2008 MINI Hardtop 2 Door warning

ReferenceAt a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility
155
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
cargo89
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system37
LEDs light-emitting diodes115
Length, refer to
Dimensions145
Level load floor in MINI
Clubman87
License plate lamp
– replacing bulbs in MINI119
– replacing bulbs in MINI
Clubman119
Light-alloy wheels, care112
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs115
Lighter80
– socket80
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs115
– of the instruments69
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps66
Light switch66
Limit141
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo89
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking22
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal20
– from inside22
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access26
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals20
– from inside22
– from outside19
Low beams66
– automatic66
– replacing bulb115
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support31
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo bay23
Luggage compartment doors,
refer to Splitdoor23Luggage compartment lid,
refer to Tailgate23
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack89
Lumbar support31
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires105
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system110
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control55
Manual air distribution73
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic42
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler door94
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission43
Manual transmission41
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Maximum cooling74
Maximum speed
– with winter tires105
Medical assistance, refer to
First aid pouch127
Microfilter
– for air conditioner73
– for automatic climate
control75
– MINI Maintenance
System110
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance
System110
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System110
Mirror dimming feature34Mirrors33
– exterior mirrors33
– heating34
– interior rearview mirror34
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest78
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest78
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System120
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety4
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor59
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher43
– refer to Wiper system44
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints32
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments79
New tires104
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data144
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope130
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
Onboard Diagnosis110
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications95
Odometer48
Oil, refer to Engine oil107
Oil consumption107

From A to Z
156
Oil level107
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal125
Onboard tool kit114
Opening and closing
– convenient access26
– from inside22
– from outside19
– using the door lock22
– via the remote control19
Opening and unlocking
– from inside22
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation75
Outlets, refer to Air vents71
Output, refer to Engine
data144
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control74
Outside temperature
display48
– changing unit of measure51
– on onboard computer51
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature48
P
Paintwork, care112
Park Distance Control PDC57
Parking
– vehicle40
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC57
Parking brake40
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb116
Parking lamps/low beams66
Partition net in MINI
Clubman87
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
Pathway lighting66
Personal Profile18
Pinch protection system
– windows29
Plastic parts, care113Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control75
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner73
Power failure125
Power windows28
Power windows, refer to
Windows28
Pressure, tires96
Pressure monitoring, tires59
– Flat Tire Monitor59
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM61
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows29
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor59
R
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness39
Radio readiness39
– switched off39
– switched on39
Rain sensor44
Range, refer to Cruising
range49
Reading lamps70
Rear door, refer to
Clubdoor23
Rear doors, refer to
Splitdoor23
Rear double doors, refer to
Splitdoor23
Rear fog lamp69
– indicator lamp131
– replacing bulb118
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps117
Rear seat backrest, folding86
Rear seats
– folding the backrests86Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors33
Rear window heating72,74
Recirculated-air mode72,74
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode72,74
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest31
Refueling94
Releasing
– bonnet106
Remote control18
– battery renewal27
– convenient access26
– garage door opener76
– malfunctions21,27
– service data110
– tailgate21
Replacement remote
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs115
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires104
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge49
Reservoir for washer
systems46
Restraint systems
– for children
36
– refer to Safety belts33
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic42
– manual transmission41
Roadside Assistance127
Roadside parking lamps68
– replacing bulb116
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements53
Roof load capacity146,147
Roof-mounted luggage
rack89
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away130

From A to Z
158
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic41
Storage area
– cargo bay86
Storage compartment, front
passenger side79
Storage compartments79
Storage space
– storage compartments79
Storing the vehicle113
Storing tires105
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments79
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires96
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine40
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button39
Switching the cooling function
on and off75
Symbols4
T
Tachometer48
Tailgate23
– convenient access26
– opening/closing24
– opening from outside24
– unlocking with remote
control21
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps117
– replacing bulb117
Tail lamps117
– replacing bulbs in MINI118
– replacing bulbs in MINI
Clubman118
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities148
Technical data144
Technical modifications4Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest78
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning48
– outside temperature48
– setting the units51
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature48
Temperature setting
– air conditioner72
– automatic climate control74
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo89
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp119
Three-point safety belt33
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys122,123
– torque125
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts125
Tire change set
– MINI Mobility System122
– space-saver spare
tire122,123
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor60
– indicator/warning lamp60
– MINI Mobility System120
– Run-Flat Tires60
– space-saver spare tire122
– Tire Pressure Monitor61
Tire inflation pressure96
– loss60
– space-saver spare tire
96
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor59
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM61
– limitations of system61
– resetting system61
– warning lamp62
Tire Quality Grading102Tires
– age103
– breaking in84
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels122
– condition103
– damage103
– inflation pressure96
– inflation pressure loss62
– minimum tread depth103
– new tires104
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor59
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM61
– puncture60
– Run-Flat Tires104
– size102
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth103
– winter tires105
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-Flat Tires104
Tools, refer to Onboard tool
kit114
Torque144
– lug bolts125
Tow bar129
Tow fitting129
– screw thread129
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away129
Towing129
– car with automatic
transmission129
– methods129
Tow rope130
Tow-starting129
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor61
Track width, refer to
Dimensions145
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC58

ReferenceAt a glance Controls Driving tips Mobility
159
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic41
– manual transmission41
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic43
Transporting children safely36
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo89
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread103
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer48
Triple turn signal activation43
Trip odometer48
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions145
Turn signal indicator43
– front, replacing bulb116
– indicator lamp12
– rear, replacing bulb117
– side, replacing bulb117
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading89
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR102
Units
– average fuel consumption51
– temperature51
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control76
Universal remove control76
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking26
Unlocking
– from inside22
– from outside19
– tailgate26
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access26
Upholstery, care112
V
Valve
– dust cap123
Vehicle
– battery125
– breaking in84
– cargo loading86
– dimensions145
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment107
– parking40
– storage113
– weight146,147
Vehicle jack122,123
– jacking points124
Ventilation
– air conditioner75
Vents, refer to Air vents71
Vents, refer to Ventilation75
Volume of cargo area147
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13,131
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control55
Warning triangle127
Washer fluid46
– capacity of reservoir46
Washer fluid reservoir46
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray80
Waterfall lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting70
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water85
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth103
Weights146,147
Welcome lamps66
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions145
Wheels, new104
Wheels and tires96
Wheelslip control, refer to
– All-Season Traction Control
ASC58Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare
tire122,123
Width, refer to Dimensions145
Windows28
– closing28
– convenient operation20
– opening28
– pinch protection system29
Window washer, refer to
Washer fluid46
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to
Capacities148
Windshield
– cleaning45
– defrosting and removing
condensation73,75
Windshield, defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows73,75
Windshield washer system44
– washer fluid46
– washer nozzles46
Windshield wiper blades,
changing114
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system44
Winter tires105
– storage105
Wiper blade replacement114
Wiper blades, care113
Wiper system44
Work in the engine
compartment106
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit114
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb115