3OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Driving:Ignition lock
51
Starting the engine
51
Switching off the engine
52
Parking brake
53
Manual transmission
53
Continuously Variable automatic
Transmission (CVT)
54
Parking lamps/Low beams
57
signal/Headlamp flasher
58
Instrument lighting
58
Fog lamps
58
Interior lamps
59
Washer/wiper system
59
Cruise control
61
Everything under control:Odometer
63
Clock
63
Fuel gauge
63
Coolant temperature gauge
64
Tachometer
65
Service interval display
65
Onboard computer
66
Technology for safety and driving
convenience:All Season traction Control (ASC)
68
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
69
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
70
Flat Tire Monitor
71
Airbags
72
Park Distance Control (PDC)
74
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:Air conditioning system
75
Automatic climate control
78
Interior conveniences:Glove compartment
81
Ashtray, drinks holders
81
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply
82
Integrated universal remote control
83
Loading and transporting cargo:Luggage compartment in the MINI
85
Luggage compartment in the MINI Convertible
86
Loading cargo
86
Roof-mounted luggage rack
89
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCESpecial operating instructions:Break-in procedures
92
General driving notes
93
Refueling
94
Brake system
96
Wheels and tires:Tire inflation pressure
97
Tire coding
99
Tire condition
100
Run Flat tires
101
New wheels and tires
102
Snow chains
104
58
SIGNAL/HEADLAMP FLASHER
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
FOG LAMPS
1Turn signal indicators 2 High beams/Headlamp flasher To signal brieflyGently push the lever up to the point of
resistance and hold it there, if necessary.
The lever returns to its center position once
it is released.
The indicator lamp flashes and the relay clicks faster than normal: a turn
signal indicator has failed.<
To control the instrument lighting, press the button.To increase the illumination intensityKeep the button pressed until the desired
brightness is reached.To decrease the illumination intensityPress the button briefly.
With each brief pressing of the button, the
illumination intensity is reduced in steps.
When the parking lamps/low beams are switched on:
Briefly press the switch upwards or down
-
wards.Briefly press once again to switch off.Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on. The green
indicator lamp lights up.
The fog lamps are switched on.Rear fog lamp*
The low beams must be switched on. The yellow indicator lamp
lights up. The rear fog lamp is
switched on.
Observe all legal regulations concerning
the use of fog lamps.
76
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
*
Air volume/Blower
You can select blower speeds from 1 to 4. Position
0: fan is
turned off. The button for recir
-
culated air mode fully blocks the
supply of air from outside.
The heating, ventilation and air condition
-
ing operate in position 1 or higher.Temperature
Turn to the right, red, to increase the temperature of the passen
-
ger compartment.Rapid heating: turn to the
extreme right. Then select a pleasant inte
-
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
-
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
-
fied and, depending on the temperature
setting, rewarmed.
After the engine has started, the wind
-
shield can temporarily fog over. Condensa
-
tion on the windows is reduced when the
air conditioning is turned on.
When the air conditioning is on, con
-
densation is formed which then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed
water on the ground are therefore nor
-
mal.
Indicator lamp lights up.
The air within the vehicle is recirculated.
If the windows fog up in the recircu
-
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
-
rate.<
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
*
Automatic air distribution and volume
Automatic program (AUTO):
Indicator lamp lights up.
Automatic adjustment of the air distribu
-
tion and volume, and adaptation of the
specified temperatures to external influ
-
ences, i.e. outside temperature and sun
-
light.In the automatic program (AUTO), the air
conditioning is activated automatically. To
create a pleasant air climate, the air tem
-
perature coming from the vents in the
upper body area is lower than the air tem
-
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
-
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
-
ting, rewarmed.In the automatic program (AUTO), the air
conditioning is activated automatically. After the engine has started, the wind
-
shield can temporarily fog over. In the air
conditioning mode, there is less condensa
-
tion on the windows.
When the air conditioning is on, con
-
densation is formed which then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed
water on the ground are therefore nor
-
mal.
-
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
-
essary increase the air supply.
<
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
-
priate direction to change the tem
-
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
-
tained.
124
LAMPS AND BULBSRear fog lamp* With the space-saver spare tire option:Access to the lamp via the back or under
-
side of the bumper.1. Press the clips together2. Push the lamp out of the bumper3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left4. Remove and replace the bulb.Other equipment:
In the event of a malfunction, please contact your MINI Dealer or a work
-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica
-
tions of your MINI manufacturer.<
License plate lamps 5 watt bulb By way of example, the illustration shows
the license plate lamp of the MINI.1. Apply a screwdriver to the recess and
lever out the lamp cover2. Replace the bulb.Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)Light-emitting diodes installed behind
translucent lenses serve as the light
sources for many of the controls and dis
-
plays in your vehicle. These light-emitting
diodes are related to conventional lasers,
and legislation defines them as light-emit
-
ting diodes, Class 1.
Do not remove the protective lenses and avoid staring directly at the unfil
-
tered beam for several hours, as inflamma
-
tion of the retina could result.<
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
155
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
R Radiator, refer to Coolant
110
Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual
Rain sensor
59
Range
66
Reading lamps
59
Rear backrest, foldable
85, 86
Rear fog lamp
58
bulb replacement
124
indicator lamp
58
Rear lamps, bulb
replacement
123
Rear seats, adjusting head
restraints
43
Rear shelf, refer to Luggage
compartment cover
85
Rear turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement
123
Rear window wiper
60
replacement
121
Rearview mirror
46
Recirculated air mode
air conditioning system
76
automatic climate control
79
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest
tilt
43
Refueling
94
fuel filler door
94
Remaining distance for
service
65
Remaining distance, refer to
Range
66
Remote control
25, 26
garage door opener
83
malfunction
27
Remote control key, refer to
Master keys with remote
control
24
Replacement key
24
Replacement of tires
changing tires
125
new wheels and tires
102
Reporting safety defects
9
Reserve indicator light, refer to
Fuel gauge
63, 64
Reservoir, washing
systems
108
Restraint systems
for children
48
refer to Safety belts
45
Retaining straps
88
Reverse
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
55
manual transmission
54
Roller sun blind
34
Roof load, refer to
Weights
143
, 144
Roof-mounted luggage rack
89
Rope, refer to Towing and Tow-
starting
137
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to
Run Flat tires
101
Run Flat tires
101
tire failure
101
tire inflation pressure
98
tire replacement
102
winter tires
103
Runflat System Component
(RSC), refer to Run Flat
tires
101
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run Flat
tires
101
S Safety belt height
adjustment
45
Safety belts
45
care
115
height adjustment
45
indicator lamp
17, 45
safe seating position
41
Safety lock buttons, doors,
refer to Locking
28
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags
72
All Season traction Control
(ASC)
68
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
70
Brake system
70
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
69
Safety tires, refer to
Run Flat tires
101
Screwdriver, refer to Onboard
tool kit
120
Seat adjustment
42
Seat heating
46
Seat-belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts
45
Seats
heating
46
safe seating position
41
Securing loads, refer to Loading
cargo
86
Securing the load
88
Securing the vehicle
from inside
28
from outside
26
Selector lever positions,
Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission
(CVT)
54