high beams 3 Switching off high beams headlamp flasher Roadside parking lamps left or right The vehicle can be illuminated on one side for parking Comply with local regulations when doing so Switching on After parking the vehicle press the lever up or down arrow 1 The roadside parking lamps drain the battery Therefore do not leave them on for unduly long periods of time otherwise the batte...

Page 100: ...st the brightness of the instrument lighting only when the parking lamps or the low beams are on The intensity of the brightness changes up to a predetermined end point and then decreases Adjusting brightness Briefly press button brightness changes in stages Press and hold the button Brightness changes in a continuous manner Interior lamps The interior lighting the footwell lamps and the luggage c...

Page 101: ... again or back Ambient lighting The color and brightness of the ambient lighting can be changed Press the switch forward The color changes in stages Press the switch toward the rear The brightness changes in stages Intermediate settings and colors are possible For a continuous color change in the ambient lighting press and hold the switch forward for longer than 10 seconds Online Edition for Part ...

Page 102: ... or country version This also applies to safety related functions and systems Equipment versions Depending on your vehicle s equipment your MINI contains an air conditioner or an automatic climate control 1 Air conditioner 2 Automatic climate control Air vents 3 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 4 Air to the upper body area draft free ventilation 5 Air to the footwell Online ...

Page 103: ...hen the engine is started To cool the air more quickly and intensely when the external temperature is high you can switch on the recirculated air mode Recirculated air mode If the air outside the car has an unpleasant odor or contains pollut ants shut off the supply to the interior of the car temporarily The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle If condensation starts to fo...

Page 104: ...y Defrosting windows and removing condensation 1 Set air flow rate to the maximum level 2 Set air distribution to position Condensation is removed from the windows more quickly when the cooling function is also activated 3 Set to the highest temperature red 4 Deactivate recirculated air mode 5 Turn on windshield heating if necessary 6 Turn on rear window defroster if necessary Microfilter The micr...

Page 105: ...tribution is manually adjusted or if the button is pressed again Convertible Program If the convertible top is open the Convertible Program is activated During the Convertible Program the automatic climate control is opti mized for driving with the convertible top down Furthermore with increasing vehicle speed the airflow is also increased If attaching the wind reflector the perfor mance of the Co...

Page 106: ...automatically after a certain time Cooling function The cooling function helps prevent condensa tion on the windows or removes it quickly Depending on the weather the windshield may fog over briefly when the engine is started The recirculated air mode may be switched on auto matically When the AUTO button is pressed the cooling function switches on automatically Microfilter activated charcoal filt...

Page 107: ...106 Ventilation 1 Knob for continuous opening and closing 2 Jet for direction of air flow Opening closing Turn the knob Direction of air flow Swivel the entire jet Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 108: ...ur vehicle s equipment the glove compartment can be ventilated and if the cooling function is switched on can also be cooled Opening Rotate the switch in the direction of the arrow Closing Rotate the switch in the opposite direction of the arrow until it is in the vertical position Depending on the temperature setting of the air conditioner or the automatic climate control high temperatures may re...

Page 109: ...le interior Depending on your vehicle s equipment you will find storage compartments in the doors next to the rear seats and in the center console The map compartments in the MINI Convertible are located next to the rear seats Nets are located in the passenger footwell and on the backs of the front seat backrests Storage compartment on the front passenger side Opening Briefly press the bottom edge...

Page 110: ... the front of the center console another is in the rear at the back of the center console Use lightweight nonbreakable containers and do not transport hot beverages Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident Do not push unsuitable containers forcibly into the cupholder Otherwise you may damage it Ashtray The ashtray is located in one of the cupholders in the center ...

Page 111: ...e following sockets is available Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size Do not connect battery chargers to the sockets installed in the vehicle at the factory otherwise you may cause damage to the vehicle Cigarette lighter socket Remove the lighter or cover from the socket Power socket in cargo area MINI Coupe MINI Roadster Pull out the cover MINI Conv...

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Page 115: ...fter an initial break in period Therefore drive cautiously during the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of approx 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors Drive cautiously during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx 300 ...

Page 116: ...full braking it is best to brake using maximum brake pressure Since the vehicle maintains steering responsiveness you can still avoid possible obstacles with a minimum of steering effort The pulsation of the brake pedal together with the sound of hydraulic regulation indicates that ABS is functioning properly Objects in the movement range of the pedals Keep floor mats carpet and other objects out ...

Page 117: ...rms while the automatic climate control is in operation and then exits under the vehicle Traces of condensed water under the vehicle are therefore normal In the MINI Cooper S the coolant pump may continue to run for some time after the engine is switched off This will generate noise in the engine compartment Cargo loading To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity never ove...

Page 118: ... on the luggage compartment roller cover as this may damage the cover or the convertible top Loading aid When the convertible top is closed you can load the vehicle more easily by releasing the convert ible top and folding it up 1 Release the convertible top using the handles refer to arrows 1 2 Lift the convertible top refer to arrow 2 3 Fold back the handles and place them on holders 3 Expanding...

Page 119: ...roduce unstable vehicle operating conditions 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX pounds or YYY kilograms 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be four 150 lb pa...

Page 120: ...ot occupied secure each safety belt in the respective opposite buckle Do not stack higher than the top edge of the backrests MINI Coupe MINI Roadster MINI Convertible Securing cargo MINI Coupe MINI Roadster MINI Convertible Secure smaller and lighter items using retaining or draw straps Heavy duty cargo straps for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your MINI dealer Four lashing e...

Page 121: ...Weights on page 257 Saving fuel Your vehicle incorporates numerous technolo gies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif ferent factors Fuel consumption and environ mental pollution are affected by various actions the manner of driving and regular maintenance Remove unnecessary cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption Remove attached parts ...

Page 122: ...itable gear Fuel supply is shut off automatically when the vehicle is coasting Switch off the engine during lengthy stops Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy periods e g at traffic lights railroad crossings or in traffic jams Switch off any features that are not currently required Features such as air conditioning seat heaters and the rear window defroster require a great deal of energ...

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Page 124: ...AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATIONS MOBILITY REFERENCE NAVIGATION Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 125: ... occupants and other road users in danger Selecting navigation 1 Navigation During route guidance an arrow view or a map view is displayed on the onboard computer Navigation data Information on navigation data 1 Navigation 2 Open Options 3 Navigation system version Information about the data version is displayed Updating the navigation data General information Navigation data are stored in the veh...

Page 126: ...n the glove compartment Into the USB audio interface 2 Follow the instructions on the onboard computer 3 Enter the activation code of the USB storage device 4 Begin driving After you begin to drive the system restarts and updates the navigation data as you drive Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 127: ...reet names can be accessed quickly 1 Navigation 2 Enter address The system also supports you with the following features If you do not enter a street the system will guide you to the downtown area of a town or city You can skip the entry of country and town city if the current entries should be retained for your new destination Entering a state province 1 Navigation 2 Enter address 3 Select State ...

