2010 MINI COOPER technical data

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CONTENTS
The fastest way to find information on a particu-
lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page160.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE
10Cockpit
CONTROLS
20Opening and closing
37Adjustments
43Transporting children safely
46Driving
55Controls overview
64Technology for driving comfort and safety
75Lamps
80Climate
85Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS
92Things to remember when driving
MOBILITY
102Refueling
104Wheels and tires
116Under the bonnet
119Maintenance
121Care
125Replacing components
136Giving and receiving assistance
140Indicator and warning lamps
REFERENCE
154Technical data
160From A to Z

Technical data
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Technical data
Engine data
In the technical data, only the values that differ from the Cooper S are shown for the
John Cooper Works.
Cooper Cooper SJohn Cooper Works
Displacement cu in/
cmμ97.5/
1,59897.5/
1,59897.5/
1,598
Number of cylinders 4 4 4
Maximum power
outputhp 118 172 208
At engine speed rpm 6,000 5,500 6,000
Maximum torque
with overboostlb ft/
Nm114/155
–177/240
192/260192/260
207/280
At engine speed
with overboostrpm 4,250
–1,600 - 5,000
1,700 - 4,5001,850 - 5,600
2,000 - 5,100
Overboost briefly raises the maximum torque at high rates of acceleration, e. g. when passing.

Technical data
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MINI Convertible
All dimensions in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle Δ: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m.
Figures following a semicolon: values that differ for the MINI Cooper S.

Technical data
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MINI Convertible
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 2,745/1,245 2,855/1,295 2,877/1305
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 2,822/1,280 2,921/1,325 –
Approved gross weight
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,560/1,615 3,671/1,665 3,693/1675
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 3,638/1,650 3,737/1,695 –
Approved front axle load
>Manual transmission
>Automatic transmis-
sion lbs/kg 1,863/845 1,951/885 1,962/890
lbs/kg 1,940/880 2,017/915 –
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,786/810 1,786/810 1,797/815
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/
liters6.0 - 23.3/
170 - 6606.0 - 23.3/
170 - 6606.0 - 23.3/
170 - 660
US gal/US quartsLitersNotes
Fuel tank 13.2/– approx. 50 Fuel grade: page103
including reserve of 2.1/– approx. 8
Window washer system incl.
headlamp washer system –/4.8 approx. 4.5 For more details: page53

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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

From A to Z
168
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