
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 

Indicator and warning lamps
150
Selector lever position P not engaged. 
Ignition cannot be switched offEngage selector lever position P when 
you wish to switch off the ignition, 
page46.
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, page118.
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, page60.
Lights up in yellow:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements, page60.
12Cause What to do 

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160
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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 161
Bottle holders, refer to 
Cupholders89
Brake Assist65
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements60
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs129
Brake pads, breaking in92
Brake rotors93
– brakes92
– breaking in92
Brake system92
– breaking in92
– disc brakes93
– MINI Maintenance 
System119
Brakes
– ABS65
– breaking in92
– MINI Maintenance 
System119
– parking brake47
– service requirements60
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely93
Breakdown service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance136
Break-in period92
Breaking in the clutch92
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs125
Button for starting the 
engine46
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning5
Can holders, refer to 
Cupholders89
Capacities158
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery135
Car care121
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
controls20Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest87
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car wash, care121
Car washes121
Care121
– car washes121
– car-care products121
– CD/DVD drives124
– external121
– high-pressure washers122
– internal123
– leather123
– manual washing122
– upholstery and fabrics123
– windows122
– wiper blades122
Cargo area
– capacity157
Cargo bay94
– Comfort Access29
– cover94
– lamp78
– opening from outside26
Cargo bay, expanding94
Cargo bay lamp78
Cargo bay lid, refer to 
Tailgate26
Cargo loading95
– securing cargo96
– stowing cargo96
– vehicle94
Cargo, securing96
Carpets, care123
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system92
Center armrest87
Center brake lamp129
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking system21
– Comfort Access28
– from inside25
– from outside21
Changing bulbs
125
Changing wheels132Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment117
Check Control62
Child restraint systems43
Child seats43
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH44
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire132
Chrome parts, care123
Chrome parts, refer to 
Care121
Cigarette lighter89
Cleaning headlamps52
– washer fluid53
Clock55
– 12h/24h mode59
– setting time62
Closing
– from inside25
– from outside21
Clothes hooks88
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine47
Comfort Access28
– replacing the battery30
– what to observe before 
entering a car wash29
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock46
Computer56
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked93
Condition Based Service 
CBS119
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile20
Confirmation signals for 
vehicle locking/unlocking23
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting electrical 
appliances89
Consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption56 

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162
Consumption, refer to Average 
fuel consumption56
Control Display
– settings58
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to 
Comfort Access28
Convenient operation
– convertible top24
– windows22
Convenient start, refer to 
Starting the engine47
Convertible top32
Coolant118
– checking level118
– filling118
Coolant temperature55
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant118
Cooling, maximum83
Copyright2
Cruising range56
Cupholders89
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights157
Current fuel consumption56
D
Dashboard instruments, refer 
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting78
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit10
Data154
– capacities158
– dimensions155
– engine154
– weights157
Data recorders120
Date
– setting62
Daytime running lights76
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, 
refer to Brake Assist65
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags73Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking22
Defect
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap102
Defogging windows82,83
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows82,83
Defrosting windows82,83
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– air conditioner82
– automatic climate control83
Differential, breaking in92
Digital clock55
Dimensions155
Dipstick, engine oil117
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals50
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data154
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting78
Displays12
– instrument combination12
Displays and controls10
Displays, care124
Disposal
– of coolant118
– remote control battery30
– vehicle battery135
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements60
Distance warning, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC64
Diving stability control 
systems64
Door key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control
20
Door lock24
Door lock, confirmation 
signals23
Doors, manual operation24
DOT Quality Grades112
Drinks holders, refer to 
Cupholders89Drive-off assistant, refer to Hill 
Assist66
Driving dynamics control, refer 
to Sport button67
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams75
Driving notes92
Driving off on inclines, refer to 
Hill Assist66
Driving through water93
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes92
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function84
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC66
Dynamic Brake Control DBC, 
refer to Brake Assist65
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC65
Dynamic Traction Control66
E
Electric power windows
– initializing31
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top34
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap102
– trunk lid26
Electronic brake-force 
distribution65
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC65
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– convertible top34
– door lock24
– fuel filler flap102
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission50
– trunk lid26
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance136 

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164
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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 165
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 

From A to Z
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