2004 MINI Hardtop 2 Door air conditioning

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GLOVE COMPARTMENT To open:
Pull the handle.
The light goes on.
To close:
Fold the door up.
To prevent injury in the event of an
accident, close the glove compart-
ment immediately after use.<
VentilationTurn the rotary switch to a horizontal posi-
tion:
The vents are open.
Turn the rotary switch to a vertical position,
see arrow:
The vents are closed.
Depending on the temperature set-
ting of the air conditioning or the
automatic climate control, high tempera-
tures may result in the glove compart-
ment.<

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138
A
ABS Antilock Brake System 61
indicator lamp 16, 17
Accessories, refer to
For your own safety 7
Your individual vehicle 6
Activated-charcoal filter 72
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated air mode 68, 71
Air conditioning
air conditioning system 68
automatic climate control 71
Air conditioning system 67
Air distribution
air conditioning system 68
automatic climate control 71
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation 69, 72
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 87
Air supply
air conditioning system 68
automatic climate control 72
Air, drying, refer to Air
conditioning 68, 71
Airbags 65
indicator lamp 16
safe seating position 31
AKI, refer to Fuel quality 85 All Season traction Control
(ASC) 59
indicator lamp 16, 17
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires 92
Antenna 103
Antifreeze
coolant 100
washer fluid 98
Antilock Brake System (ABS) 61
indicator lamp 16, 17
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights 134
Approved engine oils 99
Approved gross vehicle weight,
refer to Weights 134
ASC All Season traction
Control 59
indicator lamp 16, 17
Ashtray 74
Assistant systems, refer to
All Season traction Control
(ASC) 59
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 60
AUTO program, refer to
Automatic air distribution 71
Automatic
air distribution 71
air supply 71
cruise control 52 Automatic car washes 103
Automatic climate control 70
Automatic headlamp range
control for xenon lamps,
refer to Daytime driving
lamps 48
Average consumption
setting units 58
Average speed
setting units 58
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 134
B
Backrests, refer to
Adjusting seats 33
Backup lamp 44
bulb replacement 114
Bar, towing 128
Battery 124
disposal 22, 124
indicator lamp 15
jump-starting 126
remote control 22
Belts, refer to Safety belts 35
Beverage holders 74
Blower
air conditioning system 68
automatic climate control 72
Blower, refer to Air flow 68, 72 Blowers, refer to Draft-free
ventilation 69, 72
BMW 6
Bonnet 95
indicator lamp 16
Bore, refer to Engine data 132
Bottle holders, refer to
Beverage holders 74
Brake discs
brake system 86
break-in procedures 82
Brake fluid 101
adding 101
level 86
warning lamp 15
Brake lamps
bulb replacement 114
Brake pads 86
break-in procedures 82
warning lamp 16
Brake system 86
brake fluid level 86
brake pads 86
disc brakes 86
warning lamp 16
Brake wear warning
brake pads 86
warning lamp 16

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Brakes 86
ABS 61
brake fluid 101
break-in procedures 82
handbrake 43
indicator/warning
lamps 15, 16
Breaking in 82
Bulb replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 111
Buttons in multifunction
steering wheel 18
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 46
C
California Proposition
65 warning 107
Capacities 135
Car care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle 103
Car keys, refer to Keys 22
Car radio, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Car telephone, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Car vacuum cleaner,
connecting, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket 74
Car wash 103 Car wash, refer to Washing
your vehicle 103
Car-care products 103
Care, vehicle 103
Cargo area 75
cover 75
emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation 27
foldable rear backrest 75
lid, refer to Tailgate 27
volume, refer to Weights 134
Cargo area lamps
bulb replacement 116
Cargo area net 77
Carpet care 104
Cassette operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Catalytic converter, refer to
High temperatures 83
CBC Cornering Brake Control 61
warning lamp 16
CD changer, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
CD operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Center high-mount brake lamp
bulb replacement 114
Central locking system 23
interior 26
Changing bulbs, refer to Lamps
and bulbs 111 Changing tires
space-saver spare tire 117
Charge-current indicator
light 15
Child seat, refer to Child-
restraint systems 38
Child-restraint systems 38
Chock, folding
MINI Mobility System 121
Run Flat tires 93
space-saver spare tire 117
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle 104
Chrome-plated parts, care 104
Cigarette lighter 74
Cigarette lighter socket 74
Circulation of air, refer to
Recirculated air mode 68, 71
Cleaning the rear window 51
Cleaning the vehicle, refer to
Caring for your vehicle 103
Clock 56
Closing
from inside 26
from outside 23
Clothes hooks 83
Clutch
break-in procedures 82
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to
Starting the engine 41 Compact disk operation, refer
to Owner's Manual for Radio
Compartments 73
Compression, refer to Engine
data 132
Compressor, refer to MINI
Mobility System
operation, refer to
Reinflating tires 122
storage location 110
Computer, refer to Onboard
computer 57
Condensed water, refer to Air
conditioning 68, 71
Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory 37
Consumption, refer to Average
consumption 58
Consumption, refer to Current
consumption 58
Contents 2
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 45
ignition 41
indicator lamp 47
interlock 41
selector lever lock 45
shiftlock 45
towing 129

