2008 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE cruise control

3OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Driving:
Ignition lock 53
Starting the engine 53
Switching off the engine 54
Parking brake 54
Manual transmission 55
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic56
Parking lamps/Low beams 60
Turn signal indicator/Headlamp
flasher 61
Instrument lighting 62
Fog lamps 62
Interior lamps 62
Washer/wiper system 63
Washer fluid64
Cruise control65
Everything under control:
Odometer 67
Clock 67
Fuel gauge 67
Coolant temperature gauge 68
Tachometer 69
Service interval display 69
Onboard computer70Technology for safety and driving
convenience:
Driving stability control systems72
Flat Tire Monitor 74
Tire Pressure Monitor76
Airbags 79
Park Distance Control (PDC)81
Controlling the climate for pleasant
driving:
Air conditioning system82
Automatic climate control85
Interior conveniences:
Glove compartment 88
Center armrest89
Drinks holders, ashtray 89
Cigarette lighter, 12 V power supply 90
Integrated universal remote control91
Loading and transporting cargo:
Luggage compartment in the MINI 93
Luggage compartment in the MINI
Convertible 94
Loading cargo 95
Roof-mounted luggage rack98
OPERATION, CARE, MAINTENANCESpecial operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 102
General driving notes 102
Refueling105
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 108
Tire coding 112
Tire condition 113
Run-Flat Tires115
New wheels and tires 116
Snow chains117

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INDICATOR AND WARNING LAMPSYellow: for your information
The warning lamp
* comes on.
The gas cap is not correctly closed
or missing. Check if the gas cap is
correctly closed.
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when turn signal indicator
is on.
Rapid flashing: at least one turn signal indi-
cator has failed.
More information on page61.
Cruise control
Comes on while the system is
switched on: operation via the
multifunction steering wheel or the sports
steering wheel with multifunction buttons.
More information on page65.
Blue: for your information
High beams
Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is
actuated.
More information on page61.

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MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
*
Multifunction sports steering wheel
The multifunction sports steering wheel
comes with integrated control buttons
enabling you to operate the following func-
tions quickly and safely, without having to
take your eyes from the road:
>Some audio source functions
>Cruise control
>Telephone.
Multifunction sports steering wheel1 Call up and continue cruise control
2 Store speed and accelerate
3 Activate/interrupt/deactivate cruise
control
4 Store speed and decelerate
5 Fast forward/rewind or scroll through
phone book:
>Radio
Press button briefly: next/previous
stored station
Press for longer: station search
>CD/MD
Press button briefly: track skip
Press for longer: search within track
>Cassette
Press button briefly: track skip or stop
fast forward
Press for longer: fast forward
If the Wave radio is installed, the
above options for cassette player
operation are not available.<
6 Volume up/down
7 Switch between telephone and other
audio sources
8 Accept or terminate a phone call

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WASHER FLUID CRUISE CONTROL
*
Always observe the instructions on the con-
tainers.<
Washer fluid levelThe yellow LED in the wiper control lever
lights up when the washer fluid level is too
low.
In the following situations, the LED flashes
for approx. 10 seconds when the washer
fluid level has dropped to a minimum:
>When cleaning the windshield and head-
lamps by pulling the wiper control lever
>When the ignition is switched on
>When starting the engine
On the multifunction sports steering
wheelAbove approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h the cruise
control maintains and stores any desired
speed.
Do not use cruise control when unfa-
vorable conditions make it inadvis-
able to drive at a constant speed. Other-
wise, the vehicle could go out of control
and an accident could be caused. Unfavor-
able conditions include, for example, twist-
ing roads, high traffic density, or adverse
road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, or
loose surfaces.<

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CRUISE CONTROL
*
To activate via the multifunction
sports steering wheel
1. Start the engine
2. Press button 2.
The indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter lights up.
Cruise control is active.To deactivatePress button 2 repeatedly until the indica-
tor lamp goes out.
The cruise control is deactivated when the
ignition key is turned to position 0.
The stored speed is cleared.To maintain, store and increase speedPress button 3.
The system maintains and stores the cur-
rent vehicle speed. Every time you tap the
button, the speed increases by approx.
1mph/ 2km/h.
Press and hold button 3.
The vehicle accelerates without pressure
on the accelerator pedal. When you release
the button, the system maintains and
stores the current speed.
If, on a downhill grade, the engine
braking effect is not sufficient, the
controlled speed can be exceeded. Speed
can drop on uphill grades if the engine out-
put is insufficient. If you are already driving with active cruise
control, the speed is decreased by approx.
1 mph / 2 km/h every time you tap the but-
ton.
Press and hold button 4.
With the cruise control active, the system
automatically reduces the throttle opening
to slow the vehicle. When you release the
button, the system maintains and stores
the current speed.
To cancel the cruise controlThe cruise control is automatically can-
celed:
>When the brakes are applied
>When the clutch is depressed
>If the cruising speed is either exceeded or
not met for an extended length of time,
for example if you press the accelerator
pedal and exceed the stored speed
>When ASC or DSC is in action.
The indicator lamp stays lit.
You can use the cruise control again as
required.
On the multifunction steering wheel, the
cruise control can be interrupted manually:
When the system is activated, press
button 2.To continue cruise controlPress button 1.
The vehicle accelerates to and maintains
the last speed stored.

