2008 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE windshield wipers

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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATIONCONTROLS DATA INDEX
VEHICLE MEMORYHow the system functionsNo doubt you have often reflected on how
great it would be if you could configure
your vehicle's various adjustment settings
to meet your own personal requirements.
In developing this vehicle, the manufac-
turer of the MINI has incorporated a num-
ber of options which can be programmed
specifically for your vehicle.What the system can doYour MINI Dealer can provide you with
details on the capabilities of the Vehicle
Memory system.
Examples for Vehicle Memory:
>Automatic locking if none of the vehicle
doors are opened, refer to page26
>Automatic locking after starting to drive,
refer to page28
>Selective central locking system, refer to
pages26, 27
>Convenience operation, refer to
pages26, 27
>Pathway lighting, refer to page60
>Daytime running lamps, refer to page61
>Speed-dependent windshield wipers,
refer to page63
>Setting units for outside temperature
and fuel consumption display, refer to
page70>Setting units for display of temperatures
specified for automatic climate control
system, refer to page87
>Volume control PDC, refer to page81
>Acoustic alarm for starting PDC activa-
tion, refer to page81.
This symbol alerts you to Vehicle
Memory functions in the Owner's
Manual.<
After memory functions have been
reconfigured, your vehicle may oper-
ate slightly differently from the descrip-
tions used in this Owner's Manual. If you
decide to sell your vehicle one day, please
remember to have the memory functions
reset to their default configuration.<

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INTERIOR LAMPS WASHER/WIPER SYSTEMSwitching the interior light in the MINI
Convertible on and off manuallyPress button 1 briefly.
Permanently turn off interior light:
Press button 1 until the interior light comes
on for a short while.
Press button 1 to revert to normal opera-
tion.Switching the reading lamps on and
off Press button 2.
0 Wipers parked
1 Intermittent operation or rain sensor
2 Normal wiper speed
3 Fast wiper speed
4Brief wipe
5 Clean windshield and headlampsIntermittent operationNot on vehicles with rain sensor.
The interval time for the wipers is depen-
dent on the vehicle speed.Rain sensor* The rain sensor is located on the wind-
shield, directly in front of the interior rear-
view mirror.
When the rain sensor is activated, the
windshield wipers are automatically con-
trolled depending on the amount of mois-
ture, including snow, on the windshield.
To activate the rain sensor:
Lever in position 1.
The wipers will move once across the wind-
shield.
To deactivate the rain sensor:
Lever in position 0.
Switch the rain sensor off when pass-
ing through an automatic car wash.
Failure to do so could result in damage
caused by undesired wiper activation. switch automatically to intermittent wip-
ing.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated. switch automatically to normal wiper
speed.

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WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM WASHER FLUID
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps∗The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield. The wipers are automatically
activated for a brief period.
When the vehicle lighting is on, the head-
lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on
the windshield. For this reason, use anti-
freeze, refer to page65.
Do not use the washers if the fluid reservoir
is empty, as the washer pump will other-
wise be damaged. automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
Rear window wiper*6 Intermittent mode:
Turn the cap to position 6.
The rear window wiper moves across the
window a number of times before
switching to intermittent operationCleaning the rear window*7 During intermittent mode:
Turn the cap to position 7 and keep it
there
8 Wipers in neutral position:
Turn the cap to position 8 and keep it
there.
Headlamp* and window washer
systemsThe capacity of the headlamp washer sys-
tem is approx. 2.6 quarts/2.5 liters, that of
the windshield and rear window washer
system approx. 2.4 quarts/2.3 liters.
Fill with water and, if necessary, with anti-
freeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before filling either res-
ervoir.<
Antifreeze agent for the washer sys-
tems is flammable. Always keep it
well away from sparks and open flames,
and store it in tightly closed original con-
tainers well out of the reach of children.

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning70
Ignition53
Ignition key24
Ignition key positions, refer to
Ignition lock53
Ignition lock53
Illuminated vanity mirror48
Imitation leather127
Imprint2
Index160
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags80
ASC73
brakes124
coolant temperature68
DSC73
fasten safety belts46
Flat Tire Monitor75
fog lamps62
reserve fuel capacity67
,68
Indicator and warning lamps
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM77
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview16
Individual air distribution87
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory49Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure108
Inflation pressure monitor,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor74
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM76
Inspection69
Instrument cluster, refer to
Display elements13
Instrument lighting62
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit12
Integrated universal remote
control91
Interior lamp, remote
control26
Interior lamps62
Interior rearview mirror48
automatic dimming102
Interlock, refer to Steering
locked53
Intermittent operation of the
wipers63
Interval
display, service125
J
Jack137
,141
points140Jack, refer to Tire change set
MINI Mobility System141
Run-Flat Tires115
space-saver spare tire137
Jacking points140
Jets, refer to Ventilation84
,87
Jets, refer to Windshield
washer jets64
John Cooper Works Kit152
Jump-starting146
K
Keys24
Kickdown57
Knock control105
L
Lamp defect133
Lamp replacement, refer to
Lamps and bulbs133
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams60
Lamps and bulbs133
Lashing eyelets, refer to
Securing the load97
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system52
Leather care128
LEDs light-emitting diodes136
Length, refer to
Dimensions153
,154License plate lamp, bulb
replacement136
Lifting handle, space-saver
spare tire137
Light-alloy wheels, care127
Light-emitting diodes
(LEDs)136
Lighter90
Lighting
lamps and bulbs133
Lighting of the instruments62
Lights on warning61
Light switch60
Loading
securing cargo97
stowing cargo97
Loading the vehicle95
Loads, refer to Loading cargo95
Load securing devices, refer to
Securing the load97
Locking
from inside28
from outside26
Locking/unlocking the vehicle,
acknowledgment
signals26
,27
Low beams60
bulb replacement134
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44

EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z
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OVERVIEW REPAIRS OPERATION CONTROLS DATA INDEX
Vehicle Memory49
Ventilation, draft-free84
,87
Ventilation, refer to
Air conditioning system84
Automatic climate control86
Ventilation, refer to Draft-free
ventilation84
,87
Volume
luggage
compartment155
,156
W
Warning and indicator
lamps16
Washer/wiper system63
Washer fluid64
Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity157
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer/wiper system64
Washer systems64
Washing your vehicle126
Water on roadways, deep
water104
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire condition114
Weights155
,156
Wheel/tire combination116
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions153
,154
Wheels and tires116Wheelslip control
All Season traction Control
(ASC)72
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)72
Wheel stud wrench
MINI Mobility System141
space-saver spare tire137
Width, refer to Dimensions153
Wind deflector39
Windows, convenience
operation26
,27
Window washer reservoir64
capacity, refer to
Capacities157
Window washer system
washer/wiper system63
washer fluid64
Windscreen wipers
replacement132
,133
Windshield, cleaning64
Windshield heating
air conditioning system83
automatic climate control86
Windshield washer jets64
Windshield wiper blades
care128
replacement132,133
Windshield wipers
intermittent operation63Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system63
Winter tires117
changing139
condition113
Run-Flat Tires116
storage117
Wood paneling128
Work in the engine
compartment118
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit132
X
Xenon lamps
bulb replacement134
Y
Your individual vehicle6