2007 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE roof

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CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE If the convertible top is very dirty, it is rec-
ommended that it be cleaned with a spe-
cial convertible top cleaning agent. Your
MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you.
Clean the convertible top as follows:
>Spray the convertible top with an
approved convertible top cleaning agent
>Then scrub the convertible top with a
wet sponge using circular motions
>Afterward, finish cleaning the vehicle in
a car wash or rinse the convertible top
thoroughly with plenty of water.
After washing the convertible top three to
five times, it should be treated with a
waterproofing agent.Wind deflector*>Clean the wind deflector with a soft
sponge and water evenly across the
entire surface so that water marks do
not form
>Do not clean it with a vacuum cleaner or
upholstery brush attachment, otherwise
the net could be damaged.Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you
on what is important if the vehicle is to be
decommissioned for longer than three
months.

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WEIGHTS: MINI
MINI COOPER MINI COOPER S
Curb weight, with all optional special equipment
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptroniclbs/kg
lbs/kg2,524/1,145
2,557/1,1602,679/1,215
2,723/1,235
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptroniclbs/kg
lbs/kg3,340/1,515
3,373/1,5303,494/1,585
3,538/1,605
Cargo and luggage load capacity lbs/kg816/370 816/370
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,918/870 1,962/890
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,609/730 1,698/770
Approved roof load, with special MINI roof rack lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Luggage compartment volume
with rear backrest folded downcu ft/liters
cu ft/liters5.3/150
23.7/6705.3/150
23.7/670

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WEIGHTS: MINI CONVERTIBLE
MINI COOPER Convertible MINI COOPER S Convertible
Curb weight, with all optional special equipment
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptroniclbs/kg
lbs/kg2,700/1,225
2,734/1,2402,844/1,290
2,888/1,310
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
automatic transmission with Steptroniclbs/kg
lbs/kg3,472/1,575
3,505/1,5903,616/1,640
3,660/1,660
Cargo and luggage load capacity lbs/kg 771/350 771/350
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,918/870 1,962/890
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,697/770 1,763/800
Approved roof load, with special MINI roof rack lbs/kg – –
Luggage compartment volume
with luggage compartment cover hooked in above
with rear backrest folded downcu ft/liters
cu ft/liters
cu ft/liters4.2/120
5.8/165
21.4/6054.2/120
5.8/165
21.4/605

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Configuring settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory49
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption71
Current fuel consumption71
Contents2
Control elements, refer to
Cockpit12
Convenience operation
convertible top37
from outside26,27
glass sunroof, electric33
windows31
Convertible top35
care124
convenience operation37
electrical malfunction38
emergency closing38
malfunction38
Coolant118
indicator lamp16
level119
temperature gauge68
Coolant temperature68
Cooling
air conditioning mode83
cooling function80
Cooling function
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83 Cooling system, refer to
Capacities153
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)72
warning lamp17
Correct tires108
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror48
Cruise control65
buttons on the steering
wheel20
indicator lamp19
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders86
Curb weight, refer to
Weights151,152
Current fuel consumption71
setting units71
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data148
D
Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer67
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting62
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit12 Data
capacities153
dimensions149
engine148
technical148
weights151
Date of the Owner's Manual7
Daytime running lamps61
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows81,84
Defrosting and demisting
windows
air conditioning system81
automatic climate control84
Defrosting front windows, refer
to Defrosting and demisting
windows81,84
Defrosting windows81,84
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows81,
84
Demisting windows81,84
Digital clock67
Dimensions149,150
Dimming interior rearview
mirror98
Dipstick, engine oil117 Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal
indicators61
Disc brakes99
Disengaging the locks, refer to
Unlocking26
Displacement, refer to Engine
data148
Display elements13
with navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting62
Disposal
coolant118
vehicle battery140
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer67
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)78
Door keys24
Door lock27
Doors, locking and unlocking
acknowledgment
signals26,27
from inside28
from outside26
DOT quality grades108
Draft-free ventilation81,84
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders86

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Driving downhill99
Driving hints, refer to Driving
notes98
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/Low beams60
Driving notes98
Driving stability control
systems72
Driving through water100
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function80,83
Drying air,
refer to Cooling
function80,83
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control72
indicator lamp17
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
indicator lamp17
E
Easy entry to the rear45
EBD Electronic Brake Force
Distribution72
Electric glass sunroof33
Electric power windows31
initializing32 Electrical malfunction
automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
convertible top38
door lock27
driver's door27
fuel filler door102,103
glass sunroof, electric34
tailgate30
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD)72
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
convertible top38
driver's door27
fuel filler door102,103
glass sunroof, electric34
tailgate30
transmission lock, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56 Engine
break-in procedures98
data148
electronics18
indicator lamp18
overheated, refer to
Coolant temperature
gauge68
speed69
starting53
switching off54
Engine compartment
MINI COOPER and MINI
COOPER Convertible115
MINI COOPER S and MINI
COOPER S Convertible116
Engine coolant118
Engine data148
Engine oil117
adding117
dipstick117
indicator/warning lamp16
recommended oils118
specified oil grades118
Engine oil level117
indicator/warning lamp16
Engine oil level, checking117
Engine oil pressure, indicator/
warning lamp16
Engine output, refer to Engine
data148 Entry to the rear45
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)72
Exhaust system, refer to
Hot exhaust system100
Exterior mirrors48
adjusting48
automatic heating48
folding in and out48
External audio device85
Eyelet, for towing and tow-
starting143
F
Failure of an electrical
consumer140
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts46
Filling canister, refer to MINI
Mobility System138
Filling hose, refer to MINI
Mobility System138
Filter, refer to
Microfilter81
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter84

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Flat tire
Flat Tire Monitor74,75
MINI Mobility System137
Run-Flat Tires75
space-saver spare tire133
Flat Tire Monitor74
indicator lamp17
issuing a flat tire warning75
malfunction75
Flat tire, refer to Changing
tires135
Flat tire, refer to Tire
condition109
Floor coverings, carpets124
Floor mats124
Fog lamps62
indicator lamp62
Foldable rear backrest90,91
Folding roof, refer to
Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof35
Foot braking, refer to General
driving notes99
Fresh air nozzles,
refer to Draft-free
ventilation81
Front airbags76
Front turn signal indicators,
bulb replacement130 Fuel101
average consumption71
gauge67,68
quality101
tank capacity153
Fuel filler door101
unlocking in the event of
electrical
malfunction102,103
Fuses141

G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control88
Gas cap101
Gas, refer to Average
consumption71
Gas, refer to Fuel quality101
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge67,68
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
quality101
Gear indicator, for automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Gear shifts, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56 Gearshift lever
automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
manual transmission55
General driving notes98
Glass sunroof, electric33
convenience operation27
opening and closing in the
event of an electrical
malfunction34
remote control26
Glove compartment85
Gross weight, refer to
Weights151,152
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake54
Hazard warning flashers12
Head airbags76
Head restraints44
Headlamp flasher61
indicator lamp19
Headlamp washer reservoir64
capacity, refer to
Capacities153
Headlamp washer system
cleaning headlamps64

washer fluid64 Headlamps
bulb replacement130
care123
Heated rear window
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Heating79
exterior mirrors48
mirrors48
rear window80,83
seats47
windshield80,83
Heavy load, refer to Loading94
Height adjustment
seats43
steering wheel47
Height, refer to
Dimensions149,150
High beams61
bulb replacement130
headlamp flasher61
indicator lamp19
High Performance Synthetic
Oil, refer to Engine oil118
recommended oils118
specified oils118
Holders for beverages86
Horn12
Hot exhaust system100
Hydraulic brake120
Hydroplaning99

