CONTROLSDriving
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4.Press the button as often as necessary until
the symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Press the button to se lect the desired sensi-
tivity.
7. Wait, or press and hold the button until the
display changes.
The settings are stored.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
Brief wipe
Press the lever downward once, arrow 2.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,
the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals. In cars equipped with an alarm system, the
headlamps cannot be cleaned when the hood is
open.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is emp ty; otherwise, you will
damage the washer pump.
Only use the washers if the hood has been com-
pletely closed; otherwise, the headlamp washer
system
* may be damaged. Do not use the
washers if there is any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision
could be obscured. For this reason, use anti-
freeze. <
Window washer nozzles
The window washer nozzles are heated auto-
matically
* while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
Rear window wiper
0 Rear wipers parked
1 To switch on intermittent wipe :
Turn the cap to level 1.
Operation is continuous in reverse gear.
The rear wiper does not move if the cap is in
interval stage 1 before the ignition is switched
on.
Cleaning the rear window
2 To clean the rear window during intermit-
tent wipe :
Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold it
there.
3 To clean the rear window when wipers are
parked :
Turn the cap to level 3 and hold it there.
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Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will
damage the washer pump. <
Washer fluid
Washer fluid is flammable. Keep it away
from ignition sources, only store it in the
closed, original container, and keep out of reach
of children; otherwise, there is a danger of
injury. Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer. <
Washer fluid reservoir
Only refill washer flui d that contains anti-
freeze when the engine is cool, to avoid
contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid
spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per-
sonal safety. <
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations. Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained. <
Capacity
Approx. 2.6 US quarts/2.5 liters.
With headlamp washer system:
Approx. 4.8 US quarts/4.5 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
Cruise control is available at vehicle speeds of at
least approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then
stores and maintains the speed that you specify
using the button on the steering wheel.
Do not use cruise control when driving at
constant speed is prevented by adverse
conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or
poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice
or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a
result. <
Activating
1Resuming cruise control
2 Activating/deactivating cruise control
3 Maintaining, storing and increasing speed
4 Maintaining, storing and decreasing speed
Indicator lamp in the sp eedometer lights up. The
cruise control system is ready and can be acti-
vated.
Activating/deactivating cruise control
Press button 2.
The system is automatically deactivated if:
> Braking takes place
> The clutch is engaged
> The transmission is set on N
> The stability cont rol system is on
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Steam jets/high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, make sure that you maintain suf-
ficient distance from the vehicle and do not
exceed a maximum temperature of 140 7/
60 6 .
If the distance is too close, the pressure too high,
or the temperature too high, parts of the vehicle
can be damaged, or water can penetrate.
Observe the operating in structions for high-
pressure washers. <
Do not spray sensors such as the Park
Distance Control with high-pressure
washers for a long time or at a distance of less
than 1 ft/30 cm. <
Manual washing
Use a great deal of water and, if necessary, car
shampoo when washing your car by hand. Clean
the vehicle with a spon ge or a washing brush
applying a slight amount of pressure.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or turn off the ignition
to prevent unintentional wiping. <
Observe local regulati ons regarding wash-
ing vehicles by hand. <
Headlamps
Do not wipe dry and do not use abrasive or cor-
rosive cleaning agents. Remove dirt and con-
tamination, such as inse cts, by soaking with
shampoo and then washing with plenty of
water.
Do not remove accumula ted ice and snow with
an ice scraper; use window deicers instead.
Windows
Clean the outside and inside of the windows and
mirrors with a window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners
containing quartz. <
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water an d change regularly to
prevent the formation of streaks.
Wax, preservatives and dirt on the win-
dows cause streaks when the windshield
wipers are on, and can cause premature wear of
the wiper blades and interfere with the rain sen-
sor. <
Paintwork, care
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value
and protects the pain t from the long-term
effects of aggressive substances.
In some regions, envi ronmental factors can
affect the vehicl e paintwork and damage it. It is
therefore important to adjust the frequency and
extent of vehicle ca re correspondingly.
Immediately remove aggr essive materials such
as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap or
bird droppings to preven t damage to the paint-
work.
Removing paintwork damage
Depending on the severity of the damage,
immediately repair stone damage or
scratches to prevent rusting. <
The manufacturer of the MINI recommends
repairing paint damage pr ofessionally according
to factory specifications with original MINI
paints.
Preservation
Preservation is necessary when water no longer
beads on the clean paint surface. To preserve
the paint, only use pres ervatives that contain
carnauba or synthetic waxes.
Rubber seals
Only treat with water or rubber care products.
Do not use silicon spra ys or other silicon-
containing care products on rubber seals;
otherwise, noise and damage could occur. <
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Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
page 49.
Lights up in red:
Service due Arrange a service appointment.
Check service requirements,
page 140.
