Contents
The fastest way to find information on a particu-
lar topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page194.
4 Notes
7 Reporting safety defects
AT A GLANCE 9
10Cockpit
16 Radio
CONTROLS 21
22Opening and closing
35 Adjustments
41 Transporting children safely
44 Driving
54 Controls overview
63 Technology for drivin g comfort and safety
75 Lamps
80 Climate
85 Practical interior accessories
DRIVING TIPS 93
94Things to remember when driving
ENTERTAINMENT 103
104Radio MINI Boost CD
COMMUNICATIONS 115
116Telephone
MOBILITY 127
128Refueling
131 Wheels and tires
143 Engine compartment
147 Maintenance
149 Care
153 Replacing components
167 Giving and receiving assistance
172 Indicator and warning lamps
REFERENCE 185
186Technical data
194 Everything from A to Z
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Notes
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the specifications of the MINI manufacturer. If
this work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.<
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts
and accessories approved by the manu-
facturer of the MINI.
When you purchase accessories tested
and approved by the manufacturer of the MINI
and Original MINI Parts, you simultaneously
acquire the assurance that they have been thor-
oughly tested by the manufacturer of the MINI
to ensure optimum performance when installed
on your vehicle.
The manufacturer of the MINI warrants these
parts to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
The manufacturer of the MINI will not accept any
liability for damage result ing from installation of
parts and accessories not approved by the
manufacturer of the MINI.
The manufacturer of the MINI cannot test every
product made by other manufacturers to verify
if it can be used on a MINI safely and without risk
to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occu-
pants.
Original MINI Parts, MINI Accessories and other
products approved by the manufacturer of the
MINI, together with professional advice on using
these items, are available from all MINI dealers.
Installation and operation of accessories that
have not been approved by the manufacturer of
your MINI, such as alarms, radios, amplifiers,
radar detectors, wheels, suspension compo-
nents, brake dust shield s, telephones, including
operation of any mobile phone from within the
vehicle without using an externally mounted
antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance,
CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar acces-
sories, may cause extensiv e damage to the vehi-
cle, compromise its safe ty, interfere with the
vehicle's electrical s y s t e m o r a f f e c t t h e v a l i d i t y o f the MINI Limited Warranty. See your MINI dealer
for additional information.
<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and systems
may be performed by any automotive repair
establishment or individu al using any certified
automotive part. <
California Proposition 65 warning
California law requires us to issue the following
warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of
automobile components and parts,
including components foun d in the interior fur-
nishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects and reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids co ntained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands after handling.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always
protect your skin by washing thoroughly with
soap and water.<
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly.
Your MINI is covered by the following warran-
ties:
> New Vehicle Limited Warranty
> Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
> Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
> Federal Emissions Performance Warranty
> California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty
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Displays
1Tachometer 54
with indicator and warning lamps 13
2 Display for
>Current vehicle speed 54
> Indicator and warning lamps 13
3 Resetting the trip odometer 54
4 Display for
>Position of automatic transmission 46
> Computer 55
> Date of next scheduled service, and
remaining distance to be driven 59
> Odometer and trip odometer 54
> Initializing the Fl at Tire Monitor 67
> Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitor 69
> Settings and information 56
> Personal Prof ile settings22 5
Instrument lighting 78
6 Speedometer
with indicator and warning lamps 13
7 Fuel gauge 54
8 Radio display
9 Radio 16
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Indicator and warning
lamps
The concept
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in
various combinations and colors in indicator
area 1 or 2.
Some lamps will be tested for proper functioning
when the engine is started or the ignition is
switched on and will therefore light up briefly.
What to do in case of a malfunction
A list of all indicator and warning lamps, as well
as notes on possible caus es of malfunctions and
on how to respond, can be found starting on
page 172.
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Around the center console
1Hazard warning flashers
2 Speedometer with radio 12
3 CD slot
4 Air conditioner or automatic climate
control 80
Temperature
Recirculated-air mode
Air distribution for air conditioner
Air distribution to the windshield
Air distribution to the upper body
area
Air distribution to the footwell
Automatic air distribution and flow
rate
Maximum cooling
Cooling function
Defrosting windows
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5Switches in the center console
6 AUX-In connection
USB audio interface 111
7 Buttons on the center console
Around the headliner
1Microphone for telephone in hands-free
mode
2 Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger
airbags 73
3 Switch panel
Rear window defroster
Windshield heating
Air flow rate
Seat heating
38
Power windows 33
Rear fog lamp 78
Front fog lamps 78
Central locking system, inside 26
Sport button 66
Driving stability control systems
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 64
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 65
Reading lamps79
Color of ambient lighting 79
Glass roof, electric 32
Interior lamps 79
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Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer
to the specified pages.
> Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked 23
> Automatic locking of the vehicle 27
> Triple turn signal activation 49
> Settings for the displays in the speedometer
and tachometer:
>12 h/24 h mode of the clock, refer to
Formats and units of measure 58
> Date format, refer to Formats and units
of measure 58
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/re maining distances
and temperature, refer to Formats and
units of measure 58
> Light settings:
>Pathway lighting 76
> Daytime running lights 76
> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating the AUTO program, setting the tem-
perature, air volume and air distribution 82
> Entertainment:
>Most recent ente rtainment source
> Radio MINI Boost CD:
Setting the volume 104
Setting the tone 105
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for operation
whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
> MINI: tailgate
> MINI Clubman: Split Rear Barn Doors
> Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
> Using the door lock
> In cars with Comfor t Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and passenger's
sides
The anti-theft system is also operated at the
same time. It prevents the doors from being
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. The remote control can also be used to
switch on/off the welcome lamps and interior
lamps. The alarm system is also activated or
deactivated, page 29.
Operating from inside
Button for central locking system, page 26.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
from outside
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. Take
the key with you when you leave the vehicle so
that the vehicle can be opened from the out-
side. <
Using the remote control
Unlocking
Press the button.
The welcome lamps and interior lamps come on.
Unlocking mode
You can also set which parts of the car are
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote
control in use.
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3.Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
4. Press the button as of ten as necessary until
the symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
6. Press the button to select, arrow:
> Confirmation signal during unlocking
> Confirmation signal during locking
7. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes.
8. Press the button to select:
>
The hazard warning flashers light up
during unlocking/locking.
> An acoustic signal sounds during
unlocking/locking.
> The hazard warning flashers light up
and an acoustic signal sounds during
unlocking/locking.
9. Press and hold the butt on until the display
changes. The setting is stored.Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked:
Press the button.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages, etc.
Unlocking the tailgate/Split Rear Barn
Doors
Press the button for approx. 1 second
and then release it.
When they are opened, the tailgate/Split
Rear Barn Doors swing upward and out-
ward to the rear. Make sure that adequate
clearance is available before opening.
To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, do
not place the key down in the cargo area. If the
tailgate/Split Rear Ba rn Doors were locked
before opening, they will be locked again after it
is closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the tail-
gate/Split Rear Barn Doors have not been
inadvertently unlocked. <
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use this remo te control during an
extended drive; this wi ll recharge the battery,
page 22.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiv er units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
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