Replacing components
184
Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions regarding
flat tires on page180.<
Additional safety measures when chang-
ing tires:
Only change the tire when parked on a surface
that is level, firm and not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on
soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,
ice, flagstones, etc.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
it from extending to its full support height and
reduce its load-carrying capacity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine
when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other-
wise, there is a risk of fatal injury.<
1.Place the foldable chock
* behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in
front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an
incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface
with a more severe slope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from roll-
ing.
2.Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.
3.Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
Jacking up the vehicle
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise
another vehicle model with it or to raise any load
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.
Giving and receiving assistance
186
Giving and receiving assistance
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance is available by phone 24
hours a day in many countries. You can receive
assistance there in the event of an emergency.
Phone numbers for Roadside Assistance are
listed in the Contact brochure.
First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents regu-
larly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
The first aid pouch is located on the cargo bay
floor by the left side trim panel or under the level
load floor.
Warning triangle*
In the cargo bay under the loading sill.
Open the center lock to take it out.
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine
can be started by connecting two jumper cables
to another vehicle's battery. You can also use
the same method to help start another vehicle.
Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated
clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible per-
sonal injuries.<
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other vehi-
cle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi-
mately the same capacitance in Ah. This
information can be found on the battery.
2.Switch off the engine of the support vehicle.
3.Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could cause
injury occur.<
1.Open the battery cover in the engine com-
partment to access the positive terminal of
your MINI.
Short commands for the voice activation system
198
Setup
To switch on CD player143{CD}
To select CD changer143{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer143{CD changer}
To select CD143{CD 1...6}
To select track144{CD track ...}
To select CD and track144{CD 1...6 track ...}
To start sound output for external audio
device149{Audio Aux}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To select setup{Settings menu}
"Display off"20{Display off}
To select "Info sources"{Info sources}
To select "Settings"{Settings}
To select "Door locks"27, 30{Door locks}
To select "Lighting"50{Lighting}
To select "Service requirements"61{Service requirements}
To select "Service"61{Service}
To display "Check Control messages"65{Check Control messages}
To activate speed limit67{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit67{Limit off}
To set brightness of Control Display69{Brightness}
To select "Units"55{Units}
To select "Language"68, 123{Languages}
To select "Time"63{Time}
To select "Date"64{Date}
Everything from A to Z
200
Everything from A to Z
INDEX
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and tells
you where to find them.
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Acknowledgment signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle28
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control87
"Add to destination list"111
Additives
– coolant169
– engine oil169
Address for navigation
– deleting117
– entering108,111,116
– selecting116
– storing116
– storing current position116
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control86
Adjusting the sound during
audio playback, refer to Tone
control133
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control86
– ventilation87
Air distribution
– automatic86
Air flow rate86
– automatic climate control86
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure158
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode86Air supply
– automatic climate control86
– ventilation87
Air vents85
Airbags79
– sitting safely37
– warning lamp80
Airing, refer to Ventilation87
AKI, refer to Fuel grade157
Alarm system31
"All channels"141
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires166
"AM", waveband132
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode86
Ambient lighting84
Antenna, care172
Antifreeze
– coolant169
– washer fluid52
Antilock Brake System ABS71
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system31
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights
194
Approved engine oils169
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights194
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest90
Arrival time
– computer57
– destination guidance120
"Arrow display" in
Navigation121
Ashtray91
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC71Audio132
– controls132
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
Audio device, external90
AUTO program for automatic
climate control86
Automatic
– air distribution86
– air flow rate86
– cruise control53
– headlamp control81
– storing of stations136
Automatic climate control85
– automatic air distribution86
Automatic station search136
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic48
– interlock48
– overriding selector lever
lock50
– shiftlock48
– sport program49
"Autostore"
– on the radio137
"AUX"149,151
– AUX-IN port149
– USB audio interface150
AUX-IN port149
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device90
Average fuel consumption56
– setting the units60
Average speed57
"Avoid ferries" in
Navigation118
"Avoid highways" in
Navigation118
Everything from A to Z
202
CD changer143
– controls132
– fast forward/reverse146
– playing a track144
– random order146
– repeating a track145
– selecting a CD143
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
CD player143
– controls132
– fast forward/reverse146
– playing a track144
– random order146
– repeating a track145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
Center armrest90
Center brake lamp180
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
Changing bulbs176
Changing the language on the
Control Display68
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display60
Changing wheels183
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment168
Check Control65
"Check Control messages"67
Child restraint systems43
Child seats43
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH44
Chrome parts, care173
Chrome parts, refer to
Care172Cigarette lighter92
Cleaning headlamps52
– washer fluid52
Clock55
– 12h/24h mode64
– hour signal
64
– setting time63
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks91
Clubdoor31
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine47
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery34
– what to observe before
entering a car wash34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer143
– CD player143
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock46
