2006 MINI Hardtop 2 Door open bonnet

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPS
Yellow: stop immediately
Flat Tire Monitor +
The warning lamp indicates a flat
tire or a system malfunction. In the
event of a flat tire, an acoustic signal also
sounds.
Reduce speed immediately and stop the
vehicle.
It is possible that the acoustic signal was
not heard. In this case, in order to deter-
mine if there is a flat tire or a system mal-
function:
1. Switch off the ignition, ignition key posi-
tion 0
2. Switch the ignition back on, ignition key
position 2, or start the engine.
If an acoustic signal sounds, you have a flat
tire. Otherwise, the system has a malfunc-
tion or has failed.
For instructions on how to proceed further,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor, page74 ff.
Red and yellow: continue driving
cautiously
Brake warning light together with
yellow indicator lamp for ABS, CBC,
EBD and ASC/DSC:
The driving stability control has
failed. Drive cautiously and defen-
sively. Avoid full brake applications.
Have the system checked as soon
as possible.
More information on page71.
Display of the malfunction
described above in Canadian mod-
els.
Red: an important reminder
Brake warning lamp with parking
brake applied.
More information on the parking
brake on page54.
Warning lamp in Canadian models.
Fasten safety belts
+
Lights up for several seconds or
until the safety belt has been fas-
tened.
A signal
* also sounds depending on the
version.
More information on page46.
Bonnet/Tailgate
Lights up when the bonnet and/or
tailgate are open.
More information on pages29, 111.

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OVERVIEW REPAIRSOPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
BONNET
Do not attempt to service your vehi-
cle if you do not have the required
technical background. If you are not famil-
iar with the regulations to be observed,
have the necessary work on your vehicle
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica-
tions of the MINI manufacturer.
Work that is improperly carried out could
result in consequential damage and pose
safety hazards.<
To unlock
Pull the lever in the right door area beneath
the instrument panel.
To open
1. Reach under the bonnet
2. Pull the release lever
3. Open the bonnet.
To close
Allow the bonnet to fall from a height of
approx. 1 ft/30 cm.
Make sure that the closing range of
the bonnet is unobstructed, other-
wise personal injury could result.
If it is determined that the bonnet is not
completely closed while driving, stop
immediately and close it securely, also refer
to page17.<

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LAMPS AND BULBS
1 Low beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
2High beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
The H7 bulb is pressurized. Therefore,
wear safety glasses and protective
gloves. If the lamp is damaged there is a
risk of injury.<
For checking and adjusting headlamp
aim, please contact your MINI
Dealer.<
Replacing bulbs
The headlamps are integrated into the bon-
net.
1. Gently pull the retaining wire of the
headlamp cover and guide it outwards
2. Fold down the headlamp cover
3. Disconnect the cable connector from the
bulb socket and pull out the bulb
4. Place the bulb holder on the lower edge
of the mounting and press it in until it
engages in the bulb socket
5. Reconnect the cable connector and
install the headlamp cover again.
Xenon lamps*
The service life of these bulbs is very long
and the probability of a failure is very low,
provided that they are not switched on and
off an unusual number of times. If one of
these bulbs should nevertheless fail, it is
possible to continue driving with great cau-
tion using the fog lamps, provided traffic
laws in your area do not prohibit this.
Have any work on the xenon lamp
system, including bulb replacement,
carried out only by a MINI Dealer or a work-
shop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifica-
tions of the MINI manufacturer. Due to
high voltage, there is a risk of fatal injury if
work on the xenon lamps is carried out
improperly. 21 watt bulb
1. Open the bonnet
2. Reach into the opening for the turn sig-
nal indicators from above
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb holder
while turning it to the left
4. Remove and replace the bulb.
Parking lamps and standing lamps
5watt bulb
The parking lamps and standing lamps are
integrated in the lamp housing of the turn
signal indicator.
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and pull
out
2. Remove and replace the bulb.

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
164
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading105
Units
average consumption70
average speed70
temperature69
Universal garage door
opener86
Universal remote control86
Unlocking
bonnet111
from inside28
from outside26
Used batteries, refer to
Disposal138
Using antifreeze63,115
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting,
refer to Cigarette lighter
socket85
Valve
core135
dust cap133
remover135
spare135
Valve remover, refer to
Onboard tool kit135 Valve stem and replacement
valve, refer to Onboard tool
kit135
Vehicle
battery138
break-in procedures96
care119
dimensions147
loading cargo90
parking98
storage122
washing119
weight149,150
Vehicle battery138
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Engine
compartment112,113
Vehicle Memory49
Ventilation, draft-free80,83
Ventilation, refer to Draft-free
ventilation80,83
Volume
luggage
compartment149,150
W
Warning and indicator
lamps16
Washer fluid63
Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity151 Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer/wiper system63
Washer systems63
Washer/wiper system62
Washing your vehicle119
Water on roadways, deep
water98
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire condition107
Weights149,150
Wheel stud wrench
MINI Mobility System135
space-saver spare tire131
Wheel/tire combination109
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions147,148
Wheels and tires109
Wheelslip control
All Season traction Control
(ASC)71
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)71
Width, refer to Dimensions147
Wind deflector40

Window washer reservoir63
capacity, refer to
Capacities151
Window washer system
washer fluid63
washer/wiper system62
Windows, convenience
operation26,27 Windscreen wipers
replacement126,127
Windshield heating
air conditioning system79
automatic climate control82
Windshield washer jets63
Windshield wiper blades
care121
replacement126,127
Windshield wipers
intermittent operation62
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system62
Windshield, cleaning63
Winter tires110
changing133
condition106
Run Flat tires109
storage110
Wood paneling121
Work in the engine
compartment111
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit126
X
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement128
Y
Your individual vehicle6