Page 128: ...use number 1 Select Street or displayed street 2 Enter the street the same way you entered the town city 3 House number 4 Select the digits 5 Change to the list of house numbers 6 Select a house number or range of house numbers Entering a street without a destination town city It is also possible to enter a street without enter ing a destination town city In this case all streets of the entered co...

Page 129: ... If the contacts with addresses from the mobile phone are not displayed they must first be checked as destinations refer to page 178 or page 195 3 Select a contact in the list or if so desired using the A Z search 4 If necessary select Business address or Home address Storing a destination in the address book Store the destination in the address book after entering the destination 1 Navigation 2 M...

Page 130: ...on 2 Address book 3 Highlight the entry 4 Open Options 5 Edit in Contacts or Delete entry Using home address as destination The home address must be stored as a destination Refer to Defining a home address page 177 or page 195 1 Navigation 2 Address book 3 Home 4 Start guidance Last destinations The last destinations are stored automatically These destinations can be called up and used as a destin...

Page 131: ...gory details 5 Keyword 6 Enter keyword A list of the special destinations is displayed 7 Select the special destination 8 Select the symbol 9 Start guidance or Add as another destination If several details are stored then you can scroll through the pages If a phone number is available a connection can be established if desired Category search 1 Category search 2 Search destination 3 Select or ente...

Page 132: ... map display as symbols The display depends on the map scale and the category 3 Highlight special destination 4 Select the special destination 5 Select the symbol 6 Start guidance or Add as another destination The distance from the destination is displayed Displaying special destinations in the map To display symbols of the special destinations in the map 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Open Options 4 Displa...

Page 133: ...ound the destination is displayed Display current location The section of the map around the current position is displayed Find points of interest refer to page 130 Entering destination via voice General information Voice activation system refer to page 23 When entering a destination by voice it is possible to switch between voice input and the onboard computer Having the possible spoken commands ...

Page 134: ... route guidance Route guidance starts immediately Adding further intermediate destinations Further intermediate destinations can be added Saving destination The destination is automatically added to the list of the last destinations Planning a trip with intermediate destinations New trip Various intermediate destinations can be entered for a trip The trip destination must be entered first refer to...

Page 135: ...sponse The user benefits include Town city names can also be entered differ ently from the official names if you use a form that is customary in other countries Example Instead of München you can also enter the English spelling Munich or the Italian spelling Monaco When you are entering the names of towns cities and streets the system will complete them automatically as soon as enough let ters are...

Page 136: ...mation You can influence the calculated route by selecting certain criteria Route criteria can be changed during desti nation input and during route guidance Street types are part of the navigation data and are taken into account in route plan ning e g avoiding highways The proposed route can differ from personal experience The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Route guid...

Page 137: ...el Street name of the currently traveled street Small arrow indicates the next change of direction Intersection view Lane information Traffic information Distance to the next change of direction Street name of the next change of direction Lane information In the arrow display the recommended lanes of multi lane roads are each marked with a triangle Filled triangle optimum lane Empty triangle likew...

Page 138: ...tion is included in the route Map display Displaying map view 1 Navigation 2 Map Overview 1 Toolbar 2 Route segment with traffic obstruction 3 Road sign for traffic obstruction 4 Planned route 5 Current location 6 Upper status box 7 Lower status box Lines on the map In the map view streets and roads are depicted with different colors and lines according to their classification Dotted lines represe...

Page 139: ...tion until the scale AUTO is displayed The map shows the entire path between the location and destination Settings for the map display The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use 1 Open Options 2 Settings Day night mode Select and adjust depending on light conditions If Traffic conditions gray map is activated then this setting is not taken into account Traffic conditions gray ...

Page 140: ...c conditions are monitored by traffic control centers and the traffic information is updated periodically During route guidance the traffic information relevant to the route you are planning to take is automatically shown and taken into account in route planning Irrespective of whether route guidance is active you can have the traffic infor mation displayed in the map display or as an event list T...

Page 141: ... the traffic data will be accurate express implied or statutory including without limita tion the implied warranties of merchantability non infringement fitness for a particular pur pose or those arising from a course of dealing or usage of trade D Neither Total Traffic Network Inrix Inc nor MINI NA will be liable to you for any indirect special consequential exemplary or incidental damages includ...

Page 142: ...mation sent by the traffic information service Filtering of traffic bulletins To set which traffic bulletins the system should display 1 Navigation 2 Map 3 Open Options 4 Traffic Info categories 5 Select the desired categories Traffic bulletins of the selected categories are displayed Traffic bulletins on incidents along the route are always displayed For personal safety traffic information that i...

Page 143: ...automatically changed in the event of traffic obstructions The system will not point out traffic obstructions on the original route Traffic information will continue to be displayed on the map Depending on the type of road and the nature and length of the traffic obstruction the route can also be calculated so that you travel through the traffic obstruction Certain hazards are displayed regardless...

Page 144: ...ossible to the original The letters for a destination cannot be selected during destination entry Stored data do not contain the data of the destination Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original The map view is displayed in grayscale When the traffic info map is activated the picture on the Control Display is switched to a grayscale This permits an optimized depiction of tr...

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Page 147: ...ls The audio sources can be operated using Buttons near the CD player Onboard computer Buttons on the steering wheel refer to page 10 Buttons near the CD player 1 Drive for audio CDs 2 Selecting waveband 3 Changing the audio source 4 Sound output for entertainment on off volume Press switch on off When you switch on the unit the radio station or track set most recently is played Turn adjust volume...

Page 148: ...eble adjustment Bass bass adjustment Balance volume distribution right left Fader volume distribution front back Adjustments 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Select the desired tone setting 4 To adjust turn the MINI joystick 5 To store press the MINI joystick Volume levels Speed volume volume is adapted depending on the speed PDC volume of the PDC acoustic signal relative to the entertai...

Page 149: ... settings 4 Select the desired volume setting 5 To adjust turn the MINI joystick 6 To store press the MINI joystick Resetting tone settings All tone settings can be reset to the default value 1 CD Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Reset Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 150: ...ion of the following stations FM and AM HD Radio Satellite radio AM FM station Selecting a station Press the knob if the sound output is switched off 1 Radio 2 FM or AM 3 Select the desired station The selected station is stored for the remote control currently in use Changing stations Turn and press the MINI joystick or Press the button for the corresponding direction or Press the buttons on the ...

Page 151: ... some time before the station names are displayed Switching the RDS on off 1 Radio 2 FM 3 Open Options 4 RDS The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use HD Radio reception Many radio stations transmit analog and digital signals If a digital radio network is available these stations can be received digitally and thus with improved sound quality License conditions HD Radio technolo...

Page 152: ...of the main station ends in HD1 The station names of the substations end in HD2 HD3 etc 1 Select the desired station 2 Press the MINI joystick 3 Select the substation When reception is poor the substation is muted for several seconds Stored stations It is possible to store up to 40 stations Selecting a station 1 Radio 2 Presets 3 Select the desired station Storing a station The station currently s...

