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5.Squeeze the securing spring.
6. The space-saver spare tire is released and
must be held by the lifting handle.
7. Lower the space-saver spare tire with the
lifting handle.
8. Unscrew the lifting handle.
9. Pull the space-saver spare tire underneath
the vehicle out toward the rear.
10. Position the space-save r spare tire with the
valve facing upward.
11. Unscrew the valve extension from the valve
of the space-saver spare tire.
12. Unscrew the dust cap from the extension
and place it on the valve of the space-saver
spare tire.
Due to its different dimensions, the dam-
aged wheel cannot be placed in the recess
for the space-saver spare tire. Drive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Changes may
occur in vehicle handling such as lower track sta-
bility during braking, longer braking distances
and changes in self-steering properties when
close to the handling limit. These properties are
more noticeable with winter tires. <
Only one space-saver spare tire may be
mounted at one time. Mount a wheel and
tire of the original size as soon as possible, to
avoid any safety risks. <
Check the tire inflation pressure at the
earliest opportunity and correct it if
necessary. Replace the defe ctive tire as soon as
possible and have the ne w wheel/tire assembly
balanced. <
Preparing for a tire change
Observe the safety precautions regarding
flat tires on page 237.<
Additional safety measures when chang-
ing tires:
Only change the tire wh en parked on a surface
that is level, firm and not slippery.
The vehicle or the jack could slip sideways on
soft or slippery support surfaces, such as snow,
ice, flagstones, etc.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a
support base for the jack, as this would prevent
it from extending to its full support height and
reduce its load-carrying capacity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the engine
when the vehicle is supported by the jack; other-
wise, there is a risk of fatal injury. <
1. Place the foldable chock behind the front
wheel on the other side of the vehicle or in
front of the wheel if the vehicle is on an
incline. If the wheel is changed on a surface
with a more severe sl ope, take additional
precautions to secure the vehicle from
rolling.
2. Uncover the lug bolts if necessary.
3. Loosen the lug bolts by a half turn.

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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake System83
Accessories, see Vehicle equipment 4
Acknowledgment signals for
locking/unlocking vehicle 30
Activated-charcoa l filter for
automatic climate
control 105
Adaptive Light Control 97
Adding engine oil 223
Additives
– coolant 224
– engine oil 223
Address, entering 132
Address for navigation
– entering 126,132
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Air
conditioner 102
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 103
Adjusting the tone during audio operation, refer to
Tone control 147
Airbags 93
– sitting safely 50
– warning lamp 94
Air conditioner 101
Air conditioning mode
– air conditioner 102
– automatic climate control 103
– ventilation 106
Air distribution
– automatic 104
– individual 103
– manual 103 Air flow rate
102,104
– air conditioning system 102
– automatic climate
control 104
– heating, ventilation 102
Airing, refer to Ventilation106
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 101
Air pressure, checking, refer to
Tire inflation pressure 209
Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated-air
mode 102,104
Air supply
– air conditioner 102
– automatic climate control 103
– ventilation 106
Air vents 101
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 207
Alarm system 34
All-season tires, refer to Winter
tire
s220
Always Open Timer 72
AM, wa

veband 149
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 102,104
Ambient lighting 100
Antenna, care 227
Antifreeze
– coolant 224
– washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System ABS 83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 34
Anti-theft system 29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights 257 Approved engine oils
223
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights257
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 108
Arrival time
– computer 73
– route guidance 135
Ashtray 109
Assistant systems, refer to
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 83
Audio 146
– controls 146
– switching on/off 146
– tone control 147
– volume 147
Audio device, external 108
Automatic
– air distribution 104
– air flow rate 104
– cruise control 68
– headlamp control 96
Automatic climate control 101
– automatic air distribution 104
Automatic rear spoiler 85
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 62
– Interlock 63
– overriding selector lever lock 64
– Shiftlock 63
– sport program 64
AUTO program for automatic
climate control 104
Auxiliary phone 182
AUX-In, refer to External audio
device 108
AUX-In connection 159

