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ONBOARD COMPUTER
*
Mode selectionFrom ignition key position
1, you can use
the button in the turn signal indicator lever
to retrieve information from the onboard
computer for display in the tachometer. By
pressing the button briefly, you can call up
a new function for display.
The displays appear in the following order:Outside temperature, range, average con
-
sumption and current consumption, aver
-
age speed and current speed.From ignition key position
1, the most
recently selected setting is displayed.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navi
-
gation system, you will find more
information on the onboard computer in
the Owner's Manual for Navigation Sys
-
tem.<
Outside temperature If the vehicle is not equipped with an
onboard computer, only the outside tem
-
perature is displayed.
You can have the unit of measure set to 7 or
6.<
Ice warning If the outside temperature falls below
approx. 37
7 / 3
6, the onboard com
-
puter automatically switches to the outside
temperature display.
In addition, an acoustic signal can be heard
and the display flashes for a short time.
The ice warning does not exclude the possibility that surface ice can form
at temperatures above 37
7 / 3
6, e.g. on
bridges and shaded roads.<
With navigation system option:The temperature is displayed in the status
line of the navigation system, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Navigation System.Current vehicle speedIf the vehicle is not equipped with an
onboard computer, only the current speed
is displayed.With the ignition key in position
1 or
higher, you can use the button in the turn
signal indicator lever to switch the display
from outside temperature to current speed
and vice versa.
RangeThe display shows a range estimate based
on the available fuel. The amount of fuel
remaining in the tank is measured, and the
range is estimated from your driving style
over the last 20
miles
/ 30 km.
If the range displayed is less than 35 miles
/ 50 km, be sure to refuel;
otherwise engine functions are not guaran
-
teed and damage could occur.<
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
ONBOARD COMPUTER
*
Average speed, average fuel
consumption Press the button in the turn signal indicator
lever for a longer period.The displayed average values for speed and
consumption are recalculated.Any time spent with the vehicle stationary
and the engine shut off is ignored for the
calculation.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navi
-
gation system, the displays are
shown in the area of the navigation sys
-
tem.<
You can have a different unit of mea
-
sure set.<
Current fuel consumptionThe current consumption value is calcu
-
lated and displayed on the basis of your
driving style.
You can have a different unit of mea
-
sure set.<
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BATTERYStorage location MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Convert
-
ible:The battery is located in the engine com
-
partment. Exact location, refer to page
106
.
MINI COOPER
S and MINI COOPER
S Con
-
vertible:The battery is located in the luggage com
-
partment under the floor mat.Battery careThe battery is absolutely maintenance-free,
that is, the original electrolyte will normally
last for the service life of the battery under
moderate climatic conditions. Your MINI
Dealer will be glad to advise you if you have
any questions regarding the battery. Charging the batteryOnly charge the battery in the vehicle via
the terminals in the engine compartment
with the engine switched off, refer to
'Jump-starting', page
134
ff.
Disposal
After replacing old batteries, return the used batteries to your MINI
Dealer or to a recycling point. Maintain the
battery in an upright position for transport
and storage. Secure the battery to prevent
it from tilting during transport.<
Power failure After a temporary power failure, e.g. due to
a discharged battery, some of your vehicle's
equipment will function only to a limited
extent and must be reinitialized or read
-
justed. Individual settings are also lost and
must be reprogrammed:>Time:
Must be reset, refer to page
63
>Electric power windows:
Must be reinitialized, refer to page
32
>Radio
*:
The stations must be reset, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Radio>Navigation system
*:
It may take some time for its operability
to be restored, refer to the Owner's Man
-
ual for Navigation System.
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
150
Convenience operation
convertible top
37
from outside
26, 27
glass sunroof, electric
33
windows
31
Convertible top
35
care
115
convenience operation
37
electrical malfunction
37
emergency closing
37
malfunction
37
Coolant
110
indicator lamp
16
level
110
temperature gauge
64
Coolant temperature gauge
64
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities
145
Cooling, refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
Copyright
2
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)
70
warning lamp
17
Correct tires
99
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror
47
Cruise control
61
buttons in the steering
wheel
20, 21
indicator lamp
19
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders
81
Curb weight, refer to
Weights
143
, 144
Current fuel consumption
67
setting units
67
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data
140
D Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer
63
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting
58
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit
12
Data
capacities
145
dimensions
141
engine
140
technical
140
weights
143
Date of the Owner's Manual
7
Daytime driving lamps
57
Deep water, refer to Driving
through water
93
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows
80
Defrosting and demisting
windows
automatic climate control
80
Defrosting windows
80
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows
80
Demisting windows
80
Digital clock
63
Dimensions
141
, 142
Dimming interior rearview
mirror
47
Dipstick, engine oil
108
Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal
indicators
58
Disc brakes
96
Displacement, refer to Engine
data
140
Display elements
13
with navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack
14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting
58
Disposal
engine oil
109
vehicle battery
132
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer
63
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)
74
Door keys
24
Door lock
27
Doors, locking and unlocking
acknowledgment
signals
26, 27
from inside
28
from outside
26
DOT quality grades
99
Draft-free ventilation
77, 80
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders
81
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams
57
Driving notes
93
Driving stability control
systems
68, 69
Dry air, refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
Drying air,
refer to Air
conditioning
76, 79
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
69
indicator lamp
17
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
69
indicator lamp
17
E Easy entry to the rear
44
EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution
70
EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
154
Mechanical keys, refer to Master keys
24
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory
47
Microfilter
air conditioning system
77
automatic climate control
80
MINI Maintenance System
112
MINI manufacturer
6
MINI Mobility System
129
compressor
130
liquid sealant
130
Mirrors
46
heating
46
Mobile telephone, refer to separate Owner’s Manual
Mobility System
129
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety
7
Multifunction steering
wheel
20
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher
58
washer/wiper system
59
N Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints
43
New tires
102
Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Nylon rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting
137
O OBD interface socket
113
Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality
94
Odometer
63
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil
109
alternative oil grades
109
approved engine oils
109
capacity
145
dipstick
108
Oil change intervals, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
Oil consumption
109
Oil filter change
145
Oil level
108
indicator lamp
16
Oil pressure, indicator lamp
16
Oil service
65
Onboard computer
66
Onboard tool kit
120
MINI Mobility System
129
Run Flat tires
120
space-saver spare tire
125
Opening and closing
from inside
28
from outside
25
via remote control
26
via the door lock
27
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation
75, 78
Outside air
76
air conditioning system
76
Outside air mode, automatic
climate control
79
Outside temperature
display
66
changing units
66
in the onboard computer
66
P Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork
114
Park Distance Control (PDC)
74
Parking
vehicle
93
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)
74
Parking brake
53
warning lamp
17
Parking lamps
57
bulb replacement
122
Parking lamps/Low beams
57
Parking lock, refer to P
Parking
55
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle
6
PDC Park Distance Control
74
Plastic
114
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter
77
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter
80
Power convertible top
35
Power failure
132
Power output, refer to Engine
data
140
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket
82
Power windows
31
Pressure, tires
97
reinflation using MINI
Mobility System
130
Protective function, electric
glass sunroof
34
Pumping in liquid sealant
130
Q Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
99