2013 MINI 3 door towing

Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse. ◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage. ◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle. ◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the MINI. It is located in the
cargo area under the cargo floor panel in the
onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 186.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur. ◀
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 86
ACC, Active Cruise Control 90
Acceleration Assistant, refer to
Launch Control 55
Activated-charcoal filter 109
Active cruise control, ACC 90
Additives, oil 181
Adjusting the headlamps 69
Adjustments, seats/head re‐
straints 32
Adjustments, steering
wheel 39
After washing vehicle 204
Airbags 71
Airbags, indicator/warning
light 72
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated-air mode 105, 108
Air conditioner 104
Air, dehumidifying, refer to
Cooling function 105, 108
Air distribution,
manual 105, 107
Air flow, air conditioner 105
Air flow, automatic climate
control 107
Air pressure, tires 166
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 109
Alarm system 27
Alarm triggering 27
Alarm, unintentional 28
All around the center con‐
sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 172
Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 111
Alternative oil types 182
Antifreeze, washer fluid 51
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 86
Anti-slip control, refer to
DSC 86
Appendix
Approved axle load 210
Approved engine oils 182
Ash tray 115
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐
tance 198
Assistance when driving
off 89
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐
gent Safety 79
AUTO intensity 107
Automatic car wash 203
Automatic climate con‐
trol 106
Automatic cruise control with
Stop & Go 90
Automatic Curb Monitor 37
Automatic deactivation, front
passenger airbags 73
Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 67
Automatic locking 27
Automatic recirculated-air
control 108
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 52
AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 107
AUTO program, intensity 107
Auto Start/Stop function 46
Average fuel consumption 64
Average speed 64
Axle loads, weights 210
B
Backrest curvature, refer to
Lumbar support 33
Balance 138
Band-aids, refer to First aid
kit 198
Bar for tow-starting/
towing 201
Bass 138
Battery replacement, vehicle
battery 196
Battery, vehicle 196
Belts, safety belts 34
Beverage holder, cu‐
pholder 119
Bluetooth, refer to Hands-free
system 152
Bonus range, GREEN
mode 132
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 119
Brake assistant 86
Brake discs, breaking in 124
Brake pads, breaking in 124
Braking, hints 125
Breakdown assistance 198
Breaking in 124
Bug light 188
Bulb replacement 187
Bulb replacement, front 188
Bulb replacement, rear 190
Bulb replacement, side 193
Bulbs and lamps 187
Button, RES 92
Button, Start/Stop 44
Bypassing, refer to Jump-
starting 198
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Disposal, coolant 183
Disposal, vehicle battery 197
Distance control, refer to PDC 98
Distance covered, setting units 65
Door lock, refer to Remote control 20
Drive mode, GREEN mode 131
Drive mode lock, manually unlocking 54
Drive-off assistant 89
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 86
Driving Dynamics Control 88
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 133
Driving instructions, breaking in 124
Driving mode 88
Driving notes, general 124
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 86
Driving tips 124
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 86
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 87
Dynamic Damping Control 87
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 86
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 87
E Electronic displays, instrument cluster 57
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 86
Emergency detection, remote control 21
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 162 Emergency service, refer to
Roadside Assistance 198
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 21
Emergency unlocking, door lock 24
Energy Control 60
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 46
Engine, automatic switch- off 46
Engine compartment 178
Engine compartment, working in 178
Engine coolant 183
Engine idling when driving, coasting 133
Engine oil 180
Engine oil, adding 181
Engine oil additives 181
Engine oil change 182
Engine oil filler neck 181
Engine oil temperature 59
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 182
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 182
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 21
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 198
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 45
Engine stop 45
Engine temperature 59
Entering a car wash 203
Equipment, interior 110
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 86
Exchanging wheels/tires 171
Exhaust system 125
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 38
Exterior mirrors 37
External start 198 External temperature dis‐
play 59
External temperature warn‐ ing 59
Eyes for securing cargo 128
F
Fader 138
Failure message, refer to Check Control 57
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 28
Fan, refer to Air flow 105, 107
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 57
Filler neck for engine oil 181
Fine wood, care 205
First aid kit 198
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 201
Flat tire, changing wheels 193
