2011 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE technical data

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AT A GLANCE REFERENCE MOBILITYCONTROLS DRIVING TIPS COMMUNICATIONS
CONTENTS
The fastest way to find information on a particu-
lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page172.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
6Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE
10Cockpit
CONTROLS
18Opening and closing
35Adjustments
41Transporting children safely
44Driving
53Controls overview
62Technology for driving comfort and safety
73Lamps
78Climate
83Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS
92Things to remember when driving
COMMUNICATIONS
102Telephone
MOBILITY
116Refueling
118Wheels and tires
127Under the hood
131Maintenance
133Care
137Replacing components
148Giving and receiving assistance
152Indicator and warning lamps
REFERENCE
166Technical data
172Everything from A to Z

Technical data
166
Technical data
Engine data
In the technical data, only the values that differ from the Cooper S are shown for the
John Cooper Works.
Cooper Cooper SJohn Cooper Works
Displacement cu in/
cmμ97.5/
1,59897.5/
1,59897.5/
1,598
Number of cylinders 4 4 4
Maximum power
outputhp 121 181 208
At engine speed rpm 6,000 5,500 6,000
Maximum torque
with overboostlb ft/
Nm114/155
–177/240
192/260192/260
207/280
At engine speed
with overboostrpm 4,250
–1,600-5,000
1,730-4,5001,850-5,600
2,000-5,100
Overboost briefly raises the maximum torque at high rates of acceleration, e. g. when passing.

Technical data
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MINI Convertible
All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning radius Δ: 35 ft 10 in/10.7 m.
Information after the semicolon: different values for MINI Cooper S.

Technical data
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MINI Convertible
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 2,701/1,225 2,811/1,275 2,811/1,275
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 2,778/1,260 2,855/1,295 –
Approved gross weight
>Manual transmission lbs/kg 3,560/1,615 3,671/1,665 3,693/1,675
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 3,638/1,650 3,737/1,695 –
Approved front axle load
>Manual transmission
>Automatic trans-
mission lbs/kg 1,863/845 1,951/885 1,962/890
lbs/kg 1,940/880 2,017/915 –
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 1,786/810 1,786/810 1,797/815
Cargo area capacity cu ft/
liters6.0-23.3/
170-6606.0-23.3/
170-6606.0-23.3/
170-660
US gal/US quartslitersNotes
Fuel tank 13.2/– approx. 50 Fuel grade: page117
including reserve of 2.1/– approx. 8
Window washer system incl.
headlamp washer system –/4.8 approx. 4.5 For more details: page51

Everything from A to Z
180
Start/Stop button44
– starting the engine45
– switching off the engine45
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump-starting148
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine45
Starting the engine
– Start/Stop button44
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC63
– Hill Assist64
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing4
Steering wheel40
– adjustment40
– buttons on steering wheel11
– lock44
– shift paddles47
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic46
Storage area
– cargo area94
Storage compartment, front
passenger side86
Storage compartments86
Storage space
– storage compartments86
Storage space, refer to
– Luggage compartment in the
MINI Convertible95
Storing the vehicle136
Storing tires126
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments86
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires118
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off
– engine45
Switching off the engine
– Start/Stop button44
Switching the cooling function
on and off82
Symbols4T
Tachometer53
Tail lamp, refer to Tail
lamps140
– replacing bulb140
Tail lamps140
Tank volume, refer to
Capacities170
Technical data166
Technical modifications5
Telephone102
– hands-free system110
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest85
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– voice commands111
Telephone call, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the
telephone
Temperature display
– setting the units57
Temperature of coolant, refer
to Coolant temperature53
Temperature setting
– air conditioner79
– automatic climate control81
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control51
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo97
The individual vehicle4
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp141
Three-point safety belt38
Through-loading system95
Tightening the lug bolts
– keys144
– torque146
Tightening torque, refer to
Tightening lug bolts146
Tire change set
– space-saver spare tire144Tire failure
– Flat Tire Monitor66
– indicator/warning lamp66
– MINI Mobility System142
– run-flat tires66
– space-saver spare tire144
– Tire Pressure Monitor67
Tire inflation pressure118
– loss66
– space-saver spare tire118
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM67
– limitations of system67
– resetting system67
– warning lamp68
Tire pressure monitoring, refer
to Flat Tire Monitor65
Tire Quality Grading123
Tires
– age125
– breaking in92
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels144
– condition124
– damage124
– inflation pressure118
– inflation pressure loss68
– minimum tread depth124
– new tires125
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor65
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM67
– puncture66
– size123
– wear indicators, refer to
Minimum tread depth124
– winter tires126
– with emergency operation
properties125
Tires with emergency
operation properties, refer to
Run-flat tires125
Tires with safety features, refer
to Run-flat tires125
Tools, refer to On-board
vehicle tool kit137
Torque166
– lug bolts146