Maintenance
180
Emissions
The warning lamps come on. The vehicle
is producing higher emissions. You can
continue your journey, but moderate
your speed and exercise due caution.
Have the car checked as soon as possible.
Under certain circumstances, one of the lamps
will flash or light up continuously. This indicates
excessive misfiring or a malfunction in the
engine. If this happens, reduce your speed and
visit the nearest MINI dealer as soon as possible.
Severe misfiring can quickly lead to serious dam-
age of emissions-related components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter. In addition,
mechanical engine components can become
damaged.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system may conclude
that fuel vapors are escaping, causing
an indicator to light up. If the filler cap is then
tightened, the indicator should go out within a
few days.
Data recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring or diagnostic modules or a
device for recording or sending certain vehicle
data or information.
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NAVIGATION REFERENCE
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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MOBILITYAT A GLANCE CONTROLS DRIVING TIPS ENTERTAINMENT NAVIGATION REFERENCE
"Avoid highways" in
navigation124
Avoid highways in
navigation124
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation124
Axle loads, refer to
Weights205
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting90
Backrests, refer to Seats42
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb188,189
Balance, tone control139
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch196
Bar, refer to Tow-starting,
towing away198
Bass sounds, refer to Tone
control139
Bass sounds, refer to Treble
and bass139
Bass, tone control139
Battery195
– charging195
– disposal35,195
– jump-starting196
– temporary power failure195
Battery renewal
– remote control35
Being towed198
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts45
Belts, refer to Safety belts45
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Blower, refer to Air flow rate92
Bonnet176
Bottle holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Brake Assist76
Brake fluid, refer to Service
requirements65Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs189
Brake pads, breaking in102
Brake rotors103
– brakes102
– breaking in102
Brake system102
– breaking in102
– disc brakes103
– MINI Maintenance
System179
Brakes
– ABS76
– breaking in102
– MINI Maintenance
System179
– parking brake52
– service requirements65
Brakes, refer to Braking
safely103
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance196
Break-in period
102
Breaking in the clutch102
"Brightness"on the Control
Display74
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps
and bulbs185
Button for starting the
engine51
Buttons on the steering
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
warning5
Can holders, refer to
Cupholders97
Capacities206
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery195
Car care181
"Car Data"63
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
controls26Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest96
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio141
Car wash, care181
Car washes181
Care181
– car washes181
– car-care products181
– CD/DVD drives184
– external181
– high-pressure washers182
– internal183
– leather183
– manual washing182
– upholstery and fabrics183
– windows182
– wiper blades182
Cargo area
– capacity205
Cargo bay104
– Comfort Access34
– cover104
– lamp89
– opening from outside31
Cargo bay, expanding104
Cargo bay lamp89
Cargo bay lid, refer to
Tailgate31
Cargo loading105
– securing cargo106
– stowing cargo106
– vehicle104
Cargo, securing106
Carpets, care183
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system102
"Categories"147
"CD"138,149