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 77
Flat tire, repairing 173
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 74
Flat tire, warning lamp 75, 78
Flooding 125
Floor carpet, care 206
Floor mats, care 206
Fogged up windows 105
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 51
Foot brake 125
Formats, setting 65
Front airbags 71
Front fog lamps 69
Front passenger airbags, auto‐ matic deactivation 73
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 73
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 77
Fuel 164
Fuel cap 162
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Fuel consumption, refer toAverage fuel consump‐
tion 64
Fuel filler flap 162
Fuel gauge 59
Fuel quality 164
Fuel recommendation 164
Fuel, tank capacity 211
Fuse 197
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 110
Gasoline 164
Gasoline quality 164
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 53
Gear selector lever, automatic transmission 53
Gear shift indicator 61
General driving notes 124
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 30
Glove compartment 118
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 138
GREEN mode 131
GREEN mode, bonus range 132
GREEN mode indicator 131
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 88
GREEN tip 133
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 210
Ground clearance 126
H Halogen headlamps 188
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 48
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 111 Hands-free system 152
Hazard warning flashers 198
HD Radio 141
Head airbags 71
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 67
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 67
Headlamp flasher 49
Headlamp glass 187
Headlamps, care 204
Headlamp washer system 49
Headliner 15
Head restraints 32
Head restraints, front 35
Head restraints, rear 36
Heavy cargo, stowing 128
High-beam Assistant 68
High beams 49
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 68
Hills 126
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 89
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 119
Homepage 6
Hood 178
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 125
Hydroplaning 125
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 59
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 59
Identification marks, tires 169
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 178
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 20
Ignition off 44
Ignition on 44 Illuminated ring, central in‐
strument cluster 65
Indication of a flat tire 75, 78
Individual air distribu‐ tion 105, 107
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 21
Inflation pressure, tires 166
Inflation pressure warning, tires 77
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 63
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 75
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 78
Instrument cluster 56
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 57
Instrument lighting 70
Integrated key 20
Intelligent Safety 79
Intensity, AUTO program 107
Interior equipment 110
Interior lamps 70
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 22
Interior motion sensor 28
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 38
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 112
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 38
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 60
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 194
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 53
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K
Key/remote control 20
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort
Access 25
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile 21
Kickdown, automatic trans‐
mission 53
Knee airbag 71
L
Lamp replacement 187
Lamp replacement, front 188
Lamp replacement, rear 190
Lamp replacement, side 193
Lamps and bulbs 187
Language, setting 65
Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 128
LATCH child restraint fixing
system 41
Launch Control 55
Leather, care 204
LED bug light 188
LED headlamps 188
LED ring, central instrument
cluster 65
LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 187
Left-hand traffic, lamp set‐
ting 69
License Texts and Certifica‐
tions
Light 66
Light-alloy wheels, care 205
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 187
Lighter 115
Lighting 66
Lighting via remote con‐
trol 22
Light switch 66
Load 127
Loading 127
Lock, door 23
Locking/unlocking via door
lock 23
Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 22
Locking, automatic 27
Locking, settings 26
Low beams 66
Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 68
Lower back support, mechani‐
cal 33
Low-Sulfur Diesel 165
Lug bolt lock 196
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 128
Lumbar support, mechani‐
cal 33
M
Maintenance 184
Maintenance require‐
ments 184
Maintenance, service require‐
ments 60
Maintenance system,
MINI 184
Malfunction displays, refer to
Check Control 57
Manual air distribu‐
tion 105, 107
Manual air flow 105, 107
Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 53
Manual operation, door
lock 23
Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 37
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 162
Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 99
Manual transmission 52
Manufacturer of the MINI 6
Marking on approved
tires 172
Marking, run-flat tires 173
Master key, refer to Remote
control 20
Maximum cooling 107
Maximum speed, display 61
Maximum speed, winter
tires 172
Medical kit 198