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Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 243
Emergency unlocking 34
Ending a call 174,186
Engine
– breaking in 114
– data 250
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 224
– speed 250
– starting, Comfort Access 36
Engine compartment 221
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 224
Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp 13
Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 223
– alternative oil types 223
– approved engine oils 223
– capacity 223
– checking level 222
– dipstick 222
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements 75
– MINI Maintenance
System 225
Engine oil level, checking 222
Engine output, refer to Engine data 250
Engine starti ng, refer to
Starting the engine 61
Entering destination 126
Entering intersection 127
Entertainment sound output on/off 146
Entry map for destination 131
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 83
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 115 Exterior mirrors
54
– adjusting 54
– automatic heating 54
– folding in and out 54
External audio device 108
External audio de vice, refer to
AUX-In connection 159
External care 227
External devices
– random play sequence 162
– software update 166
External temperature display
– change units of measure 74
– in the onboard computer 74
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 245
– for tying down loads 119
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 77
Failure of an electrical consumer 242
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Fastest route for
navigation 135
Fast forward
– CD player 158
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 77
Filter
– microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 105
– microfilter for air conditioner 103
Fine wood, care 230
First aid pouch 243
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 60
Flash when locking/ unlocking 30 Flat tire
– run-flat tires
218
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 89
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 87
– indicating a flat tire 88
– initializing the system 87
– snow chains 87
– system limits 87
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 217
Floor mats, care 230
FM, waveband 149
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 234,236
Folding roof, refer to Convertible top with
integrated sliding sunroof 39
Footbrake, refer to Braking safely 115
Footwell lamps 99
For your own safety 5
Front airbags 93
Front fog lamps 98,99
– replacing bulb 234
Front seat adjustment 51
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting
windows 103,105
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 87
Fuel 207
– gauge 70
– high-quality brands 207
– quality 207
– specifications 207
– tank
capaci

ty 259
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 70
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 72
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 70
Fuel filler flap 206
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 206
Fuses 242

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G
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 72
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 207
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 70
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 63
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 63
– manual transmission 62
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 62
General driving notes 114
Glass roof, electric
– convenience
operation 30,32
– remote control 30
Glove compartment 107
GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 124
Grills, refer to Air vents 101
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 257
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulb 233
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 62
Hands-free device Bluetooth 170
Hands-free system 14,177 ,189
Hazard warning flashers 14
HD Radio 150
Head airbags 93 Headlamp control,
automatic 96
Headlamp flasher 65
– indicator
lamp 11,13, 102, 105
Headlamp glass lens 233
Headlamps
– replacing bulb 233
Headlamps, care 228
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 97
Head restraints 52
– sitting safely 50
Heated
– mirrors 54
– rear window 103,105
– seats 53
Heating 101
– mirrors 54
– rear window 103,105
– seats 53
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo 119
Height, refer to Dimensions 251
Height adjustment
– seats 51
– steering wheel 55
High beams 98
– headlamp flasher 98
– indicator lamp 13,102 ,105
– replacing bulb 233
High water, refer to Driving
through water 115
Highway, refer to Route criteria 135
Hill Assist 85
Hills 115
Hol ders for cu
ps109
Hom

epage 4
Hood 222
Horn 10
Hot exhaust system 115
Hydroplaning 115
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio 150
iDrive
– status information 21
Ignition 60
– switched off 61
– switched on 60
Ignition key, refer to Integrated key/remote
control 28
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 60
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 60
Ignition lock 60
Imprint 2
Incoming call 173,185
Indicator and warning
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 90
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 99
Individual air distribution 103
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 28
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 89
Information
– on another location 130
– on current position 130
– on destination location 130
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 87
– radio, refer to Station,
storing 150
Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice
instructions 139
Instrument cluster, refer to Displays 12
Instrument lighting 99
Instrument pane l, refer to
Cockpit 10

