2005 MINI Hardtop 2 Door display

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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
MINI MOBILITY SYSTEM
*
If an air pressure of
26 psi
/
180
kPa cannot be reached,
unscrew the hose
1 and drive back and
forth about
33 ft / 10
m so that the liq
-
uid sealant is distributed in the tire.
Afterwards repeat the procedure.

If an air pressure of 26
psi / 180
kPa is
still not reached, the tire is too badly
damaged. Please contact the nearest
MINI Dealer.<
5. Turn off compressor
2
6. Unscrew hose
1 from the tire valve
7. Store the MINI Mobility System back in
the vehicle.
The instructions for using the MINI Mobility System are also given on the
equipment.<
Distributing liquid sealantImmediately drive for approx. 10
minutes,
so that the liquid sealant is uniformly dis
-
tributed.
Do not exceed a speed of 40
mph
/
60 km/h.

If possible do not drive at a speed lower
than 10
mph
/ 20
km/h.<
Checking tire inflation pressure 1. After driving for approx. 10
minutes, pull
over at a suitable location
2. Screw hose with manometer back onto
the tire valve3. Check the tire inflation pressures.
The tire inflation pressure must be at least 18
psi / 130
kPa. If it is not,
do not continue driving.<
If 18
psi / 130
kPa are displayed:
4. Ignition key position 1:

Turn on compressor 2. Correct the tire
inflation pressure to the specified value,
refer to the tire inflation pressure table
on page
98
5. Replace the tire as soon as possible.
The use of the MINI Mobility System may be ineffective with tire damage
larger than approx.
1/6 in / 4 mm. Please
contact the nearest MINI Dealer if the tire
cannot be made drivable with the MINI
Mobility System.<
Driving on
Do not exceed the permitted maxi
-
mum speed of 50
mph
/ 80
km/h;
otherwise an accident could happen.<
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible and have the new wheel/tire
assembly balanced. Have the MINI Mobility
System refilled.<
Tire change setWhen changing a tire, always observe the
safety measures and the procedure for
changing tires starting on page
125
.
In case of a flat tire the tire change set is not needed due to the availabil
-
ity of the MINI Mobility 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
152
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge
63, 64
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality
94
Gear indicator, with
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
56
Gearshift lever

Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54
manual transmission
53
Gearshifts, with Continuously
Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)
54
General driving notes
93
Glass sunroof, electric
33
convenience operation
27
opening and closing in the
event of an electrical
malfunction
34
remote control
26
Glove compartment
81
Gross weight, refer to
Weights
143
, 144

H Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake
53
Hazard warning flashers
12
Head airbags
72
Head restraints
43
Headlamp flasher
58
indicator lamp
19
Headlamp range control,
dynamic, xenon lamps
57
Headlamp washer
reservoir
108

capacity, refer to
Capacities
145

Headlamp washer system

cleaning headlamps
60
washer fluid
108

Headlamps

bulb replacement
122

care
114

Heated mirrors
46
Heated rear window

air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Heating
75
exterior mirrors
46
rear window
76, 79
seats
46
windshield
76, 79
Heavy load, refer to Loading
88
Height adjustment

seats
42
steering wheel
46
Height, refer to
Dimensions
141
, 142

High beams
58
bulb replacement
122

headlamp flasher
58
indicator lamp
19
High Performance Synthetic
Oil, refer to Engine oil
109

alternative oils
109

capacity
145

recommended oils
109

specified oils
109

Holders for beverages
81
Horn
12
Hot exhaust system
93
Hydraulic brake
96
Hydroplaning
93
I Ice warning
66
Ignition
51
Ignition key
24
Ignition lock
51
Illuminated vanity mirror
47
Imitation leather
114

Imprint
2
Index
148

Indicator and warning lamps,
overview
16
Indicator/warning lamp

Airbags
73
ASC
68
brakes
111

coolant temperature
64
DSC
69
fasten safety belts
45
Flat Tire Monitor
72
fog lamps
58
reserve fuel capacity
63, 64
Individual air distribution
80
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory
47
Inflation pressure monitor,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor
71
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure
97
Inspection
65
Instrument cluster, refer to
Display elements
13
Instrument lighting
58
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit
12
Integrated universal remote
control
83
Interior lamp, remote
control
26
Interior lamps
59
Interior rearview mirror
47
automatic dimming
47

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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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

Owner's Manual for Radio

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

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
156
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