Page 153: ...SN are displayed 6 Dial the telephone number to have the channels activated This telephone number can also be used to deactivate the channels Deactivating channels 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Open Options 4 Manage subscription The telephone number and electronic serial number ESN are displayed 5 Call Sirius to deactivate the channels Selecting channels You can only listen to activated channels The...

Page 154: ...ghlighted channel 7 Select the desired memory location The channels are stored for the remote control currently in use Changing list view The list view changes each time the first symbol on the navigation bar is pressed Information about the channel is displayed Selecting category 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Category 4 Select the desired category Time shift Approximately one hour of the channel cu...

Page 155: ...tivating 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Replay Time shift 4 Automatic time shift Deactivating Automatic time shift Storing favorites Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites list Possible favorites include artist track game league and team Storing artist track or game Only current broadcasts can be stored as favor ites The channel information must be available 1 Radio 2 Satellite radio 3 Sel...

Page 156: ...es Favorites can be activated or deactivated globally and individually 1 Satellite radio 2 Manage favorites 3 Select Activate alert or desired favorites The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Deleting favorites 1 Satellite radio 2 Manage favorites 3 Highlight the favorites you wish to delete 4 Open Options 5 Delete entry Traffic Jump Traffic and weather information for a sel...

Page 157: ...tes Under some circumstances reception may not be possible e g under certain environ mental or topographical conditions The satellite radio has no influence on this The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages or near trees moun tains or other powerful sources of radio interference Symbol Meaning Information will be broadcast soon Information is currently being broadcast Onlin...

Page 158: ... structure Playable formats CD player CD CD ROM CD R CD RW CD DA Compressed audio files MP3 WMA AAC Ejecting CD Press the button on the CD player The CD will be slid a short distance out from the drive Audio playback Selecting the track using the button Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly until you reach the desired track Selecting the track using the onboard computer Audio...

Page 159: ...rack file name Random play sequence The tracks on the current CD are played once each in random order 1 CD Multimedia 2 CD 3 Select the desired CD 4 Open Options 5 Random Switch off random play sequence press the MINI joystick Fast forward reverse Press and hold the button for the corresponding direction Automatic replay Selected tracks folders or CDs are automatically repeated Online Edition for ...

Page 160: ...e may depend on the quality of the audio files Connecting 1 USB interface 2 Connection for audio playback TRS connector 1 8 3 5 mm For audio playback over the vehicle speakers connect the headphones or line out connection of the device to the AUX In connection 2 Starting audio playback The audio device must be switched on 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices if applicable 3 AUX front Sound is output...

Page 161: ...ne or mobile phones Playback is only possible if no plug is present in the USB audio interface Because of the large number of audio devices available on the market an operation via the vehicle cannot be guaranteed for every audio device mobile phone Ask your MINI dealer for suitable audio devices mobile phones File systems Popular file systems for USB devices are supported The manufacturer of your...

Page 162: ...racks The data from up to four USB devices or for approx 26 000 tracks can be stored in the vehicle If a fifth device is connected or if more than 26 000 tracks are stored then the data of existing tracks may be deleted Copy protection Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Management DRM cannot be played Audio playback Starting audio playback 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices 3 Select the o...

Page 163: ...layed in random sequence 1 CD Multimedia 2 External devices 3 Open Options 4 Random Fast forward reverse Buttons on the steering wheel or CD player Press and hold the button for the corresponding direction Video playback The video image on the onboard computer is displayed when the vehicle is standing still in some countries only when the hand brake is engaged or if the transmission is set on P Fo...

Page 164: ...th SIG Inc Sound is output over the vehicle speakers The volume of the sound output depends on the device If necessary change the volume setting on the device Up to four external devices can be paired with the vehicle Requirements Suitable device Information is available at www mini com connectivity Device operational Ignition switched on Bluetooth activated in vehicle refer to page 181 and in the...

Page 165: ...is connected via Bluetooth Prerequisite If necessary activate the audio connection of the desired device from the list of paired devices 1 CD Multimedia 2 Bluetooth audio 3 Bluetooth audio if applicable 4 Select the desired device from the list of paired devices 5 Open Options 6 Configure phone 7 Activate Audio 8 OK Connecting a device 1 CD Multimedia 2 Bluetooth audio 3 Bluetooth audio if applica...

Page 166: ...3 Select the symbol 4 Open Options 5 Select player 6 Select the desired program Disconnecting an audio connection 1 CD Multimedia 2 Bluetooth audio 3 Select the desired device from the list of connected devices 4 Open Options 5 Configure phone 6 Deactivate Audio 7 OK With a mobile phone only the audio connection is disconnected All other connections remain active Unpairing device 1 CD Multimedia 2...

Page 167: ...usic files only play quietly Adjust volume settings on the device Videos cannot be played or can only be played with a delayed audio output Check the device compatibility Information is available at www mini com connectivity Playback is interrupted by the press of a button or other messages on the device Switch off key tones and other acoustic signal on the device Playback is interrupted by a phon...

Page 168: ...are 6 Start update 7 OK All of the listed software updates are installed Reinstalling previous version The software version before the last software update can be restored The restoring to the previous version can only be performed when stopped 1 Settings 2 Software update 3 Restore previous version 4 Select OK twice All of the listed software updates are removed Note MINI Connected Office functio...

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Page 171: ... information as to which mobile phones are supported by the hands free device can be found at www mini com connectivity With a certain software version these suitable mobile phones support the vehicle functions described below With other mobile phones or software versions malfunctions may occur A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle should not be operated via the mobile phone keypad other...

Page 172: ...device or a new device The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display 5 Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on the mobile phone display 6 The onboard computer or the mobile phone will prompt you to enter the same Bluetooth passkey Enter the passkey and confirm or Compare the control number on the vehicle display with the control number on the mobile phone display Confir...

Page 173: ...vehicle match Enter the same passkey on the mobile phone and via the onboard computer Is the passkey input taking longer than 30 seconds Repeat the pairing procedure Are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone If so delete the con nections with other devices on the mobile phone Is the mobile phone in power economy mode or does it only have a small amount of battery charge remainin...

Page 174: ...If you have gone through all items in the list and still cannot activate the desired function please contact the Hotline or your MINI dealer Operation Adjusting volume Turn the knob until the desired volume is reached The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Incoming call Receiving calls If the number of the caller is stored in the phone book and is transmitted by the network ...

Page 175: ... while speaking to another party This function may have to be activated by the service provider and the mobile phone may need to be adjusted for this When a second call comes in during an ongoing call a call waiting signal sounds Accept The call is accepted and the existing call is put on hold Establishing a second call Establish another call during an active call 1 Telephone 2 Active calls 3 Hold...

Page 176: ...e book Displays The phone book accesses the contacts of the telephone and shows all contacts for which a phone number is entered The entries can be selected to make a call 1 Telephone 2 Phone book A symbol indicates the storage location of the contacts refer to page 177 Calling a contact 1 Select the desired contact Select the symbol Contact with one phone number The connection is estab lished 2 S...

