Indicator and warning lampsMOBILITY
175
Sliding/tilting sunroof or soft top of
MINI ConvertibleExcessive vehicle speed, activation
not possible, reduce speed and
continue activation.
Lights up in red:
Control system for convertible top
failed! Position of convertible top and locking
mechanism not recognized. If con-
vertible top securely locked, drive
may be continued. Manually close
convertible top/sliding roof, refer to
page
34. Have your MINI dealer
inspect the system.
Lights up in yellow:
Drive of convertible top overheated! Let drive of convertible top cool down,
refer to page 34.
Sliding/tilting sunroof or soft top of
MINI Convertible Control system of convertible top/tilt
roof malfunctioning. Close convertible
top/tilt roof ma
nually, refer to
page 34. Contact your MINI Service.
Tailgate of MINI Convertible not
closed Close the tailgate.
Fuel cap missing or loose Make sure that the fuel cap is correctly
positioned and close it until it audibly
clicks. Do not jam the strap between
the fuel cap and the vehicle.
Window washer fluid level too low Add washer fluid as soon as possible,
page 53.
12Cause What to do
Technical dataREFERENCE
191
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
MINI
CooperCooper SJohn Cooper Works
Curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 2 ,535/1,150 2,668/1,210 2,668/1,210
> Automatic
transmission lbs./kg 2,612/1,185 2,712/1,230
–
Approved gross weight
> Manual transmission lbs./kg 3 ,384/1,535 3,494/1,585 3,516/1,595
> Automatic
transmission lbs./kg 3,461/1,570 3,538/1,605
–
Approved front axle load
> Manual transmission lbs./k g 1,830/830 1,918/870 1,918/870
> Automatic
transmission lbs./kg 1,907/865 1,962/890
–
Approved rear axle load lb s./kg 1,664/755 1,664/755 1,676/760
Approved roof load
capacity lbs./kg
165/75 165/75 165/75
Cargo area capacity cu ft/ liters5.7 - 24.0/
160 - 680 5.7 - 24.0/
160 - 680 5.7 - 24.0/
160 - 680
REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
198
Floor mats, care156
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 160,162
Folding rear seat backrest 98
Folding roof , refer to
Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof 32
Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 97
Footwell lamps 82
For your own safety 5
Front airbags 75
Front fog lamps 81
– indicator lamp 173
– replacing bulb 160
Front seat adjustment 38
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 86,88
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 69
Fuel 133
– gauge 56
– high-quality brands 133
– quality 133
– specifications 133
– tank volume 193
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 56
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 57
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 56
Fuel filler flap 132
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 132
Fuses 168
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 89
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 57 Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 133
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 56
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 48
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 49
– manual transmission 48
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 49
– manual transmission 48
General driving notes 96
Glass roof, electric 30
– convenient operation 22,24
– opening, closing 30
– remote control 22
– tilting 30
Glove compartment 91
Grills, refer to Air vents 84
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 191
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 159
Handbrake, refe r to Parking
brake 48
Hands-free system 14,126
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 109
Head airbags 75
Headlamp control,
automatic 78
Headlamp flasher 51
– indicator lamp 11,173
Headlamp glass lens 159
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 159
Headlamps, care 154
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 80
Head restraints 39
– sitting safely 37 Heated
– mirrors
41
– rear window 85,88
– seats 40
Heating 84
– mirrors 41
– rear window 85,88
– seats 40
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 101
Height, refer to Dimensions 189
Height adjustment
– seats 38
– steering wheel 42
High beams 81
– headlamp flasher 81
– indicator lamp 173
– replacing bulb 159
High water, refer to Driving through water 97
Hill Assist 69
Hills 97
Holders for cups 93
Homepage 4
Hood 146
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 96
Hydroplaning 97
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 109
Ignition 46
– switched off 47
– switched on 46
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 20
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 46
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 46
Ignition lock 46
Imprint 2
Incoming call 124
Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
199
Indicator and warning lamps 13,173
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 73
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 82
Individual air distribution 86
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 20
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 72
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 70
– glass roof, electric 31
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 12
Instrument lighting 82
Instrument panel, refer to Cockpit 10
Instrument panel, refer to Displays 12
Integrated key 20
Integrated universal remote control 89
Interior lamps 82
– remote control 23
Interior rearview mirror 42
– automatic dimming
feature 42
Interlock 49
Intermittent mode of the wipers 52
Internet page 4
J
Jacking points 167
Jets, refer to Window washer nozzles 53
Jumpering, refer to Jump- starting 169
Jump-starting 169
K
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls 20
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort Access 28
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access 28
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 20
Keypad dialing 124
Kickdown 49
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 49
Knock control 133
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams 78
Lamps and bulbs, replacing bulbs 158
Lashing eyes, refer to Securing cargo 101
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 44
Leather care 155
LEDs light-emitting diodes 159
Length, refer to Dimensions 189
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement 162
Liftgate 26
– Comfort Access 29
– emergency operation 26
– manually releasing 26
– opening/closing 26
– opening from outside 26
– unlocking with remote
control 24
Light alloy wheels, care 155
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 159
Lighter 93
– socket 93 Lighting
