
Cockpit
12
Displays
1Tachometer44
>Indicator and warning lamps13
2Display for
>Clock44
>Outside temperature44
>Current vehicle speed44
>Indicator and warning lamps13
3Resetting the trip odometer444Display for
>Position of automatic transmission
*37
>Computer
*45
>Date of next scheduled service, and 
remaining distance to be driven49
>Odometer and trip odometer44
>Initializing Flat Tire Monitor55
>Settings and information46
>Personal Profile settings18
5Instrument lighting62
6Speedometer
>Indicator and warning lamps13
7Fuel gauge45
8Radio display, refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
9Radio, refer to separate Owner's Manual 

Opening and closing
18
Opening and closing
Keys/remote controls
Remote control with integrated key
Each remote control contains a rechargeable 
battery that is automatically recharged when it 
is in the ignition lock while the car is being 
driven. You should therefore use each remote 
control at least twice a year to maintain the 
charge status. In vehicles equipped with conve-
nient access
*, the remote control contains a 
replaceable battery, page25.
If more than one remote control is used, the set-
tings called up and implemented depend on 
which remote control is recognized when the 
car is unlocked, refer to Personal Profile, 
page18.
In addition, information about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to 
Service data in the remote control, page98.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Driver's door, page21
New remote controls
Your MINI Dealer can supply new remote con-
trols with integrated keys as additional units or 
as replacements in the event of loss.
Personal Profile
The concept
The functions of your MINI can be set individu-
ally. By means of Personal Profiles, most of these 
settings are stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. When you unlock the car, the 
remote control is recognized and the settings 
stored for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your settings will be activated 
for you, even if in the meantime your car was 
used by someone else with another remote con-
trol and the corresponding settings.
At most three remote controls can be set for 
three different people. A prerequisite is that 
each person uses a separate remote control.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.
>Response of the central locking system 
when the car is being unlocked19
>Automatic locking of the vehicle22
>12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to Formats 
and units of measure47
>Date format, refer to Formats and units of 
measure47
>Units of measure for fuel consumption, dis-
tance covered/remaining distances and 
temperature, refer to Formats and units of 
measure47
>Automatic climate control
*: AUTO program, 
activating/deactivating cooling function and 
automatic recirculated-air control, setting 
temperature, air flow rate and 
distribution66 

Everything under control
44
Everything under control
Odometer, outside tem-
perature display, clock
1Outside temperature display and clock or 
current speed
2Odometer and trip odometer
3Resetting the trip odometer
Units of measure
Select the respective units of measure, miles or 
km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the 
outside temperature, page47.
Outside temperature display, time
Setting the time, refer to page50.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to 
approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a 
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased 
risk of black ice.
Black ice can also form at temperatures 
above +377/+36. You should therefore 
drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads, for 
example, otherwise there is an increased risk of 
an accident.<
Current vehicle speed
To have the current speed shown in the upper 
display for the outside temperature and time.
Press and hold the button in the turn indicator 
lever until the display changes.The outside temperature then appears in the 
bottom display.
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer
With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in 
the tachometer.
When the vehicle is parked
To display the time, outside temperature and 
odometer briefly after the key is removed from 
the ignition lock:
Press knob 3 in the tachometer.
Tachometer
Never operate the engine with the needle in the 
red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range, 
the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the 
engine.
Coolant temperature
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and 
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. 
Check coolant level, refer to page96. 

Everything under control
50
Possible displays
1Button for selecting information
2Engine oil
3Front brakes
4Rear brakes
5Vehicle check6Roadworthiness test
7Brake fluid
8Exit display47
9Next setting or item of information47
More information on the MINI Maintenance Sys-
tem can be found on page98.
Clock
Setting the time
To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Formats and 
units of measure on page47.
1.Briefly press the button in the turn indicator 
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.2.Press and hold the button until the display 
changes.
3.Briefly press the button repeatedly until the 
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
4.Press and hold the button until the display 
changes.
5.Press the button to set the hours. 

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 

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
 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