2005 MINI Hardtop 2 Door ESP

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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
*
The conceptThe PDC assists you when you back into a
parking space. A signal tone tells you the
current distance to an object behind your
vehicle. To do this, four ultrasonic sensors
in the rear bumper measure the distance to
the nearest object.

The sensors on each side have a range of
approx. 2
ft / 60
cm, the middle sensors
one of approx. 5 ft / 1.5
m.
PDC is a parking aid that can identify objects if they are approached slowly,
as is generally the case when parking.
Avoid driving towards objects rapidly; due
to underlying physical principles, the sys
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tem may otherwise alert you too late for
you to take evasive steps. 2, the sys
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tem starts to operate automatically about
one second after you select reverse gear or
place the selector lever in position R.
Wait for this one second before you drive backwards.<
The system is deactivated when you shift
away from Reverse.
You can have a signal tone set as a confirmation that PDC has been acti
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vated. tone sounding at intervals. As the distance
between vehicle and object decreases, the
intervals between the tones become
shorter. A continuous tone indicates the
presence of an object less than 8
in / 20
cm
away.
The warning signal is canceled after
approx. three seconds if the distance to the
object remains constant during this time,
for instance if you are moving parallel to a
wall.MalfunctionA continuous high-pitched tone will sound
during initial activation. The system is mal
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functioning. Have the system checked.Volume controlThe volume of the Park Distance Control
signal can be adjusted from level
1, soft, to
level
6, loud.You can have this function set.<
System limitations
Even with PDC, final responsibility for estimating the distance between the
vehicle and any objects always remains
with the driver.

Even when sensors are involved, there is a
blind spot in which objects cannot be
detected. Recognition of some objects can
be beyond the limits of physical ultrasonic
measurement, for example with towing
bars or hitches or with thin or wedge-
shaped objects. Moreover, low objects that
have already been detected, such as a curb
edge, can disappear out of the range of the
sensors before a continuous tone sounds.

Loud sources of sound outside and inside
your vehicle can drown the PDC signal
tone.<
Keep the sensors clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure that they
will continue to operate effectively.

Do not apply high pressure spray to the
sensors for a prolonged period of time.
Always maintain a distance which is
greater than 4
in / 10
cm.<

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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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INTEGRATED UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL
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4. Simultaneously press the command but
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ton of the original control device and the
desired memory button
1 on the inte
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grated universal remote control. The
indicator lamp
2 begins to flash slowly.
Release both buttons when indicator
lamp
2 starts flashing rapidly. If indica
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tor lamp
2 does not start to flash rapidly
after approx. 15
seconds, change the dis
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tance between the two devices
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other
original control devices. The corresponding memory button
1 is
now programmed with the signal of the
original control device.
The system can be operated as soon as the
ignition is switched on.
If the system cannot be operated after repeated attempts at program
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ming, check whether the original control
device is equipped with an alternating-
code system. You can either check the oper
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ating instructions of the original control
device for this information, or you can
press and hold down the programmed
memory button
1 of the integrated univer
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sal remote control. If indicator lamp
2 of
the integrated universal remote control
flashes rapidly for a brief period and then
remains on for approx. two seconds, the
original control device is equipped with an
alternating-code system. In this case, the
memory buttons
1 are programmed as
described for an alternating-code control
device.<
Alternating-code control deviceYou will need to refer to the operating
instructions of the system in question in
order to program the integrated universal
remote control. Read through the operat
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ing instructions for information on syn
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chronization.

Observe the following additional instruc
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tions when you program an alternating-
code control device:
You will find programming easier if you have the assistance of a second
person.<
1. Park your vehicle within range of the
radio-remote-controlled device2. Program the integrated universal
remote control as described above in the
section on fixed-code programming3. Locate the button on the receiver of the
target device, for example on the upper
part of the drive
4. Press the button on the receiver of the
target device. Once you have completed
step
4, you have approx. 30 seconds to
complete step
5
5. Press the programmed memory
button
1 of the integrated universal
remote control three times.
The corresponding memory button
1 is
now programmed with the signal of the
original control device.
Consult your MINI Dealer if you have any questions.<
Deleting memory buttons It is not possible to delete individual mem
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ory buttons
1. To delete all three memory
buttons
1 at the same time, however, per
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form the following steps:Press and hold both outer buttons
1 of the
integrated universal remote control for
approx. 20 seconds until indicator lamp
2
flashes.

