2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door automatic transmission

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
159
OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Integrated universal remote
control86
Interior lamp, remote
control26
Interior lamps61
Interior rearview mirror48
automatic dimming96
Interlock, refer to Steering
locked53
Intermittent operation of the
wipers62
Interval
display, service118
J
Jack131,135
points134
Jack, refer to Tire change set
MINI Mobility System135
Run Flat tires108
space-saver spare tire131
Jacking points134
Jets, refer to Ventilation80,83
Jets, refer to Windshield
washer jets63
John Cooper Works Kit146
Jump-starting140
K
Keys24
Kickdown57 Knock control99
L
Lamp defect127
Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs127
Lamps and bulbs127
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams59
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing the load92
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system52

Leather care121
LEDs light-emitting diodes130
Length, refer to
Dimensions147,148
License plate lamp, bulb
replacement130
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire131
Light switch59
Light-alloy wheels, care120
Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs)130
Lighter85
Lighting of the instruments61
Lights on warning60
Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load92
Loading the vehicle90 Loads, refer to Loading cargo90
Locking
from inside28
from outside26
Locking/unlocking the vehicle,
acknowledgment
signals26,27
Low beams59
bulb replacement128
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44
Luggage compartment
cover88
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release30
expanding88
lid, refer to Tailgate29
opening from the outside29
opening with the remote
control26
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate29
volume149,
150
Luggage compartment in the
MINI88
Luggage compartment lid
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release30
opening with the remote
control26 Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate29
Luggage compartment net92
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack93
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires110
Maintenance system118
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models118
Make-up mirror, illuminated48
Malfunction
automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
convertible top38
door lock27
fuel filler door100
glass sunroof, electric34
tailgate30
Manual air distribution79

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Manual operation
door lock27
driver's door27
fuel filler door100
glass sunroof, electric34
power convertible top38
tailgate30
transmission lock, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56
Manual transmission55
Master keys with remote
control24
Maximum cooling82
Maximum speed, with winter
tires110
MC operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Mechanical keys, refer to
Master keys24
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory49
Microfilter
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
MINI Maintenance System118
MINI manufacturer6
MINI Mobility System135
compressor136
liquid sealant136 Mirrors48
heating48
Mobile telephone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System135
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety7
Multifunction steering
wheel20
Multifunction steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on the
steering wheel20
Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher60
washer/wiper system62

N
Navigation system, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints44
New tires109
Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket85
Nylon rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting142
O
OBD interface socket119 Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality99
Odometer66
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil115
capacity151
dipstick114
Oil change intervals, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil consumption114
Oil filter change151
Oil level114
indicator lamp16
Oil pressure, indicator lamp16
Oil service68
Onboard computer69
Onboard tool kit126
MINI Mobility System135
Run Flat tires126
space-saver spare tire131
Opening and closing
from inside28
from outside25
via remote control26
via the door lock27 Outlets, refer to
Ventilation78,81
Outside air79

air conditioning system79
Outside air mode, automatic
climate control82
Outside temperature
display69
changing units69
in the onboard computer69
P
Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork120
Park Distance Control (PDC)77
Parking
the vehicle98
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)77
Parking brake54
warning lamp17
Parking lamps59
bulb replacement128
Parking lamps/Low beams59
Parking lock, refer to
PParking56
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle6
Pathway lighting59
PDC Park Distance Control77
Plastic120

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter80
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter83
Power convertible top35
Power failure138
Power output, refer to Engine
data146
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket85
Power windows31
Pressure, tires101
reinflation using MINI
Mobility System136
Protective function, electric
glass sunroof34
Pumping in liquid sealant136
Q
Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading105
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant115
Radio, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Rain sensor62
Range69
Reading lamps62
Rear backrest, foldable88,89 Rear fog lamp61
bulb replacement130
indicator lamp61
Rear lamps, bulb
replacement129
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps129
Rear seats, adjusting head
restraints44
Rear shelf, refer to Luggage
compartment cover88
Rear turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement129
Rear window wiper63,64
replacement
127
Rearview mirror48
Recirculated air mode
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest
tilt44
Refueling99
fuel filler door99
Remaining distance for
service68
Remaining distance, refer to
Range69
Remote control25,26
garage door opener86
malfunction27 Remote control key, refer to
Master keys with remote
control24
Replacement key24
Replacement of tires
changing tires131
new wheels and tires109
Reporting safety defects9
Reserve indicator light, refer to
Fuel gauge66,67
Reservoir, washing systems63
Restraint systems
for children50
refer to Safety belts46
Retaining straps92
Reverse
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
Roller sun blind34
Roof load, refer to
Weights149,150
Roof-mounted luggage rack93
Rope, refer to Towing and Tow-
starting142

RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to
Run Flat tires108 Run Flat tires108
puncture107
replacing109
tire inflation pressure102
winter tires109
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run Flat
tires108
S
Safety belt height
adjustment46
Safety belts46
care121
height adjustment46
indicator lamp17,46
safe seating position42
Safety lock buttons, doors,
refer to Locking28
Safety systems, refer to
Airbags75
All Season traction Control
(ASC)71
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)71
Brake system71
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)71
Safety tires, refer to
Run Flat tires108
Seat adjustment43

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Seat heating47
Seat-belt tensioner, refer to
Safety belts47
Seats
heating47
safe seating position42
Securing loads, refer to Loading
cargo90
Securing the load92
Securing the vehicle
from inside28
from outside26
Selector lever positions,
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Selector lever shiftlock, refer to
Shiftlock56
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models118
Service interval display68,118
Shift paddles58
Shifting gears in the automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58 Shiftlock, refer to Range
selection56
Side airbags75
Side turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement129
Signal horn, refer to Horn12
Sitting safely42
with airbags42
with safety belt42
Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector40
Smoker's equipment package,
refer to Ashtray85
Snow chains110
Socket 12 V85
Socket for
onboard diagnostics119
Socket in the luggage
compartment85
Space-saver spare tire
changing tires131
inflation pressure102
Spare key24
Spare tire, refer to Space-saver
spare tire131
Special oils, refer to Specified
engine oils115
Special wash program119
Specified oils115 Speed146
with Run Flat tires74
with the space-saver spare
tire133
with winter tires110
Speedometer13,14
Speedometer, refer to Display
elements13,14
Split rear backrest, refer to
Foldable rear backrest88
Through-loading system89
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems71
Standing lamps59
bulb replacement128
Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting140
Starting problems
at very low temperatures54
jump-starting140
Starting the engine53
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine53
Start-off assistance, refer to
ASC71
Start-off assistance, refer to
DSC71 Steering lock53

Steering wheel12
buttons on the steering
wheel20
settings47
Steering wheel lock53
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode57
Storage compartments84
Storage space, refer to
Luggage compartment in the
MINI88
Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible89
Storing the tires110
Storing the vehicle122
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind34
Sun visors48
Switches, refer to Cockpit12
Switching off
the engine54
Switching the cooling function
on and off manually79,82
Symbols6
T
Tachometer68
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement129

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps129
Tailgate29
emergency operation30
indicator lamp17
opening from the outside29
releasing manually30
remote control26
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
capacity151
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge66,67
Technical data146
Technical modifications7
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety7
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82
Temperature display
ice warning69
outside temperature69
setting units69
Temperature grades106
Temperature warning69
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control64 Threaded hole for towing
eyelet142
Three-point safety belt46
Through-loading system88,89
Tightening the lug bolts
keys131,135
torque134
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts134
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System137
Run Flat tires108
space-saver spare tire131
Tire failure131
MINI Mobility System135
space-saver spare tire131
Tire inflation pressure101
reinflation136
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor73
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor73
Tire puncture
Run Flat tires74 Tires
age105
break-in procedures96
changing133
condition106
damage107
flat tire108,131
inflation pressure101
replacement109
size, refer to New wheels and
tires109
storage110
tread106
wear indicator, refer to Tire
tread106
winter tires110
Tires with emergency
properties, refer to Run Flat
tires108
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit126
Torque
engine146
lug bolts134
Tow bar142
Tow rope142
Towing141
with automatic
transmission142,143
Towing eyelet141
Tow-starting143 Track width, refer to
Dimensions147,148
Traction grades106
Transmission
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
Transmission lock, refer to
Range selection56
Transmission malfunction,
refer to Malfunction58
Transporting children safely50
Transporting securely, refer to
Securing the load92
Trap protection,
glass sunroof, electric34
Trash container, refer to
Ashtray85
Tread depth, refer to Tire
tread106
Treadwear grade105
Trip odometer66
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible89
Turn signal indicators60
indicator lamp19
Turn signal indicators on the
side, bulb replacement129
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions147,148