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Airbags
The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:1Front airbags
2Side airbags in backrests
3Head airbags at the front and rear
Protective effect
Observe the instructions on page37 to
ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and
front passenger by responding to frontal
impacts in which safety belts alone cannot pro-
vide adequate restraint. When needed, the head
and side airbags help provide protection in the
event of side impact. The relevant side airbag
supports the side upper body area. The head air
bag supports the head.
The airbags are designed to not be triggered in
every type of collision, e.g. not in minor acci-
dents, certain rollover situations or rear impacts.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way.
Keep the dashboard and window on the passen-
ger side free from obstruction, i.e. do not cover it
with adhesive film or coverings, and do not affix
any holders such as for a navigation device or a
mobile phone.
Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other
objects not specifically approved for seats with
integral side airbags to the front seats. Do not
hang items of clothing such as coats or jackets
over the backrests. Do not attempt to remove
the airbag retention system from the vehicle. Do
not modify the individual components of the
system or its wiring in any way. This includes the
upholstered covers on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and roof posts, as well as
the sides of the roof lining. Do not attempt to
remove or dismantle the steering wheel.
Do not touch the individual components imme-
diately after the system has been triggered,
because there is a danger of burns.
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation, or
triggering of the airbag restraint system, have
the testing, repair, removal, and disposal of air-
bag generators executed only by a MINI dealer
or a workshop that works according to repair
procedures of the manufacturer of your MINI
with correspondingly trained personnel and has
the required explosives licenses. Otherwise,
unprofessional attempts to service the system
could lead to failure in an emergency or undes-
ired airbag activation, either of which could
result in personal injury.<
Warning notices and information about the air-
bags can also be found on the sun visors.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger airbags
An analysis of the impression in the front pas-
senger seat cushion determines whether and
how the seat is occupied. The front and side air-
bags for the front passenger are activated or
deactivated by the system accordingly.

Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. Please follow the instructions below
in order to achieve the optimal service life and
economy of operation for your vehicle.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at varying engine and road speeds, but do
not exceed the following:
>Gasoline engine
4,500 rpm or 100 mph/160 km/h
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kickdown mode.
After driving 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive cautiously during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive cautiously during this break-in
period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch reaches its optimal
level only after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Close splitdoor
Drive the vehicle only when the splitdoor
is closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could
penetrate the interior of the vehicle.<
If special circumstances make it absolutely nec-
essary to drive with the splitdoor open:
1.Close all windows and the glass sunroof
*.
2.Switch off the recirculated-air mode and sig-
nificantly increase the air flow rate of the
automatic climate control, page86.
Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera-
tures are generated in the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys-
tem, and never apply undercoating to them.
When driving, standing at idle and while park-
ing, take care to avoid possible contact between
the hot exhaust system and any highly flamma-
ble materials such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. Such
contact could lead to a fire, with the risk of seri-
ous personal injuries and property damage. Do
not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. Otherwise,
there is a risk of burns.<
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur-
face. This situation, known as hydroplaning, can
cause partial or complete loss of tire contact
with the road surface, so that the car cannot be
steered or braked properly.<

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operating safety is no longer assured and the
vehicle will not be in compliance with the certifi-
cation regulations.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car, since they could be thrown
around, for example as a result of heavy braking,
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 page 194.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-
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Vehicle battery
Maintenance
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.
Battery replacement
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available.<
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your dealer to
ensure that all comfort functions are fully avail-
able.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is off. Connections, refer to Jump-start-
ing 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,
if applicable. The system must be initialized.
Contact your nearest MINI dealer.
Fuses
Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or
replace it with a fuse of a different color or
Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in
the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload.
Have the fuse changed only by a MINI dealer or
a workshop that has specially trained personnel
working in accordance with the specifications of
the MINI manufacturer.<
A fuse allocation diagram is located on the inside
of the fuse box cover panels.
In the engine compartment
Opening the cover
Press the latch.
In the vehicle interior
On the right side of the footwell.
Opening the cover
Press out at the recess.

Technical data
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Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,723/1,235 2,855/1,295 2,888/1,310
>Automatic transmis-
sion lbs/kg2,800/1,270 2,900/1,315 –
Approved gross weight
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,539/1,605 3,671/1,665 3,704/1,680
>Automatic transmis-
sion lbs/kg3,616/1,640 3,715/1,685 –
Approved front axle load
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 1,830/830 1,918/870 1,962/875
>Automatic transmis-
sion lbs/kg1,907/865 1,962/890 –
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,830/830 1,841/835 1,863/845
Approved roof load capac-
itylbs/kg165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity
cu ft/l9.2 - 32.8/
260 - 9309.2 - 32.8/
260 - 9309.2 - 32.8/
260 - 930
US gal/US quartslitersNotes
Fuel tank 13.2/– approx. 50 Fuel grade: page157
including reserve of 2.1/– approx. 8
Window washer system incl.
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Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control88
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption56
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge56
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel157
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 compartment89
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system106
Grills85
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 airbags79
Head restraints39
– sitting safely37Headlamp control,
automatic81
Headlamp flasher50
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulb177
Headlamps, care173
Headlight glass lens177
Heated
– mirrors41
– rear window87
– seats40
Heating
– mirrors41
– rear window87
– seats40
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo100
Height adjustment
– seats38
– steering wheel41
Height, refer to
Dimensions193
High beams82
– headlamp flasher82
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb177
High Definition Radio, refer to
HD Radio138
High water, refer to Driving
through water97
Highways, refer to Route
criteria118
Hill Assist73
Hills97
Holders for cups91
Home address117
"Home address" in
Navigation118
Homepage4
Hood167
Horn10
Hot exhaust system96
"Hour memo"64
"House number" in
destination input
111
Hydroplaning96
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio138
Ice warning55
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track144
Ignition46
– switched off46
– switched on46
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness46
Ignition 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 TPM77
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting83
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM75
Information
– on another location114
– on country114
– on current position114
– on destination location114
"Information" in
Navigation114
"Information on
destination"115
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

Everything from A to Z
206
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays12
Instrument lighting83
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays12
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control88
Interesting destination for
navigation114
"Interim time"68
Interior lamps83
– remote control28
Interior rearview mirror41
– automatic dimming
feature41
Interlock48
Intermittent mode of the
wipers51
Internet page4
J
Jacking points184
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles52
Joystick, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting186
Jump-starting186
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls26
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access33
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access33
Kickdown49
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49Knock control157
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs176
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams81
"Language" in Navigation123
"Languages" in
Navigation106
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
cargo100
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list115
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system44
Leather care174
LEDs light-emitting diodes177
Length, refer to
Dimensions193
Level load floor99
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement180
Liftgate
– Comfort Access33
Liftgate, refer to Splitdoor29
Light switch81
Light-alloy wheels, care173
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs177
Lighter92
– socket92
"Lighting"82
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs176
– of the instruments83
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps81
"Limit"68
Limit, refer to Speed limit67
Load99
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo100
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking30Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals28
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beams81
– automatic81
– replacing bulb177
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support38
Luggage compartment doors,
refer to Splitdoor31
Luggage compartment
partition net, refer to
Partition net99
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack
101
Lumbar support38
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires166
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system170
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control65
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
"Manual" mode on the
radio136
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap156
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission50

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Rear fog lamp83
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb180
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement179
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps179
Rear seat backrest, folding98
Rear seats
– folding the backrests98
Rear window defroster87
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors41
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Reception
– radio station138
Recirculated-air mode86
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode86
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest38
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch68
Refueling156
Releasing
– hood167
Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener88
– malfunctions29,34
– service data170
– splitdoor29
"Repeat directory" during
audio playback146
"Repeat track" during audio
playback146
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs176
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires165
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge56Reservoir for washer
systems52
"Reset"74
"Reset" of tone settings134
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings134
"Reset" the stopwatch68
Restraint systems
– for children43
– refer to Safety belts40
Reverse
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
Road map121
Roadside Assistance186
Roadside parking lamps82
– replacing bulb178
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements60
Roof load capacity194
Roof-mounted luggage
rack101
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away188
Route118
– changing118,124
– display121
– displaying arrow view121
– displaying map view121
– displaying town123
– list123
– selecting118
– selecting criteria118
– taking detours124
Route selection118
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to Run-flat
tires165
Rubber parts, care173
Run-flat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires165Run-flat tires165
– flat tire74
– tire inflation pressure158
– tire replacement165
– winter tires166
S
Safety belt
– number37
Safety Belt Reminder40
Safety belts40
– damage40
– indicator lamp40
– reminder40
– sitting safely37
Safety belts, care174
Safety systems
– airbags79
– Antilock Brake System
ABS71
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC71
– safety belts40
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires165
"SAT" on the radio132,140
Satellite radio140
– enabling channel140
– selecting channel140
– storing channel140
Scale for navigation,
changing122
"Scan"
– Briefly play stations on the
radio136
Scan
– CD changer144
– CD player144
– radio136
"Scan all" during audio
playback145
"Scan directory" during audio
playback145
Screen, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting187