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TOW-STARTING AND TOWINGTow-starting
On vehicles with Continuously Vari-
able automatic Transmission (CVT), it
is not permitted to start the engine by tow-
starting. The transmission could be
damaged.
For jump-starting, see page 113
.<
Only tow-start vehicles with a catalytic
converter when the engine is cold, other-
wise, unburned fuel in the catalytic
converter could catch fire. It is better to use
jumper cables.
1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers
(comply with national regulations)
2. Ignition key in position 2
3. Engage 3rd gear
4. Tow-start with the clutch pedal pressed
5. Slowly release the clutch
6. When the engine starts, press the clutch
pedal again
7. Switch off the hazard warning flashers.
Have the cause of the starting problems
rectified by your MINI center.
Towing
Only tow vehicles with Continuously
Variable automatic Transmission
(CVT) with the front wheels raised or on a
special transport vehicle, otherwise the
transmission can be damaged.<
1 Ignition key in position 1:
The brake lamps, turn signals, horn and
windshield wipers can be operated
2 Switch on the hazard warning flashers
(comply with national regulations).
If the electrical system has failed, place
some kind of warning on the towed vehicle,
e. g. a sign or warning triangle in the rear
window.
Ensure that if the electrical system
has failed the ignition key is in posi-
tion 1, otherwise the steering lock could
engage and make it impossible to steer the
vehicle.
When the engine is not running, there is no
power-assist. This means that greater
effort is required for braking and
steering.<
Towing with a commercial tow truck >Do not tow with sling-type equipment
>Use a wheel-lift or flatbed carrier
>Please comply with applicable towing
laws.
Never allow passengers to ride in a
towed vehicle for any reason.<

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
129
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
C
California Proposition 65
Warning 97
Can holder, see Beverage
holder 70
Car wash 94
Car-care products 94
Care
chrome parts 94
floor mats 95
imitation leather 95
leather 95
light-alloy wheels 94
of upholstery 94
plastic parts 95
rubber parts 95
safety belts 95
special parts 94
windshield wipers 95
Cargo 72
securing 72
stowing 72
Caring for your vehicle 94
Cassette player, see separate
Owner's Manual
CD changer, see separate
Owner's Manual CD player, see separate
Owner's Manual
Center (high-mount) brake
lamp
bulb replacement 104
Central locking system 23,
26
Changing tires
space-saver spare tire 106
Child seat 38
Child-restraint systems 38
Chrome parts 94
Cigarette lighter 70
socket 70
Cleaning rear window 52
Cleaning windshield 52
Clock 58
Closing
from inside 26
from outside 23
Clothes hooks 77
Clutch 76
Cockpit 12
Combination of wheels/
tires 84
Compact Disc player, see
separate Owner's Manual
Compression ratio 120 Computer 58
average fuel
consumption 59
average speed 59
cruising range 59
exterior temperature 59
Condensation 65,
68
Consumption 59
Consumption display 55
Contents 2
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
electronic transmission
control module (EP) 48
gear display 48
ignition 42
interlock 42
manual mode 47
parking 47
reverse gear 47
selector lever
shiftlock 42,
46
shiftlock 46
Sport program 47
Steptronic 46
towing 116
tow-starting 116
transmission fault 48 Control elements 12
Convenience feature
sliding/tilt sunroof 25
windows 25
Convenience operation
via central locking
system 26
Coolant 91
Coolant level 91
Coolant temperature
gauge 56
Cooling 65,
68
Copyright notice 6
Correct sitting posture with
airbags 31
safety belt 31
Cruise control 17,
18,
53
Cruising range 59
Cup holder, see Beverage
holder 70
Curb weight 122
Currency of the Owner's
Manual 7
Cylinders 120

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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Dashboard 12
Data
dimensions 121
engine 120
weights 122
Data, technical 120
Daytime driving lamps 49
Decommissioning the
vehicle 96
Deep water, see Water on
roadways 77
Defrosting position 66
Defrosting windows 69
air conditioner system 66
automatic climate
control 69
Dimensions 121
Dirt on the paintwork 94
Disc brakes 79
Displacement 120
Display elements 13,
14
coolant temperature
gauge 56
fuel gauge 55
indicator and warning
lamps 15
odometer 55
Service Interval Display 57
with navigation system 14 Display lighting 50
Distance remaining 59
Door keys 22
Doors
locking 24
manual operation 25
remote control 23
unlocking 24
DOT Quality Grades 83
Drink holder, see Beverage
holder 70
Driving lamps 49
Driving notes, general 76
Dry air 65,
68
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 16, 61
E
Easy Entry 33
EBV (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution) 16
Electric power windows 28
Electrical defect
driver's door 25
sliding/tilt sunroof 30
Electrical system 124
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBV) 16 Electronic transmission control
module (EP), Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT) 48
Emergency operation
driver's door 25
sliding/tilt sunroof 30
tailgate 27
Engine 76
electronics 17
power output 17
speed 17,
55
starting 42
switching off 43
Engine compartment
MINI COOPER 87
MINI COOPER S 88
Engine oil 89
additives 90
prescribed oils 90
pressure 15
Entry to the rear 33
EP (electronic transmission
control module),
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 48
Exterior finish, care 94
Exterior mirrors 36
Eyelets, towing 115
F
Failure, tires 62,
106,
110
Filler cap cover 77
Filling capacities 123
Filling, tank 123
First-aid kit 113
Flat tire 62,
106
Flat Tire Monitor 16,
17,
62
Floor carpets 95
Floor coverings 95
Floor mats 95
Fog lamps 50
Foldable rear backrest 71
"Follow me home" lamps 49
Footbrake 79
Footwell lamps
bulb replacement 105
Front fog lamps 50
bulb replacement 102
Front seat adjustment 31
Fuel consumption 59
Fuel consumption display 55
Fuel gauge 55
Fuel preparation 120
Fuel quality 78
Fuel reserve indicator 55
Fuel tank capacity 123
Fuses 112

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
131
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
G
Gasoline 78
Gasoline gauge 55
Gear display 48
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 48
General driving notes 76
Glove compartment 70
Glove compartment lamps
bulb replacement 105
Grilles 66,
69
Gross weight 122
H
Handbrake 44
Hazard warning flashers 12
Head airbags 37
Head restraints 34
Headlamp cleaning
system 52,
89
filling 89
Headlamp flasher 49
Headlamps
care 94,
101
cleaning 52 Heated
outside mirrors 36
rear window 65,
68
seats 34
windshield 65, 68
windshield washer jets 52
Heavy cargo 72
Height 121
High beams 17, 49
bulb replacement 101
Hood 16,
86
Horn 12
Hubcap remover 100,
106
I
Ignition lock 42
Illuminated vanity mirror 36
Imitation leather 95
Imprint 6
Indicator lamps 15
Individual air distribution 69
INSPECTION 57
Instrument cluster, see Display
elements 13
Instrument lighting 50
Instrument panel 12
Interface socket
for Onboard Diagnostics 96 Interior lamps 50
bulb replacement 104
Interior rearview mirror 36
automatic dimming 37
Interlock 42
Interval display 93
J
Jack 100,
106
Jump-starting 113,
114
K
Keys 22
multifunction steering
wheel 18
Kickdown 47 L
Lamps 49,
101
backup lamps 103
brake lamp 103,
104
daytime driving lamps 49
fog lamps 50
footwell lamps 105
front fog lamps 102
glove compartment 105
high beams 101
instrument lighting 50 interior lamps 50,
104
license plate lamp 104
low beams 49,
101
luggage compartment
lamps 105
parking lamps 49,
102
reading lamps 50
rear fog lamp 103
standing lamps 49, 102
tail lamp 103
turn signal indicators 102
xenon lamps 101
Lashing eyes 72
LATCH child-restraint
system 41
Leather care 95
LED light-emitting diodes 51
Length 121
License plate lamp
bulb replacement 104
Light-alloy wheels 94
"Lights on" warning 49
Loading 72
Load-securing devices 72
Low beams 49
bulb replacement 101
Luggage compartment 72
content 122

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inflation pressure 80
M+S tires 85
replacement 83
safety tires 80,
84,
85,
110
snow chains 85
storage 84
temperature 83
the right choice 84
tread 82
winter tires 85
with emergency running
properties, see Safety
tires 80,
84,
85,
110
Tools 100
Torque 120
Tow bar 115
Tow fitting 115
Tow socket for tow
fittings 115
Towing 115
with bar 115
with Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 116
Towing eyelets 115 Tow-starting 115,
116
with Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 116
Tow-starting and towing 115
Traction 83
Trailer nose weight 122
Transmission 45
Transmission fault,
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 48
Transporting children
safely 38
Tread wear 83
Trip odometer 55
Turn signal indicators 17,
49
bulb replacement 102
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 83
V
Vanity mirror 36
bulb replacement 105
illuminated 36
Vehicle
battery 124
decommissioning 96
dimensions 121
exterior finish 94
operating 42
settings 41
washing 94
weight 122
Vehicle Memory 41
Ventilation 66
draft-free 66,
69
W
Warning lamp 15
Warning triangle 113
Washer systems 89
Washer/wiper system 51
Waste container 70
Water on roadways
deep water 77
Wearing safety belt 16,
35
Weights 122 Wheel and tire
combinations 84
Wheel stud
wrench 100,
106,
107
Wheelbase 121
Width 121
Windows, convenience
feature 25
Windshield heating
automatic climate
control 68
heating and climate
control 65
Windshield washer
system 51,
89
filling 89
Windshield wipers 51,
100
care 95
replacing 100
Winter tires 85
all-season tires 85
safety tires 84,
85
Wiper/washer system 51
Work in the engine
compartment 86