2009 MINI Convertible automatic transmission fluid

From A to Z
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From A to Z
INDEX
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control83
Additives
– coolant118
– engine oil118
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner80
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control81
Air conditioner79
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner80
– automatic climate control81
– ventilation83
Air distribution
– automatic82
– individual81
– manual81
Air flow rate80,81
– air conditioning system80
– automatic climate control81
– heating, ventilation80
Air outlets, refer to Air vents79
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure104
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode80,82
Air supply
– air conditioner80
– automatic climate control81
– ventilation83
Air vents79
Airbags71
– sitting safely35
– warning lamp73
Airing, refer to Ventilation83AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications103
Alarm system24
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires115
Always Open Timer55
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode80,82
Ambient lighting78
Antenna, care122
Antifreeze
– coolant118
– washer fluid51
Antilock Brake System ABS64
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system
24
Anti-theft system19
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights159
Approved engine oils118
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights159
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest86
Ashtray88
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC64
Audio device, external86
AUTO program for automatic
climate control82
Automatic
– air distribution82
– air flow rate82
– cruise control51
– headlamp control74
Automatic climate control79
– automatic air distribution82Automatic transmission with
Steptronic46
– interlock46
– overriding selector lever
lock48
– shiftlock46
– sport program47
AUX-In, refer to External audio
device86
Average fuel consumption54
– setting the units57
Average speed55
Axle loads, refer to
Weights159B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting78
Backrests, refer to Seats35
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb129,130
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch137
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away139
Battery135
– charging135
– disposal27,135
– jump starting137
– temporary power failure135
Battery renewal
– remote control27
Being towed139
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts38
Belts, refer to Safety belts38
Beverage holders, refer to Cup
holders88
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate80,81
Bonnet116

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Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption54
Control Display
– settings56
Controls and displays10
Convenience operation
– convertible top22
Convenience start, refer to
Starting the engine44
Convenient access26
– replacing the battery27
Convenient operation
– windows20
Convertible top30
Coolant118
– checking level118
– filling118
Coolant temperature53
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant118
Cooling, maximum82
Copyright2
Cruising range54
Cup holders88
Curb weight, refer to
Weights159
Current fuel consumption55
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting77
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data156
– capacities160
– dimensions157
– engine156
– weights159
Date
– setting60
Daytime running lamps75
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake assist64
Deactivating front passenger
airbags72
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking20Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler door102
Defogging windows81,82
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows81,82
Defrosting windows81,82
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control82
Differential, breaking in92
Digital clock53
Dimensions157
Dipstick, engine oil117
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals48
Displacement, refer to Engine
data156
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting77
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays and controls10
Displays, care125
Disposal
– of coolant118
– remote control battery27
– vehicle battery135
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements58
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC63
Diving stability control
systems63
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Door lock22
Door lock, confirmation
signals20
Doors, manual operation22
DOT Quality Grades112
Drinks holders, refer to Cup
holders88
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Start Assist65
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button65Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams74
Driving notes92
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Start Assist65
Driving through water93
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes92
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function83
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC64
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake assist64
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC64
Dynamic Traction Control64
E
Electric power windows
– initializing29
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top32
– door lock22
– fuel filler door102
– trunk lid24
Electronic brake-force
distribution64
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC64
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top32
– door lock22
– fuel filler door102
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission48
– trunk lid24
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance137

REFERENCEAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY
171
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic46
– manual transmission46
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic48
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo96
Transporting children safely41
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread113
Trip odometer53
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer53
Triple turn signal activation48
Trunk lid
– emergency operation24
– releasing manually24
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible94
Turn signal indicator48
– front, replacing bulb128
– indicator lamp12
– rear, replacing bulb129
– side, replacing bulb129
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions157
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading96
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR112
Units
– average fuel consumption57
– temperature57
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control84
Universal remove control84
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking26Unlocking
– from inside22
– from outside19
– tailgate26
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access26
Upholstery, care124
USB-audio interface86
V
Valve
– dust cap134
Vehicle
– battery135
– breaking in92
– cargo loading94
– dimensions157
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment117
– parking45
– storage125
– weight159
Vehicle jack133
– jacking points134
Ventilation
– air conditioner83
Vents, refer to Air vents79
Vents, refer to Ventilation83
Volume of cargo area159
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13,141
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control60
Warning triangle137
Washer fluid51
– capacity of reservoir51
Washer fluid reservoir51
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray88
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water93
Waterfall lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting78
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth113
Weights159Welcome lamps74
Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare tire133
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions157
Wheels and tires104
Wheels, new114
Width, refer to
Dimensions157
Wind deflector33
Window washer, refer to
Washer fluid51
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to
Capacities160
Windows28
– closing28
– convenient operation20
– opening28
– pinch protection system29
Windshield
– cleaning50
– defrosting and removing
condensation81,82
Windshield, defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows81,82
Windshield washer system49
– washer fluid51
– washer nozzles51
Windshield wiper blades,
changing126
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system49
Winter tires115
– storage115
Wiper blade replacement126
Wiper system49
Work in the engine
compartment116
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit126
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb127