From A to Z
216
Electric power windows
– initializing36
Electrical malfunction
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap162
– trunk lid31
Electronic brake-force
distribution76
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC76
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– convertible top39
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap162
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission55
– trunk lid31
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance196
Engine
– breaking in102
– data202
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature61
– speed202
– starting52
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off52
Engine compartment177
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant178
Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13Engine oil
– adding178
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils178
– alternative oil types178
– approved engine oils178
– capacity178
– checking level177
– dipstick177
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements65
– MINI Maintenance
System179
Engine oil level, checking177
Engine output, refer to Engine
data202
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine52
Entering address117
Entering destination115
Entering intersection116
Error messages, refer to Check
Control70
"ESN"145,146,147
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC76
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system102
Exterior mirrors46
– adjusting46
– automatic heating46
– folding in and out46
External audio device96
External audio device, refer to
AUX-IN port155
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away197
– for tying down loads106
F
Fader, tone control139
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control70
Failure of an electrical
consumer195Fast forward
– CD changer152
– CD player152
"Fast route" in navigation124
Fasten safety belts reminder,
refer to Seat belt
reminder46
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts45
Fastest route for
navigation124
Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control93
Fine wood, care184
First aid pouch196
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock51
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires174
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM80
Flat Tire Monitor FTM78
– indicating a flat tire79
– initializing the system79
– snow chains79
– system limits79
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition173
Floor mats, care183
"FM", waveband138,141
FM, waveband141
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb187,189
Folding rear seat backrest104
Folding roof, refer to
Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof37
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely103
Footwell lamps89
For your own safety5
Frequency, selecting
manually142
Front airbags84
Front fog lamps89
– replacing bulb187
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Front seat adjustment42
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows93
"FTM"81
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor78
Fuel163
– gauge61
– high-quality brands163
– quality163
– specifications163
– tank capacity206
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Fuel filler flap162
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction162
Fuses195
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control94
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption61
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel163
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission53
– manual transmission53
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– manual transmission53
General driving notes102
Glass sunroof, electric35
– convenient operation28,30
– opening, closing35
– raising35
– remote control28Glove compartment95
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system112
Grills91
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights205
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb186
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake52
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
"HD radio"144
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio144
Head airbags84
Head restraints44
– sitting safely42
Headlamp control,
automatic87
Headlamp flasher55
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– replacing bulb186
Headlamps, care182
Heated
– mirrors46
– rear window93
– seats45
Heating
– mirrors46
– rear window93
– seats45
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo106
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel47
Height, refer to
Dimensions203
High beams88
– headlamp flasher88
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb186
High Definition Radio, refer to
HD Radio144High water, refer to Driving
through water103
Highways, refer to Route
criteria124
Hill Assist78
Hills103
Holders for cups97
Home address123
"Home address" in
navigation124
Homepage4
Horn10
Hot exhaust system102
"Hour memo"69
"House number" in
destination entry117
Hydroplaning102
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning60
Icy roads, refer to Outside
temperature warning60
ID3 tag, refer to Information
about the track150
Ignition51
– switched off51
– switched on51
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness51
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on51
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control26
Ignition lock51
Imprint2
Indicator and warning
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM82
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure monitoring,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
From A to Z
218
Information
– on another location120
– on country120
– on current position120
– on destination location120
"Information" in
navigation120
"Information on
destination"121
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM79
– glass sunroof, electric36
Installation location
– drive for navigation DVD and
audio CD112
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions129
Instrument cluster, refer to
Displays12
Instrument lighting89
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Displays12
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote
control94
Interesting destination for
navigation120
"Interim time"73
Interior lamps89
– remote control29
Interior rearview mirror46
– automatic dimming
feature47
Interlock53
Intermittent mode of the
wipers56
Internet page4
J
Jacking points194
Jets, refer to Window washer
nozzles57Joystick, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting196
Jump-starting196
K
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access33
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access33
Kickdown54
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
Knock control163
L
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs185
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams87
"Language" in navigation129
"Languages" in
navigation112
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing
cargo106
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list121
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system49
Leather care183
LEDs light-emitting diodes186
Length, refer to
Dimensions203
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement189
Light switch87
Light-alloy wheels, care183
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs186Lighter97
– socket98
"Lighting"88
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs185
– of the instruments89
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps87
"Limit"73
