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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 
         
        
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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