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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
GENERAL DRIVING NOTESParking the vehicle Condensation forms in the air conditioner
system during operation, and then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed
water on the ground are therefore normal.Safe braking Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stan
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dard feature. The best way to brake the
vehicle in critical situations requiring brak
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ing is to apply maximum pressure to the
brake pedal: panic stop. Since the vehicle
remains maneuverable, you can still go
around any obstacles with the smallest
possible steering movements. The pulsation of the brake pedal, together
with the sound of hydraulic regulation,
indicates to you that ABS is actively taking
effect. Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, reduce road speed. If you do not, a
wedge of water can form between tires
and road surface. This phenomenon is char
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acterized by a partial or complete loss of
contact between the tires and the road sur
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face. The ultimate results are loss of steer
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ing and braking control.<
Mobile communications in the vehicle
The manufacturer of your MINI

recommends that you do not use
mobile devices, e.g. cellular phones, inside
the vehicle without directly connecting
them to an outside antenna. Otherwise,
interference between the vehicle electron
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ics and the mobile device cannot be ruled
out. In addition, it is not ensured that the
radiation emitted during mobile transmis
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sion will be directed outside of the vehi
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cle. Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1
ft / 30 cm,
and then only at walking speed at the
most. Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the
electrical systems and the transmission
may be damaged.<
Clothes hooks
When suspending clothing from the hooks, ensure that they will not
obstruct the driver's vision. Do not hang
heavy objects on the hooks. If you do, they
could injure the occupants during braking
or evasive maneuvers.<
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures occur in any vehi
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cle equipped with a catalytic con
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verter. Do not remove the heat protection
plates fitted in the area of the exhaust sys
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tem and do not apply body-cavity pro
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tectant to this area. When driving, standing
at idle, and parking the vehicle, take care to
avoid contact between the hot exhaust sys
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tem and flammable materials, e.g. hay,
grass, leaves, etc. Such contact could lead
to a fire resulting in serious personal injury
and property damage.<

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REFUELING
Always switch off the engine before refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot
be filled into the tank and the SERVICE
ENGINE SOON lamp may come on.<
1. Open the fuel filler door2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise3. Put the gas cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
Always observe all applicable precau
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tions and regulations when handling
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these
containers can leak, cause an explosion,
and lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Observe the following when refueling
Always observe all safety precautions posted at the service station when
handling fuel.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling the
nozzle out of the pipe during refueling:>Results in premature pump shutoff>Will reduce the effect of the fuel vapor
recovery system on the pump.As long as the filler nozzle is used properly,
the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle
shuts off the first time.Closing the gas cap1. Put on gas cap 2. Turn gas cap clockwise until it clicks3. Close fuel filler door.
Close the gas cap carefully after

refuelling until a click is heard.

While closing, be sure not to squeeze the
strap which is fastened to the cap.<
US models only:
The warning lamp
* comes on.

The gas cap is not correctly closed
or missing. Check if the gas cap is
correctly closed.
Fuel tank volumeApprox. 13.2
gallons
/ 50
liters, of which
approx. 2.1
gallons
/ 8
liters are reserve
capacity.
Do not drive until the fuel tank is totally empty. Otherwise engine
operations are not guaranteed and damage
could occur.<
Fuel specification The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.Required fuel Premium Unleaded Gasoline,

Minimum Octane Rating: 91.Minimum Octane Rating corresponds to
the Anti Knock Index (AKI) and is deter
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mined according to the so-called (R+M)/2
method.

