2007 MINI Hardtop 2 Door oil

From A to Z
136
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances72
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption45
Consumption display
– average fuel consumption45
Control Display
– settings46
Controls and displays10
Convenience start, refer to
Starting the engine36
Convenient access24
– replacing the battery25
– what to observe before
entering a car wash25
Convenient operation
– windows20
Coolant96
– checking level96
– filling96
Coolant temperature44
Cooling, maximum67
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant96
Cruising range45
Cup holders72
Curb weight, refer to
Weights132
Current fuel consumption46
D
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting62
Data130
– capacities133
– dimensions131
– engine130
– weights132
Date
– setting51
Daytime running lamps60
Deactivating front passenger
airbags57Deadlocking, refer to
Locking20
Defect
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
Defogging windows66,67
Defrosting windows66,67
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner66
– automatic climate control67
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows66,67
Differential, breaking in76
Digital clock44
Dimensions131
Dipstick, engine oil95
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals39
Displacement, refer to Engine
data130
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting62
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– of coolant96
– remote control battery26
– vehicle battery111
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements49
Distance warning, refer to PDC
Park Distance Control53
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Door lock21
Door lock, confirmation
signals20
Doors, manual operation21
DOT Quality Grades90
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders72
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Start Assist55
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button39Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams59
Driving notes76
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Start Assist55
Driving stability control
systems53
Driving through water77
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes76
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function68
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control54
E
Electrical malfunction
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
Electronic brake-force
distribution54
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission39
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance112
Engine
– breaking in76
– data130
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature44
– speed130
– starting36
– starting, convenient
access24
– switching off36
Engine compartment95
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant96

ReferenceAt a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility
137
Engine oil
– adding96
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils96
– approved engine oils96
– capacity96
– checking level95
– dipstick95
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements49
– MINI Maintenance System98
Engine oil level, checking95
Engine output, refer to Engine
data130
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine36
Error messages, refer to Check
Control51
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability Control54
Event data recorders99
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system76
Exterior mirrors31
– adjusting31
– automatic heating31
– folding in and out31
External audio device71
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away113
– for tying down loads80
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control51
Failure of an electrical
consumer111
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts30
Fasten safety belts reminder,
refer to Seat belt
reminder31Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control68
– microfilter for air
conditioner66
Fine wood, care101
First aid pouch112
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock35
Flash when locking/
unlocking20
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor56
– indicator/warning lamp56
– Run-Flat Tires56,92
Flat Tire Monitor FTM55
– indicating a flat tire56
– initializing the system55
– malfunction56
– snow chains55
– system limits55
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition91
Floor mats, care101
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb104,106
Folding rear seat backrest78
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely77
Footwell lamps62
For your own safety5
Front airbags57
Front fog lamps62
– indicator lamp116
– replacing bulb104
Front seat adjustment28
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows66,67
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor55
Fuel85
– gauge45
– high-quality brands85
– quality85
– specifications85
– tank capacity133
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge45Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge45
Fuel filler door84
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction84
Fuses111
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control69
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption45
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel85
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge45
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic37
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission37
– manual transmission37
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic37
– manual transmission37
General driving notes76
Glass sunroof, electric26
– convenient operation20,21
– opening, closing26
– raising26
– remote control20
Glove compartment70
Grills, refer to Air vents64
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights132
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb103
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake37
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags57

ReferenceAt a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility
139
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals20
– from inside22
– from outside19
Low beams59
– automatic59
– replacing bulb103
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support29
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo area23
Luggage compartment lid,
refer to Tailgate23
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack80
Lumbar support29
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires93
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system98
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control51
Manual air distribution65
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic38
Manual operation
– door lock21
– fuel filler door84
– tailgate23
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission39
Manual transmission37
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Maximum cooling67
Maximum speed
– with winter tires93
Medical assistance, refer to
First aid pouch112
Microfilter
– for air conditioner66
– for automatic climate
control68
– MINI Maintenance System98Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance System98
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System98
Mirror dimming feature32
Mirrors31
– exterior mirrors31
– heating31
– interior rearview mirror32
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest71
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest71
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobile phones in the
vehicle76
Mobility System106
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor55
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher39
– refer to Wiper system40
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints30
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments71
New tires92
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data130
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope114
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
Onboard Diagnosis98
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications85
Odometer44
Oil, refer to Engine oil95
Oil consumption95
Oil level95
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal111
Onboard tool kit102
Opening and closing
– convenient access24
– from inside22
– from outside19
– using the door lock21
– via the remote control19
Opening and unlocking
– from inside22
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation68
Outlets, refer to Air vents64
Output, refer to Engine
data130
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control67
Outside temperature
display44
– changing the unit of
measure47
– on computer47
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature44
P
Paintwork, care100
Parking
– vehicle36
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control53
Parking brake37
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb104
Parking lamps/low beams59
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle5

ReferenceAt a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility
141
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance112
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance112
Service data in the remote
control98
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS98
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS98
Service requirements49
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode47
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic38
– manual transmission37
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions38
Side airbags57
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb105
Side windows, refer to
Windows26
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely28
– airbags28
– safety belts28
– with head restraint28
Size, refer to Dimensions131
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric26
Slot for remote control35
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray72
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment71
Snow chains93
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances72
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD98Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires108
– inflation pressure86
Spare fuses111
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils96
Speed130
– with winter tires93
Speed control, refer to Cruise
control42
Speedometer12
Split rear seat backrest, refer to
Expanding the cargo area78
Sport button39
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems53
Start/stop button35
– starting the engine36
– switching off the engine36
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine36
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting112
Starting difficulties, refer to
Special starting
conditions36
Starting the engine
– start/stop button35
Start-off assistance, refer to
– ASC54
– Hill Start Assist55
Start-off assistance, refer to
DSC54
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel32
– adjustment32
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock35
– shift paddles38
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic37
Storage compartment, front
passenger side72
Storage compartments71Storage space
– cargo area78
– storage compartments71
Storing the vehicle101
Storing tires93
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments71
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires86
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine36
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button35
Switching the cooling function
on and off68
Symbols4T
Tachometer44
Tailgate23
– convenient access24
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually23
– opening/closing23
– opening from outside23
– opening manually23
– unlocking with remote
control21
Tail lamps105
– replacing bulb105
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities133
Technical data130
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest71
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning44
– outside temperature44
– setting the units47

Refueling
So that you always have access to the data you
need when refueling, you are recommended to
enter the relevant figures for your car in the
table provided below. Consult the index for indi-
vidual specifications.Fuel
Engine oil
Do not add engine oil until the corresponding
message appears, refer to page96.
Tire inflation pressures
Quality
Enter your preferred fuel quality here.
Preferred oil specifications
Summer tiresWinter tires
frontrearfrontrear
Up to 4 persons
4 persons plus luggage