– lamps and bulbs
158
– of the instruments 82
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 78
Light switch 78
Limit 185
Listening to test scan
– Radio MINI Boost CD 108
Load 100
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo 101
Lock buttons of doors, refer to
Locking 25
Locking
– adjusting confirmation signal 23
– from inside 25
– from outside 22
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 28
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 23
– from inside 25
– from outside 21
Longlife oils
– approved motor oils 149
Low beams 78
– automatic 78
– replacing bulb 159
Lower back suppo rt, refer to
Lumbar support 39
Luggage compartment
– emergency operation, refer
to
Manual unlocking 26
– increasing the capacity 99
– opening from the inside 26
Luggage compartment, refer to Cargo area 26
Luggage compartment lid,
refer to Liftgate 26
Luggage rack, re fer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 102
Lumbar support 39
Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
201
Parking lamps, replacing bulb 160
Parking lamps/low beams 78
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle 4
Pathway lighting 79
PDC
– volume 106
Personal Profile 20
Phone numbers
– dialing 124
Pinch protection system
– windows 32
Plastic parts, care 156
Playing a track scan
– CD 112
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 88
– refer to Microfilter for air conditioner 86
Power convertible top 32
Power failure 168
Power windows 31
Power windows, refer to Windows 31
Pressure, tires 134
Pressure monitoring, tires 69
– Flat Tire Monitor 69
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 72
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system
– windows 32
PTY 109
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 69
R
Radio
– HD Radio109
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 20Radio MINI Boost CD
– playing stations
108
– recalling stations 108
– satellite radio 110
– searching stations 107
– storing stations 108
– switching on/off 106
– tone control 107
– volume 106
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness 46
Radio readiness 46
– switched off 47
– switched on 46
Rain sensor 52
Range, refer to Cruising
range 57
RDS 108
Reading lamps 82
Rear fog lamp 82
– indicator lamp 173
– replacing bulb 162
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement 162
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 161
Rear-mounted luggage rack 102
Rear seat backrest, folding 98
Rear seats
– folding down the backrests 98
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors 41
Rear window defroster 85,88
Reception
– quality 108
– radio station 107
Recirculated-air mode 85,87
Recirculation of air, refer to Recirculated-air
mode 85,87
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest 38
Refueling 132
Releasing
– hood 146 Remote control
20
– battery renewal 30
– Comfort Access 28
– garage door opener 89
– liftgate 24
– malfunct
ions 24,30
– service data 151
Replacement remote control 20
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 158
Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 144
Reporting safety defects 6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 56
Reservoir for washer systems 54
Reset, resetting tone
settings 107
Restraint systems
– for children 43
– refer to Safety belts 40
Reverse
– CD 112
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 49
– manual transmission 48
Roadside Assistance 169
Roadside parking lamps 81
– replacing bulb 160
Roadworthiness te st, refer to
Service requirements 62
Roof load capacity 191
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 102
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 172
RSC Run-flat System Component, refer to Run-flat
tires 144
Rubber parts, care 155
Run-flat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 144
REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
202
Run-flat tires144
– flat tire 71
– tire inflation pressure 134
– tire replacement 144
– winter tires 145
S
Safety belt
– number37
Safety Belt Reminder 41
Safety belts 40
– damage 41
– indicator lamp 41
– reminder 41
– sitting safely 37
Safety belts, care 156
Safety systems
– airbags 75
– Antilock Brake System ABS 67
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 67
– safety belts 40
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires 144
Satellite radio 110
– enabling 110
Scan, listening to test
– Radio MINI Boost CD 108
Screw thread for tow fitting 171
Searching
– CD player 112
– radio 107
Searching for a music track
– CD 112
Seat adjustment
– mechanical 38
Seats 38
– adjusting the seats 38
– heating 40
– sitting safely 37
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 25
– from outside 21 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, refer to Roadside Assistance 169
Service car, refe r to Roadside
Assistance 169
Service data in the remote
control 151
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 151
Service requirement display, refer to Condition Based
Service CBS 151
Service requirements 62
Settings
– clock, 12 h/24 h mode 61
Setting the time format 107
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptr
onic49
– manual transmission 48
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer
to Changing selector lever
positions 49
Side airbags 75
Side turn signal
– replacing bulb 161
Side windows, refer to
Windows 31
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10
Sitting safely 37
– airbags 37
– safety belts 37
– with head restraint 37
Size, refer to Dimensions 189Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass roof, electric
30
Slipstream deflector, refer to Wind deflector 36
Slot for remote control 46
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 93
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 129
– use 118
Snap-in adapter, refer to Center armrest storage
compartment 92
Snow chains 145
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 93
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD 152
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires 165
– inflation pressure 134
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire 165
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 149
Speed 188
– with winter tires 145
Speed-dependent volume 106
Speedo, refer to Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split-folding rear seats 100
Split rear backrest, refer to
Split-folding rear seats 100
Split rear seat backrest, refer to Expanding the cargo area 98
Sport button 69
Stability control, refer to Driving stability control
systems 67
Start/Stop button 46
– starting the engine 47
– switching off the engine 47
Starting, refer to Starting the engine 47