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REFUELING
Do not use leaded gasoline, as other
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wise the lambda probe and catalytic
converter will be permanently damaged.<
Use high-quality brandsField experience has indicated significant
differences in fuel quality: volatility, com
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position, additives, etc., among gasolines
offered for sale in the United States and
Canada. Fuels containing up to and includ
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ing 10
% ethanol or other oxygenates with
up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight, that is, 15
%
MTBE or 3% methanol plus an equivalent
amount of co-solvent, will not void the
applicable warranties with respect to
defects in materials or workmanship.
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and
stalling problems especially under certain
environmental conditions such as high
ambient temperature and high altitude.

Should you encounter driveability prob
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lems which you suspect could be related to
the fuel you are using, we recommend that
you respond by switching to a recognized
high-quality brand.

Failure to comply with these recommenda
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tions may result in unscheduled mainte
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nance.<
Manual release with the MINI In the event of an electrical malfunction,
the fuel filler door can be unlocked manu
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ally.1. Remove the side trim panel on the left-
hand side of the luggage compartment2. Pull the white lever toward the rear.

The fuel filler door is released
3. Open the fuel filler door.
Manual release with the MINI Convertible In the event of an electrical malfunction,
the fuel filler door can be unlocked manu
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ally.1. Remove the cover of the side trim panel
on the left-hand side, arrow
1
2. Pull the green strap toward the rear,
arrow
2.
The fuel filler door is released
3. Open the fuel filler door.

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TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE Information for your safetyIt is not merely the tire's service life, but
also driving safety and driving comfort that
depend on the condition of the tires and
the maintenance of the specified tire pres
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sure.
Check tire inflation pressures regu
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larly and correct them if necessary,
including the space-saver spare tire: at
least twice a month and before long jour
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neys. Failure to observe this precaution can
result in incorrect tire pressures, which
cause unstable handling response as well
as tire damage, and can ultimately lead to
an accident.

Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat, tires
except if Run Flat tires are fitted. A flat tire
greatly impairs steering and braking
response, and can lead to complete loss of
control over the vehicle. cold tires. This means after driving a maxi
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mum of 1.25
miles / 2
km or when the
vehicle has been parked for at least 2
hours.
Warm tires have higher pressures.
After correcting the tire inflation pressure,
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page
71.
Tire inflation pressures for original tiresThe tire inflation pressures for your stan
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dard tires are shown on the driver's-side
door post, visible when the door is open.Tire inflation pressures for other tire
sizesIn the following tire pressure table, all pres
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sures are given for the specified tire sizes at
ambient temperature.
In order to determine the correct inflation pressures for your tires,
refer to the values for the tire size in ques
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tion.<
Checking the inflation pressure on the space-saver spare tireBehind the bumper there is a valve exten
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sion accessible from the outside for check
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ing the inflation pressure.Tire sizeThe tire inflation pressures apply to the tire
sizes approved and the tire brands recom
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mended by the manufacturer of your MINI
or MINI Convertible. Your MINI Dealer will
be glad to advise you.

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TIRE CODING
TIRE CONDITION
Traction The traction grades, from highest to low
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est, are AA, A, B, and C.

Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified govern
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ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction per
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formance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead brak
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ing traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics. B and C, representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under con
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trolled conditions on a specified indoor lab
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oratory test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the labora
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tory test wheel than the minimum required
by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire fail
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ure. -
lar symbol containing the letters RSC on
the side of the tire, refer to page
101
.
M+SWinter and all-season tires.

These have better winter performance
properties than summer tires.
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear,
signs of damage and for foreign objects
lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth.Tire tread The tread depth should not fall below
ε in / 3 mm.

Below ε
in / 3 mm tread depth, there is a
very high danger of hydroplaning at higher
speeds even if there is only a small amount
of water on the road.

Below a tread depth of
1/6 in / 4 mm, win
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ter tires display a perceptible decrease in
their ability to cope with winter driving
conditions, and should be replaced in the
interest of safety.