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Interlock, refer to Steering
locked
51
Intermittent operation of the
wipers
59
Interval

display, service
112

J Jack
125
, 129

points
128

Jack, refer to Tire change set

MINI Mobility System
129

Run Flat tires
102

space-saver spare tire
125

Jacking points
128

Jets, refer to Ventilation
77, 80
Jets, refer to Windshield
washer jets
60
Jump-starting
134

K Keys
24
Kickdown
55
Knock control
94
L Lamp defect
121

Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs
121

Lamps and bulbs
121

Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams
57
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing the load
88
LATCH child-restraint
mounting system
50
Leather care
115

LEDs light-emitting diodes
124

Length, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142

License plate lamp, bulb
replacement
124

Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire
125

Light switch
57
Light-alloy wheels, care
114

Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs)
124

Lighter
82
Lighting of the instruments
58
'Lights on' warning
57
Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load
88
Loading the vehicle
86
Loads, refer to Loading cargo
86
Locking

from inside
28
from outside
26
Locking/unlocking the vehicle,
acknowledgment
signals
26, 27
Low beams
57
bulb replacement
122

Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support
43
Luggage compartment

cover
85
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release
30
opening from the outside
29
opening with the remote
control
26
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate
29
tailgate
29
volume
143
, 144

Luggage compartment in the
MINI
85
Luggage compartment lid

emergency operation, refer
to Manual release
30
opening, remote control
26
Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate
29
Luggage compartment net
88
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack
89
Lumbar support
43
M M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires
103

Maintenance system
112

Make-up mirror, illuminated
47
Malfunction

Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
convertible top
37
door lock
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
tailgate
30
Manual air distribution
76
Manual operation

door lock
27
driver's door
27
fuel filler door
95
glass sunroof, electric
34
power convertible top
37
tailgate
30
transmission lock for
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
Manual transmission
53
Master keys with remote
control
24
Maximum cooling
79
Maximum speed, with winter
tires
103

MC operation, refer to

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R Radiator, refer to Coolant
110

Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Rain sensor
59
Range
66
Reading lamps
59
Rear backrest, foldable
85, 86
Rear fog lamp
58
bulb replacement
124

indicator lamp
58
Rear lamps, bulb
replacement
123

Rear seats, adjusting head
restraints
43
Rear shelf, refer to Luggage
compartment cover
85
Rear turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement
123

Rear window wiper
60
replacement
121

Rearview mirror
46
Recirculated air mode

air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest
tilt
43
Refueling
94
fuel filler door
94
Remaining distance for
service
65
Remaining distance, refer to
Range
66
Remote control
25, 26
garage door opener
83
malfunction
27
Remote control key, refer to
Master keys with remote
control
24
Replacement key
24
Replacement of tires

changing tires
125

new wheels and tires
102

Reporting safety defects
9
Reserve indicator light, refer to
Fuel gauge
63, 64
Reservoir, washing
systems
108

Restraint systems

for children
48
refer to Safety belts
45
Retaining straps
88
Reverse

Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
55
manual transmission
54
Roller sun blind
34
Roof load, refer to
Weights
143
, 144

Roof-mounted luggage rack
89
Rope, refer to Towing and Tow-
starting
137

RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to

Run Flat tires
101

Run Flat tires
101

tire failure
101

tire inflation pressure
98
tire replacement
102

winter tires
103

Runflat System Component
(RSC), refer to Run Flat
tires
101

Runflat Tyres, refer to Run Flat
tires
101

S Safety belt height
adjustment
45
Safety belts
45
care
115

height adjustment
45
indicator lamp
17, 45
safe seating position
41
Safety lock buttons, doors,

refer to Locking
28
Safety systems, refer to

Airbags
72
All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
70
Brake system
70
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Safety tires, refer to

