
DRIVING TIPSThings to remember when driving
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increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminan ts accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic climate
control is in operation, and then exits under the
vehicle. Traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are therefore normal.
In the MINI Cooper S, the coolant pump may
continue to run for some time after the engine is
switched off. This will generate noise in the
engine compartment.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying ca pacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. The ultimate result can
assume the form of a sudden blowout. <
Avoid fluid spills in the cargo area as they
could damage the vehicle. <
Luggage compartment roller cover
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the
luggage compartment roller cover. If you
do so, they may already po se a danger to vehicle
occupants during braking or evasive maneuvers.
Do not allow the luggage compartment roll-up
cover to snap back, ot herwise it can be dam-
aged. < The roll-up cover can be locked in place at the
intermediate positions
1to 3.
The roll-up cover can be removed to load bulky
luggage.
Removing
1. Pull on the handle to roll the cover up.
2. Pivot the roll-up cover upward at both ends,
arrow 1 and move it up out of the holders,
arrow 2.
Installing
1. Insert the left and right ends of the roll-up
cover into the mounts.
2. Push down until the roll-up cover is resting
on the holders.
Expanding the cargo area
The rear set backrest is split. Both sides can be
folded separately to expand the cargo area.
If necessary, remove th e third head restraint,
refer to Head restraints, Removing page 39.

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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
INDEX
A
ABS Antilock Brake System69
Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 4
Acknowledgment signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle 28
Activated-charcoa l filter for
automatic climate control 89
Adaptive Light Control 82
Additives
– coolant 200
– engine oil 200
Address, entering 115
Address for navigation
– entering 109,115
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 86
Adjusting temperature inside
the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 87
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control 131
Air conditioner 85
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 86
– automatic cl imate control87
– ventilation 89
Air distribution
– automatic 88
– individual 87
– manual 87
Air flow rate 86,88
– air conditioning system 86
– automatic cl imate control88
– heating, ventilation 86
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 85Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure 190
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 86,88
Air supply
– air conditioner 86
– automatic climate control 87
– ventilation 89
Air vents 85
Airbags 78
– sitting safely 37
– warning lamp 80
Airing, refer to Ventilation89
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 189
Alarm system 31
All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 197
AM, waveband 132
Am
bient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 86,88
Ambient lighting 84
Antenna, care 204
Antifreeze
– coolant 200
– washer fluid 53
Antilock Brake System ABS 69
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 31
Anti-theft system 27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 228
Approved engine oils 200
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights 228
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 93
Arrival time
– computer 58
– route guidance 118Ashtray
94
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 69
Audio 130
– controls 130
– switching on/off 130
– tone control 131
– volume 130
Audio device, external 93
AUTO program for automatic climate control 88
Automatic
– air distribution 88
– air flow rate 88
– cruise control 54
– headlamp control 81
Automatic climate control 85
– automatic air distribution 88
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 48
– interlock 49
– overriding selector lever
lock 50
– shiftlock 49
– sport program 50
Auxiliary phone 166
AUX-IN connection 142
AUX-IN, refer to External audio
device 93
Average fuel consumption 57
– setting the units 60
Average speed 57
Avoiding highways for navigation 118
Axle loads, refer to Weights 228

REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
242
Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13
Engine oil
– adding 200
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 200
– alternative oil types 200
– approved engine oils 200
– capacity 200
– checking level 199
– dipstick 199
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 60
– MINI Maintenance System 202
Engine oil level, checking 199
Engine output, refer to Engine data 226
Engine starti ng, refer to
Starting the engine 47
Entering destination 109
Entering intersection 110
Entertainment sound output on/off 130
Entry map for destination 114
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 69
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system 98
Exterior mirrors 41
– adjusting 41
– automatic heating 41
– folding in and out 41
External audio device 93
External audio device, refer to AUX-IN connection 142
External devices
– random play sequence 145
– software update 149
External temperature display
– change units of measure 60
– in the on-board computer 60Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 221
– for tying down loads 103
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 64
Failure of an electrical
consumer 218
Fast forward
– CD player 141
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 40
Fastest route for
navigation 118
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 64
Filter
– microfilter for air conditioner 87
– microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 89
Fine wood, care 207
First aid pouch 219
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 46
Flash when locking/
unlocking 28
Flat load floor 102
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 196
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 71
– indicating a flat tire 73
– initializing the system 72
– snow chains 72
– system limits 72
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 195
Floor mats, care 206
Floor plate, refer to Flat load floor 102
FM, waveband 132 Fog lamps
– replacing bulb
211,212
Folding rear seat backrest 100
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely 99
Footwell lamps 84
For your own safety 5
Front airbags 78
Front fog lamps 83
– replacing bulb 211
Front seat adjustment 38
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 87,89
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 71
Fuel 189
– gauge 56
– high-quality brands 189
– quality 189
– specifications 189
– tank volume 229
F
uel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 56
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 57
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 56
Fuel filler flap 188
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 188
Fuses 218
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 90
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption 57
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 56
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 189
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 49

Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Gear shifting
– automatic transmission49
– manual transmission 48
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 49
– manual transmission 48
General driving notes 98
Glass roof, electric 35
– convenient operation 28,29
– opening, closing 35
– remote control 28
– tilting 35
Glove compartment 92
GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 108
Grills, refer to Air vents 85
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 228
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 210
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 48
Hands-free device Bluetooth 154
Hands-free system 14,161 ,173
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 133
Head airbags 78
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 82
Head restraints 39
– sitting safely 37
Headlamp control, automatic 81
Headlamp flasher 51
– indicator lamp 11,13
Headlamp glass lens 209
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 210
Headlamps, care 205Heated
– mirrors
41
– rear window 86,88
– seats 40
Heating 85
– mirrors 41
– rear window 86,88
– seats 40
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 103
Height adjustment
– seats 38
– steering wheel 42
Height, refer to Dimensions 227
High beams 83
– headlamp flasher 83
– indicator lamp 13
– replacing bulb 210
High water, refer to Driving through water 99
Highway, refer to Route
criteria 118
Hill Assist 71
Hills 99
Holders for cups 94
Homepage 4
Hood 198
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 98
Hydro
planing 99
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 133
iDrive
– status information 19
Ignition 46
– switched off 47
– switched on 46
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 46
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 46
Ignition key, refer to
Integrated key/remote
control 26 Ignition lock
46
Imprint 2
Incoming call 157,169
Indicator and warning
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 75
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 83
Individual air distribution 87
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 26
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 74
Information
– on another location 112
– on current position 112
– on destination location 112
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 72
– glass roof, electric 35
– radio, refer to Station,
storing 133
Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice
instructions 122
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 12
Instrument lighting 83
Instrument pane l, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument pane l, refer to
Displays 12
Integrated key 26
Integrated universal remote control 90
Interactive map 114
Interesting destination for navigation 112
Interior lamps 84
– remote control 28
Interior rearview mirror 41
– automatic dimming feature 41
Interlock 49
Intermittent mode of the wipers 51

Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
– MINI Maintenance System 202
MINI Connected 184
MINI Internet page 4
MINI joystick, refer to On-
board computer 16
MINI Maintenance System 202
Mirror dimming feature 41
Mirrors 41
– exterior mirrors 41
– heating 41
– interior rearview mirror 41
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 157,169
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 154,164
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 93
– pairing 154,164
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– What to do if… 156,168
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
armrest 93
Mobile phone preparation
Bluetooth 164
Mobile phone, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Mobility System 213
Modifications, te chnical, refer
to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to MINI controls with navigation 16
Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 71
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 51
– refer to Wiper system 51
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11N
Navigation
– storing current position 111
Navigation data 108
Navigation destination
– entering manually 109,115
– home address 112
Navigation instructions, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 122
Navigation system 108
– address book 111
– bypassing a route section 119
– continuing route
guidance 118
– destination entry 109
– dynamic route guidance 125
– entering a destination manually 109,115
– opening 108
– planning a trip 116
– route list 119
– selecting destination via
map 114
– selecting route criteria 118
– special destinations 112
– starting route guidance 118
– terminating route
guidance 118
– voice instructions 122
– volume adjustment 122
Neck support, refer to Head restraints 39
Nets, refer to Storage
compartments 93
New tires 196
North-facing map 120
Notes 182
Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 226
Number of safety belts 37
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 221
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
On-Board Diagnosis 203
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel specifications 189
Odometer 56
Office 177
– current office 177
– What to do if… 183
Oil consumption 199
Oil level 199
Oil, refer to Engine oil 199
Oil types 200
Old batteries, refer to Disposal 217
On-board computer 16
– adjusting brightness 67
– changing language 66
– menu guidance 17
– operating principles 16
– overview 16
Onboard vehicle toolkit 208
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 33
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
– using the door lock 29
– using the remote control 27
Opening and unlocking
– from inside 30
Opening/closing the Split Rear Barn Doors 31
Options, selecting for navigation 118
Orientation menu, refer to
Main menu 17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 89
Outlets, refer to Air vents 85
Output, refer to Engine data 226
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control 88
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 201

Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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Roadworthiness test, refer to
Service requirements 60
Roof load capacity 228
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 103
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 221
Route 118,119
– bypassing sections 119
– changing 118,119
– changing criteria 118
– displaying arrow view 119
– displaying map view 120
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 119
– selecting 118
Route guidance 118
– bypassing a route section 119
– changing specified route 118
– continuing 118
– distance and arrival 118
– starting 118
– voice instructions 122
– volume of voice
instructions 122
Route section, changing 119
Route selection 118
RSC Run-flat System Component, refer to Run-flat
tires 196
Rubber parts, care 205
Run-flat System Component
RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 196
Run-flat tires 196
– flat tire 73
– tire inflation pressure 190
– tire replacement 196
– winter tires 197
S
Safety belt
– number37
Safety Belt Reminder 40 Safety belts
40
– damage 41
– indicator lamp 40
– reminder 40
– sitting safely 37
Safety belts, care 207
Safety systems
– airbags 78
– Antilock Brake System ABS 69
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 69
– safety belts 40
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 196
Satellite radio 134
– channel, activating or deactivating 135
– channel, selecting 135
– channel, storing 136
– favorites 137
– time shift 136
– Traffic Jump 138
Screen, refer to On-board computer controls 16
Screw thread for tow fitting 221
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio 134
Seat adjustment
– mechanical 38
Seats 38
– adjusting the seats 38
– heating 40
– sitting safely 37
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Selecting new scale for
navigation 121
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 49 Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock 49
– overriding manually 50
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 49
Service car, refer to Roadside Assistance 219
Service data in the remote control 202
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS 202
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance 219
Service requirement display, refer to Condition Based
Servi
ce CBS 202
Service requirements 60
Setting time and date 62
Setting time zone, time, and date 62
Settings
– clock, 12 h/24 h mode 63
– date format 63
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 50
– manual transmission 48
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions 49
Short commands for the voice
activation system 230
Short route in navigation, refer to Selecting route 118
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD player 141
Side airbags 78
Side door, rear, refer to Club
Door 30
Side turn signal
– replacing bulb 212