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
160
A
ABS Antilock Brake System72
indicator lamp17
,18
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle6
Activated-charcoal filter87
Adjusting interior
temperature83
,86
Airbags79
passenger airbag status
lamp80
safe seating position42
warning lamp18
Air circulation, refer to
Recirculated air mode83
,86
Air conditioning system82
Air distribution
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
individual87
manual83
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation84
,87
Air pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure108
Air volume
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
AKI, refer to Fuel quality105
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires117All Season traction Control
(ASC)72
indicator lamps17
,18
Antenna127
Antifreeze
coolant122
washer fluid64
Antilock Brake System (ABS)72
indicator lamp17,18
Anti-theft system24
Approved axle load, refer to
Weights155
,156
Approved engine oils122
Approved gross vehicle weight,
refer to Weights155
,156
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest89
ASC All Season traction
Control72
indicator lamps17
,18
Assistant systems, refer to
All Season traction Control
(ASC)72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
Automatic
air distribution86
air volume86
cruise control65
Automatic car washes126
Automatic climate control85Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
ignition53
indicator lamp57
interlock53
selector lever lock56
shiftlock56
towing148
tow-starting149
AUTO program, refer to
Automatic air distribution86
Aux-In socket88
Average consumption71
setting units71
Average speed71
setting units71
Axle loads, refer to
Weights155
,156
B
Backrests, refer to
Adjusting seats44
Backup lamp
bulb replacement135
Bar, towing148
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone89Battery144
charging144
disposal144
indicator lamp16
jump-starting146
power failure144
Battery care69
,125
Being towed148
Belts, refer to Safety belts46
Beverage holders89
Black ice, refer to Temperature
warning70
Blower
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
Blower, refer to Air volume83
Blowers, refer to Draft-free
ventilation84,87
Bonnet118
indicator lamp17
Bottle holders, refer to
Beverage holders89
Brake discs
brake system103
break-in procedures102
Brake fluid124
level124
warning lamp16
Brake lamps, bulb
replacement135

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
162
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
care128
convenience operation37
electrical malfunction37
emergency closing37
malfunction37
Coolant122
indicator lamp16
level123
temperature gauge68
Coolant temperature68
Cooling
air conditioning mode86
cooling function83
Cooling function
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86Cooling system, refer to
Capacities157
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
(CBC)72
warning lamp17
Correct tires112
Cosmetic mirror, refer to
Illuminated vanity mirror48
Cruise control65
buttons on the steering
wheel20
indicator lamp19
Cup holders, refer to Beverage
holders89
Curb weight, refer to
Weights155
,156
Current fuel consumption71
setting units71
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data152
D
Daily odometer, refer to Trip
odometer67
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting62Data
capacities157
dimensions153
engine152
technical152
weights155
Date of the Owner's Manual7
Daytime running lamps61
Defrosting and demisting
windows
air conditioning system84
automatic climate control87
Defrosting front windows, refer
to Defrosting and demisting
windows84
,87
Defrosting windows84
,87
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows84
,87
Defrost setting, refer to
Defrosting and demisting
windows84,87
Demisting windows84
,87
Digital clock67
Dimensions153
,154
Dimming interior rearview
mirror102
Dipstick, engine oil121Directional turn signal,
refer to Turn signal
indicators61
Disc brakes103
Disengaging the locks, refer to
Unlocking26
Displacement, refer to Engine
data152
Display elements13
with navigation system or
Cockpit Chrono Pack14
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting62
Disposal
coolant122
vehicle battery144
Distance covered, refer to
Odometer67
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control (PDC)81
Door keys24
Door lock27
Doors, locking and unlocking
acknowledgment
signals26
,27
from inside28
from outside26
DOT quality grades112
Draft-free ventilation84
,87
Drink holders, refer to Beverage
holders89

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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Speed152
with Run-Flat Tires75
with Run Flat tires77
with the space-saver spare
tire139
with winter tires117
Speedometer13
,14
Speedometer, refer to Display
elements13
,14
Split rear backrest, refer to
Foldable rear backrest93
Through-loading system94
Sport program, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems72
Standing lamps60
bulb replacement134
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine53
Starting aid, refer to Jump-
starting146
Starting problems
at very low temperatures54
jump-starting146
Starting the engine53
Start-off assistance, refer to
ASC72Start-off assistance, refer to
DSC72
Steering lock53
Steering wheel12
buttons on the steering
wheel20
settings47
Steering wheel lock53
Steptronic, refer to Manual
mode57
Storage compartments88
Storage space, refer to
Luggage compartment in the
MINI93
Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible94
Storing the tires117
Storing the vehicle129
Sun blind, refer to Roller sun
blind34
Sun visors48
Switches, refer to Cockpit12
Switching off
the engine54
Switching the cooling function
on and off manually83
,86
Symbols6T
Tachometer69
Tailgate29
emergency operation30
indicator lamp17
opening from the outside29
releasing manually30
remote control26
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement135
Tail lamps, refer to Rear
lamps135
Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank
capacity157
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge67
,68
Technical data152
Technical modifications7
Technical modifications, refer
to For your own safety7
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
Temperature display
ice warning70
outside temperature70
setting units70
Temperature grades113Temperature warning70
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control65
Threaded hole for towing
eyelet148
Three-point safety belt46
Through-loading system93
,94
Tightening the lug bolts
keys137
,141
torque140
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts140
Tire change set
MINI Mobility System143
Run-Flat Tires115
space-saver spare tire137
Tire failure137
MINI Mobility System141
space-saver spare tire137
Tire inflation pressure108
reinflation142
Tire pressure monitor, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor74
Tire pressure monitoring, Flat
Tire Monitor74
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM76
resetting the system76
system limitations76
warning lamp77