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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
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Air volume/Blower
You can select blower speeds from 1 to 4. Position
0: fan is
turned off. The button for recir
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culated air mode fully blocks the
supply of air from outside.
The heating, ventilation and air condition
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ing operate in position 1 or higher.Temperature
Turn to the right, red, to increase the temperature of the passen
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ger compartment.Rapid heating: turn to the
extreme right. Then select a pleasant inte
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rior temperature.Air distribution
Air distribution in upper body region
, upper body region
and footwell
, footwell
,
footwell and windows
, and
windows
.
All intermediate positions are possible,
refer to illustration and overview on
page
75.
Rear window defroster
Rear window defroster switched on:

Indicator lamp lights up.

As long as the indicator lamp is lit, the win
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dow heater is operating.

The heater switches off automatically after
a short time.Windshield heating*
Windshield heating switched on:

Indicator lamp lights up.

As long as the indicator lamp is
lit, the window heater is operating.

The heater switches off automatically after
a short time.
Air conditioning
Air conditioning switched on: indicator lamp lights up.

The air is cooled and dehumidi
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fied and, depending on the temperature
setting, rewarmed.

After the engine has started, the wind
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shield can temporarily fog over. Condensa
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tion on the windows is reduced when the
air conditioning is turned on.
When the air conditioning is on, con
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densation is formed which then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed
water on the ground are therefore nor
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mal. Supply of outside air into the vehicle is blocked:

Indicator lamp lights up.

The air within the vehicle is recirculated.
If the windows fog up in the recircu
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lated air mode, turn the recirculated
air mode off and if necessary increase the
air supply. The recirculated air mode should
not be constantly used over a longer period
of time, as the air quality in the vehicle's
interior will otherwise gradually deterio
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rate.<
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
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Automatic air distribution and volume
Automatic program (AUTO):

Indicator lamp lights up.

Automatic adjustment of the air distribu
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tion and volume, and adaptation of the
specified temperatures to external influ
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ences, i.e. outside temperature and sun
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light.In the automatic program (AUTO), the air
conditioning is activated automatically. To
create a pleasant air climate, the air tem
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perature coming from the vents in the
upper body area is lower than the air tem
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perature in the footwell.Air volume/Blower

Switching automatic climate control
off/on
Air volume/Blower.

Press the left or right half of the
button. The air volume varies. Automatic
adjustment of the air volume is deacti
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vated.Switching air conditioner on/off.

Press the left half of the button while the
blower is at the lowest setting. The blower,
heating and air conditioning are switched
off. All displays go out.
Switch the automatic climate control back
on by pressing any button.Air conditioning
Indicator lamp lights up.

The air is cooled and dehumidified
and, depending on the temperature set
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ting, rewarmed.In the automatic program (AUTO), the air
conditioning is activated automatically. After the engine has started, the wind
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shield can temporarily fog over. In the air
conditioning mode, there is less condensa
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tion on the windows.
When the air conditioning is on, con
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densation is formed which then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed
water on the ground are therefore nor
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mal. Supply of outside air into the vehi
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cle is blocked. indicator lamp lights
up.

The air within the vehicle is recirculated.In the automatic program (AUTO) in hot
weather conditions, the recirculated air
mode is activated temporarily to enable
faster cooling.

The indicator lamp for the recirculated air
button is not lit.
The recirculated air mode should not be constantly used over a longer period of
time, as the air quality in the vehicle's interior
will otherwise gradually deteriorate. If the
windows fog up in the recirculated air mode,
turn the recirculated air mode off and if nec
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essary increase the air supply.
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Rear window defroster and windshield
heating*
Indicator lamp lights up.

As long as the indicator lamp is lit,
the window heater is operating.

The heater switches off automatically after a
short time. Temperature
Tap or turn the wheel in the appro
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priate direction to change the tem
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perature step by step.The figures in the display provide a
general indication of interior temperature.
When you start the vehicle, the system
ensures that the selected temperature is
achieved as quickly as possible and then main
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tained.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
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Permanent heating with maximum power output at temperature selec
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tion HI. Permanent cooling at LO. With the
setting at HI, the recirculated air mode can
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not be switched on. Press the button.

