Page 137 of 148

ReferenceAt a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility
 135
Battery111
– charging111
– disposal26,111
– jump starting112
– temporary power failure111
Battery renewal
– remote control26
Being towed114
Belts, refer to Safety belts30
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts30
Beverage holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate65,66
Bonnet94
Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements49
Brake lamps
– replacing bulb105
Brake pads, breaking in76
Brake rotors77
– brakes76
– breaking in76
Brakes
– ABS54
– breaking in76
– MINI Maintenance System98
– parking brake37
– service requirements49
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely77
Brake system76
– breaking in76
– disc brakes77
– MINI Maintenance System98
Breakdown service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance112
Breaking in the clutch76
Break-in period76
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs102
Button for starting the 
engine35
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11C
California Proposition 65 
warning6
Can holders, refer to Cup 
holders72
Capacities133
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery111
Car care100
Car-care products, refer to 
Suitable car-care 
products100
Care100
Cargo, securing80
Cargo area78
– capacity132
– convenient access24
– cover78
– lamp62
– lid, refer to Tailgate23
– opening from outside23
Cargo area, expanding78
Cargo loading
– securing cargo80
– stowing cargo79
– vehicle78
Car jack
– jacking points110
Car key, refer to Key/remote 
control18
Carpets, care101
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest71
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car wash78
Car wash, refer to Care100
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system76
CBS Condition Based 
Service98
CDs/DVDs, care101
Cell phones, use inside the car, 
refer to Mobile phone in the 
vehicle76
Center armrest71
Center brake lamp106Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking system19
– convenient access24
– from inside22
– from outside19
Changing bulbs102
Changing wheels108
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment95
Check Control51
Child's seats33
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH34
Child-restraint systems33
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire108
Chrome parts, care100
Chrome parts, refer to 
Care100
Cigarette lighter72
Cleaning headlamps41
– washer fluid42
Clock44
– 12h/24h mode47
– setting time50
Closing
– from inside22
– from outside19
Clothes hooks72
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine36
Comfort access, refer to 
Convenient access24
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock35
Computer45
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked77
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Confirmation signals for 
vehicle locking/unlocking20 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 140 of 148

From A to Z
138
Headlamp control, 
automatic59
Headlamp flasher39
– indicator lamp11,116
Headlamps
– replacing bulb103
Headlamps, care100
Head restraints30
– sitting safely28
Heated
– mirrors31
– rear window65,67
– seats30
Heating64
– mirrors31
– rear window65,67
– seats30
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo80
Height, refer to 
Dimensions131
Height adjustment
– seats29
– steering wheel32
High beams61
– headlamp flasher61
– indicator lamp116
– replacing bulb103
High water, refer to Driving 
through water77
Hills77
Hill Start Assist55
Holders for cups72
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system76
Hydroplaning77
I
Ice warning44
Icy roads, refer to Outside 
temperature warning44
Ignition35
– switched off35
– switched on35
Ignition key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control18Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness35
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on35
Ignition lock35
Indicator and warning 
lamps13,116
Individual air distribution65
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM55
– glass sunroof, electric27
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Displays12
Instrument lighting62
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to 
Displays12
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remote 
control operation69
Interior lamps62
– remote control21
Interior rearview mirror32
– automatic dimming 
feature32
Interlock37
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers41
Internet page4
J
Jacking points110
Jets, refer to Window washer 
nozzles41
Jumpering, refer to Jump 
starting112
Jump starting112
K
Key, refer to Key/remote 
control18
Keyless go, refer to Convenient 
access24Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Convenient 
access24
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile18
Kick-down38
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic38
Knock control85
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams59
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs102
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing 
cargo80
LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system34
LEDs light-emitting diodes103
Length, refer to 
Dimensions131
License plate lamp
– replacing bulb106
Light-alloy wheels, care100
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs103
Lighter72
– socket72
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs102
– of the instruments62
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps59
Light switch59
Limit126
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo80
Lock buttons of doors, refer to 
Locking22
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal20
– from inside22
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access24 
         
        
        
     
        
        Page 141 of 148

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 
         
        
        
     
        
          
   
    
    Page:  
    < prev   1-8  9-16   17-24