Menu in instrument cluster 63
Microfilter 106, 109
MID - program, driving dy‐
namics 88
MINI maintenance sys‐
tem 184
Minimum tread, tires 170
Mirrors 37
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 125
Mobile phone 152
Mobility System 173
Mode, GREEN Mode 131
Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 187
Mounting of child restraint fix‐
ing systems 40
Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 12
N
Neck restraints, front, refer to
Head restraints 35
Neck restraints, rear, refer to
Head restraints 36
New wheels and tires 171
No Passing Information 61
Nylon rope for tow-starting/
towing 201
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐
tics 184
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Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐line quality 164
Odometer 59
Oil 180
Oil, adding 181
Oil additives 181
Oil change 182
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 60
Oil filler neck 181
Oil types, alternative 182
Oil types, approved 182
Old batteries, disposal 197
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 184
Onboard vehicle tool kit 186
Opening/closing via door lock 23
Opening/closing with remote control 22
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 108
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 59
P Paint, vehicle 204
Panoramic glass sunroof 30
Parallel parking assistant 100
Park Distance Control PDC 98
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 126
Parking aid, refer to PDC 98
Parking assistant 100
Parking brake 48
Parking lamps 66
Particulate filter 125
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 37
PDC Park Distance Control 98
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 83
Performance Control 87 Personal Profile 21
Phone 152
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 31
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 29
Plastic, care 205
Power failure 196
Power windows 29
Pressure, tire air pressure 166
Pressure warning, tires 77
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 21
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 31
Protective function, win‐ dows 29
R Radiator fluid 183
Radio, AM/FM stations 139
Radio, control ele‐ ments 139, 145
Radio, FM/AM 139
Radio, muting 139
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 20
Radio, overview 139, 145
Radio ready state 45
Radio, satellite radio 143
Radio, save stations 141
Radio, traffic bulletins 142
Rain sensor 50
Rear fog lamps 69
Rear lamps 190
Rear luggage rack 129
Rearview mirror 37
Rear window de‐ froster 105, 108
Recirculated-air filter 109
Recirculated-air mode 105, 108
Recommended tire brands 172
Refueling 162 Remaining range 60
Remote control/key 20
Remote control, blocking 21
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 23
Remote control, replacing the battery 20
Remote control, univer‐ sal 110
Replacement fuse 197
Replacing parts 186
Replacing the battery, remote control 20
Replacing wheels/tires 171
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 92
Reserve warning, refer to Range 60
Resetting the tone set‐ tings 138
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 75
Retaining straps, securing cargo 128
Retreaded tires 172
Right-hand traffic, lamp set‐ ting 69
Roadside parking lamps 66
RON gasoline quality 164
Roof load capacity 210
Roof-mounted luggage rack 128
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 201
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 173
Rubber components, care 205
Run-flat tires 173
S
Safe braking 125
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Tourist function, refer to
Right-hand/left-hand traf‐
fic 69
Tow fitting 201
Towing 199
Tow-starting 199
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 74
Traction control 87
TRACTION drive mode, driving
dynamics 87
Traffic bulletins 142
Transmission, automatic 52
Transmission, manual 52
Transporting children
safely 40
Tread, tires 170
Treble 138
Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 49
Trip odometer 59
Turn signal, front 188
Turn signal, side 193
Turn signals, operation 49
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐
placement 190
U
Unintentional alarm 28
Units 65
Units, setting 65
Universal remote control 110
Unlock button, automatic
transmission 53
Unlocking/locking via door
lock 23
Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 22
Unlocking, settings 26
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Updates, refer to Appen‐
dix
Upholstery care 205
USB interface 114
V
Vehicle battery 196
Vehicle battery, replacing 196
Vehicle, breaking in 124
Vehicle care 204
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 178
Vehicle jack 194
Vehicle paint 204
Vehicle storage 206
Vehicle wash 203
Ventilation 109
W
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 57
Warning triangle 198
Washer fluid 51
Washer nozzles, wind‐
shield 51
Washer system 49
Washing, vehicle 203
Water on roads 125
Weights 210
Welcome lamps 67
Wheels, changing 171
Wheels, everything on wheels
and tires 166
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 77
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 74
Window defroster,
rear 105, 108
Windows, powered 29
Windshield de‐
froster 106, 108
Windshield washer fluid 51
Windshield washer nozzles 51
Windshield washer system 49
Windshield wiper 49
Windshield wipers, fold-out
position 51
Winter diesel 165
Winter storage, care 206
Winter tires, suitable tires 172
Winter tires, tread 170
Wiper blades, replacing 186
Wiper fluid 51
Wiper system 49
Wood, care 205
Wrench 186
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