2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door oil

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ENGINE OIL
Measuring the oil level
1. With the vehicle's engine at normal
operating temperature, i.e. after unin-
terrupted driving for at least 6 miles/
10 km, park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Switch off the engine
3. Pull the dipstick out after approx.
5minutes 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 should 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 marks
MIN, MAX on the dipstick corresponds to
approx. 1.1 quarts/1 liter.
Do not fill beyond the upper mark on
the dipstick. Excess oil will damage
the engine.<
Adding engine oil
Only top up oil when the oil level has
dropped to just above the lower mark
of the dipstick. However, never allow the
level to drop below the lower mark.<
Add oil within the next 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise the engine could be
damaged.<
Always store oil, grease, etc., out of
reach of children. Comply with all
warning labels and information on lubri-
cant containers, otherwise health risks may
result.<
Oil change
Have the oil changed only by a MINI Dealer
or a workshop that has specially trained
personnel working in accordance with the
specifications of the MINI manufacturer.

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ENGINE OIL COOLANT
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has
critical significance for the operation and
service life of an engine. Based on exten-
sive testing, the manufacturer of your MINI
approves only certain grades of engine oil.
Only use High Performance Synthetic Oil
approved by the manufacturer of your
MINI.
If MINI High Performance Synthetic Oil is
not available, you can add small quantities
of another synthetic oil in between oil
changes. Only use oils with a specification
of API SH or higher.
If you have any further questions
regarding MINI High Performance
Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic oils,
your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise
you.<
Do not use any oil additives, as they
could cause engine damage under
some circumstances.<
Viscosity grades
Viscosity is a measure of an oil's flow rating
and is classified into SAE grades.
The correct SAE grade for your MINI is
determined by the climatic conditions of
the region in which you normally drive your
MINI.
Approved oils feature the SAE grades
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving at all out-
side temperatures.Do not open the cooling system when
the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant consists of water and a coolant
additive. Not all commercially available
additives are suitable for your MINI. Your
MINI Dealer knows which additives are
suitable and will be glad to advise you.
Only use suitable additives, other-
wise the engine can be damaged. The
additives are hazardous to your health.<
Comply with the applicable environ-
mental laws regulating the disposal
of coolant additives.<

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MINI MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
The MINI maintenance system helps main-
tain your vehicle's road safety and opera-
tional safety.
Please bear in mind that regular mainte-
nance is not only necessary for the safety of
your vehicle, but also plays a significant
role in maintaining the resale value of the
vehicle.
Service interval display
While conventional systems specify main-
tenance according to fixed distances
driven, the MINI Maintenance System takes
account of the operating conditions of the
vehicle, for distances can be driven in many
different ways:
60,000 miles/100,000 km short distance
operation can not be equated with
60,000 miles/100,000 km long distance
operation from a maintenance standpoint.
The condition-based MINI Maintenance
System includes the Engine Oil Service and
Inspections I and II.
Determining the maintenance intervals
according to the actual use of the vehicle
covers every kind of operating situation.
People who drive very little, i.e. much less
than 6,000 miles/10,000 km per year,
should have the engine oil changed at least
every 2 years since oil deteriorates over
time, regardless of use.
For more information on the service inter-
val display, refer to page68.
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
For additional information on maintenance
intervals and procedures, please refer to
the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
As a precaution against rust, it is advisable
to have the body checked for damage from
rocks or gravel at the same time, depending
upon operating conditions.
The manufacturer of your MINI rec-
ommends having maintenance and
repair work carried out only by a MINI
Dealer or a workshop that has specially
trained personnel working in accordance
with the specifications of the MINI manu-
facturer.
Make sure that maintenance work is con-
firmed with an entry in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet for
US models or the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These
entries are your proof that the vehicle has
received regular maintenance.<

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CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
ner, 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-
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-ity level for many years if cared for prop-
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-
uum cleaner to remove dust on a regular
basis.
Since dirt and oil slowly destroy the protec-
tive layer of the leather and imitation
leather, a treatment with a leather care
product is necessary twice a year. This pre-
serves the quality of the leather and pre-
vents electrostatic charging.
Cleaning agents can contain hazard-
ous or health-damaging substances.
For this reason, always observe the warn-
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. The appearance and service life of the con-
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-
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-
ner, solvents, cleaning fuel or similar
since these products can destroy the rubber
seals and cause leaks.<

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CAPACITIES
Notes
Fuel tank
Reservegal./liters approx. 13.2/50
approx. 2.1/8Fuel quality, refer to page99
Window washer system
Headlamp washer systemquarts/liters approx. 2.4/2.3
approx. 2.6/2.5 More details, refer to page63
Cooling system including heater circuit quarts/liters 5.6/5.3 MINI COOPER and
MINI COOPER Convertible
6.3/6.0 MINI COOPER S and
MINI COOPER S ConvertibleMore details, refer to page115
Engine with oil filter change quarts/liters 4.8/4.5 MINI COOPER and
MINI COOPER Convertible
5.1/4.8 MINI COOPER S and
MINI COOPER S ConvertibleHigh Performance Synthetic Oil:
for more details, refer to page115

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
154
A
ABS Antilock Brake System71
indicator lamp17,18
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle6
Activated-charcoal filter83
Adjusting interior
temperature79,82
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated air mode79,82
Air conditioning system78
Air distribution
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation80,83
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure101
Air volume
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82
Airbags75
passenger airbag status
lamp76
safe seating position42
warning lamp18
AKI, refer to Fuel quality99
All Season traction Control
(ASC)71
indicator lamps17,18 All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires110
Antenna120
Antifreeze
coolant115
washer fluid63
Antilock Brake System (ABS)71
indicator lamp17,
18
Anti-theft system24
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights149,150
Approved engine oils115
Approved gross vehicle weight,
refer to Weights149,150
ASC All Season traction
Control71
indicator lamps17,18
Ashtray85
Assistant systems, refer to
All Season traction Control
(ASC)71
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)71
AUTO program, refer to
Automatic air distribution82
Automatic
air distribution82
air volume82
cruise control64
Automatic car washes119
Automatic climate control81 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
ignition53
indicator lamp57
interlock53
selector lever lock56
shiftlock56
towing142
tow-starting143
Average consumption70
setting units70
Average speed70
setting units70
Axle loads, refer to
Weights149,150
B
Backrests, refer to
Adjusting seats44
Backup lamp
bulb replacement129
Bar, towing142
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone84
Battery138
charging138
disposal138
indicator lamp16
jump-starting140
power failure138
Battery care68,118 Belts, refer to Safety belts46
Beverage holders85
Black ice, refer to Temperature
warning69
Blower
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82
Blower, refer to Air volume79
Blowers, refer to Draft-free
ventilation80,83
Bonnet111
indicator lamp17
Bottle holders, refer to
Beverage holders85
Brake discs
brake system97
break-in procedures96
Brake fluid117
level117
warning lamp16
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement129
Brake pads117
break-in procedures96

warning lamp18
Brake system117
brake fluid117
brake pads117
break-in procedures96
disc brakes97
warning lamp17

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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Convertible top35
care121
convenience operation37
electrical malfunction38
emergency closing38
malfunction38
Coolant115
indicator lamp16
level116
temperature gauge67
Coolant temperature gauge67
Cooling function
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82
Cooling system, refer to
Capacities151
Cooling, refer to Air
conditioning82
Cooling, refer to Cooling
function79
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
warning lamp17
Correct tires105
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror48
Cruise control64
buttons on the steering
wheel20
indicator lamp19 Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders85
Curb weight, refer to
Weights149,150
Current fuel consumption70
setting units70
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data146
D
Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer66
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting61
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit12
Data
capacities151
dimensions147
engine146
technical146
weights149
Date of the Owner's Manual7
Daytime driving lamps60
Deep water, refer to Driving
through water98
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows80,83 Defrosting and demisting
windows
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Defrosting front windows, refer
to Defrosting and demisting
windows80,83
Defrosting windows80,83
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows80,83
Demisting windows80,83
Digital clock66
Dimensions147,148
Dimming interior rearview
mirror96
Dipstick, engine oil114
Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal
indicators60
Disc brakes97
Displacement, refer to Engine
data146
Display elements13
with navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting61 Disposal
vehicle battery138
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer66
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)77
Door keys24
Door lock27
Doors, locking and unlocking
acknowledgment
signals26,27
from inside28
from outside26
DOT quality grades105
Draft-free ventilation80,83
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders85
Driving downhill97
Driving hints, refer to Driving
notes96
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams59
Driving notes96
Driving stability control
systems71
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function79,82
Drying air,
refer to Cooling
function79,82

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control71
indicator lamp17
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)71
indicator lamp17
E
Easy entry to the rear45
EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution71
Electric glass sunroof33
Electric power windows31
initializing32
Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
convertible top38
door lock27
driver's door27
fuel filler door100
glass sunroof, electric34
tailgate30
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)71
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)71 Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
convertible top38
driver's door27
fuel filler door100
glass sunroof, electric34
tailgate30
transmission lock, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56
Engine
break-in procedures96
data146
electronics18
indicator lamp18
speed68
starting53
switching off54
Engine compartment
MINI COOPER and MINI
COOPER Convertible112
MINI COOPER S and MINI
COOPER S Convertible113
Engine coolant115
Engine data146
Engine oil114
capacity151
indicator/warning lamp16
recommended oils115
specified oil grades115 Engine oil level114
indicator/warning lamp16
Engine oil level, checking114
Engine oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp16
Engine output, refer to Engine
data146
Entry to the rear45
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)71
Exhaust system, refer to
Hot exhaust system98
Exterior mirrors48
folding in and out48
Eyelet, for towing and tow-
starting141
F
Failure of an electrical
consumer138
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts46
Filling canister, refer to MINI
Mobility System136
Filling hose, refer to MINI
Mobility System136
Filter, refer to
Microfilter80
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter83 Flat
Run Flat tires
74
Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor73,74
MINI Mobility System135
space-saver spare tire131
Flat Tire Monitor73
indicator lamp17
Flat tire, refer to Changing
tires133
Flat tire, refer to Tire
condition106
Floor mats121
Fog lamps61
indicator lamp61
Foldable rear backrest88,89
Folding roof, refer to
Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof35
Foot braking, refer to General
driving notes97
Front airbags75
Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement128
Fuel99
average consumption70
gauge66,67
quality99
tank capacity151