Computer56
– displays on Control
Display57
– hour signal64
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked97
Condition Based Service
CBS170
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances92
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption56
Control Display
– settings59
– switching off/on20
Control Display, refer to
Onboard monitor16
Control stick, refer to Onboard
monitor16Control unit, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Convenient operation
– windows28
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine47
Coolant169
– checking level169
– filling169
Coolant temperature56
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant169
Cooling, maximum86
Copyright2
Country of destination for
navigation109
Cross-hairs in navigation
113
Cruise control
– indicator lamp13
Cruising range56
Cupholders91
Curb weight, refer to
Weights194
Current fuel consumption57
"Current position"127
Current position
– displaying127
– entering116
– storing116
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting83
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data192
– capacities194
– dimensions193
– engine192
– weights194
Data memory171
"Date"65
REFERENCEAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY
203
Date
– setting64
– setting format65
"Date format"65
"Daytime running lamps"82
Daytime running lights82
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist71
Deactivating front passenger
airbags79
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap156
Defogging windows87
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows87
Defrosting windows87
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– automatic climate control87
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows87
Destination address
– deleting117
– entering108,111
Destination for navigation
– destination list115
– entry108
– home address117
– manual entry108,111
– selecting from address
book116
– selecting using
information114
– selecting via map113
– storing116
Destination guidance120
– changing specified route118
– displaying route121
– distance and arrival120
– interrupting120
– starting120
– taking detours124
– terminating/continuing120
– voice instructions123
– volume for voice
instructions123Destination list for navigation
system115
Destinations recently driven
to115
Detour, refer to Driving around
a traffic congestion127
Differential, breaking in96
Digital clock55
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio138
Dimensions193
Dipstick, engine oil168
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions123
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals50
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book115
Displacement, refer to Engine
data192
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting83
"Display off"20
Display, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Displays12
– instrument combination12
– on the Control Display16
Displays and controls10
Displays, care174
Disposal
– of coolant169
– remote control battery34
– vehicle battery185
"Dist. to dest."58
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements60
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC70
Door
– rear, refer to Clubdoor31
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Door lock29
Door lock, confirmation
signals28
"Door locks"28,30
Doors, manual operation30DOT Quality Grades163
Double doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders91
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist73
Driving around a traffic
congestion127
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button73
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams81
Driving notes96
Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist73
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route121
Driving stability control
systems71
Driving through water
97
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes96
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function87
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC72
DVD for navigation106
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist71
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC71
Dynamic Traction Control72
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD player132
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap156
Electronic brake-force
distribution71
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC71
Everything from A to Z
204
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap156
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission50
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance186
Engine
– breaking in96
– data192
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature56
– speed192
– starting47
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off47
Engine compartment168
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant169
Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13
Engine oil
– adding169
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils169
– alternative oil types169
– approved engine oils169
– capacity169
– checking level168
– dipstick168
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements60
– MINI Maintenance
System170
Engine oil level, checking168
Engine output, refer to Engine
data192
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine47
Entering address111
Entering destination109
Entering intersection110
Error messages, refer to Check
Control65
"ESN"139,140,141ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC71
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system96
Exterior mirrors41
– adjusting41
– automatic heating41
– folding in and out41
External audio device90
External audio device, refer to
AUX-IN port149
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away187
– for tying down loads100
F
Fader, tone control133
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control65
Failure of an electrical
consumer185
Fast forward
– CD changer146
– CD player146
"Fast route" in Navigation118
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts40
Fastest route for
navigation118
Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control87
Fine wood, care174
First aid pouch186
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock46
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires165
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM75Flat Tire Monitor FTM73
– indicating a flat tire74
– initializing the system74
– snow chains74
– system limits74
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition164
Floor mats, care174
Floor plate, refer to Level load
floor99
"FM", waveband132,135
FM, waveband135
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb178,180
Folding rear seat backrest98
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely97
Footwell lamps83
For your own safety5
Frequency, selecting
manually136
Front airbags79
Front fog lamps83
– replacing bulb178
Front seat adjustment37
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows87
"FTM"76
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor73
Fuel157
– gauge56
– high-quality brands157
– quality157
– specifications157
– tank capacity194
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge56
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption56
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge56
Fuel filler flap156
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction156
Fuses185
REFERENCEAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY
205
G
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