Page 177: ...ect the type of number Home Business Mobile or Other 5 Complete the entries if necessary 6 Store contact if necessary Received calls Displaying calls The list of received calls in the telephone is transferred into the vehicle depending on the mobile phone The last 20 calls received are displayed The sorting and displaying of phone numbers depends on the mobile phone 1 Telephone 2 Received calls Ca...

Page 178: ...red depending on the mobile phone At this point follow the instructions that appear on the display of the mobile phone also refer to the Owner s Manual for the mobile phone Contacts General information Contacts can be created and edited The addresses can be used as destinations for navigation New contact 1 Contacts 2 New contact 3 If input boxes are already filled with previous entries Delete inpu...

Page 179: ...vehicle and only this copy is displayed Under certain conditions an identical contact entry is generated Selecting a contact as a destination 1 Select the desired contact 2 Select address 3 Start guidance or Add as another destination Checking the address as a destination An address that is to be used in route guidance must correspond to the navigation data stored in the vehicle The address can be...

Page 180: ...s 3 Display last first name or Display first last name Depending on how the contacts were stored in the mobile phone the sorting of names can differ from the sorting selected Deleting contacts 1 My contacts 2 Highlight the contact 3 Open Options 4 Delete contact or Delete all contacts Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 181: ... your hand while you are driving use the hands free system instead If you do not observe this precaution your being distracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users Snap in adapter The snap in adapter refer to page 191 makes it possible to Accommodate the mobile phone Recharge its battery Connect it to an external antenna of the vehicle This assures a better network connection and co...

Page 182: ...uitable mobile phone refer to page 180 Mobile phone operational Bluetooth activated in vehicle refer to page 181 and in the mobile phone Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are required e g connection not confirmed or visible refer to Owner s Manual for the mobile phone If necessary deactivate the audio connec tion refer to page 182 A number with at least 4 and at most 16 digits has been establi...

Page 183: ... inattention may lead to endangerment of passengers or other road users 1 Telephone 2 Bluetooth phone 3 Add new phone The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is displayed 4 To perform other operations on the mobile phone refer to the Owner s Manual for the mobile phone e g search for and connect Bluetooth device or a new device The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears on the mobile phone display 5 Sele...

Page 184: ...of the mobile phone are assigned to the mobile phone when it is reconnected If a mobile phone is already connected then these functions are deactivated if necessary Device options Device options in devices that are paired and connected can be activated or deactivated Configuring device 1 Telephone 2 Bluetooth phone 3 Highlight the device to be configured 4 Open Options 5 Configure phone 6 Activate...

Page 185: ...he con nections with other devices on the mobile phone Is the audio connection activated Deacti vate the audio connection Is the mobile phone in power economy mode or does it only have a small amount of battery charge remaining Charge the mobile phone in the snap in adapter or via a charging cable Depending on the mobile phone it may only be possible to connect one device to the vehicle Unpair the...

Page 186: ...volume of the microphone on the mobile phone and the volume of the person on the phone with you Depending on the mobile phone it may be necessary to adjust the volumes Adjustments are only possible during a call and must be carried out separately for each phone When the telephone is unpaired this deletes the settings 1 Settings 2 Tone 3 Volume settings 4 To select the desired setting Microphone or...

Page 187: ...orted by the mobile phone and by the service provider Accepting a call while speaking to another party This function may have to be activated by the service provider and the mobile phone may need to be adjusted for this When a second call comes in during an ongoing call a call waiting signal sounds Accept The call is accepted and the existing call is put on hold Establishing a second call Establis...

Page 188: ...n hold Keypad dialing Use keypad dialing to gain access to network services or to control devices e g to remotely access an answering machine This requires the DTMF code 1 Telephone 2 Select contact from a list or Dial number 3 Keypad dialing 4 Enter the DTMF code via the onboard computer Phone book Displays The phone book accesses the contacts of the telephone and shows all contacts for which a p...

Page 189: ...using the onboard computer 1 Telephone 2 Redial 3 Select the desired entry and phone number if necessary The connection is established Deleting a single entry or all entries Deleting entries depends upon the mobile phone 1 Highlight the entry 2 Open Options 3 Delete entry or Delete list Saving an entry in the contacts 1 Highlight the entry 2 Open Options 3 Store as new contact or Add to existing c...

Page 190: ...ner s Manual for the mobile phone From hands free system to mobile phone Calls being conducted using the hands free system can also be continued using the mobile phone if so desired depending on the mobile phone At this point follow the instructions that appear on the display of the mobile phone also refer to the Owner s Manual for the mobile phone Operation by voice Equipped with voice activation...

Page 191: ...necessary Deleting phone number All digits entered up to this point are deleted Redialing Voice phone book Depending on how your vehicle is equipped it may be necessary to create your own voice phone book The entries must be entered by voice and are independent of the mobile phone s memory Up to 50 entries can be set up Storing the entry Deleting the entry Deleting all entries Reading and selectin...

Page 192: ...ot be changed via the Control Display Keep doors windows glass sunroof pan oramic sunroof or convertible top closed to avoid noise interference Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while speaking Snap in adapter General information Detailed information on snap in adapters that compatibly support mobile phone functions can be found at your MINI dealer Do not expose your mobile phone to extreme ambien...

Page 193: ...e the protective cap of the antenna connector and from the USB connection of the mobile phone 2 Push the mobile phone with the buttons facing upward toward the electrical connec tions and press down until it engages Removing mobile phone Press the button and remove the mobile phone Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 194: ...s possible Do not use Office while driving Make entries only when traffic and road condi tions permit otherwise you may endanger vehicle occupants and other road users by being distracted Requirements A suitable mobile phone is paired with the vehicle and connected In some mobile phones the data access to the mobile phone must be confirmed Time zones time and date refer to page 76 are correctly ad...

Page 195: ...tion is established Editing a contact 1 Select the desired contact 2 Edit contact 3 Change the entry 4 Store contact in vehicle If a contact is changed the changes are not stored in the mobile phone A copy of the entry is stored in the vehicle and only this copy is displayed Selecting a contact as a destination 1 Select the desired contact 2 Select address With contacts from the mobile phone the a...

Page 196: ...sign a contact type refer to page 195 8 When equipped with a navigation system Enter address It is only possible to enter addresses that are contained in the naviga tion data stored in the vehicle This ensures that route guidance is possible for all addresses 9 Accept address if necessary 10 Store contact in vehicle Contact types Phone numbers and addresses can be assigned various contact types De...

Page 197: ... activated After a mobile phone is paired for the first time the transmission may take sev eral minutes Messages are only displayed com pletely when the vehicle is stopped Messages from the auxiliary phone are not transmitted Displaying messages 1 Office 2 Messages Message type A symbol indicates the type of message Read message Unread message Filtering message lists A message list can be filtered...

Page 198: ... when in the vehicle it is completely transferred to the vehicle This may result in charges 1 Office 2 Messages 3 Open Options 4 Fully download e mails Only a part of an e mail from a mobile phone is loaded into the vehicle Reading e mail Reading e mail see page 199 Calendar Displaying calendar Appointments from the last 20 days and the next 50 days can be displayed 1 Office 2 Calendar Appointment...

Page 199: ...g a task aloud refer to page 199 Notes Displaying notes 1 Office 2 Notes All notes are displayed Displaying a note 1 Select the desired note 2 To scroll through the note if necessary Turn the MINI joystick Select the symbol Using contact data Contact data from deadlines tasks text messages e mails and notes can be stored or selected see page 199 Reading a note aloud Reading a note aloud refer to p...

Page 200: ...ginning Read message again from the beginning Select the symbol Skip back one paragraph Select the symbol Skip over a paragraph To terminate the reading move the MINI joystick to the left What to do if For information on suitable mobile phones refer to page 180 Appointments tasks notes or text messages are not being displayed The mobile phone is not suitable for the missing function or is not corr...

Page 201: ...e mobile phone and vehicle can take a few minutes Contact pictures are not being displayed Up to max 200 contact pictures can be stored in the vehicle If you have gone through all items in the list and still cannot activate the desired function please contact the Hotline or your MINI dealer Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 202: ...hone Appropriate mobile phone contract Possible additional costs incurred are not included with MINI Connected Only make entries when the traffic situation allows you to do so If you do not observe this precaution your being distracted can endanger vehicle occupants and other road users For safety reasons some software applications can only be used when the vehicle is stopped Only use software app...

Page 203: ...le can take a few minutes Some software applications depend on the speed of the available Internet connection for the mobile phone Certain versions of mobile phones used and their software can make it impossible to use MINI Connected and the Bluetooth hands free system at the same time After a phone call it may be necessary to restart the software application on the mobile phone PlugIn Selected fu...

Page 204: ...MINI Connected COMMUNICATIONS 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 205: ...Move Me Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 206: ...AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATIONS REFERENCE MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 207: ...vent of an accident Fuel filler flap Opening 1 Open the fuel filler flap 2 Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise 3 Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap Closing Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click Do not pinch the band attached to the cap otherwise the cap cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape A message will be displayed if the ...

Page 208: ...x 13 2 US gal 50 liters including the reserve capacity of 2 1 US gal 8 liters Fuel specifications Gasoline For optimum fuel efficiency the gasoline should be free of sulfur or as low in sulfur as possible Fuels that are labeled at the pump as containing metal may not be used Do not fill the tank with leaded gasoline or gasoline that contains metal additives such as manganese or iron otherwise long...

Page 209: ...eposits or damage Addi tionally problems relating to driveability start ing and stalling especially under certain envi ronmental conditions such as high ambient temperatures and high altitudes may occur If driveability problems are encountered we recommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand and a higher octane grade AKI number for a few tank fulls To avoid harmful engine deposits it is hig...

Page 210: ...on pressures only on cold tires This means after a maximum of 1 25 miles 2 km driving or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours When tires are warm the tire inflation pressure is higher After adjusting the tire inflation pressure reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor page 87 or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor page 90 Checking the tire inflation pressure of the compact tire A valve exte...

Page 211: ...ocal maximum speed limits otherwise violations of the law could occur MINI Cooper Coupe tire inflation pressures Tire size Tire pressures in bar psi All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar psi for cold tires Cold ambient temperature 175 65 R 15 84 T M S Std 175 65 R 15 84 H Std 175 65 R 15 84 H M S A S Std 195 55 R 16 87 H RSC 195 55 R 16 87 H M S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 V M S A S...

Page 212: ... 17 84 V M S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V M S A S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V RSC 205 40 R 18 82 W RSC 175 60 R 16 82 H M S RSC 2 8 41 2 8 41 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 257 Tire size Tire pressures in bar psi All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar psi for cold tires Cold ambient temperature 185 50 R 17 86 H M S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V M S RSC 205 ...

Page 213: ... 65 R 15 84 H M S A S 195 55 R 16 87 H RSC 195 55 R 16 87 H M S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 V M S A S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V M S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V M S A S RSC 205 40 R 18 82 W RSC 2 4 35 2 4 35 175 60 R 16 82 H M S RSC 2 6 38 2 6 38 Space saver spare tire T 115 70 R 15 90 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page...

Page 214: ...5 R 17 84 V M S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V M S A S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V RSC 205 40 R 18 82 W RSC 175 60 R 16 82 H M S RSC 2 8 41 2 8 41 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page 257 Tire size Tire pressures in bar psi All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar psi for cold tires Cold ambient temperature 205 45 R 17 84 W RSC 2 7 39 2 7 39 185 50 R 17 86 H M ...

Page 215: ...i for cold tires Cold ambient temperature 175 65 R 15 84 T M S Std 175 65 R 15 84 H Std 175 65 R 15 84 H M S A S Std 175 60 R 16 82 H M S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 H RSC 195 55 R 16 87 H M S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 V M S A S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V M S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V M S A S RSC 205 40 R 18 82 W RSC 2 4 35 2 4 35 2 6 38 2 6 38 More details on the permissible load and weights can be fou...

Page 216: ...ed in bar psi for cold tires Cold ambient temperature 195 55 R 16 87 V RSC 195 55 R 16 87 H M S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 V M S A S RSC 195 55 R 16 87 V M S RSC 2 4 35 2 4 35 2 6 38 2 6 38 205 45 R 17 84 V M S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V M S A S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V RSC 205 40 R 18 82 W RSC 175 60 R 16 82 H M S RSC 2 7 39 2 7 39 2 9 42 2 9 42 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page...

Page 217: ...to a max of 100 mph 160 km h Speeds including those exceeding 100 mph 160 km h All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in bar psi for cold tires Cold ambient temperature 185 50 R 17 86 H M S XL RSC 205 45 R 17 84 V M S RSC 205 45 R 17 84 W RSC 2 7 39 2 7 39 2 9 42 2 9 42 205 40 R 18 82 W RSC 2 9 42 2 9 42 3 1 45 3 1 45 More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on...

Page 218: ...braking trac tion 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 specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sus tained high temperature can cause the mate...

Page 219: ...avoid road hazards and reduce your speed especially if your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires Unusual vibrations encountered during normal vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or some other vehicle defect This can for exam ple be caused by driving over curbs The same applies to any other abnormal road behavior such as pulling severely to the right or left In these cases reduce spee...

Page 220: ...uate non approved wheels and tires to determine if they are suited for use and there fore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they are mounted Your MINI dealer will be glad to inform you about the correct wheel and tire combination for your vehicle The correct combination of wheels and tires is also necessary to ensure reliable operation of various vehicle systems such as ABS and ...

Page 221: ...ximum tire inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire Swapping wheels among the axles Depending on the individual use front and rear tires may exhibit different wear and tear In order to maintain an even wear and tear the wheels may be rotated between the axles Your MINI dealer will be glad to advise you Always check the inflation pressure after the tire rotation if necessary change ...

Page 222: ...r vehicle without the required professional technical training If you do not know how to follow the specified instructions then have the work carried out by your MINI dealer If this work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Important parts of the engine compartment 1 Vehicle identification number 2 Battery under the cover 244 3 Engine oil di...

Page 223: ...once and close it securely Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear otherwise injuries may result Engine oil Engine oil consumption depends on driving style and operating conditions e g with a very sporty driving style the engine oil consumption is significantly increased Therefore check the engine oil level regularly after each refueling Checking engine oil level 1 With the vehicle s ...

Page 224: ...f children and comply with the warnings on the containers Otherwise health hazards may result Oil types for refilling Notes Do not use oil additives as this could result in engine damage When selecting a motor oil ensure that it belongs to one of the SAE viscosity classes 0W 40 0W 30 5W 40 and 5W 30 otherwise malfunctions or damage to the engine may result The engine oil quality is critical for th...

Page 225: ...mperature If the coolant and therefore the engine should overheat then a warning lamp will go on A message appears on the Control Display Checking coolant level Do not add coolant to the cooling system when the engine is hot Escaping coolant can cause burns Do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down The coolant level is correct if it is between the marks Topping off 1 Turn the cap of th...

Page 226: ... prescribed dates displayed page 75 Service data in the remote control Your vehicle continuously stores service requirement information in the remote control while you are driving Your MINI dealer can read out this data from the remote control unit and propose an optimized maintenance approach Whenever you take your car in for servicing you should therefore hand your MINI dealer the remote control...

Page 227: ... quickly lead to serious damage of emissions related components especially the catalytic converter In addition mechanical engine components can become damaged If the fuel cap is not properly tightened the OBD system may conclude that fuel vapors are escaping causing an indica tor to light up If the fuel cap is then tightened the indicator should go out within a few days Data memory Your vehicle di...

Page 228: ...indows of the vehicle Do not use any products that are not intended for cleaning the vehicle External care Washing your vehicle Especially during the winter months the vehicle should be frequently washed Dirt and road salt can damage the vehicle After washing the vehicle apply the brakes briefly to dry them otherwise water can reduce braking efficiency over the short term and the brake rotors can ...

Page 229: ...eadlamps Do not wipe dry and do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents Remove dirt and contamination such as insects by soaking with shampoo and then washing with plenty of water Do not remove accumulated ice and snow with an ice scraper use window deicers instead Windows Clean the outside and inside of the windows and mirrors with a window cleaner Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners con...

Page 230: ...ne damage or scratches to prevent rusting The manufacturer of the MINI recommends repairing paint damage professionally according to factory specifications with original MINI paints Preservation Preservation is necessary when water no longer beads on the clean paint surface To preserve the paint only use preservatives that contain carnauba or synthetic waxes Rubber seals Only treat with water or r...

Page 231: ... floor mats are securely fas tened again after they have been removed e g for cleaning Floor mats can be removed to be cleaned If the carpets are very dirty clean with a microfi ber cloth and water or an interior cleaner When doing so rub forward and back in the driving direction otherwise the carpet may become matted Interior plastic parts These include Plastic surfaces Lamp glass Display panes M...

Page 232: ...ealant bottle 2 Hexagon wrench 3 Extractor hook 4 Vehicle jack 5 Wheel stud wrench 6 Flat screwdriver Phillips screwdriver towing eyelet 7 Compressor Run flat tires or space saver spare tire The toolkit includes a pouch with a plastic bag in which you can place the damaged wheel 1 Folding chock and cover for defective wheel 2 Extractor hook 3 Wheel stud wrench 4 Vehicle jack 5 Special wrench for r...

Page 233: ... handled carefully The manufacturer of your MINI recommends having your MINI dealer per form any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here Never touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare fingers as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce its service life Use a clean tissue cloth or something similar or hold the...

Page 234: ...nd off an excessive number of times If a xenon lamp fails neverthe less switch on the fog lamps and continue the journey with great care provided that local leg islation does not prohibit this Work on the xenon lighting system including lamp replacement is only to be carried out only by your MINI dealer Due to high voltage there is a risk of fatal injury if work on the xenon lamps is carried out i...

Page 235: ...21 W 1 Turn in the wheel 2 Remove cover 1 To do so turn the cover counterclockwise 3 Remove the inside cover To do so turn the cover counterclockwise 4 Unscrew the bulb counterclockwise 5 To insert the new bulb and replace the covers proceed in reverse order Replacing a parking roadside parking lamp bulb 5 watt bulb W 5 W 1 Turn in the wheel 2 Remove cover 2 To do so turn the cover counterclockwis...

Page 236: ...rew the bulb holder counterclockwise 3 Pull out and replace the bulb 4 To insert the new bulb and replace the cover proceed in reverse order Tail lamps Turn signals 21 watt bulb PY 21 W Brake light bulb 21 Watt 5 Watt W 5 W Other lights bulb 21 Watt P 21 W 1 Turn signal 2 Tail lamp LED 3 Brake light Changing 1 Remove the cover from the sidewall of the cargo area MINI Coupe MINI Roadster MINI Conve...

Page 237: ...ibly clicks into place John Cooper Works aerodynamic bumper Access the lamps via the rear or underside of the bumper 1 Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise arrow 2 Remove the bulb and replace it 3 To insert the new bulb and bulb holder proceed in reverse order License plate lamps 5 watt bulb C 5 W 1 Using a screwdriver push the lamp to the left in the tab of the lamp housing arrow 1 2 Remove t...

Page 238: ...bility Kit Preparations Use of the MINI Mobility Kit may be ineffective if the tire puncture measures approx 1 8 in 4 mm or more Contact the nearest MINI dealer if the tire cannot be made drivable with the Mobility Kit Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated the tire if possible Follow the instructions on using the Mobility Kit found on the compressor and the sealant bottle Remove the a...

Page 239: ...o about 5 bar 73 psi Do not switch off the compressor during this phase Do not run the compressor for longer than 10 minutes otherwise the device will overheat and possibly be damaged 8 Switch off the compressor If an inflation pressure of 1 8 bar 26 psi is not reached 1 Unscrew the filling hose 2 from the wheel and drive the vehicle forward and backward approx 33 ft 10 m to distribute the liquid ...

Page 240: ...your nearest MINI dealer Driving on Do not exceed the permitted maximum speed of 50 mph 80 km h doing so may result in an accident Replace the defective tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel tire assembly balanced Have the Mobility Kit refilled Changing wheels Run flat tires Tire change for run flat tires Prepare for tire change page 240 Jack up vehicle page 241 Tighten lug bolts page 24...

Page 241: ...he original size as soon as possible to avoid any safety risks Check the tire inflation pressure at the earliest opportunity and correct it if necessary Replace the defective tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel tire assembly balanced Preparing for a tire change Observe the safety precautions regarding flat tires on page 237 Additional safety measures when chang ing tires Only change th...

Page 242: ...cle 8 Remove the jack Tightening the lug bolts Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern Immediately have the wheels checked with a calibrated torque wrench to ensure that the lug bolts are firmly seated Otherwise incorrectly tightened lug bolts can present a safety hazard Tightening torque 103 3 lb ft or 140 Nm Replace the defective tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel tire assembly ...

Page 243: ...ogrammed Time and date These values must be updated page 76 Onboard monitor Operability must be waited for page 124 Indicator and warning lamps Lights up in red Battery is no longer being charged Alternator malfunction Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers Have the battery checked without delay Lights up in yellow Battery charge level very low battery aged or battery not securely con nec...

Page 244: ...ing triangle The warning triangle is located at the bottom of the luggage compartment floor Jump starting If the car s own battery is flat your MINI s engine can be started by connecting two jumper cables to another vehicle s battery You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle Only use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles Do not touch any electrically live parts when...

Page 245: ...or body ground of the assisting vehicle Body ground in MINI 6 Attach the second terminal clamp of the minus jumper cable to the negative termi nal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started Starting the engine 1 Start the engine of the donor vehicle and allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly increased idle speed 2 Start the engine of the other vehicle in the...

Page 246: ...e low beams tail lamps turn signals and windshield wipers may be unavailable Do not tow the vehi cle with just the rear axle raised as this would allow the steering to turn There is no power assist while the engine is off Thus braking and steering will require increased effort Switch on the hazard warning flashers depending on local regulations Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral positi...

Page 247: ...by tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise damage may result Tow starting Avoid tow starting the vehicle whenever possi ble instead jump start the engine page 243 Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only be tow started when the engine is cold vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be tow started at all 1 Switch on hazard warning flashers comply with local regulations 2 Switc...

Page 248: ...Giving and receiving assistance MOBILITY 247 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 249: ...Find Me Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 250: ...AT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS NAVIGATION ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATIONS MOBILITY REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 251: ...ons and systems Engine data Cooper Cooper S John Cooper Works Displacement cu in cmμ 97 5 1 598 97 5 1 598 97 5 1 598 Number of cylinders 4 4 4 Maximum power output hp 121 181 208 At engine speed rpm 6 000 5 500 6 000 Maximum torque with overboost lb ft Nm 114 155 177 240 192 260 192 260 207 280 At engine speed with overboost rpm 4 250 1 600 5 000 1 730 4 500 1 850 5 600 2 000 5 100 Overboost brie...

Page 252: ...Technical data REFERENCE 251 Dimensions MINI Coupe Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 253: ...h with outside mirror 74 5 1 892 74 5 1 892 74 5 1 892 4 Track rear 57 8 1 467 57 5 1 461 57 5 1 461 5 Vehicle width without outside mirror 66 3 1 683 66 3 1 683 66 3 1 683 6 Wheelbase 97 1 2 467 97 1 2 467 97 1 2 467 7 Vehicle length 146 8 3 728 147 3 734 148 3 758 All dimensions in inches mm Minimum turning radius dia 35 ft 10 in 10 7 m Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 254: ...Technical data REFERENCE 253 MINI Roadster Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 255: ...h with outside mirror 74 5 1 892 74 5 1 892 74 5 1 892 4 Track rear 57 8 1 467 57 5 1 461 57 5 1 461 5 Vehicle width without outside mirror 66 3 1 683 66 3 1 683 66 3 1 683 6 Wheelbase 97 1 2 467 97 1 2 467 97 1 2 467 7 Vehicle length 146 8 3 728 147 3 734 148 3 758 All dimensions in inches mm Minimum turning radius dia 35 ft 10 in 10 7 m Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 256: ...Technical data REFERENCE 255 MINI Convertible Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 257: ... with outside mirror 75 3 1 913 75 3 1 913 75 3 1 913 4 Track rear 57 8 1 467 57 5 1 461 57 5 1 461 5 Vehicle width without outside mirror 66 3 1 683 66 3 1 683 66 3 1 683 6 Wheelbase 97 1 2 467 97 1 2 467 97 1 2 467 7 Vehicle length 146 6 3 723 146 8 3 729 148 3 758 All dimensions in inches mm Minimum turning radius dia 35 ft 10 in 10 7 m Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 258: ...nsmission lbs kg 2 635 1 195 2 734 1 240 Approved gross weight Manual transmission lbs kg 3 175 1 440 3 252 1 475 3 252 1 475 Automatic transmission lbs kg 3 252 1 475 3 307 1 500 Approved front axle load Manual transmission lbs kg 1 786 810 1 885 855 1 885 855 Automatic transmission lbs kg 1 863 845 1 940 880 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 1 411 640 1 411 640 1 411 640 Cargo area capacity cu ft l...

Page 259: ...70 Approved gross weight Manual transmission lbs kg 3 241 1 470 3 329 1 510 3 329 1 510 Automatic transmission lbs kg 3 318 1 505 3 373 1 530 Approved front axle load Manual transmission lbs kg 1 786 810 1 896 860 1 896 860 Automatic transmission lbs kg 1 863 845 1 951 885 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 1 488 675 1 466 665 1 488 675 Cargo area capacity cu ft liters 8 5 240 8 5 240 8 5 240 Online E...

Page 260: ...sion lbs kg 3 638 1 650 3 737 1 695 Approved front axle load Manual transmission Automatic transmission lbs kg 1 863 845 1 951 885 1 962 890 lbs kg 1 940 880 2 017 915 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 1 786 810 1 786 810 1 797 815 Cargo area capacity cu ft liters 6 0 23 3 170 660 6 0 23 3 170 660 6 0 23 3 170 660 US gal US quarts Liters Notes Fuel tank 13 2 approx 50 Fuel grade page 207 including re...

Page 261: ...ns for the voice activation system refer to page 23 Having the possible spoken commands read aloud Voice commands The following short commands apply to vehicles with voice activation system They do not work for equipment with which only the mobile phone can be operated by voice Useful short commands Function Command Accessing tone control Tone Accessing settings Settings Accessing the onboard comp...

Page 262: ...d track C D track e g CD 3 track 5 Selecting a track Track e g track 5 or C D track e g CD track 5 Opening the CD and Multimedia menu C D and multimedia CD C D Displaying entertainment details on the split screen Entertainment details Function Command Selecting external devices External devices Function Command Accessing tone control Tone Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 263: ... the frequency range Select frequency Selecting a station Select station e g WPLJ Function Command Selecting AM stations A M Selecting manual search Manual Function Command Selecting the satellite radio Satellite radio Switching on the satellite radio Satellite radio on Selecting a satellite radio channel Select satellite radio e g channel 2 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 264: ... stored station 2 Function Command Opening the Telephone menu Telephone To display phone book Phonebook To redial Redial Displaying accepted calls Received calls Dialing a phone number Dial number Displaying the list of messages Messages Displaying Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Function Command Accessing contacts Contacts My contacts My contacts New contact New contact Online Edition for Part no 01 ...

