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Wrap the empty sealant bottle in suitable mate-
rial to avoid dirtying the cargo bay. Stow the
Mobility System back in the vehicle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 3 mls/5 km to evenly
distribute the sealant.
Do not exceed speeds of 50 mph/
80 km/h.
If possible, do not drop below 10 mph/
20 km/h.<
Correcting the tire inflation pressure
1.After driving approx. 3 mls/5 km or ten min-
utes, stop at a suitable location.
2.Screw the connection hose 2 of the com-
pressor directly onto the tire valve.
3.Insert the plug 3 into the power socket in the
vehicle interior.
4.Correct the inflation pressure to 26 psi/
180 kPa. With the engine running:
>To increase the inflation pressure: switch on
the compressor. To check the current infla-
tion pressure, switch off the compressor.
Do not run the compressor for longer
than 10 minutes; otherwise, the
device will overheat and possibly be
damaged.<
>To decrease the inflation pressure: press the
release button 5.
If the tire cannot maintain the inflation
pressure, drive the vehicle again, refer to
Distributing the sealant. Then repeat steps
1to4.
If an inflation pressure of 26 psi/180 kPa still
cannot be reached, the tire is too heavily dam-
aged. Contact the nearest MINI dealer.<
Driving on
Do not exceed the permitted maximum
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h; doing so may
result in an accident.<
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced.Have the Mobility System refilled.
Changing wheels
Space-saver spare tire*
To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as
follows:
>Remove the space-saver spare tire,
page193
>Prepare for tire change, page193
>Jack up vehicle, page194
>Mount space-saver spare tire, page194
>Tighten lug bolts, page194
>Drive with space-saver spare tire, page193
Tire change set for a space-saver
spare tire*
On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire, the
tire change set with onboard tools is stored
under the floor mat in the cargo bay.
1Chock, folding
2Hub cover remover
3Wheel stud wrench
4Vehicle jack
5Special wrench for removing the space-
saver spare tire
6Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver
7Towing eyelet
8Lifting handle
The onboard vehicle tool kit includes a pouch
with a plastic bag in which you can place the
damaged wheel.

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Only change the tire when parked on a surface
that is level, firm and not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on
soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,
ice, flagstones, etc.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
it from extending to its full support height and
reduce its load-carrying capacity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine
when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other-
wise, there is a risk of fatal injury.<
1.Place the foldable chock
* behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in
front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an
incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface
with a more severe slope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from
rolling.
2.Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.
If the wheel is equipped with a hub cover,
pry it off using the screwdriver from the tire
change kit.
3.Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.
Jacking up the vehicle
The vehicle jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to raise
another vehicle model with it or to raise any load
of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and
personal injury.<
1.Place the jack at the jacking point closest to
the wheel.The jack base must be perpendicular to the
surface beneath the jacking point.
2.During jacking up, insert the jack head in the
square recess of the jacking point.
3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised off the ground.
Mounting the space-saver spare tire
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.
2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Clean the lug bolts.
3.Lift the new wheel into place.
4.Screw at least two lug bolts finger-tight into
opposite bolt holes.
5.Screw in the remaining bolts.
6.Tighten all the lug bolts firmly in a diagonal
pattern.
7.Lower the vehicle.
8.Remove the jack.
Tightening the lug bolts
Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
Immediately have the wheels checked
with a calibrated torque wrench to ensure
that the lug bolts are firmly seated. Otherwise,
incorrectly tightened lug bolts can present a
safety hazard.<
Tightening torque: 103.3 lb ft or 140 Nm.
Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced.

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Giving and receiving assistance
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance service is there to assist
you around the clock in the event of a break-
down, including on weekends and public
holidays.
The phone numbers of the Roadside Assistance
in your home country can be found in the Con-
tact brochure.
First aid pouch*
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents regu-
larly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
By way of example, the illustration shows the
cargo bay in the MINI.
The first aid pouch is located on the cargo bay
floor by the left side trim panel.
Warning triangle*
MINI
On the inside of the tailgate.
Press the tab to take it out.
MINI Convertible
The warning triangle is located at the bottom of
the luggage compartment floor.
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine
can be started by connecting two jumper cables
to another vehicle's battery. You can also use
the same method to help start another vehicle.
Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated
clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible per-
sonal injuries.<
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other vehi-
cle has a voltage of 12 volts and approxi-
mately the same capacitance in Ah. This
information can be found on the battery.
2.Switch off the engine of the support vehicle.
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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could cause
injury occur.<
1.Open the battery cover in the engine com-
partment to access the positive terminal of
your MINI.
2.Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the
vehicle providing assistance.
3.Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle.
Body ground in MINI:
5.Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.
2.Start the engine of the other vehicle in the
usual manner.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting,
towing away
Observe the applicable laws and regu-
lations for tow-starting and towing
vehicles.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the MINI.
It is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit in the
cargo bay underneath the cover on the right-
hand side, page185.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the tow
fitting and the vehicle could be damaged.<