Limit, refer to Speed limit72
Load105
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo106
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals28
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beams87
– automatic87
– replacing bulb186
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support43
Luggage compartment
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual release31
– increasing the capacity105
– opening from the inside31
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual release31
Luggage compartment lid,
refer to Tailgate31
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo bay31
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack107
Lumbar support43
From A to Z
220
Number of cylinders, refer to
Engine data202
Nylon rope, refer to Tow
rope198
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
Onboard Diagnosis179
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications163
Odometer60
Oil consumption177
Oil level177
Oil, refer to Engine oil177
Oil types178
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal195
"On a new destination" in
navigation120
"On destination"120
"On location"120
"Onboard info"63
Onboard monitor16
– adjusting brightness74
– changing date and time68
– changing language73
– confirming selection or
entry19
– displays, menus16
– menu guidance17
– operating principles16
– overview16
– selecting menu items19
– status information20
– symbols18
Onboard vehicle tool kit185
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Opening and unlocking
– from inside30
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation93Output, refer to Engine
data202
Outside temperature
display60
– changing unit of measure65
– on onboard computer65
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control92
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature61
P
Paintwork, care182
Park Distance Control PDC75
Parking
– vehicle52
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC75
Parking brake52
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb187
Parking lamps/low beams87
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
"Pathway lighting"88
Pathway lighting87
"PDC"76
Personal Profile26
"Perspective"128
Pinch protection system
– windows37
Plastic parts, care184
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control93
Position
– displaying134
– storing122
Power convertible top37
Power failure195
Power windows36
Power windows, refer to
Windows36
"Presets" on the
radio141,147Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
Pressure monitoring, tires78
– Flat Tire Monitor78
Pressure, tires164
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows37
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor78R
Radio
– autostore142
– controls138
– HD Radio144
– sampling stations142
– satellite radio146
– selecting the frequency
manually142
– selecting
waveband138,141
– station search142
– stations with best
reception142
– storing stations143
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– tuning to station141
– volume139
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness51
Radio readiness51
– switched off51
– switched on51
Rain sensor56
"Random all" for audio
mode152
"Random directory" for audio
mode152
"Random", random order152
Range, refer to Cruising
range61
Reading lamps90
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Rear fog lamp89
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb189
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement189
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps188
Rear luggage rack107
Rear seat backrest, folding104
Rear seats
– folding the backrests104
Rear window heating93
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors46
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Reception
– radio station144
Recirculated-air mode92
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest43
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch73
Refueling162
Releasing
– bonnet176
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener94
– malfunctions29,34
– service data179
– tailgate29
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode152
"Repeat track" for audio
mode152
Replacement remote
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs185
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires174
Reporting safety defects6Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge61
Reservoir for washer
systems58
"Reset"79
"Reset" for stopwatch73
"Reset" for tone settings140
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings140
Restraint systems
– for children48
– refer to Safety belts45
Reverse
– CD changer152
– CD player152
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53
Road map127
Roadside Assistance196
Roadside parking lamps88
– replacing bulb187
Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements65
Roof load capacity205
Roof-mounted luggage
rack107
Rope, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away198
Route124
– changing124,130
– display127
– displaying arrow view127
– displaying map view127
– displaying town129
– list129
– selecting124
– selecting criteria124
– taking detours130
Route selection124
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-flat
tires174
Rubber parts, care183
Runflat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires174Run-flat tires174
– flat tire79
– new tires174
– tire inflation pressure164
– winter tires175
Runflat Tyres, refer to Run-flat
tires174
S
Safety belts45
– damage46
– indicator lamp46
– reminder46
– sitting safely42
Safety belts, care184
Safety systems
– airbags84
– Antilock Brake System
ABS76
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
– safety belts45
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires174
"SAT" on the radio138,146
Satellite radio146
– enabling channel146
– selecting channel146
– storing channel146
Scale for navigation,
changing128
"Scan"
– sampling radio stations142
Scan
– CD changer151
– CD player151
– radio142
"Scan all" for audio mode151
"Scan directory" for audio
mode151
Screen, refer to Onboard
monitor controls16
Screw thread for tow
fitting198
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio146
Seat adjustment
– mechanical43
From A to Z
222
Seats42
– adjusting the seats43
– heating45
– sitting safely42
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
"Select as destination"120
"Select current speed"73
Selecting an audio source138
Selecting menu items19
Selecting the route124
Selection options for
navigation124
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock53
– overriding manually55
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
"Service"72
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance196
Service data in the remote
control179
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS179
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance196
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS179
"Service requirements"66,67
Service requirements65
"Set date"70
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h mode69
– date format70
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic54
– manual transmission53Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions53
Short commands for the voice
activation system207
"Short route" in
navigation124
Shortest route in navigation,
refer to Selecting route124
"Show current position"119
"Show destination
position"119
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer152
– CD player152
Side airbags84
Side turn signal indicator
– replacing bulb188
Side windows, refer to
Windows36
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely42
– airbags42
– safety belts42
– with head restraint42
Size, refer to Dimensions203
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric35
Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector40
Slot for remote control51
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray97
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment96
Snow chains175
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
OBD179
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances98
Song search, refer to Playing a
track151
Sound output for
entertainment on/off138Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires192
– inflation pressure164
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire192
Speaking, refer to Voice
instructions from navigation
system129
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils178
Speed202
– with winter tires175
Speed control, refer to Cruise
control58
Speed limit72
– setting72
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit72
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control140
Speed-dependent volume139
Speedometer12
Split rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading system105
Split rear seat backrest, refer to
Expanding the cargo
bay104
Sport button78
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems76
"Start guidance"121,123
Start menu17
Start/stop button51
– starting the engine52
– switching off the engine52
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting196
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine52
Starting the engine
– start/stop button51
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC76
– Hill Assist78
"State / Province" in
destination entry115
Station, refer to Radio141
"Status"66
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at time of printing4
Steering wheel47
– adjustment47
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock51
– shift paddles54
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic53
"Stopwatch"73
Stopwatch73
Storage area
– cargo bay104
Storage compartment, front
passenger side97
Storage compartments96
Storage space
– storage compartments96
Storage space, refer to
– Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible104
"Store in address book" in
navigation122
"Store" on the radio143,147
Storing current position122
Storing radio stations143
Storing the vehicle184
Storing tires175
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments96
"Street" in destination
entry116
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires164
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine52
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button51
Switching on
– audio138
– CD changer138
– CD player138
– radio138
Switching on the hour
signal69Switching the cooling function
on and off93
Symbols4
– Control Display20
– navigation system133
– traffic info for navigation
system133
T
Tachometer60
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps188
– replacing bulb188
Tail lamps188
Tailgate31
– Comfort Access34
– opening from outside31
– opening/closing31
– unlocking with remote
control29
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities206
Technical data202
Technical modifications5
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest96
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– ice warning60
– outside temperature60
– setting the units65
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature61
Temperature setting
– automatic climate control93
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo106
"Text language"74
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp189
Three-point safety belt45Through-loading system105
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys192
– torque194,195
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening the lug bolts194
"Time format"69
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire192
Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor79
– indicator/warning lamp79
– MINI Mobility System190
– run-flat tires80
– space-saver spare tire192
– Tire Pressure Monitor80
Tire inflation pressure164
– loss79,81
– space-saver spare tire164
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM80
– limitations of system80
– resetting system81
– warning lamp82
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor78
Tire Quality Grading172
Tires
– age173
– breaking in102
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels192
– condition173
– damage173
– inflation pressure164
– inflation pressure loss82
– minimum tread depth173
– new tires174
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor78
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM80
– puncture79
– run-flat tires174
– size172
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth173
– winter tires175
From A to Z
224
Tires, FTM79
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires174
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information130
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting139
– middle setting140
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle
tool kit185
Torque202
– lug bolts194
Tow bar198
Tow fitting197
– screw thread198
Tow fittings for tow-starting
and towing away197
Tow rope198
Towing197
– car with automatic
transmission198
– methods198
"Town / City" in destination
entry115
Tow-starting197
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor80
Track width, refer to
Dimension203
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information130
Traffic information for
navigation
– calling up130,131
– display on route map131
– during destination
guidance134
Traffic information message
list131
Trailer operation
– trailer loads and gross vehicle
weight205Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– manual transmission53
– overriding selector lever lock
for automatic transmission
with Steptronic55
Transport securing devices,
refer to Securing cargo106
Transporting children safely48
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread173
Treble, refer to Tone
control139
Treble, refer to Treble and
bass139
Treble, tone control139
"Trip computer"
63
Trip computer63
Trip odometer60
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer60
"Triple turn signal"56
Triple turn signal activation55
Trunk lid
– emergency operation31
– releasing manually31
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment in the MINI
Convertible104
Turn signal indicator55
– front, replacing bulb187
– indicator lamp12,13
– rear, replacing bulb188
– side, replacing bulb188
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions203
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading106
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR172
"Units"65
Units
– average fuel consumption65
– temperature65Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control94
Universal remote control94
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking34
"Unlock button"28
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– tailgate34
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Upholstery, care183
USB audio interface156
V
Valve
– dust cap193
Vehicle
– battery195
– breaking in102
– cargo loading104
– dimensions203
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment177
– parking52
– storage184
– weight205
Vehicle jack192
– jacking points194
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position134
Ventilation
– air conditioner93
Vents, refer to Ventilation93
Voice commands
– overview21
– short commands207
Voice instructions from
navigation system129
– switching on/off129
– volume129