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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.
2.Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the
vehicle providing assistance.
3.Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle.
Body ground in MINI:
5.Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.
2.Start the engine of the other vehicle in the
usual manner.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting,
towing away
Observe the applicable laws and regu-
lations for tow-starting and towing
vehicles.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the MINI.
It is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit in the
cargo bay underneath the cover on the right-
hand side, page114.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<

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Lights up in red:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements,
page108.
Lights up in yellow:
The engine will start the next time the
start/stop button is touched, possibly
without the brake or clutch being
depressed
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, not
detectedThe engine cannot be started.
Have the remote control checked,
if necessary.
Remote control battery is discharged Use the remote control for a longer
journey or, in cars with Comfort
Access, replace the battery.
Belt tensioners and/or airbag system
failedHave the system checked immedi-
ately. Fasten the safety belts anyway.
Power steering failed You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Steering response will be
markedly different. Have the system
checked without delay.
Lights up in red:
Engine malfunction
Stop the car and switch off the
engine. You cannot continue your
journey. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Full engine power no longer available You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the engine
checked as soon as possible.
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Indicator lamp1 flashes:
Engine malfunction under high load.
High engine load will result in dam-
age to the catalytic converterYou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the vehicle
checked without delay.
Indicator lamp1 comes on:
Engine malfunction with adverse
effect on exhaust emissionsYou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the car checked as
soon as possible.
Lights up in red:
Engine overheating Carefully bring the car to a stop,
switch off the engine and allow it to
cool down. Do not open the bonnet;
otherwise, there is a risk of injury from
scalding. Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in yellow:
Engine too hot Continue driving at more moderate
speed so that the engine can cool
down. Have the engine checked with-
out delay if the situation reoccurs.
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunctionSwitch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers. Have the battery checked
without delay.
Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged or not securely connectedHave the battery checked as soon as
possible.
Indication in US models
Parking brake applied
Indication in Canadian models
Parking brake applied
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Indication* in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your MINI dealer.
Indication
* in Canadian models
Vehicle electronics failed You cannot continue your journey.
Contact your MINI dealer.
Lights up in red: Have the system in question checked
without delay.
>Starter failed or The engine cannot be restarted.
>ignition malfunctioning. Engine
restart only possible when brake
is depressed or
>lighting system failed. Low
beams/tail lamps and brake
lamps still operational. All other
lamps failedDepress the brake to start the engine
again.
Lights up in yellow:
>Control of the brake lamps
failed or
>fuel supply malfunctioningYou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Have the system in ques-
tion checked without delay.
>Drive malfunctioningYou can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Transmission limp-home
program active with restricted range
of gears. Have the system checked
immediately.
Flashing:
Dynamic Stability Control DSC or
Dynamic Traction Control DTC is con-
trolling drive and braking forces, refer
also to page57
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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.
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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 control76
Additives
– coolant107
– engine oil107
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Air
conditioner73
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control74
Air conditioner72
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner73
– automatic climate control74
– ventilation76
Air distribution
– automatic75
– individual74
– manual74
Air flow rate73,74
– air conditioning system73
– automatic climate control74
– heating, ventilation73
Air outlets, refer to Air vents72
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure96
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode73,75
Air supply
– air conditioner73
– automatic climate control74
– ventilation76
Air vents72
Airbags65
– sitting safely31
– warning lamp66Airing, refer to Ventilation76
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications95
Alarm system26
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires104
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode73,75
Ambient lighting71
Antenna, care110
Antifreeze
– coolant107
– washer fluid47
Antilock Brake System ABS58
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system26
Anti-theft system
21
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights144
Approved engine oils107
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights144
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest79
Ashtray81
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC58
Audio device, external79
AUTO program for automatic
climate control75
Automatic
– air distribution75
– air flow rate75
– cruise control47
– headlamp control67
Automatic climate control72
– automatic air distribution75Automatic transmission with
Steptronic42
– interlock42
– overriding selector lever
lock44
– shiftlock42
– sport program43
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device79
Average fuel consumption50
– setting the units52
Average speed50
Axle loads, refer to
Weights144
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting71
Backrests, refer to Seats31
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb117
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch124
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away126
Battery123
– charging123
– disposal29,123
– jump-starting124
– temporary power failure123
Battery renewal
– remote control29
Being towed126
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts34
Belts, refer to Safety belts34
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders81
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate73,74
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Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders81
Brake Assist58
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements53
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs117
Brake pads, breaking in84
Brake rotors85
– brakes84
– breaking in84
Brake system84
– breaking in84
– disc brakes85
– MINI Maintenance
System108
Brakes
– ABS58
– breaking in84
– MINI Maintenance
System108
– parking brake41
– service requirements53
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely85
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance124
Break-in period84
Breaking in the clutch84
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs114
Button for starting the
engine40
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders81
Capacities144
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery123
Car care110
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls20Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest79
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car wash, care110
Car washes110
Care110
– car washes110
– car-care products110
– CD/DVD drives113
– external110
– high-pressure washers111
– internal112
– leather112
– manual washing111
– upholstery and fabrics112
– windows111
– wiper blades111
Cargo area
– capacity144
Cargo bay86
– Comfort Access28
– doors, refer to Splitdoor25
– lamp70
– opening from outside26
– trunk lid, refer to Splitdoor25
Cargo bay doors, refer to
Splitdoor25
Cargo bay, expanding86
Cargo bay lamp70
Cargo bay partition net, refer
to Partition net87
Cargo loading87
– securing cargo88
– stowing cargo88
– vehicle86
Cargo, securing88
Carpets, care112
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system84
Center armrest79
Center brake lamp118
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14Central locking system21
– Comfort Access27
– from inside24
– from outside21
Changing bulbs114
Changing wheels121
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment106
Check Control55
Child restraint systems37
Child seats37
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH38
Chrome parts, care111
Chrome parts, refer to
Care110
Cigarette lighter81
Cleaning headlamps46
– washer fluid47
Clock49
– 12h/24h mode52
– setting time55
Closing
– from inside24
– from outside21
Clothes hooks80
Clubdoor25
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine41
Comfort Access27
– replacing the battery29
Comfort access
– what to observe before
entering a car wash28
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock40
Computer50
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked85
Condition Based Service
CBS108
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile20
Confirmation signals for
vehicle locking/unlocking22