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Control elements, refer to
Cockpit 12
Convenience operation
from outside 24, 25
glass sunroof, electric 29
window 28
Coolant 100
indicator lamp 15
level 100
temperature 55
Coolant temperature gauge 55
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities 135
Cooling, refer to Air
conditioning 68, 71
Copyright 2
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC) 61
warning lamp 16
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror 36
Cruise control 52
indicator lamp 17
multifunction steering
wheel 18
sports steering wheel 18
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders 74
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 134 Current fuel consumption
setting units 58
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data 132
D
Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer 54
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 49
Data, technical
dimensions 133
engine data 132
weights 134
Date of the Owner's Manual 7
Daytime driving lamps 48
Deep water, refer to Water on
roadways 83
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows 69, 72
Defrosting and demisting
windows
air conditioning system 69
automatic climate control 72
Defrosting windows 69, 72
air conditioning system 68
automatic climate control 71
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows 69, 72 Demisting windows 69, 72
Digital clock 56
Dimensions 133
Dimming interior rearview
mirror 37
Dipstick, engine oil 98
Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal
indicators 49
Disc brakes 86
Displacement, refer to Engine
data 132
Display elements 13
with navigation system 14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 49
Disposal
oil 99
remote control battery 22
vehicle battery 124
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer 54
Door keys 24
Door lock 25
Doors, locking and unlocking
from inside 26
from outside 24
DOT quality grades 89
Draft-free ventilation 69, 72
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders 74 Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams 48
Driving notes 83
break-in procedures 82
Driving stability control 59, 60
Dry air, refer to Air
conditioning 68, 71
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 60
indicator lamp 16
DVD changer, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 60
indicator lamp 16
Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 60
E
Easy entry to the rear 34
EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution 61
indicator lamp 16
Electric glass sunroof 29
Electric power windows 28
initializing 28

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Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality 85
Gear indicator 47
Gearshift lever
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 45
manual transmission 44
General driving notes 83
Glass sunroof, electric 29
convenience
operation 24, 25
pinch protection 30
Glove compartment 73
Glove compartment lamp
bulb replacement 116
Gross weight, refer to
Weights 134
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 43
Hazard warning flashers 12
Head airbags 65
Head restraints 33
Headlamp flasher 49
indicator lamp 17
Headlamp washer
cleaning headlamps 51
washer fluid 98 Headlamp washer reservoir 98
capacity, refer to
Capacities 135
Headlamps
bulb replacement 112
care 103
cleaning 51
Heated mirrors 36
Heated rear window
air conditioning system 68
automatic climate control 71
Heating 67
exterior mirrors 36
rear window 68, 71
seats 35
windshield 68, 71
Heavy load, refer to Loading
cargo 77
Height adjustment
seats 32
steering wheel 36
Height, refer to
Dimensions 133
Hex wrench 121
High beams 49
bulb replacement 112
headlamp flasher 49
indicator lamp 17 High Performance Synthetic
Oil, refer to Engine oil 99
alternative oils 99
capacity 135
recommended oils 99
specified oils 99
High temperatures 83
Holders for beverages 74
Horn 12
Hydroplaning 83
I
Ice warning 57
Identification mark
Run Flat tires 93
Ignition 41
Ignition key 22
Ignition lock 41
Illuminated vanity mirror 36
Illumination
of instruments 49
Imitation leather 104
Imprint 2
Index 138
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview 15 Indicator/warning lamp
airbags 65
ASC 59
brakes 101
coolant temperature 55
DSC 60
fasten safety belts 35
Flat Tire Monitor 63
fog lamps 49
reserve fuel capacity 54, 55
Individual air distribution 72
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory 37
Inflation pressure monitor,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor 62
Inflation pressure, tires 87
Inspection 56
Instrument cluster, refer to
Display elements 13
Instrument lighting 49
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit 12
Interior lamps 50
bulb replacement 115
Interior rearview mirror 36
automatic dimming 37
Interior temperature
settings 68, 71
Interlock, refer to Steering
locked 41

