2012 MINI COUPE ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE jump start

MOBILITYReplacing components
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Starting-aid terminals
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is off. Connections, refer to Jump-start-
ing on page 243.
Charger
The use of a charger ensures that the battery has
a sufficient charge even when it is used for fre-
quent short-distance driv es, for example. Charg-
ers that have been developed especially for the
vehicle and adapted to the vehicle electrical
system are available at your MINI dealer.
Disposal
After replacing old batteries, return the
used batteries to your MINI dealer or to a
recycling center. Maintain the battery in an
upright position for transport and storage.
Always secure the battery against tipping over
during transport. <
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
may not be fully functional and may require
initialization. Individual se ttings are also lost and
must be reprogrammed:
> Time and date
These values must be updated, page 76.
> Onboard monitor
Operability must be waited for, page124.
Indicator and warning lamps
Lights up in red:
Battery is no longer being charged.
Alternator malfunction.
Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
Have the battery checked without delay. Lights up in yellow:
Battery charge level very low, battery
aged, or battery not securely con-
nected.
Charge it by taking a long er drive or by using an
external charger. If the display appears again,
have the battery checked as soon as possible.
Fuses
Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse or
replace it with a fuse of a different color or
Ampere rating. To do this could cause a fire in
the vehicle resulting from a circuit overload.
Have fuses replaced by your MINI dealer. <
A fuse assignment diag ram is located on the
inside of the fuse box cover panels.
In the engine compartment
Opening the cover
Press the latch.
In the vehicle interior
On the right side of the footwell.
Opening the cover
Press out at the recess.

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Giving and receiving assistanceMOBILITY
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Giving and receiving assistance
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance is available by phone
24 hours a day in many countries. You can
receive assistance there in the event of an
emergency.
First aid pouch
Some of the articles co ntained in the first aid
pouch have a limited se rvice life. Therefore,
check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any items in good time, if
necessary.
The first aid pouch is located on the rear cargo
well by the left side trim panel.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located at the bottom of
the luggage compartment floor.
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your MINI's engine
can be started by connecting two jumper cables
to another vehicle's battery. You can also use
the same method to help start another vehicle.
Only use jumper cables with fully-insulated
clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
w hen the e ngin e is run ning, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible
personal injuries. <
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and approx-
imately the same capacitance in Ah. This
information can be found on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the support vehicle.
3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,
there is a danger of shorting. <

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Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could cause
injury occur.<
1. Open the battery cover in the engine com-
partment to access the positive terminal of
your MINI.
2. Release the tabs on the left and right sides of
the positive terminal cover, arrows 1, and lift
the cover to open, arrow 2.
3. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or to a starting-aid terminal of the
vehicle providing assistance.
4. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
5. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle. Body ground in MINI:
6.
Attach the second te rminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the other vehicle in the
usual manner.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3. Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged. Never use spray fluids to start the
engine. <
Tow-starting, towing
away
Observe the applicable laws and
regulations for tow-starting and towing
vehicles. <
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed. <

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Only attach the tow bar to the tow fittings,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage. <
Towing with a tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other pa rts of the vehicle could
result in damage. <
Towing with a tow truck
Have the MINI transported by a tow truck with a
so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
result. <
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, page 243.
Vehicles with a catalyti c converter should only
be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles
with an automatic transmission cannot be tow-
started at all.
1. Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, page 60.
3. Shift into 3rd gear.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
completely depressed and then slowly
release the clutch. After the engine starts,
immediately depress the clutch completely
again.
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the
tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard
warning flashers.
6. Have the vehicle checked.

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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
269
Average fuel consumption72
– setting the units 74
Average speed 72
Avoiding highways for
navigation 135
Axle loads, refer to Weights 257
B
Background ligh ting, refer to
Ambient lighting 100
Backrests, refer to Seats 51
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb 235
Band-aids, refer to First aid
pouch 243
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, towing away 245
Base plate for telephone or mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 191
Bass sounds, refer to Tone control 147
Battery 241
– disposal 38,242
– jump-starting 243
– temporary power failure 242
Battery renewal
– remote control 38
Being towed 245
Belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 53
Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 109
Black ice, refer to External temperature warning 71
Blower, refer to Air flow
rate 102,104
Bluetooth, activating/ deactivating 171,181 Bluetooth audio
163
– device pairing 163
– disconnecting an audio connection 165
– playback 164
– unpairing device 165
– what to do if... 166
Bottle holders, refer to Cupholders 109
Brake Assist 83
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 75
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs 235
Brake pads, breaking in 114
Brake rotors 116
– brakes 114
– breaking in 114
Brakes
– ABS 83
– breaking in 114
– MINI Maintenance
System 225
– parking brake 62
– service requirements 75
Br akes,


refer to Braking
safely 115
Brake system 114
– breaking in 114
– disc brakes 116
– MINI Maintenance System 225
Breakdown service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 243
Breaking in the clutch 114
Break-in period 114
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 232
Button for starting the
engine 60
Buttons on the steering wheel 11
C
Calendar 197
– displaying appointment 197
– selecting calendar day 197
California Proposition 65 warning 5
Call
– accepting 173,185
– ending 174,186
– muting the microphone 187
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 174,186
Calling, refer to Telephone 108
Can holders, refer to Cupholders 109
Capacities 259
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 241
Car care 227
Care 227
– car-care products 227
– car washes 227
– CD/DVD drives 230
– high-pressure washers 228
– leather 230
– manual washing 228
– upholstery and fabrics 229
– windows 228
– wiper blades 228
Cargo, securing 119
Cargo area 116
– capacity 257
– Comfort Access 37
– lamp 99
– opening from outside 33
Cargo area lamp 99
Cargo area lid, refer to Tailgate 33
Cargo loading 118
– securing cargo 119
– stowing cargo 119
– vehicle 116
Car key, refer to Keys/remote controls 28

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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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Instrument panel, refer to Displays 12
Integrated key 28
Interactive map 132
Interesting destination for navigation 130
Interior lamps 99
– remote control 31
Interior rearview mirror 55
– automatic dimming
feature 55
Interlock 63
Intermittent mode of the
wipers 66
Internal care 229
Internet page 4
J
Jacking points 241
Jets, refer to Window washer nozzles 67
Joystick, refer to Onboard computer 17
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting 243
Jump-starting 243
K
Key, refer to Keys/remote
controls 28
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
Access 36
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 36
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 28
Keypad dialing 175,187
Kickdown 63
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 63
Knock control 207
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
Low beams 96
Lamps and bulbs, replacing bulbs 232
Lashing eyes, refe r to Securing
cargo 119
Last destinations 129
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 57
Leather care 230
LEDs light-emitting diodes 233
Length, refer to Dimensions 251
License plate lamp
– bulb replacement 236
Light alloy wheels, care 229
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs 233
Lighter 109
– socket 110
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs 232
– of the instruments 99
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps 96
Light switch 96
Limit, refer to Speed limit 79
Load 118
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo 119
Lock buttons of doors, refer to Locking 32
Locking
– adjusting confirmation signal 30
– from inside 32
– from outside 30
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access 36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 30
– from inside 32
– from outside 30 Longlife oils
– approved motor oils
223
Low beams 96
– automatic 96
– replacing bulb 233
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 51
Luggage compartment
– emergency operation, refer to Manual unlocking 33
– emergency unlocking 34
– increasing the capacity 117
– opening from the inside 33
Luggage compartment, refer to Cargo area 33
Luggage compartment lid,
refer to Tailgate 33
Lumbar support 51
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 220
Main menu 18
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Maintenance system 225
Malfunction
– convertible top 41,48
– tailgate 33
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 77
Manual air distribution 103
Manual convertible top 44
Manually operated convertible top 44
Manual mode
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64

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Everything from A to ZREFERENCE
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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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