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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
sudden swerves, etc., and endanger the occu-
pants. Do not secure cargo using the fastening
points for the tether strap, page44; they may
become damaged.<
Roof-mounted
luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option for
your MINI. Your MINI Dealer will be glad to
advise you. Comply with the installation instruc-
tions supplied with the rack system.
Mounting points
By way of example, the illustration shows the
roof of the MINI.
Remove the cover panel.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect
on vehicle handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the applicable data under Weights
on page194.
The roof load must be distributed uniformly and
should not be too large in area. Heavy items
should always be placed at the bottom.
When loading, make sure that there is sufficient
space for the movement of the glass sunroof.
Fasten roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers, and take corners gently.
Saving fuel
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif-
ferent factors. The implementation of certain
measures, your driving style and regular mainte-
nance can have an influence on fuel consump-
tion and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts no longer in use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof- or rear-
mounted luggage racks whenever you are not
using them.
Attached parts on the vehicle affect its aerody-
namics and increase fuel consumption.
Check tire inflation pressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start-
ing on a long trip.
Low inflation pressure increases rolling resis-
tance and thus leads to greater fuel consump-
tion and tire wear.
Drive off immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds. This is the
fastest way for the cold engine to reach its oper-
ating temperature.
Think ahead while driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking by
maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead.
Driving smoothly and anticipating impending
traffic situations reduces fuel consumption.
Replacing components
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of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury.<
1.Place the jack at the jacking point closest to
the wheel.
The jack base must be perpendicular to the
surface beneath the jacking point.
2.During jacking up, insert the jack head in the
square recess of the jacking point.
3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised off the ground.
Mounting the space-saver spare tire
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.
2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Clean the lug bolts.
3.Lift the new wheel into place.
4.Screw at least two lug bolts finger-tight into
opposite bolt holes.
5.Screw in the remaining bolts.
6.Tighten all the lug bolts firmly in a diagonal
pattern.
7.Lower the vehicle.
8.Remove the jack.
Tightening the lug bolts
Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
Immediately have the wheels checked
with a calibrated torque wrench to ensure
that the lug bolts are firmly seated. Otherwise,
incorrectly tightened lug bolts can present a
safety hazard.<
Tightening torque: 103.3 lb ft or 140 Nm.Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced.
Vehicle battery
Have any work on the battery, including
battery replacement, carried out only by a
MINI Dealer or a workshop that has specially
trained personnel working in accordance with
the specifications of the MINI manufacturer.<
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page186.
Disposal
After replacing old batteries, return the
used batteries to your MINI Dealer or to a
recycling point. Maintain the battery in an
upright position for transport and storage.
Always secure the battery against tipping over
during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
may not be fully functional and may require ini-
tialization. Individual settings are also lost and
must be reprogrammed:
>Time and date
These values must be updated, page63.
>Radio
In some cases, stations may have to be
stored again, page137.
>Navigation system
Operability must be waited for, page106.
>Glass sunroof, electric
It may only be possible to raise the sunroof,
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Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission48
– manual transmission48
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– manual transmission48
General driving notes96
Glass sunroof, electric34
– convenient operation28,29
– opening, closing35
– raising35
– remote control28
Glove compartment90
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system106
Grills86
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights194
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb177
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake47
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
"HD radio"138
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio138
Head airbags80
Head restraints39
– sitting safely37
Headlamp control,
automatic82
Headlamp flasher50
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulb177
Headlamps, care173
Heated
– mirrors41
– rear window88
– seats39Heating
– mirrors41
– rear window88
– seats39
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo100
Height adjustment
– seats38
– steering wheel41
Height, refer to
Dimensions193
High beams83
– headlamp flasher83
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb177
High Definition Radio, refer to
HD Radio138
High water, refer to Driving
through water97
Highways, refer to Route
criteria118
Hill Start Assist73
Hills97
Holders for cups92
Home address117
"Home address" in
navigation118
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system96
"Hour memo"64
"House number" in
destination entry111
Hydroplaning96
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio138
Ice warning55
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning55
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track144
Ignition46
– switched off46
– switched on46
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness46Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on46
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition lock46
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM78
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting84
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM76
Information
– on another location114
– on country114
– on current position114
– on destination location114
"Information" in
navigation114
"Information on
destination"116
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM74
– glass sunroof, electric35
Installation location
– drive for navigation DVD and
audio CD106
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions123
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays12
Instrument lighting84
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays12
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remove
control89
Interesting destination for
navigation114
"Interim time"68
From A to Z
210
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions48
Short commands for the voice
activation system195
"Short route" in
navigation118
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route118
"Show current position"114
"Show destination
position"114
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Side airbags80
Side door, rear, refer to
Clubdoor31
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb179
Side windows, refer to
Windows35
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely37
– airbags37
– safety belts37
– with head restraint37
Size, refer to Dimensions193
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric34
Slot for remote control46
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray93
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment91
Snow chains165
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD170
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances93
Song search, refer to Playing a
track144Sound output for
entertainment on/off132
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires182
– inflation pressure158
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire182
Speaking, refer to Voice
instructions from navigation
system123
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils168
Speed192
– with winter tires165
Speed control, refer to Cruise
control53
Speed limit
67
– setting67
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit67
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control134
Speed-dependent volume133
Speedometer12
Split rear seat backrest, refer to
Expanding the cargo bay98
Splitdoor31
– opening from outside31
– unlocking with remote
control29
Sport button73
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems71
"Start guidance"115,117
Start menu17
Start/stop button46
– starting the engine46
– switching off the engine47
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting186
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine46
Starting the engine
– start/stop button46
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC71
– Hill Start Assist73"State / Province" in
destination entry109
Station, refer to Radio135
"Status"61
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing4
Steering wheel41
– adjustment41
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock46
– shift paddles49
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic48
"Stopwatch"68
Stopwatch68
Storage area
– cargo bay97
Storage compartment, front
passenger side92
Storage compartments91
Storage space
– storage compartments91
"Store in address book" in
navigation116
"Store" on the radio137,141
Storing current position
116
Storing radio stations137
Storing the vehicle175
Storing tires165
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments91
"Street" in destination
entry110
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires158
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine47
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button46
Switching on
– audio132
– CD changer132
– CD player132
– radio132
Switching on the hour
signal64