Lights up in yellow:
The next time that the Start/Stop but-
ton is pressed, the engine starts, pos-
sibly even without a foot on the
brakes or without depressing the
clutch
Remote control malfunctioning or, in
cars with Comfort Access, not
detected The engine cannot be started. Have
the remote control checked, if neces-
sary.
Remote control battery is discharged Use the remote control for a longer journey or, in cars with Comfort
Access, replace the battery.
Belt tensioners and/ or airbag system
failed Have the system checked immedi-
ately. Fasten the safety belts anyway.
Power steering failed You can continue your journey, but
moderate your speed and exercise
due caution. Steering response will be
markedly different. Have the system
checked without delay.
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
INDEX
A
ABS Antilock Brake System61
Accessories, refer to Your individual vehicle 4
Acknowledgment signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle 22
Activated-charcoa l filter for
automatic climate control 82
Adaptive Light Control 74
Additives
– coolant 139
– engine oil 138
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 79
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 80
Air conditioner 78
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 79
– automatic cl imate control80
– ventilation 82
Air distribution
– automatic 81
– individual 80
– manual 80
Air flow rate 79,81
– air conditioning system 79
– automatic cl imate control81
– heating, ventilation 79
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 78
Air pressure, checking, refer to Tire inflation pressure 128
Air recirculation, refer to Recir-
culated-air mode 79,81
Air supply
– air conditioner 79
– automatic cl imate control80
– ventilation 82 Air vents
78
Airbags 69
– sitting safely 32
– warning lamp 71
Airing, refer to Ventilation82
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 127
Alarm system 27
All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 135
Ambient air, refer to Recircu- lated-air mode 79,81
Ambient lighting 77
Antenna, care 142
Antifreeze
– coolant 139
– washer fluid 49
Anti
lock Brake System ABS 61
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 27
Anti-theft system 21
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 178
Approved engine oils 138
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 178
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 85
Ashtray 87
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 61
Audio device, external 85
AUTO program for automatic climate control 81
Auto radio, refer to Radio MINI
Boost CD 100
Automatic
– air distribution 81
– air flow rate 81
– cruise control 49
– headlamp control 72Automatic climate control
78
– automatic air distribution 81
Automatic station search 101
Automatic station storage 102
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 43
– interlock 44
– overriding selector lever lock 45
– shiftlock 44
– sport program 45
AUX In connection 100
AUX-IN, refer to External audio device 85
Average fuel consumption 52
– setting the units 55
Average speed 52
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 178
B
Background lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting 77
Backrests, refer to Seats 33
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb 150
Band-aids, refer to First aid pouch 157
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 159
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 123
Battery 155
– charging 155
– disposal 30,155
– jump-starting 157
– temporary power failure 155
Battery renewal
– remote control 30
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Being towed159
Bell
– volume 100
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 35
Belts, refer to Safety belts 35
Beverage holders, refer to
Cupholders 87
Black ice, refer to External temperature warning 52
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 79,81
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating 114
Bottle holders, refer to Cupholders 87
Brake Assist 61
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 56
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs 150
Brake pads, breaking in 90
Brake rotors 91
– brakes 90
– breaking in 90
Brake system 90
– breaking in 90
– disc brakes 91
– MINI Maintenance System 140
Brakes
– ABS 61
– breaking in 90
– MINI Maintenance System 140
– parking brake 43
– service requirements 56
Brakes, refer to Braking safely 91
Breakdown service, refer to Roadside Assistance 157
Break-in period 90
Breaking in the clutch 90
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 147
Button for starting the engine 41 Buttons on the steering
wheel 11
C
California Proposition 65
warning 5
Call
– accepting 117
– ending 118
– rejecting 118
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 118
Can holders, refer to Cupholders 87
Capacities 179
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 155
Car care 142
Car key, refer to Keys/remote controls 20
Car phone
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 85
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car phone, refer to Telephone 112
Car wash, care 142
Car washes 142
Care 142
– car washes 142
– car-care products 142
– CD/DVD drives 145
– external 142
– high-pressure washers 143
– internal 144
– leather 144
– manual washing 143
– upholstery and fabrics 144
– windows 143
– wiper blades 143 Cargo area
92
– capacity 178
– Comfort Access 29
– doors, refer to Split Rear Barn
Doors 26
– lamp 76
– opening from outside 26
– trunk lid, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 26
Cargo area doors, refer to Split
Rear Barn Doors 26
Cargo area, expanding 92
Cargo area lamp 76
Cargo area partition net, refer to Cargo net 93
Cargo loading 94
– securing cargo 95
– stowing cargo 95
– vehicle 92
Cargo net 93
Cargo, securing 95
Carpets, care 144
Cataly
tic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 90
CD player 105
– changing the track 106
– fast forward/reverse 106
– playing a track 106
– random order 106
– starting 105
– volume 100
Center armrest 85
Center brake lamp 151
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Central locking system 21
– Comfort Access 28
– from inside 24
– from outside 21
Changing bulbs 147
Changing wheels 153
Chassis number, refer to Engine compartment 137
Check Control 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 39
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Child restraint systems38
Child seats 38
Chrome parts, care 144
Chrome parts, refer to
Care 142
Cigarette lighter 87
Cleaning headlamps 48
– washer fluid 49
Clock
– 12 h/24 h mode 55
– setting time 57
Closing
– from inside 24
– from outside 21
Clothes hooks 86
Club Door 26
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 42
Comfort Access 28
– replacing the battery 30
– what to observe before
entering a car wash 29
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 41
Compressed audio files 105
Computer 52
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 92
Condition Based Service
CBS 140
Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 20
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting electrical
appliances 87
Consumption, refer to Average fuel consumption 52
Control Display
– settings 53
Controls and displays 10
Convenient access, refer to
Comfort Access 28 Convenient operation
– windows
22
Convenient start, refer to Starting the engine 42
Coolant 139
– checking level 139
– filling 139
Coolant temperature 139
Cooling fluid, refer to Coolant 139
Cooling, maximum 81
Copyright 2
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light Control 74
Cruising range 52
Cupholders 87
Curb weight, refer to Weights 178
C
urrent fuel consumption 52
D
Dashboard instruments, refer
to Displays 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 76
Dashboard, refer to Cockpit 10
Data 176
– capacities 179
– dimensions 177
– engine 176
– weights 178
Data memory 141
Date
– setting 58
Date setting 101
Daytime running lights 73
DBC Dynamic Brake Control, refer to Brake Assist 61
Deactivating front passenger airbags 70
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking 22
Defect
– door lock 24
– fuel filler flap 126
Defogging windows 80,82 Defrost positi
on, refer to
Defrosting windows 80,82
Defrosting windows 80,82
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation
– air conditioner 80
– automatic climate control 82
Defrosting windshield, refer to Defrosting windows 80,82
Differential, breaking in 90
Digital radio, refer to HD Radio 103
Dimensions 177
Dipstick, engine oil 137
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 46
Displacement, refer to Engine data 176
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 76
Displays 12
– instrument cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
Displays, care 145
Disposal
– of coolant 139
– remote control battery 30
– vehicle battery 155
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 56
Distance warning, refer
to Park
Distance Control PDC 60
Door
– rear, refer to Club Door 26
Door key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 20
Door lock 24
Door lock, confirmation
signals 22
Doors, manual operation 24
DOT Quality Grades 132
Double doors, refer to Split Rear Barn Doors 26
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 87
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190
Tow rope159
Towing 158
– car with automatic transmission 159
– methods 159
Tow-starting 158
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor 65
Track width, refer to Dimension 177
Traction control, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 61
Transmission
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 43
– manual transmission 43
– overriding selector lever lock for automatic transmission
with Steptronic 45
Transport securing devices, refer to Securing cargo 95
Transporting children safely 38
Tread depth, refer to Minimum tire tread 133
Trip odometer 51
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 51
Triple turn si gnal activation 46
Turn signal 46
– front, replacing bulb 149
– indicator lamp 12
– rear, replacing bulb 150
– side, replacing bulb 150
Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 177
Tying down load s, refer to
Cargo loading 95
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
UTQR 132
Units
– average fuel consumption 55
– temperature 55 Universal garage-door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control 83
Universal remote control 83
Unlatching, refer to Unlocking 28
Unlocking
– from inside 25
– from outside 21
– liftgate 29
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 28
Upholstery, care 144
USB audio interface 107
V
Vehicle
– battery155
– breaking in 90
– cargo loading 92
– dimensions 177
– identification number, refer to Engine compartment 137
– parking 42
– storage 145
– weight 178
Vehicle jack 146
– jacking points 154
Ventilation
– air conditioner 82
Vents, refer to Air vents 78
Vents, refer to Ventilation 82
Voice commands
– telephone 120
Voice phone book 121
Volume
– bell 100
– mobile phone 117
– PDC 100
– setting speed- dependent 100
Volume of cargo area 178
W
Warning and indicator
lamps 13,161
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 58
Warning triangle 157
Washer fluid 49
– capacity of reservoir 49
Washer fluid reservoir 49
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray 87
Water on roads, refer to Driving through water 91
Waterfall lighti ng, refer to
Ambient lighting 77
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth 133
Weights 178
Welcome lamps 72
Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare tire 146
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions 177
Wheels and tires 128
Wheels, new 134
Width, refer to Dimensions 177
Window washer, refer to
Washer fluid 49
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to Capacities 179
Window washer system 47
– washer fluid 49
– washer jets 48
Windows 30
– closing 31
– convenient operation 22
– opening 31
– pinch protection system 31
Windshield
– cleaning 48
– defrosting and removing condensation 80,82