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Luggage compartment
cover90
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release30
expanding90
lid, refer to Tailgate29
opening from the outside29
opening with the remote
control26
opening/closing, refer to
Tailgate29
volume151,152
Luggage compartment in the
MINI90
Luggage compartment lid
emergency operation, refer
to Manual release30
opening with the remote
control26
Luggage compartment lid, refer
to Tailgate29
Luggage compartment net94
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack95
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires113
Maintenance system121 Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models,
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models121
Malfunction
automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
convertible top38
door lock27
fuel filler door102,103
glass sunroof, electric34
tailgate30
tire112
Manual air distribution80
Manual operation
door lock27
driver's door27
fuel filler door102,103
glass sunroof, electric34
power convertible top38
tailgate30
transmission lock, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic56
Manual transmission55
Master keys with remote
control24
Maximum cooling83 Maximum speed, with winter
tires113
MC operation, refer to
Owner's Manual for Radio
Mechanical keys, refer to
Master keys24
Memory, refer to Vehicle
Memory49
Microfilter
air conditioning system81
automatic climate control84
MINI homepage6
MINI Maintenance System121
MINI manufacturer6
MINI Mobility System137
compressor138
liquid sealant138
Mirrors48
exterior48
heating48
interior rearview48
Mobile telephone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System137
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety7
Multifunction steering
wheel20 Multifunction switch
turn signal indicator/
headlamp flasher61
washer/wiper system63
N
Navigation system, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints44
New tires112
Non-smoker's equipment
package, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket87
Nylon rope, refer to Towing and
tow-starting144
O
OBD interface socket122
Octane number, refer to Fuel
quality101
Odometer67
Oil
additives, refer to Adding
engine oil118
dipstick117
Oil change intervals, refer to
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US

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models, Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Oil consumption117
Oil level117
indicator lamp16
Oil pressure, indicator lamp16
Oil service69
Onboard computer70
Onboard tool kit128
MINI Mobility System137
Run-Flat Tires128
space-saver spare tire133
Opening and closing
from inside28
from outside25
via remote control26
via the door lock27
Outlets, refer to
Ventilation79,82
Outside air80
air conditioning system80
Outside air mode, automatic
climate control83
Outside temperature
display70
changing units70
in the onboard computer70
Outside temperature
warning70 Overriding the selector lever
lock59
P
Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle
paintwork123
Park Distance Control (PDC)78
Parking
the vehicle100
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)78
Parking brake54
warning lamp
17
Parking lamps60
bulb replacement130
Parking lamps/Low beams60
Parking lock, refer to
PParking56
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle6
Pathway lighting60
PDC Park Distance Control78
Pinch protection system,
glass sunroof, electric34
Plastic123
Pollen, refer to
Microfilter81
Microfilter/Activated-
charcoal filter84
Power convertible top35
Power failure140 Power output, refer to Engine
data148
Power supply, refer to Cigarette
lighter socket87
Power windows31
Pressure, tires104
reinflation using MINI
Mobility System138
Protective function, electric
glass sunroof34
Pumping in liquid sealant138
Q
Quality grades, refer to
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading108
R
Radiator, refer to Coolant118
Radio, refer to separate
Owner's Manual
Rain sensor63
Range70
Reading lamps63
Rear backrest, foldable90,91
Rear fog lamp62

bulb replacement132
indicator lamp62
Rear lamps, bulb
replacement131 Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps131
Rear seats, adjusting head
restraints44
Rear shelf, refer to Luggage
compartment cover90
Rear turn signal indicators, bulb
replacement131
Rear window wiper64,65
replacement129
Rearview mirror48
Recirculated air mode
air conditioning system80
automatic climate control83
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest
tilt44
Refueling101
fuel filler door101
Remaining distance for
service69
Remaining distance, refer to
Range70
Remote control25,26
garage door opener88
malfunction27
Remote control key, refer to
Master keys with remote
control24
Replacement key24