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Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page196.
Vehicles with a catalytic converter should only
be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles
with an automatic transmission cannot be tow-
started at all.
1.Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, page51.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly
release the clutch. After the engine starts,
immediately depress the clutch completely
again.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.

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From A to Z
INDEX
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
Accessories, refer to Your
individual vehicle4
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate control93
"Add to destination
list"117,119
Additives
– coolant178
– engine oil178
Address for navigation
– deleting123
– entering114,117,122
– selecting122
– storing122
– storing current position122
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control92
Adjusting the sound during
audio playback, refer to Tone
control139
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control92
– ventilation93
Air distribution
– automatic92
Air flow rate92
– automatic climate control92
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure164
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92Air supply
– automatic climate control92
– ventilation93
Air vents91
Airbags84
– sitting safely42
– warning lamp86
Airing, refer to Ventilation93
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications163
Alarm system32
"All channels"147
"All stations" on the radio141
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tires175
Always Open Timer62
"AM", waveband138
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode92
Ambient lighting90
Antenna, care181
Antifreeze
– coolant178
– washer fluid57
Antilock Brake System ABS76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system
32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights205
Approved engine oils178
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights205
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest96
Arrival time
– computer62,63
– destination guidance126
"Arrow display" in
navigation127
Ashtray97Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC76
Audio138
– controls138
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
Audio device, external96
AUTO program for automatic
climate control92
Automatic
– air distribution92
– air flow rate92
– cruise control58
– headlamp control87
– storing of stations142
Automatic climate control91
– automatic air distribution92
Automatic station search142
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic53
– interlock53
– overriding selector lever
lock55
– shiftlock53
– sport program54
"Autostore"
– on the radio143
"AUX"155,157
– AUX-IN port155
– USB audio interface156
AUX-IN port155
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device96
Average fuel consumption61
– setting the units65
Average speed62
"Avoid ferries" in
navigation124

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CD changer149
– controls138
– fast forward/reverse152
– playing a track151
– random order152
– repeating a track151
– selecting a CD149
– selecting a track150
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
CD player149
– controls138
– fast forward/reverse152
– playing a track151
– random order152
– repeating a track151
– selecting a track150
– switching on/off138
– tone control139
– volume139
Center armrest96
Center brake lamp189
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
"Central locking"28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
Changing bulbs185
Changing the language on the
Control Display73
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display65
Changing wheels192
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment177
Check Control70
"Check Control messages"72
Child restraint systems48
Child seats48
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH49
Chock, folding
– space-saver spare tire192
Chrome parts, care183Chrome parts, refer to
Care181
Cigarette lighter97
Cleaning headlamps57
– washer fluid58
Clock60
– 12h/24h mode
69
– hour signal69
– setting time68
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks97
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine52
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access
– what to observe before
entering a car wash34
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compact disc, refer to
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock51
Computer61
– displays on Control
Display62
– hour signal69
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked103
Condition Based Service
CBS179
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
vehicle locking/unlocking28
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting electrical
appliances98
Consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption61
Consumption, refer to Average
fuel consumption61Control Display
– settings64
– switching off/on20
Control Display, refer to
Onboard monitor16
Control stick, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Control unit, refer to Onboard
monitor16
Controls and displays10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Convenient operation
– convertible top30
– windows28
Convenient start, refer to
Starting the engine52
Convertible top37
Coolant178
– checking level178
– filling178
Coolant temperature61
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant178
Cooling, maximum92
Copyright2
Country of destination for
navigation115
Cross-hairs in navigation119
Cruise control
– indicator lamp13
Cruising range61
Cupholders97
Curb weight, refer to
Weights205
Current fuel consumption62
"Current position"134
Current position
– displaying134
– entering122
– storing122
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting89

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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