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Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor*
Light up in yellow and red:
>Tire damageCarefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page60.
>Flat Tire Monitor not initializedInitialize Flat Tire Monitor, page60.
Light up in yellow:
Flat Tire Monitor failed. Punctures are
not indicatedHave the system checked.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*
Light up in yellow and red:
There is a flat tire or substantial loss
in tire pressureCarefully bring the car to a stop.
Observe the information starting on
page62.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initializedCheck the inflation pressure and reset
the system, page63.
The small lamp flashes yellow and
then stays on, the large lamp lights
up in yellow:
>Tire Pressure Monitor failed.
Punctures are not indicatedHave the system checked.
>Wheel mounted without TPM
electronicsHave the system checked.
>The TPM is temporarily malfunc-
tioning due to other systems or
devices using the same radio fre-
quency.
12Cause What to do
Indicator and warning lamps
136
Lights up in red:
>Transmission limp-home pro-
gram active with restricted range
of gears, possibly with reduced
accelerationYou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system
checked without delay.
>Gears can be engaged without
depressing the brakeAlways depress the brake to engage
agear.
>Automatic selector lever locked Manually unlock the selector lever
lock, page44.
Lights up in yellow: Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
>Automatic selector lever locked:
Selector lever locked in position P
with engine running and brake
depressed orManually unlock the selector lever
lock, page44.
>brake signal malfunctioning: gear
can be engaged without depress-
ing the brakeTo engage a gear while the vehicle is
at a standstill, always depress the
brake. Before leaving the vehicle,
move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine.
Lights up in red:
Transmission overheating Bring the car to a stop and move the
selector lever to position P. Allow the
transmission to cool down. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the system checked if the situa-
tion reoccurs.
Lights up in yellow:
Transmission too hot Avoid high engine loads. You can con-
tinue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Selector lever position P not engaged.
Vehicle not prevented from rolling
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Selector lever position P not engaged.
Ignition cannot be switched offEngage selector lever position P when
you wish to switch off the ignition,
page40.
Cruise control system failed Have the system checked.
Park Distance Control failed Have the system checked.
Bulb of exterior lighting system failed Have the exterior lighting checked as
soon as possible.
Low-beam headlamp or fog lamp
failedHave the lamps checked as soon as
possible.
High-beam headlamp failed Have the high-beam headlamps
checked.
Rear fog lamp failed Have the rear fog lamp checked.
Headlamp beam throw adjustment
system failedHave the headlamp beam throw
adjustment system checked.
Coolant level too low Add coolant immediately, page107.
Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in red:
Service appointment overdue Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page53.
Lights up in yellow:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page53.
12Cause What to do
Indicator and warning lamps
138
No service due
Set speed limit
exceeded
Time and date no longer correct Set the time and date, page55.
12Cause What to do
Technical data
144
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 trans-
mission lbs/kg 2,800/1,270 2,900/1,315 –
Approved gross weight
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,539/1,605 3,671/1,665 3,704/1,680
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 3,616/1,640 3,715/1,685 –
Approved front axle load
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 1,830/830 1,918/870 1,962/875
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 1,907/865 1,962/890 –
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,830/830 1,841/835 1,863/845
Approved roof load
capacitylbs/kg 165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 9.2 - 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: page95
including reserve of 2.1/– approx. 8
Window washer system incl.
headlamp washer system –/4.8 approx. 4.5 For more details: page47
From A to Z
150
Glove compartment78
Grills, refer to Air vents72
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights144
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb115
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake41
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags65
Head restraints33
– sitting safely31
Headlamp control,
automatic67
Headlamp flasher44
– indicator lamp11,128
Headlamps
– replacing bulb115
Headlamps, care111
Heated
– mirrors35
– rear window73,75
– seats34
Heating72
– mirrors35
– rear window73,75
– seats34
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo88
Height adjustment
– seats32
– steering wheel36
Height, refer to
Dimensions143
High beams69
– headlamp flasher69
– indicator lamp128
– replacing bulb115
High water, refer to Driving
through water85
Hill Assist59
Hills85
Holders for cups81
Homepage4Horn10
Hot exhaust system84
Hydroplaning84
I
Ice warning49
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning49
Ignition40
– switched off40
– switched on40
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness40
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on40
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control20
Ignition lock40
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13,128
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM63
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting70
Individual air distribution74
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile20
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM62
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM60
– glass sunroof, electric30
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays12
Instrument lighting70
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays12
Integrated key20
Integrated universal remote
control77
Interior lamps70
– remote control23Interior rearview mirror35
– automatic dimming
feature35
Interlock42
Intermittent mode of the
wipers45
Internet page4
J
Jacking points122
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles47
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting124
Jump-starting124
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile20
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls20
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access27
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access27
Kickdown43
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic43
Knock control95
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs114
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams67
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
cargo88
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system38
Leather care112
LEDs light-emitting diodes115
Length, refer to
Dimensions143
Level load floor87
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement118
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Light switch67
Light-alloy wheels, care112
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs115
Lighter81
– socket81
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs114
– of the instruments70
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps67
Limit138
Load87
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo88
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking24
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal22
– from inside24
– from outside22
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access27
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals22
– from inside24
– from outside21
Low beams67
– automatic67
– replacing bulb115
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support32
Luggage compartment doors,
refer to Splitdoor25
Luggage compartment
partition net, refer to
Partition net87
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack89
Lumbar support32
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires104
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system108Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control55
Manual air distribution74
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic43
Manual operation
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap94
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission44
Manual transmission42
Manual washing111
Master key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control20
Maximum cooling75
Maximum speed
– with winter tires104
Medical assistance, refer to
First aid pouch124
Microfilter
– for air conditioner74
– for automatic climate
control76
– MINI Maintenance
System108
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– MINI Maintenance
System108
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System108
Mirror dimming feature35
Mirrors35
– exterior mirrors35
– heating35
– interior rearview mirror35
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest79
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest79
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System118Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor60
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher44
– refer to Wiper system45
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel11
N
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints33
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments80
New tires103
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data142
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope126
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
Onboard Diagnosis108
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications95
Odometer49
Oil consumption106
Oil level106
Oil, refer to Engine oil106
Oil types107
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal123
Onboard vehicle tool kit114
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access27
– from inside24
– from outside21
– using the door lock24
– via the remote control21
Opening and unlocking
– from inside24
Opening/closing the
splitdoor26