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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
Emissions
The warning lamps come on. The vehicle
is producing higher emissions. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the car checked as soon as possible.
Under certain circumstances, one of the lamps
will flash or light up continuously. This indicates
excessive misfiring or a malfunction in the
engine. If this happens, reduce your speed and
visit the nearest MINI dealer as soon as possible.
Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious dam-
age of emissions-related components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter. In addition,
mechanical engine components can become
damaged.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system may conclude
that fuel vapors are escaping, causing
an indicator to light up. If the filler cap is then
tightened, the indicator should go out within a
few days.
Data memory
Your vehicle displays data about the operation,
malfunctions, and user settings. These data are
stored in the vehicle and can be partly stored in
the remote control; the data can be read by suit-
able devices, in particular at your service center.
The data read out are used for supporting the
service processes and repair or for optimization
and development of vehicle functions.
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Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page186.
Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only
be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles
with an automatic transmission cannot be tow-
started at all.
1.Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, page46.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly
release the clutch. After the engine starts,
immediately depress the clutch completely
again.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
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Avoid highways in
navigation118
"Avoid tollroads" in
Navigation118
Axle loads, refer to
Weights194
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting84
Backrests, refer to Seats37
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb179
Balance, tone control133
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch186
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away188
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control133
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass133
Bass, tone control133
Battery185
– charging185
– disposal34,185
– jump-starting186
– temporary power failure185
Battery renewal
– remote control34
Being towed188
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts40
Belts, refer to Safety belts40
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders91
Black ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning55
Blower, refer to Air flow rate86
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders91
Brake Assist71
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements60Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs179
Brake pads, breaking in96
Brake rotors97
– brakes96
– breaking in96
Brake system96
– breaking in96
– disc brakes97
– MINI Maintenance
System170
Brakes
– ABS71
– breaking in96
– MINI Maintenance
System170
– parking brake47
– service requirements60
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely97
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance186
Break-in period
96
Breaking in the clutch96
"Brightness" on the Control
Display69
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs176
Button for starting the
engine46
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders91
Capacities194
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery185
Car care172
"Car Data"57
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls26Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest90
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio135
Car wash, care172
Car washes172
Care172
– car washes172
– car-care products172
– CD/DVD drives175
– external172
– high-pressure washers172
– internal174
– leather174
– manual washing173
– upholstery and fabrics174
– windows173
– wiper blades173
Cargo area
– capacity194
Cargo bay98
– Comfort Access33
– doors, refer to Splitdoor31
– lamp83
– opening from outside31
– trunk lid, refer to Splitdoor31
Cargo bay doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Cargo bay, expanding98
Cargo bay lamp83
Cargo bay partition net, refer
to Partition net99
Cargo loading99
– securing cargo100
– stowing cargo100
– vehicle98
Cargo, securing100
Carpets, care174
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system96
"Categories"141
"CD"132,143