Indicator lamp lights up.

Ice and condensation are rapidly removed
from the rear window, windshield and side
windows.Condensation is removed from the win
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dows more quickly when the air condition
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ing is also activated.

The rear window defroster/windshield
heating are switched on automatically.
They can be switched off again via the
respective button.Individual air distribution
Combine the air distribution your
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self. Automatic adjustment of the
air distribution is deactivated.

It is not possible to distribute air
simultaneously toward the win
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dows and toward the upper body area.
You can switch the unit from 7 to 6 by pressing the buttons for air
conditioning and air distribution toward
the footwell at the same time.<
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal filterThe microfilter removes dust and pollen
from the incoming or recirculated air. The
activated-charcoal filter provides addi
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tional protection by filtering gaseous pol
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lutants from the outside air.

Your MINI Dealer replaces this combined
filter as a standard part of your scheduled
maintenance. A substantial reduction in
the air supply indicates that the filter must
be replaced before scheduled maintenance.
Draft-free ventilation Air supply for the upper body area:Button
1: air outlets can be opened and
closed by turning.

The points indicate the position in each
case.Vent
2: change the direction of the airflow
by swiveling.
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
ASHTRAY, DRINKS HOLDERS
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
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ment immediately after use.<
VentilationTurn the rotary switch to a horizontal posi
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tion:The vents are open.Turn the rotary switch to a vertical position,
arrow:The vents are closed.
Depending on the temperature set
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ting of the air conditioning or the
automatic climate control, high tempera
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tures may result in the glove compart
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ment.<
AshtrayThe ashtray is located in one of the bever
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age holders in the center console.In the rear, an ashtray can also be fitted in
the beverage holder at the end of the cen
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ter console.Beverage holders There are two beverage holders at the front
of the center console. Another is located at
the end of the center console in the rear.
Do not place any glass containers in the beverage holders, as this
increases the risk of injury in the event of
an accident.<
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CIGARETTE LIGHTER, 12 V POWER SUPPLY From ignition key position
1:
Press the cigarette lighter in.

Remove as soon as the lighter jumps back
out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only. Holding or
touching it in other areas could result in
burns.<
Cigarette lighter socket, 12 V power
supply Suitable as a power socket for flashlights,
car vacuum cleaners, etc., up to a rating of
approx. 200
watts at 12
volts.

Avoid damaging the socket with plugs of
different shapes or sizes.
When the vehicle is equipped with a MINI
Mobility System, the 12 V socket is also for
supplying the compressor.
12 V socket in the luggage compart
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ment* of the MINI
Convertible
The socket is located in the luggage com
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partment on the left-hand side of the rear
panel, arrow.If the vehicle is equipped with a MINI
Mobility System, the 12 V socket is also for
supplying the compressor.
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LOADING CARGOStowing cargo >Place heavy cargo as far forward as possi
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ble, directly behind the backrests, and as
low as possible>Cover sharp edges and corners>Do not pile objects higher than the top
edges of the backrests.
For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is unoccupied, fasten each safety belt in the
opposite buckle. This provides additional
stabilization for the rear backrests.
Securing the load The illustration shows by way of example
the luggage compartment of the MINI.>Secure smaller and lighter items using
the luggage compartment net
* or elastic
straps
>Secure larger and heavier items with
load-securing devices
*. Lashing eyelets
are provided at the inner corners of the
luggage compartment for attaching
these load-securing devices.

Comply with the information enclosed
with the load-securing devices.
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BRAKE SYSTEMBrake fluid levelIf the brake fluid level is too low and brake
pedal travel has become longer, there may
be a defect in one of the brake system's
hydraulic circuits.
Proceed to the nearest MINI Dealer. Higher brake application pressure
may be necessary under these conditions,
there may be a slight pull to one side, and
brake pedal travel may be longer. Please
remember to adapt your driving style
accordingly.<
Disc brakesWhen the vehicle is driven only occasion
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ally, during extended periods when the
vehicle is not used at all, and in operating
conditions where brake applications are
less frequent, there is an increased ten
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dency for corrosion of the brake rotors and
accumulation of contamination on the
brake pads. This occurs because the mini
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mal pressure that must be exerted by the
pads to clean the rotors by brake applica
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tions is not reached. Corrosion on brake rotors is signaled by a
running or pulsation during braking; even
extended subsequent braking will not cure
this phenomenon.
It is a good idea to periodically dry the
brakes with a gentle application when driv
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ing in rain and on wet roads.

Monitor traffic conditions to ensure that
this maneuver does not endanger other
road users. The resulting heat dries the
brake rotors and pads. Then if the braking
force is needed, it is immediately available.Driving downhill
To prevent overheating and the resulting reduced efficiency of the
brake system, drive down extended or
steep mountain gradients in the gear
which requires the least brake applications.
Otherwise, even light but consistent pedal
pressure can lead to high temperatures,
brake wear and possibly even brake fail
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ure. -
ther utilized by downshifting, to first gear if
necessary, in the manual mode of the auto
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matic transmission, refer to page
55. This
protects the brakes from excessive loads.
Do not coast with the clutch pedal pressed or with the transmission or
selector lever in Neutral. Do not coast with
the engine switched off. The engine pro
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vides no braking effect when the transmis
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sion is in Neutral, and there is no power-
assist for braking or steering when the
engine is switched off.

Make sure that there are no floor mats,
floor carpets or other objects in the vicinity
of the brake or accelerator pedal, as the
travel path of the pedals could otherwise
be impeded. the front axle and in the right brake pads of
the rear axle monitor the brake pad condi
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tion. When the brake pads reach the wear
limit, the brake wear warning lights up,
refer to page
18.
Use brake pads which the manufac
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turer of your MINI has approved for
your particular vehicle model. The manu
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facturer of your MINI cannot evaluate non-
approved brake pads to determine if they
are suitable for use, and therefore cannot
ensure the operating safety of the vehicle
in the event of their use.<
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RUN FLAT TIRES
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NEW WHEELS AND TIRES
If there is a total loss of tire inflation pres
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sure, 0
psi
/ 0 kPa, or obvious tire damage,
you can gauge the mileage for continued
driving on the basis of the following indica
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tions:>With a light load:

1 to 2 persons without luggage:

approx. 155
miles
/ 250
km
>With a medium load:

2 persons, full luggage compartment, or

4 persons without luggage:

approx. 90 miles
/ 150 km.
>With a full load:

4 persons or more, full luggage compart
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ment:

approx. 30
miles
/ 50 km.
Drive cautiously. Do not exceed a speed of 50
mph
/ 80
km/h. In case of
tire pressure loss you must expect changes
in vehicle handling such as lower track sta
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bility during braking, longer braking dis
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tances and changes in self-steering proper
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ties when close to the handling limit.

For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends not having dam
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aged Run Flat tires repaired. In this case,
consult your MINI dealer.<
Tire change set
In case of a flat tire, the tire change set is not needed, since your vehicle
has Run Flat tires.

When changing a tire, always observe the
safety measures and the procedure for
changing tires starting on page
125
.<
Your vehicle is additionally equipped with a
tire change set.In the MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Con
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vertible this is located in the luggage com
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partment under the floor mat.

In the MINI COOPER
S and MINI COOPER S
Convertible, the tire change set is located in
a separate bag which is attached to the
lashing eyelets on the luggage compart
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ment floor by means of tie-down straps.
Have new wheels and tires mounted only by a tire specialist. Work that is
improperly carried out could result in con
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sequential damage and pose safety haz
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ards. about the correct wheel and tire combina
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tion for your vehicle.

Have the wheels balanced after each tire or
wheel replacement. The correct wheel and tire combination is
also important for various systems that
would otherwise be impaired, e.g. ABS or
DSC.
The manufacturer of your vehicle rec
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ommends that you avoid using
retread tires, as this could impair driving
safety. This is due to the possible variations
in casing structures and, in some cases, to
their extreme age, which can lead to a
decrease in their durability.<
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