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Manual operation
– door lock32
– fuel filler flap 206
– power convertible top 41,48
– tailgate 33
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 64
Manual transmission 62
Manual washing 228
Map
– changing scale 138
Map for navigation
– entering destination 131
Master key, refe r to Integrated
key/remote control 28
Maximum cooling 104
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 220
Medical assistance, refer to
First aid pouch 243
MENU button 17
Menus, refer to Onboard
computer 17
Messages 196
Microfilter
– for air conditioner 103
– for automatic climate control 105
– MINI Maintenance System 225
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
– MINI Maintenance
System 225
Microphone for telephone 14
MINI Connected 201
MINI Internet page 4
MINI joystick, refer to Onboard computer 17
MINI Maintenance System 225
Mirror dimming feature 55
Mirrors 54
– exterior mirrors 54
– heating 54
– interior rearview mirror 55Mobile phone
– adjusting volume
173,185
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 170,181
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 108
– pairing 170,181
– refer to Telephone 108
– what to do if…. 172,184
Mobile phone, installation
location, refer to Center
arm r
est 10

8
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone 108
Mobile phone preparation Bluetooth 180
Mobility Kit 237
Modifications, technical, refer to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to MINI controls with navigation 17
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 87
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 65
– refer to Wiper system 66
N
Navigation
– storing current position 129
Navigation data 124
Navigation destination
– entering manually 126,132
– home address 129
Navigation instructions, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 139Navigation system
124
– address book 128
– bypassing a route section 136
– continuing route guidance 135
– destination entry 126
– dynamic route guidance 142
– entering a destination manually 126,132
– planning a trip 133
– route list 136
– selecting destination via
map 131
– selecting route criteria 135
– special destinations 130
– starting route guidance 135
– terminating route guidance 135
– voice instructions 139
– volume adjustment 139
Neck support, re fer to Head
restraints 52
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 108
New tires 219
North-facing map 137
Notes 198
Number of cylinders, refer to Engine data 250
Number of safety belts 50
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 246O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
On-Board Diagnosis 226
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications 207
Odometer 71
Office 193
– current office 193
– what to do if…. 199
Oil, refer to Engine oil 222
Oil consumption 222
Oil level 222

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Oil types223
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal 242
Onboard computer 17
– adjusting brightness 80
– changing language 80
– menu guidance 18
– operating principles 17
– overview 17
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 36
– from inside 32
– from outside 29
– using the door lock 31
– using the remote control 30
Opening and unlocking
– from inside 32
Options, selecting for navigation 135
Orientation menu, refer to Main menu 18
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 106
Outlets, refer to Air vents 101
Output, refer to Engine
data 250
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control 104
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature 224
P
Paintwork, care229
Park Distance Control PDC 82
Parking
– vehicle 61
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC 82
Parking brake 62
– indicator lamp 13
Parking lamps, replacing bulb 234
Parking lamps/low beams 96
Parts and accessories, see Vehicle equipment 4Pathway lighting
97
Personal Profile 28
Phone numbers
– dialing 174,186
Plastic parts, care 230
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 105
– refer to Microfilter for air
conditioner 103
Power convertible top 40
Power failure 242
Power windows 38
Power windows, refer to Windows 38
Pressure, tires 209
Pressure monitoring, tires 87
– Flat Tire Monitor 87
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 89
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 87
R
Radio
– controls146
– HD Radio 150
– satellite radio 151
– select waveband 149
– storing stations 150
– switching on/off 146
– tone control 147
– volume 147
Radio key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 28
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness 60
Radio readiness 60
– switched off 61
– switched on 60
Rain sensor 66
Random play sequence
– external devices 162Range, refer to Cruising
range 71
Reading aloud 199
Reading lamps 99
Rear fog lamp 99
– indicator lamp 13
– replacing bulb 236
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement 235
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps 235
Rear-mounted luggage rack 120
Rear spoiler, see Automatic rear spoiler 85
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors 54
Rear window defroster 103,105
Reception
– quality 150
– radio station 150
Recirculated-air mode 102,104
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air
mode 102,104
Reclining seat , refer to
Backrest 51
Refueling 206
Rejecting a call 173,186
Releasing
– hood 222
Reminders 198
Remote control 28
– battery renewal 38
– Comfort
Acces

s 36
– malfunctions 31,37
– service data 225
– tailgate 31
Replacement remote control 28
Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 232
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires 219
Reporting safety defects 6

