2010 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE engine oil

Everything from A to Z
162
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access26
Convenient operation
– convertible top22
– windows20
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine45
Convertible top30
Coolant118
– checking level118
– filling118
Coolant temperature53
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant118
Cooling, maximum82
Copyright2
Cruising range54
Cupholders88
Curb weight, refer to
Weights157
Current fuel consumption55
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting77
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data154
– capacities158
– dimensions155
– engine154
– weights157
Data memory120
Date
– setting61
Daytime running lights75
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
refer to Brake Assist64
Deactivating front passenger
airbags72
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking20
Defect
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap102
Defogging windows81,83Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows81,83
Defrosting windows81,83
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control83
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows81,83
Differential, breaking in92
Digital clock53
Dimensions155
Dipstick, engine oil117
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals48
Displacement, refer to Engine
data154
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting77
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays and controls10
Displays, care124
Disposal
– of coolant118
– remote control battery28
– vehicle battery135
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements58
Distance warning, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC63
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Door lock22
Door lock, confirmation
signals21
Doors, manual operation22
DOT Quality Grades112
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders88
Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill
Assist65
Driving dynamics control, refer
to Sport button65
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams74
Driving notes92Driving off on inclines, refer to
Hill Assist65
Driving stability control
systems63
Driving through water93
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes92
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function83
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
DTC64
Dynamic Brake Control DBC,
refer to Brake Assist64
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC64
Dynamic Traction Control64
E
Electric power windows
– initializing29
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top32
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap102
– trunk lid24
Electronic brake-force
distribution64
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC64
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top32
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap102
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission48
– trunk lid24
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance136

REFERENCEAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY
163
Engine
– breaking in92
– data154
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature53
– speed154
– starting45
– starting, Comfort Access26
– switching off45
Engine compartment117
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant118
Engine oil
– adding118
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils118
– alternative oil types118
– approved engine oils118
– capacity118
– checking level117
– dipstick117
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements58
– MINI Maintenance
System119
Engine oil level, checking117
Engine output, refer to Engine
data154
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine45
Error messages, refer to Check
Control61
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC64
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system92
Exterior mirrors39
– adjusting39
– automatic heating39
– folding in and out39
External audio device86
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away138
– for tying down loads96F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control61
Failure of an electrical
consumer135
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts38
Filter
– microfilter for air
conditioner81
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control83
Fine wood, care124
First aid pouch136
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock44
Flash when locking/
unlocking21
Flat tire
– run-flat tires114
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM68
Flat Tire Monitor FTM66
– indicating a flat tire67
– initializing the system66
– snow chains66
– system limits66
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition113
Floor mats, care123
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb127,129
Folding rear seat backrest94
Folding roof, refer to
Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof30
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely93
Footwell lamps77
For your own safety5
Front airbags71
Front fog lamps77
– indicator lamp140
– replacing bulb127
Front seat adjustment35
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows81,83FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor66
Fuel103
– gauge54
– high-quality brands103
– quality103
– specifications103
– tank capacity158
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge54
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption54
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge
54
Fuel filler flap102
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction102
Fuses135
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control84
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption54
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge54
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel103
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic46
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission46
– manual transmission46
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic46
– manual transmission46
General driving notes92
Glass sunroof, electric28
– convenient operation20,22
– opening, closing28
– raising28
– remote control20
Glove compartment85
Grills, refer to Air vents79

Everything from A to Z
166
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications103
Odometer53
Oil consumption117
Oil level117
Oil, refer to Engine oil117
Oil types118
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal135
Onboard vehicle tool kit125
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access26
– from inside23
– from outside19
– using the door lock22
– using the remote control19
Opening and unlocking
– from inside23
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation83
Outlets, refer to Air vents79
Output, refer to Engine
data154
Outside temperature
display53
– change units of measure57
– in the onboard computer57
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control82
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature53
P
Paintwork, care122
Park Distance Control PDC63
Parking
– vehicle45
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC63
Parking brake45
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb127
Parking lamps/low beams74
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
Pathway lighting74
Personal Profile18Pinch protection system
– windows30
Plastic parts, care124
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner81
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control83
Power convertible top30
Power failure135
Power windows29
Power windows, refer to
Windows29
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM68
Pressure monitoring, tires66
– Flat Tire Monitor66
Pressure, tires104
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows30
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor66
R
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control18
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness44
Radio readiness44
– switched off44
– switched on44
Rain sensor49
Range, refer to Cruising
range54
Reading lamps78
Rear fog lamp77
– indicator lamp140
– replacing bulb129
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement129
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps128
Rear luggage rack97
Rear seat backrest, folding94Rear seats
– folding the backrests94
Rear window defroster80,82
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors39
Recirculated-air mode80,82
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode80,82
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest36
Refueling102
Releasing
– hood116
Remote control18
– battery renewal28
– Comfort Access26
– garage door opener84
– liftgate21
– malfunctions22,27
– service data119
Replacement remote
control18
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs125
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires114
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge54
Reservoir for washer
systems51
Restraint systems
– for children41
– refer to Safety belts38
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– manual transmission46
Roadside Assistance136
Roadside parking lamps76
– replacing bulb127
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements58
Roof load capacity157
Roof-mounted luggage
rack97

REFERENCEAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS MOBILITY
167
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away138
RSC Run-flat System
Component, refer to Run-flat
tires114
Rubber parts, care123
Run-flat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires114
Run-flat tires114
– flat tire67
– tire inflation pressure104
– tire replacement114
– winter tires115
S
Safety belt
– number35
Safety Belt Reminder39
Safety belts38
– damage39
– indicator lamp39
– reminder39
– sitting safely35
Safety belts, care124
Safety systems
– airbags71
– Antilock Brake System
ABS64
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC64
– safety belts38
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires114
Screw thread for tow
fitting138
Seat adjustment
– mechanical36
Seats35
– adjusting the seats36
– heating38
– sitting safely35
Securing the vehicle
– from inside23
– from outside19Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic46
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock46
– overriding manually48
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic46
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance136
Service data in the remote
control119
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS119
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance136
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS119
Service requirements58
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode57
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic47
– manual transmission46
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions46
Side airbags71
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb128
Side windows, refer to
Windows29
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely35
– airbags35
– safety belts35
– with head restraint35
Size, refer to Dimensions155
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric28Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector33
Slot for remote control44
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray88
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment86
Snow chains115
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD119
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances88
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires132
– inflation pressure104
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire132
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils118
Speed154
– with winter tires115
Speedometer12
Split rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading system95
Split rear seat backrest, refer to
Expanding the cargo bay94
Sport button65
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems63
Start/stop button44
– starting the engine45
– switching off the engine45
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting136
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine45
Starting the engine
– start/stop button44
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC64
– Hill Assist65
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