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Intermittent operation
wipers 50
Interval display, service 102
J
Jack, refer to Tire change set
MINI Mobility System 121
Run Flat tires 93
space-saver spare tire 117
Jacking points 119
Jets, refer to Ventilation 69, 72
Jets, refer to Windshield
washer jets 51
Jump-starting 126
K
Keys 22
Kickdown 46
Knock control 85
L
Lamp defect 111
Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 111
Lamps and bulbs 111
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams 48
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
the load 77
LATCH child-restraint
mounting system 40 Leather care 105
LEDs light-emitting diodes 50
Length, refer to
Dimensions 133
License plate lamp
bulb replacement 115
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire, refer to Tire
change set 117
Light switch 48
Light-alloy wheels, care 104
Light-emitting diodes 50
Lighter 74
'Lights on' warning 48
Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load 77
Loading cargo
vehicle 76
Loads, refer to Loading cargo 76
Locking
from inside 26
from outside 24
Low beams 48
bulb replacement 112
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support 33
Luggage compartment
capacity, refer to Cargo area
volume 134
Luggage compartment cover,
refer to Cargo area cover 75 Luggage compartment lamps,
refer to Cargo area lamps 116
Luggage compartment lid
emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation 27
Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate 27
Luggage compartment, refer to
Cargo area 75
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 78
Lumbar support 33
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 92
Maintenance system 102
Maintenance, refer to Service
interval display 56, 102
Malfunction
door lock 25
glass sunroof, electric 30
tailgate 27
Manual mode, refer to
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 46 Manual operation
door lock 25
driver's door 25
fuel filler cap 84
glass sunroof, electric 30
tailgate 27
Manual transmission 44
Manufacturer 6
Master key
initializing 22
with remote control 22
MC operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory 37
MFL Multifunction steering
wheel 18
Microfilter
air conditioning system 69
automatic climate control 72
MINI Maintenance System 102
MINI manufacturer 6
MINI Mobility System 121
compressor 122
liquid sealant 122
Mirrors 36
heating 36
Mobility System 121
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety 7

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Rear turn signal indicator
bulb replacement 113
Rear window wiper 51
replacement 111
Rearview mirror 36
Recirculated air mode
air conditioning system 68
automatic climate control 71
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest
tilt 33
Refueling 84
Remaining distance for
service 56
Remaining distance, refer to
Range 58
Remote control 23
changing battery 22
initializing 22
malfunctions 25
Remote control key, refer to
Master key with remote
control 22
Replacement key 22
Replacement of tires 92
changing tires 117
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve indicator light, refer to
Fuel gauge 54, 55
Reservoir
washer system 98 Restraint systems
for children 38
refer to Safety belts 35
Reverse
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 46
manual transmission 44
Rod antenna 103
Roller sun blind 30
Roof load, refer to Weights 134
Roof-mounted luggage rack 78
Rope, refer to Towing 128
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run Flat
tires 93
Rubber parts 104
Run Flat tires 93
tire failure 93
tire inflation pressure 87
Runflat System Component
(RSC), refer to Run Flat
tires 93
S
Safety belt height
adjustment 35 Safety belts 35
care 104
height adjustment 35
safe seating position 31
warning lamp 16, 35
Safety lock buttons, doors,
refer to Locking 26
Safety systems, refer to
All Season traction Control
(ASC) 59
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 61
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 60
Screwdriver, refer to Onboard
tool kit 110
Seat adjustment 32
Seat heating 35
Securing loads, refer to Loading
cargo 76
Securing the load 77
Securing the vehicle
from inside 26
from outside 24
Selector lever
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 45 Selector lever positions
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 45
Selector lever shiftlock, refer to
Shiftlock 45
Service 56
Service interval display 56, 102
Service, refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models 102
Shifting
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 46
manual transmission 44
Shifting gears, refer to
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 45
Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection 45
Side airbags 65
Side turn signal indicators
bulb replacement 113
Signal horn, refer to Horn 12

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Sitting safely 31
with airbags 31
with safety belt 31
Size, refer to Dimensions 133
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass sunroof, electric 29
Smoker's equipment package,
refer to Ashtray 74
Snow chains 94
Socket 12 V 74
Socket, for onboard
diagnostics 106
Space-saver spare tire
changing tires 117
Spare key 22
Spare tire, refer to Space-saver
spare tire 117
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils 99
Special wash program, refer to
Washing your vehicle 103
Specified engine oils 99
Speed control, refer to Cruise
control 52
Speedometer 13, 14
Split rear backrest, refer to
Foldable rear backrest 75
Sport program
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 46 Stability control
All Season traction Control
(ASC) 59
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 60
Standing lamps 48
bulb replacement 112
Starting aid
All Season traction Control
(ASC) 59
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 60
Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting 126
Starting problems
jump-starting 126
temperature 42
Starting the engine 41
Steering lock 41
Steering wheel 12
settings 36
Steering wheel lock 41
Steering wheel with
multifunction buttons 18
Storage compartments 73
Storage space, refer to Cargo
area 75
Storage, tires 92
Storing the vehicle 105
Stroke, refer to Engine data 132 Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind 30
Sun visors 36
Surface ice, refer to Ice
warning 57
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off the engine 43
Switching the air conditioning
on and off manually 68, 71
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 54
Tail lamps
bulb replacement 114
Tailgate 27
emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation 27
indicator lamp 16
to open from the outside 27
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
capacity 135
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 54, 55
Technical data 132
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety 7
Temperature
air conditioning system 68
automatic climate control 71
engine 55 Temperature display
ice warning 57
outside temperature 57
setting units 57
Temperature grades 90
Third brake lamp
bulb replacement 114
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center high-mount brake
lamp 114
Three-point seat belt, refer to
Safety belts 35
Tightening the lug bolts
keys 117, 121
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts 120
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System 123
Run Flat tires 93
space-saver spare tire 117
Tire failure 116
MINI Mobility System 121
space-saver spare tire 117
Tire inflation pressure 87, 123
reinflation 122
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor 62