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FUSESIf an electrical device fails, switch it off and
check the fuse.
Plastic tweezers that you can use to pull
fuses out of their sockets can be found in
the fuse box in the vehicle interior, see next
column.In the engine compartmentIn the MINI COOPER on the right next to the
battery.
In the MINI COOPER S on the right next to
the air filter box.
Open the cover panel of the fuse box. To do
so, press the clip fastener.
In the vehicle interiorOn the left side of the footwell in the side
trim panel.
Open the cover panel of the fuse box. To do
so, press the fastener.
Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse
or replace it with a fuse of a different
color or Ampere rating. To do this could
cause a fire in the vehicle resulting from a
circuit overload.<
If a fuse blows a second time, have
the cause of the damage rectified by
your MINI Dealer.<
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WARNING TRIANGLE
*
FIRST-AID KIT
*
JUMP-STARTING
The warning triangle is located beneath the
luggage compartment cover.
Comply with legal requirements
requiring you to carry a hazard warn-
ing triangle in the vehicle.<
The first-aid kit is located on the left in the
luggage compartment, behind the side
trim panel.
Some articles in the first-aid kit are
perishable. For this reason, check the
expiration dates of each of the items regu-
larly, and replace any whose expiration
dates have passed. Source: any pharmacy.
Comply with legislation requiring you to
carry a first-aid kit in the vehicle.<
Do not use spray starter fluids to start
the engine.<
When your battery is discharged, you can
use two jumper cables to start your vehicle
with power from the battery in a second
vehicle. Correspondingly you can help start
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables
with fully insulated handles on the termi-
nal clamps.
Do not touch live wiring and cables
on a running engine. There is a risk of
fatal injury if you do this. Carefully observe
the following instructions to avoid personal
injury and/or damage to either vehicle or
both vehicles.<
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JUMP-STARTINGPreparing for jump-starting1. Check whether the battery of the sup-
port vehicle has 12 Volts and approxi-
mately the same capacity – measured in
Ah, printed on the battery
2. Switch off the engine of the support
vehicle
3. Switch off any electrical systems and
components in both vehicles – except
for the hazard warning flashers of the
support vehicle.
>Do not disconnect the discharged bat-
tery from the vehicle electrical system
>Make certain that there is no contact
between the bodywork of the two
vehicles – short circuit hazard!
4. With the battery of the MINI COOPER,
remove the cover panel. To do so, press
both clips at the same time
or
with the MINI COOPER S, open the cover
of the positive terminal connection for
jump-starting
*, see arrow 1.
Connect the jumper cables
Adhere to the sequence also when
providing support for other vehicles;
failure to observe this procedure can lead
to sparks at the terminals and pose an
injury hazard.<
1. On the MINI COOPER S, the positive ter-
minal connection for jump-starting, see
arrow 1, functions as the positive bat-
tery terminal.
Make a connection with the "+" jumper
cable between the positive terminal of
the discharged battery and the positive
terminal of the support battery
2. Use the second, "–" jumper cable to set
up the connection between the negative
terminals of both vehicles.
To do so:
>Connect one terminal clamp to the
negative terminal and/or to an engine
or body ground of the support vehicle
>Connect the second terminal clamp to
the negative terminal of the battery
and/or to an engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started. For the MINI,
see arrow 2.
Performing the jump-start1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing
the current and allow to run at a fast idle
speed for several minutes
2. Start the engine on the vehicle with the
discharged battery in the usual manner.
>If the first start attempt is not suc-
cessful, wait a few minutes before
another attempt in order to allow the
discharged battery to recharge
On the MINI:
Before disconnecting the jumper
cables, switch on the lighting, rear window
defroster and the highest blower speed as
well as the engine for at least approx.
10 seconds to prevent a voltage surge from
the regulator to the electrical systems and
components.<
3. Then disconnect the jumper cables in
the reverse order.
If necessary have the battery checked and
completely charged at a MINI Dealer.
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EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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safety belts100
upholstery material99
wiper blades100
wood parts100
Cargo
stowing75
Cargo area75
cover74
lamps53,111
opening, remote control
volume132
Caring for your vehicle99
Carpets100
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 replacement110
Central locking
system23,26
Changing battery, remote
control22
Changing bulbs107
Changing lamps107
Changing tire
space-saver spare tire112
tire change
set112,117,121 Checking oil level94
Checking tire inflation
pressure121
Child seat41
Child seat fastening system
LATCH43
Child-restraint systems41
Chrome parts100
Cigarette lighter73
socket73
Cleaning headlamps99
Cleaning rear window55
Cleaning windshield55
Clock60
Closing
from inside26
from outside23
Clothes hooks81
Clutch80
Cockpit12
Combination of wheels/
tires89
Compact Disc player, see
separate Owner's Manual
Compression ratio130
Compressor118,120
Computer60
average fuel
consumption61
average speed61 cruising range61
outside temperature61
Condensation68,71
Consumption61
Consumption display, see
Fuel gauge58
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)49
electronic transmission
control module EP51
gear display51
ignition45
interlock45
manual mode50
parking50
reverse gear50
selector lever shift-
lock45,49
shiftlock49
sport program50
towing127
transmission
malfunction51
Control elements12
Convenience opening
from inside26
Convenience operation
sliding/tilt sunroof25,29
windows25 Coolant96
level96
thermometer59
Cooling68,71
Copyright2
Cosmetic mirror, see
Vanity mirror39
Cruise control18,19,56
Cruising range61
Cup holder, see Beverage
holder73
Curb weight132
Currency of the Owner's
Manual7
CVT (Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission)49
Cylinders130
D
Dashboard12
Data
dimensions131
engine130
technical130
weight132
Daytime driving lamps52
Deep water, see Water on
roadways81
Defrost setting69
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