
Indicator and warning lamps
148
Vehicles with Flat Tire Monitor*
Light up in yellow and red:
>Tire damageCarefully bring the car to a stop. 
Observe the information starting on 
page67.
>Flat Tire Monitor not initializedInitialize Flat Tire Monitor, page67.
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 
page69.
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*
Light up in yellow:
Tire Pressure Monitor not initializedCheck the inflation pressure and reset 
the system, page70.
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 

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From A to Z
INDEX
A
Accessories, refer to Your 
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate control84
Additives
– coolant118
– engine oil118
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Air 
conditioner81
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control82
Air conditioner80
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control82
– ventilation84
Air distribution
– automatic83
– individual82
– manual82
Air flow rate81,82
– air conditioning system81
– automatic climate control82
– heating, ventilation81
Air outlets, refer to Air vents80
Air pressure, checking, refer to 
Tire inflation pressure104
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode81,83
Air supply
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control82
– ventilation84
Air vents80
Airbags72
– sitting safely37
– warning lamp74Airing, refer to Ventilation84
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications103
Alarm system27
All-season tires, refer to Winter 
tires115
Always Open Timer57
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode81,83
Ambient lighting79
Antenna, care121
Antifreeze
– coolant118
– washer fluid53
Antilock Brake System ABS65
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system27
Anti-theft system21
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights157
Approved engine oils118
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights157
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest87
Ashtray89
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC65
Audio device, external87
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control83
Automatic
– air distribution83
– air flow rate83
– cruise control53
– headlamp control75
Automatic climate control80
– automatic air distribution83Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic48
– interlock48
– overriding selector lever 
lock50
– shiftlock48
– sport program49
AUX-IN, refer to External audio 
device87
Average fuel consumption56
– setting the units59
Average speed56
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights157
B
Background lighting, refer to 
Ambient lighting79
Backrests, refer to Seats37
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb128,129
Band-aids, refer to First aid 
pouch136
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away138
Battery135
– charging135
– disposal30,135
– jump-starting136
– temporary power failure135
Battery renewal
– remote control30
Being towed138
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts40
Belts, refer to Safety belts40
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cupholders89
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate81,82
Bonnet116 

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Engine
– breaking in92
– data154
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature55
– speed154
– starting47
– starting, Comfort Access28
– switching off47
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 
requirements60
– MINI Maintenance 
System119
Engine oil level, checking117
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data154
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine47
Error messages, refer to Check 
Control62
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC65
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system92
Exterior mirrors41
– adjusting41
– automatic heating41
– folding in and out41
External audio device87
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away137
– for tying down loads96F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control62
Failure of an electrical 
consumer135
Fasten safety belts reminder, 
refer to Seat belt 
reminder41
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts40
Filter
– microfilter for air 
conditioner82
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control84
Fine wood, care124
First aid pouch136
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock46
Flash when locking/
unlocking23
Flat tire
– run-flat tires114
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM69
Flat Tire Monitor FTM67
– indicating a flat tire68
– initializing the system67
– snow chains67
– system limits67
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 sunroof32
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely93
Footwell lamps78
For your own safety5
Front airbags72
Front fog lamps77,78
– indicator lamp140
– replacing bulb127Front seat adjustment37
Frost on windows, refer to 
Defrosting windows82,83
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor67
Fuel103
– gauge56
– high-quality brands103
– quality103
– specifications103
– tank capacity158
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge
56
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge56
Fuel filler flap102
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction102
Fuses135
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control85
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption56
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge56
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel103
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic48
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission48
– manual transmission48
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic48
– manual transmission48
General driving notes92
Glass sunroof, electric30
– convenient operation22,24
– opening, closing30
– raising30
– remote control22 

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Glove compartment86
Grills, refer to Air vents80
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights157
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb126
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake47
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags72
Head restraints39
– sitting safely37
Headlamp control, 
automatic75
Headlamp flasher50
– indicator lamp11,140
Headlamps
– replacing bulb126
Headlamps, care122
Heated
– mirrors41
– rear window81,83
– seats40
Heating80
– mirrors41
– rear window81,83
– seats40
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo96
Height adjustment
– seats38
– steering wheel42
Height, refer to 
Dimensions155
High beams77
– headlamp flasher77
– indicator lamp140
– replacing bulb126
High water, refer to Driving 
through water93
Hill Assist66
Hills93
Holders for cups89
Homepage4Horn10
Hot exhaust system92
Hydroplaning92
I
Ice warning55
Icy roads, refer to Outside 
temperature warning55
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 
control20
Ignition lock46
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13,140
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM70
Indicator lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting78
Individual air distribution82
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile20
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM69
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM67
– glass sunroof, electric30
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Displays12
Instrument lighting78
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to 
Displays12
Integrated key20
Integrated universal remote 
control85
Interior lamps78
– remote control23Interior rearview mirror41
– automatic dimming 
feature42
Interlock48
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers51
Internet page4
J
Jacking points134
Jets, refer to Window washer 
nozzles53
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting136
Jump-starting136
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile20
Key, refer to Keys/remote 
controls20
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access28
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access28
Kickdown49
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic49
Knock control103
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs125
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams75
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing 
cargo96
LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system44
Leather care123
LEDs light-emitting diodes126
Length, refer to 
Dimensions155
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement129 

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Light switch75
Light-alloy wheels, care123
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs126
Lighter89
– socket89
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs125
– of the instruments78
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps75
Limit151
Load95
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo96
Lock buttons of doors, refer to 
Locking25
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal23
– from inside25
– from outside22
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access28
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals23
– from inside25
– from outside21
Low beams75
– automatic75
– replacing bulb126
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support38
Luggage compartment
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual release26
– increasing the capacity95
– opening from the inside26
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual release26
Luggage compartment lid, 
refer to Tailgate26
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo bay26
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack97
Lumbar support38M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires115
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system119
Malfunction
– convertible top34
– trunk lid26
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control62
Manual air distribution82
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic49
Manual operation
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap102
– power convertible top34
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission50
– trunk lid26
Manual transmission48
Manual washing122
Master key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control20
Maximum cooling83
Maximum speed
– with winter tires115
Medical assistance, refer to 
First aid pouch136
Microfilter
– for air conditioner82
– for automatic climate 
control84
– MINI Maintenance 
System119
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– MINI Maintenance 
System119
Microphone for telephone14
MINI Internet page4
MINI Maintenance System119
Mirror dimming feature42Mirrors41
– exterior mirrors41
– heating41
– interior rearview mirror41
Mobile phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest87
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System130
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor67
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher50
– refer to Wiper system51
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
N
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints39
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments88
New tires114
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data154
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope138
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for 
Onboard Diagnosis119
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications103
Odometer55 

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166
Oil consumption117
Oil level117
Oil, refer to Engine oil117
Oil types118
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal135
Onboard vehicle tool kit125
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access28
– from inside25
– from outside21
– using the door lock24
– via the remote control21
Opening and unlocking
– from inside25
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation84
Outlets, refer to Air vents80
Output, refer to Engine 
data154
Outside temperature 
display55
– changing unit of measure59
– on onboard computer59
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control83
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature55
P
Paintwork, care122
Park Distance Control PDC64
Parking
– vehicle47
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC64
Parking brake47
Parking lamps, replacing 
bulb127
Parking lamps/low beams75
Parts and accessories, refer to 
Your individual vehicle4
Pathway lighting75
Personal Profile20
Pinch protection system
– windows32
Plastic parts, care124Pollen
– refer to Microfilter for air 
conditioner82
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control84
Power convertible top32
Power failure135
Power windows31
Power windows, refer to 
Windows31
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM69
Pressure monitoring, tires67
– Flat Tire Monitor67
Pressure, tires104
Protective function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– windows32
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor67
R
Radio key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control20
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness46
Radio readiness46
– switched off46
– switched on46
Rain sensor52
Range, refer to Cruising 
range56
Reading lamps79
Rear fog lamp78
– indicator lamp140
– replacing bulb129
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement129
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps128
Rear luggage rack97
Rear seat backrest, folding94
Rear seats
– folding the backrests94
Rear window heating81,83Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors41
Recirculated-air mode81,83
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode81,83
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest38
Refueling102
Releasing
– bonnet116
Remote control20
– battery renewal30
– Comfort Access28
– garage door opener85
– malfunctions24,29
– service data119
– tailgate23
Replacement remote 
control20
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs125
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires114
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge56
Reservoir for washer 
systems53
Restraint systems
– for children43
– refer to Safety belts40
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
Roadside Assistance136
Roadside parking lamps77
– replacing bulb127
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements60
Roof load capacity157
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack97
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away138
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-flat 
tires114 

