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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Electrical malfunction
door lock 25
driver's door 25
glass sunroof, electric 30
tailgate 27
transmission lock for
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 47
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) 61
indicator lamp 16
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 60
Electronic transmission control
module 47
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
driver's door 25
glass sunroof, electric 30
tailgate 27
Engine
break-in procedures 82
data 132
electronics 17
indicator lamp 17
speed 54
starting 41
switching off 43 Engine compartment
MINI COOPER 96
MINI COOPER S 97
Engine coolant 100
Engine data 132
Engine oil 98
alternative oils 99
capacity 135
indicator/warning lamp 15
recommended oils 99
Engine oil level 98
indicator/warning lamp 15
Engine oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 15
Engine output, refer to Engine
data 132
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data 132
Entry to the rear 34
EP electronic transmission
control module
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 47
Equipment and features, refer
to Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 60
Exhaust system, refer to
High temperatures 83
Exterior mirrors 36
Eyelet, towing 128
F
Failure of an electrical
consumer 125
Fasten safety belts 35
indicator lamp 16
Filling canister, refer to MINI
Mobility System 122
Filling hose, refer to MINI
Mobility System 122
Filter, refer to
Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter 72
Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor 62, 63
indicator/warning lamp 16
MINI Mobility System 121
Run Flat tires 93
space-saver spare tire 117
tire condition 91
Flat Tire Monitor 62
indicator lamp 16, 17
initializing 62 Floor coverings and carpets 104
Floor mat 104
Fog lamps 49
bulb replacement 113
indicator lamp 49
Foldable rear backrest 75
'Follow me home' lamps 48
Foot brake, refer to Driving
notes 83
Footwell lamps 50
bulb replacement 116
Front airbags 65
Fuel
average consumption 58
gauge 54, 55
mixture preparation, refer to
Engine data 132
quality 85
volume, refer to
Capacities 135
Fuel filler cap
unlocking in the event of
electrical malfunction 84
Fuel tank capacity, refer to
Capacities 135
Fuses 125
G
Gas cap 84
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 54, 55
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
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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Multifunction sports steering
wheel 19
Multifunction steering
wheel 18
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher 49
washer/wiper system 50
N
Navigation system, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 33
New tires 92
Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket 74
Nylon rope 128
O
OBD interface socket 106
Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality 85
Odometer 54
Oil 56
Oil change intervals, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil consumption 99
Oil filter change 135
Oil level 98
indicator/warning lamp 15
Oil level, measuring 98
Oil pressure
indicator/warning lamp 15
Oil, refer to Engine oil
alternative oils 99
capacity 135
dipstick 98
indicator/warning lamp 15
recommended oils 99
Onboard computer 57
Onboard tool kit 110
MINI Mobility System 121
space-saver spare tire 117
Opening and closing
from inside 26
from outside 23
via remote control 23
via the door lock 25
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation 67, 70
Outside temperature
display 57
changing units 57
in the onboard computer 57 P
Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork 103
Park Distance Control (PDC) 64
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC) 64
Parking brake 43
warning lamp 16
Parking lamps 48
bulb replacement 112
Parking lamps/Low beams 48
Parking lock, refer to
Transmission lock 46
Parking the vehicle 83
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle 6
PDC Park Distance Control 64
Pinch protection
glass sunroof, electric 30
Plastic 104
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter 69
Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter 72
Power output, refer to Engine
data 132
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket 74
Power windows 28
Pressure monitor, tires
Flat Tire Monitor 62 Pressure, tires 87
production using MINI
Mobility System 122
Pumping in liquid sealant 122
Q
Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 89
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant 100
Radio, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 50
Range 58
Reading lamps 50
bulb replacement 115
Rear backrests
folding 75
Rear fog lamp 49
bulb replacement 113
indicator lamp 49
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 113
bulb replacement 113, 114
Rear seats
adjusting head restraints 33
Rear shelf, refer to Cargo area
cover 75
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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
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Tires
age 89
break-in procedures 82
changing 117
condition 91
damage 91
flat tire 93, 116
inflation pressure 87
replacement 92
storage 92
tread 91
wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread 91
winter tires 92
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit 110
Torque, refer to Engine
data 132
Tow
bar 128
eyelet 128
rope 128
Tow fitting, refer to
Towing eyelet 128
Tow socket for towing
eyelet 128
Towing 128
with automatic
transmission 129
Towing eyelet 128 Track width, refer to
Dimensions 133
Traction grades 90
Transmission
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT) 45
manual transmission 44
Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection 45
Transmission malfunction 47
Transporting children 38
Transporting children safely 38
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray 74
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread 91
Treadwear grade 89
Trip odometer 54
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 75
Turn signal indicators 49
indicator lamp 17
Turn signal indicators, front
bulb replacement 112
Turn signal indicators, side
bulb replacement 113
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions 133 U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading 89
Units
average consumption 58
average speed 58
temperature 57
Unlocking
bonnet 95
from inside 26
from outside 24
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal 124
Using antifreeze 98, 100
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket 74
Valve
core 121
dust cap 118
remover 121
spare 121
Valve remover, refer to
Onboard tool kit 121
Valve stem and replacement
valve, refer to Onboard tool
kit 121 Vanity mirror
bulb replacement 115
illuminated 36
Vehicle
battery 124
break-in procedures 82
care 103
dimensions 133
loading cargo 76
storage 105
switching off 83
washing 103
weight 134
Vehicle Memory 37
Ventilation
draft-free 69, 72
Volume
cargo area, refer to
Weights 134
fuel tank, refer to
Capacities 135
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 15
Warranty, refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models 102
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Washer fluid 98
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Capacities 135
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer/Wiper system 98
Washer systems 98
Washer/wiper system 50
Washing your vehicle 103
Water on roadways, deep
water 83
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire tread/Tire
damage 91
Weights 134
Wheel stud wrench
MINI Mobility System 121
space-saver spare tire 117
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions 133
Wheelslip control
All Season traction Control
(ASC) 59
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) 60
Width, refer to Dimensions 133
Window
convenience
operation 24, 25
Windscreen wipers
replacement 110, 111 Windshield heating
air conditioning system 68
automatic climate control 71
Windshield washer jets 51
Windshield washer reservoir 98
refer to Capacities 135
Windshield washer system
washer fluid 98
washer/wiper system 50
Windshield wiper blades
care 104
replacement 110, 111
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system 50
Windshield, cleaning 51
Winter tires
changing 117
storage 92
Winter tires, refer to Special
characteristics of winter
tires 92
Wood paneling 104
Work in the engine
compartment 95
Wrench, refer to Onboard tool
kit 110
X
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement 112
daytime driving lamps 48