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Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 70
Reservoir for washer systems 67
Reset, refer to Resetting tone settings 148
Restraint systems
– for children 56
– refer to Safety belts 53
Reverse
– CD player 158
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 62
Road map 137
Roadside Assistance 243
Roadside parking lamps 98
– replacing bulb 234
Road worthiness test, refer to Service requirements 75
Roof load capacity 257
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 246
Route 135,136
– bypassing sections 136
– changing 135,136
– changing criteria 135
– displaying arrow view 136
– displaying map view 137
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 136
– selecting 135
Route guidance 135
– bypassing a route section 136
– changing specified route 135
– distance and arrival 135
– voice instructions 139
– volume of voice instructions 139
Route section, changing 136
Route selection 135
RSC Run-flat System Component, refer to Run-flat
tires 218 Rubber parts, care
229
Run-flat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 218
Run-flat tires 218
– flat tire 88
– tire inflation pressure 209
– tire replacement 219
– winter tires 220
S
Safety belt
– number50
Safety Belt Reminder 54
Safety belts 53
– damage 54
– indicator lamp 54
– reminder 54
– sitting safely 50
Safety belts, care 230
Safety systems
– airbags 93
– Antilock Brake System ABS 83
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 83
– safety belts 53
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 218
Satellite radio 151
– channel, activating or deactivating 152
– channel, selecting 152
– channel, storing 153
– favorites 154
– time shift 153
– Traffic Jump 155
Screen, refer to Onboard
computer controls 17
Screw thread for tow fitting 245
SDARS, refer to Satellite radio 151
Seat adjustment
– mechanical 51 Seats
51
– adjusting the seats 51
– heating 53
– sitting safely 50
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 32
– from outside 29
Selecting navigation system 124
Selecting new scale for
navigation 138
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Selector lever lock
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic, refer to
Shiftlock 63
– overriding manually 64
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 63
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 243
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance 243
Service data in the remote control 225
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 225
Service requ irem
ent

display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS 225
Service requirements 75
Settings
– clock, 12 h/24 h mode 76
– date format 77
Setting time and date 77
Setting time zone, time, and date 77
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
– manual transmission 62

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Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector lever
positions 63
Short commands for the voice activation system 260
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route 135
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD player 158
Side airbags 93
Side turn signal
– replacing bulb 235
Side windows, refer to Windows 38
Signal horn, refer to Horn 10
Sitting safely 50
– airbags 50
– safety belts 50
– with head restraint 50
Size, refer to Dimensions 251
Slipstream deflector, refer to
Wind deflector 43,48
Slot for remote control 60
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray 109
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing 191
– use 180
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment 108
Snow chains 220
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 110
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis
OBD 226
Software update 166
Space-saver spare tire
– changing tires 239
– inflation pressure 209
Spare wheel, refer to Space-
saver spare tire 239 Speaking, refer to Voice
instructions from navigation
system 139
Special destinations 130
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 223
Speed 250
– with winter tires 220
Speed limit 79
– setting 79
Speed limit warning, refer to Speed limit 79
Speedo, refer to
Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Speed volume 147
Split-folding rear seats 118
Split rear backrest, refer to Split-folding rear seats 118
Sport button 85
Stability contro l, refer to
Dri v
ing

stability control
systems 83
Start/Stop button 60
– starting the engine 61
– switching off the engine 61
Starting, refer to Starting the engine 61
Starting assistance, refer to Jump-starting 243
Starting route guidance 135
Starting the engine 61
– Start/Stop button 60
Start-off assistance, refer to
– DSC 83
– Hill Assist 85
State/province, for navigation 126
Station, selecting
– radio 149
Status information on the Control Display 21
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 4Steering wheel
55
– adjustment 55
– buttons on steering wheel 11
– lock 60
– shift paddles 64
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Storage area
– cargo area 116
Storage compartment, front passenger side 108
Storage compartments 108
Storage space
– storage compartments 108
Storage space, refer to
– luggage compartment in the MINI Convertible 117
Storing a destination in the
address book 128
Storing the vehicle 230
Storing tires 220
Stowage, refer to Storage compartments 108
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires 209
SW, waveband 149
Switches, refer to Cockpit 10
Switching off
– engine 61
Switching off the engine 61
– Start/Stop button 60
Switching on
– audio 146
– CD player 146
– radio 146
Switching the cooling function on and off 105
Symb ols4
–

status information 21

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