Run Flat tires
101

Screwdriver, refer to Onboard
tool kit
120

Seat adjustment
42
Seat heating
46
Seat-belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts
45
Seats

heating
46
safe seating position
41
Securing loads, refer to Loading
cargo
86
Securing the load
88
Securing the vehicle

from inside
28
from outside
26
Selector lever positions,
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
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Selector lever shiftlock, refer to
Shiftlock
54
Selector lever, Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)
54
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
112

Service interval display
65, 112

Shift paddles
56
Shifting gears with
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
55
Shiftlock, refer to Range

selection
54
Side airbags
72
Side turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement
123

Signal horn, refer to Horn
12
Sitting safely
41
with airbags
41
with safety belt
41
Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector
39
Smoker's equipment package,
refer to Ashtray
81
Snow chains
104

Socket 12 V
82
Socket for

onboard diagnostics
113

Space-saver spare tire

changing tires
125

inflation pressure
98
Spare key
24
Spare tire, refer to Space-saver
spare tire
125

Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils
109

Special wash program
113

Specified oils
109

Speed
140

with Run Flat tires
101

with the space-saver spare
tire
127

with winter tires
103

Speedometer
13, 14
Speedometer, refer to Display
elements
13, 14
Split rear backrest, refer to

Foldable rear backrest
85
Through-loading system
86
Sport program, Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission CVT
55
Stability control

All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Standing lamps
57
bulb replacement
122

Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting
134

Starting problems

at very low temperatures
52
jump-starting
134

Starting the engine
51
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine
51
Start-off assistance, refer to
ASC
68
Start-off assistance, refer to
DSC
69
Steering lock
51
Steering wheel
12
settings
46
Steering wheel lock
51
Steering wheel with
multifunction buttons
20, 21
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode
55
Storage compartments
81
Storage space, refer to

Luggage compartment in the
MINI
85
Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible
86
Storing the tires
103

Storing the vehicle
116

Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind
34
Sun visors
47
Surface ice, refer to Ice
warning
66
Switches, refer to Cockpit
12
Switching off

the engine
52
Switching the air conditioning
on and off manually
76, 79
Symbols
6
T Tachometer
65
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement
123

Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps
123

Tailgate
29
emergency operation
30
indicator lamp
17
opening from the outside
29
releasing manually
30
remote control
26
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
capacity
145

Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge
63, 64
Technical data
140

Technical modifications
7
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Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety
7
Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone

Temperature

air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Temperature display

ice warning
66
outside temperature
66
setting units
66
Temperature grades
100

Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control
61
Three-point safety belt
45
Through-loading system
85, 86
Tightening the lug bolts

keys
125
, 129

torque
128

Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts
128

Tire change set

MINI Mobility System
131

Run Flat tires
102

space-saver spare tire
125

Tire failure
125

MINI Mobility System
129

space-saver spare tire
125

Tire inflation pressure
97
reinflation
130

Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor
71
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor
71
Tires

age
99
break-in procedures
92
changing
127

condition
100

damage
101

flat tire
101
, 125

inflation pressure
97
replacement
102

size, refer to New wheels and
tires
102

storage
103

tread
100

wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread
100

winter tires
103

Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run Flat
tires
101

Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit
120

Torque

engine
140

lug bolts
128

Tow bar
137

Tow rope
137

Tow socket for towing
eyelet
136

Towing
136

with automatic
transmission
136
, 137

Towing eyelet
136

Tow-starting
137

Track width, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142

Traction grades
100

Transmission

Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
manual transmission
53
Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection
54
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction
56
Transporting children safely
48
Transporting securely, refer to
Securing the load
88
Trap protection,

electric glass sunroof
34
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray
81
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread
100

Treadwear grade
99
Trip odometer
63
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
85
Turn signal indicators
58
indicator lamp
19
Turn signal indicators on the
side, bulb replacement
123

Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142

U Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
99
Units

average consumption
67
average speed
67
temperature
66
Universal garage door
opener
83
Universal remote control
83
Unlocking

bonnet
105

from inside
28
from outside
26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal
132

Using antifreeze
108
, 110

V Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket
82
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