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Rubber parts, care123
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires114
Run-flat tires114
– flat tire68
– new tires114
– tire inflation pressure104
– winter tires115
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-flat 
tires114
S
Safety belts40
– damage41
– indicator lamp41
– reminder41
– sitting safely37
Safety belts, care124
Safety systems
– airbags72
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS65
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC65
– safety belts40
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires114
Screw thread for tow 
fitting138
Seat adjustment
– mechanical38
Seats37
– adjusting the seats38
– heating40
– sitting safely37
Securing the vehicle
– from inside25
– from outside21
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic48
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic, refer to 
Shiftlock48
– overriding manually50Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic48
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 requirements60
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode59
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic49
– manual transmission48
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer 
to Changing selector lever 
positions48
Side airbags72
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb128
Side windows, refer to 
Windows31
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely37
– airbags37
– safety belts
37
– with head restraint37
Size, refer to Dimensions155
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof, 
electric30
Slipstream deflector, refer to 
Wind deflector35
Slot for remote control46
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray89
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment87Snow chains115
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD119
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances89
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
Speed control, refer to Cruise 
control53
Speedometer12
Split rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading system95
Split rear seat backrest, refer to 
Expanding the cargo bay94
Sport button67
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems64
Start/stop button46
– starting the engine47
– switching off the engine47
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump-starting136
Starting, refer to Starting the 
engine47
Starting the engine
– start/stop button46
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC65
– Hill Assist66
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing4
Steering wheel42
– adjustment42
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock46
– shift paddles49
Steptronic, refer to Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic48 

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Storage area
– cargo bay94
Storage compartment, front 
passenger side88
Storage compartments88
Storage space
– storage compartments88
Storage space, refer to
– Luggage compartment in the 
MINI Convertible94
Storing the vehicle124
Storing tires115
Stowage, refer to Storage 
compartments88
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires104
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine47
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button46
Switching the cooling function 
on and off84
Symbols4
T
Tachometer55
Tail lamp, refer to Tail 
lamps128
– replacing bulb128
Tail lamps128
Tailgate26
– Comfort Access29
– opening from outside26
– opening/closing26
– unlocking with remote 
control23
Tank volume, refer to 
Capacities158
Technical data154
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualTelephone call, refer to the 
Owner's Manual for the 
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning55
– outside temperature55
– setting the units59
Temperature of coolant, refer 
to Coolant temperature55
Temperature setting
– air conditioner81
– automatic climate control83
Tensioning straps, refer to 
Securing cargo96
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp129
Three-point safety belt40
Through-loading system95
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys132
– torque134,135
Tightening torque, refer to 
Tightening the lug bolts134
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire132
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor68
– indicator/warning lamp68
– MINI Mobility System130
– run-flat tires68
– space-saver spare tire132
– Tire Pressure Monitor69
Tire inflation pressure104
– loss68
– space-saver spare tire104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM69
– limitations of system69
– resetting system69
– warning lamp70
Tire pressure monitoring, refer 
to Flat Tire Monitor67
Tire Quality Grading112Tires
– age113
– breaking in92
– changing, refer to Changing 
wheels132
– condition113
– damage113
– inflation pressure104
– inflation pressure loss70
– minimum tread depth113
– new tires114
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor67
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM69
– puncture68
– run-flat tires114
– size112
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth113
– winter tires115
Tires with safety features, refer 
to Run-flat tires114
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle 
tool kit125
Torque154
– lug bolts134
Tow bar138
Tow fitting137
– screw thread138
Tow fittings for tow-starting 
and towing away137
Tow rope138
Towing137
– car with automatic 
transmission138
– methods138
Tow-starting137
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor69
Track width, refer to 
Dimension155
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC65