2005 MINI Hardtop 2 Door window

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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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1 Reservoir for windshield and rear

window
* washer system
108
2 Vehicle identification number3 Coolant expansion tank
110
4 Engine oil filler neck
109
5Battery
132
6 Brake fluid reservoir
111
7 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning system
108
8 Engine oil dipstick
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT: MINI COOPER AND MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE

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OVERVIEW
REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS
DATA
INDEX
1 Reservoir for windshield and rear

window
* washer system
108
2 Vehicle identification number
3 Coolant expansion tank
110
4 Engine oil filler neck
109
5 Auxiliary termin al for jump-
starting
134
6 Brake fluid reservoir
111
7 Reservoir for headlamp cleaning system
108
8 Engine oil dipstick
108
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: MINI COOPER S AND MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE

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WASHER FLUID
ENGINE OIL
Headlamp* and window washer systems The capacity of the headlamp washer sys
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tem is approx. 2.6
quarts
/ 2.5
liters, that of
the windshield and rear window washer
system approx. 2.1
quarts
/ 2.0
liters.
Fill with water and, if necessary, with anti
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freeze, according to manufacturer's recom
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mendations.
We recommend that you mix the washer fluid before filling either res
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ervoir.<
Antifreeze agent for the washer sys
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tems is flammable. Always keep it
well away from sparks and open flames,
and store it in tightly closed containers well
out of the reach of children. Always observe
the instructions on the containers.<
The illustration shows by way of example the dipstick of the MINI
COOPER and the
MINI
COOPER Convertible.
Measuring the oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface2. Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating temperature3. Pull the dipstick out after approx.
5
minutes and wipe it off with a lint-free
cloth, paper towel, or similar material
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way
into the guide tube and pull it out again.
The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
As with fuel economy, oil consumption is
directly influenced by your driving style and
vehicle operating conditions.
The oil volume between the two notches –
MIN, MAX – on the dipstick corresponds to
approx. 1.1
quarts
/ 1
liter. Do not fill
beyond the upper notch on the dipstick.
Excess oil will damage the engine.

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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLEner, heavy-duty grease remover, fuel or
similar>Wood paneling
*:
Please clean wood paneling and other
wood parts only with a damp cloth. Dry
off with a soft cloth>Safety belts:

Only clean using mild soap, leaving the
belts fitted.

Do not dry clean, as the fabric can be
destroyed.

Always roll up safety belts only when
dry.

Dirty safety belts prevent unrolling and
thus negatively affect safety>Floor carpets and floor mats
*:
If heavily soiled, clean using interior
cleaner. Floor mats can be removed to
allow the interior to be cleaned>Wiper blades:

Clean with soapy water. Replace wiper
blades twice a year, before and after the
cold season. This is particularly impor
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tant on vehicles fitted with a rain sensor.Caring for leather* and imitation
leather The leather and imitation leather used by
the manufacturer of your MINI are high
quality products processed using state-of-
the-art methods and will retain their qual
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ity level for many years if cared for prop
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erly.Regular cleaning and care are necessary, as
dust and road dirt scratch in pores and
creases and lead to heavy wear as well as
premature brittleness of the leather and
imitation leather surface.

This is why you should use a cloth or vac
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uum cleaner to remove dust on a regular
basis.Since dirt and oil slowly destroy the protec
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tive layer of the leather and imitation
leather, a treatment with a leather care
product is necessary twice a year. This pre
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serves the quality of the leather and pre
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vents electrostatic charging.
Cleaning agents can contain hazard
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ous or health-damaging substances.
For this reason, always observe the warn
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ings on the package. For interior cleaning,
always open the doors or windows of the
vehicle.

Do not use any products that are not
intended for cleaning the vehicle. -
vertible top largely depend on the proper
care and operation of the convertible top.
You should therefore observe the following
notes in particular:>Whenever possible, park your vehicle in
the shade to protect it from intense sun
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light>Do not fold the convertible top when it is
wet, dirty or frozen; otherwise water
marks, moisture stains and chafing could
result>If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed
area for a longer period of time, make
sure that there is sufficient ventilation>Remove bird droppings immediately
because they have corrosive properties.
Never use spot removers, paint thin
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ner, solvents, cleaning fuel or similar
since these products can destroy the rubber
seals and cause leaks.<

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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
WIPER BLADES
LAMPS AND BULBS
Rear window wiper* 1. Rotate the wiper arm completely out
from the windshield2. Turn the wiper blade as far as it will go
to the rear3. Press the wiper blade against the limit
and thus out of the mounting4. Press the new wiper blade into the
mounting.
Lamps and bulbs are an important compo
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nent of vehicle safety. Therefore, proceed
carefully when handling bulbs.

To replace bulbs which are not described
here, please contact a MINI Dealer or a
workshop that has specially trained per
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sonnel working in accordance with the
specifications of the MINI manufacturer.
Do not touch the glass portion of a new bulb with your bare hands since
even small amounts of impurities burn into
the surface and reduce the service life of
the bulb. Use a clean cloth, paper napkin, or
similar material, or hold the bulb by its
metallic base.<
A replacement bulb set can be obtained at
your MINI Dealer.
Whenever working on the electrical system, switch off the electrical
accessory you are working on or disconnect
the cable from the negative terminal of the
battery. Failure to do this could result in
short circuits.

To prevent injuries and damage, comply
with any instructions provided by the bulb
manufacturer.<

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BATTERYStorage location MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Convert
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ible:The battery is located in the engine com
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partment. Exact location, refer to page
106
.
MINI COOPER
S and MINI COOPER
S Con
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vertible:The battery is located in the luggage com
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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
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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
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ual for Navigation System.

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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
JUMP-STARTING
>MINI COOPER
S and MINI COOPER
S
Convertible:

Open the cover of the auxiliary jump-
starting terminal, arrow
1
2. Connect one terminal clamp of the

plus/+
jumper cable to the positive bat
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tery terminal or to an auxiliary jump-
starting terminal of the support vehicle
3. Connect the other terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive bat
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tery terminal or to an auxiliary jump-
starting terminal of the vehicle to be
started
Engine or body ground in your MINI or MINI
Convertible: arrow
2.
4. Connect one terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative
battery terminal or to an engine or body
ground of the support vehicle5. Connect the second terminal clamp of
the minus/– jumper cable to the nega
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tive terminal of the battery or to the
engine or body ground of the vehicle to
be started.
Performing the jump-start1. Start the engine of the support vehicle
and allow it to run at a fast idle speed for
several minutes2. Start the engine of the other vehicle in
the usual manner.

If the first start attempt is not success
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ful, wait a few minutes before another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge
3. Allow the engines of both vehicles to run
for several minutes
On the MINI or MINI Convertible:

Before disconnecting the jumper
cables, switch on the lighting, the rear
window defroster and the highest
blower speed to prevent a voltage surge
from the regulator to the electrical sys
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tems and components.<
4. Then disconnect the jumper cables in
the reverse order.If necessary have the battery checked and
completely charged at a MINI Dealer.
Do not use spray starter fluids to start the engine.<