Page 265: ...s Displaying calendar Calendar Displaying tasks Tasks Displaying reminders Reminders Function Command Navigation menu Navigation Selecting destination entry Enter address Entering an address Enter address Selecting route guidance Guidance Starting route guidance Start guidance Ending route guidance Stop guidance Retrieving home address Home address Selecting route criteria Route preference Online ...

Page 266: ...the address book Address book Displaying the last destinations Last destinations Accessing traffic bulletins Traffic Info Special destinations Points of interest Function Command Function Command Displaying the map Map Map facing north Map facing north Map in the direction of travel Map in direction of travel Perspective map Map perspective view Automatic scaling of the map Map with automatic scal...

Page 267: ...cessing vehicle status Vehicle status Function Command Opening the main menu Main menu Accessing settings Settings Accessing options Options Settings on the Control Display Control display Accessing time and date settings Time and date Accessing language and unit settings Language and units Accessing speed limit settings Speed Activating lighting Lighting Selecting the door lock Door locks Online ...

Page 268: ...Short commands for the voice activation system REFERENCE 267 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 904 077 03 12 BMW AG ...

Page 269: ...102 104 Air supply air conditioner 102 automatic climate control 103 ventilation 106 Air vents 101 AKI refer to Fuel grade 207 Alarm system 34 All season tires refer to Winter tires 220 Always Open Timer 72 AM waveband 149 Ambient air refer to Recirculated air mode 102 104 Ambient lighting 100 Antenna care 227 Antifreeze coolant 224 washer fluid 67 Antilock Brake System ABS 83 Anti theft alarm sys...

Page 270: ...ing in 114 Brake rotors 116 brakes 114 breaking in 114 Brakes ABS 83 breaking in 114 MINI Maintenance System 225 parking brake 62 service requirements 75 Brakes refer to Braking safely 115 Brake system 114 breaking in 114 disc brakes 116 MINI Maintenance System 225 Breakdown service refer to Roadside Assistance 243 Breaking in the clutch 114 Break in period 114 Bulb changing refer to Lamps and bul...

Page 271: ...r wash 37 Comfort area refer to Around the center console 14 Compartment for remote control refer to Ignition lock 60 Computer 71 displays on Control Display 73 Condensation refer to When the vehicle is parked 116 Condition Based Service CBS 225 Configuring settings refer to Personal Profile 28 Connecting vacuum cleaner refer to Connecting electrical appliances 110 Consumption refer to Average fue...

Page 272: ... on the Control Display 17 Displays care 230 Displays and controls 10 Disposal of coolant 224 remote control battery 38 vehicle battery 242 Distance remaining to service refer to Service requirements 75 Distance warning refer to Park Distance Control PDC 82 Door key refer to Integrated key remote control 28 Door lock 31 Door lock confirmation signals 30 Doors manual operation 32 DOT Quality Grades...

Page 273: ...arting and towing away 245 for tying down loads 119 F Failure messages refer to Check Control 77 Failure of an electrical consumer 242 Fastening safety belts refer to Safety belts 53 Fastest route for navigation 135 Fast forward CD player 158 Fault messages refer to Check Control 77 Filter microfilter activated charcoal filter for automatic climate control 105 microfilter for air conditioner 103 F...

Page 274: ... refer to Stowing cargo 119 Height refer to Dimensions 251 Height adjustment seats 51 steering wheel 55 High beams 98 headlamp flasher 98 indicator lamp 13 102 105 replacing bulb 233 High water refer to Driving through water 115 Highway refer to Route criteria 135 Hill Assist 85 Hills 115 Holders for cups 109 Homepage 4 Hood 222 Horn 10 Hot exhaust system 115 Hydroplaning 115 I IBOC refer to HD Ra...

Page 275: ...109 socket 110 Lighting lamps and bulbs 232 of the instruments 99 of vehicle refer to Lamps 96 Light switch 96 Limit refer to Speed limit 79 Load 118 Load securing equipment refer to Securing cargo 119 Lock buttons of doors refer to Locking 32 Locking adjusting confirmation signal 30 from inside 32 from outside 30 without remote control refer to Comfort Access 36 Locking and unlocking doors confir...

Page 276: ...difications technical refer to For your own safety 5 Monitor refer to MINI controls with navigation 17 Monitoring system for tire pressures refer to Flat Tire Monitor 87 Multifunctional steering wheel refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 11 Multifunction switch refer to Turn signals headlamp flasher 65 refer to Wiper system 66 N Navigation storing current position 129 Navigation data 124 Navigat...

Page 277: ...o Windows 38 Pressure tires 209 Pressure monitoring tires 87 Flat Tire Monitor 87 Pressure monitoring of tires refer to Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 89 Puncture Flat Tire Monitor 87 R Radio controls 146 HD Radio 150 satellite radio 151 select waveband 149 storing stations 150 switching on off 146 tone control 147 volume 147 Radio key refer to Integrated key remote control 28 Radio position refer to R...

Page 278: ...reminder 54 sitting safely 50 Safety belts care 230 Safety systems airbags 93 Antilock Brake System ABS 83 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 83 safety belts 53 Safety tires refer to Run flat tires 218 Satellite radio 151 channel activating or deactivating 152 channel selecting 152 channel storing 153 favorites 154 time shift 153 Traffic Jump 155 Screen refer to Onboard computer controls 17 Screw threa...

Page 279: ...7 Split folding rear seats 118 Split rear backrest refer to Split folding rear seats 118 Sport button 85 Stability control refer to Driving stability control systems 83 Start Stop button 60 starting the engine 61 switching off the engine 61 Starting refer to Starting the engine 61 Starting assistance refer to Jump starting 243 Starting route guidance 135 Starting the engine 61 Start Stop button 60...

Page 280: ...pressure monitoring refer to Flat Tire Monitor 87 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 89 limitations of system 89 resetting system 90 warning lamp 90 Tire Quality Grading 217 Tires age 218 breaking in 114 changing refer to Changing wheels 239 condition 217 damage 217 218 inflation pressure 209 inflation pressure loss 90 minimum tread depth 218 new tires 219 pressure monitoring refer to Flat Tire Monitor 87 ...

Page 281: ...Access 36 Updating the navigation data 124 Upholstery care 229 USB audio interface 160 USB interface 107 Using contact data 199 V Valve dust cap 240 Vehicle battery 241 breaking in 114 cargo loading 116 dimensions 251 identification number refer to Engine compartment 221 parking 61 storage 230 weight 257 Vehicle equipment 4 Vehicle jack 231 jacking points 241 Ventilation air conditioner 106 Vents ...

Page 282: ...indow washer system 66 washer fluid 67 washer jets 67 Windshield cleaning 67 defrosting and removing condensation 103 105 Windshield wiper blades changing 231 Windshield wipers refer to Wiper system 66 Winter tires 220 setting speed limit 79 storage 220 Wiper blade replacement 231 Wiper system 66 Word matching principle for navigation 134 Work in the engine compartment 222 Wrench screwdriver refer...

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