2013 MINI 3 door brake

Objects in the area around the pedalsNo objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving and create the risk of an
accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened
again after they were removed for cleaning, for
example. ◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain,
briefly exert gentle pressure on the brake pedal
every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other
road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
HillsDrive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Oth‐
erwise, the brake system may overheat, result‐
ing in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, going all the way to first gear, if
necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure. ◀Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped. ◀
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, con‐
densation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Traces of water under the vehicle like this are
normal.
Ground clearance Limited ground clearance
Observe the limited ground clearance of
the vehicle, e. g. while entering underground
parking garages or when driving over obsta‐
cles. Otherwise, damages to the vehicle may
result. ◀
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▷The roof load should not be too large in
area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie with
ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
gently.
Rear luggage rack
General information Installation only possible with rear luggage rack
preparation.
Rear racks are available as special accessories.
Note Follow the installation instructions of the rear
luggage rack.
Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.
Securing
COOPER/COOPER DCOOPER S
The anchorage points, arrow 1, and the socket,
arrow 2, are located below the covers in the
bumper.
Remove the covers before installing the rear
luggage rack.
Power consumption
The consumption of the rear luggage rack
lamps must not exceed the following values:
▷Turn signals: 42 watts per side.▷Tail lamps: 50 watts per side.▷Brake lamps: 84 watts in total.▷Rear fog lamps: 42 watts in total.▷Backup lamp: 42 watts in total.
Function of tail lamps
Before starting to drive, check that the
tail lamps of the rear luggage rack are function‐
ing properly; otherwise, there is a risk of en‐
dangering other road users. ◀
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Driving styleIn the instrument cluster, a mark
in the bar display indicates the
current efficiency of the driving
style.
Mark in the left area, arrow 1:
display for energy recovered by coasting or
when braking.
Mark in the right area, arrow 2: display when
accelerating.
The efficiency of the driving style is shown by
the color of the bar:▷Green display: efficient driving style as long
as the mark moves within the blue range.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g. by
backing off the accelerator pedal.
The display switches to blue as soon as all con‐
ditions for fuel-economy-optimized driving are
met.
GREEN tip driving instruction
The instruction indicates that the driving style
can be adjusted to be more fuel efficient by
backing off the accelerator for instance.
Note
The driving style display and GREEN mode tips
in the instrument cluster appear when the
GREEN mode display is activated.
Activating driving style and GREEN mode tips:
1. "Settings"2."Info display"3."GREEN Info"
GREEN tip symbols An additional symbol and a text instruction are
displayed.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving style, back off the
accelerator or delay accelerating to
allow time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected GREEN
speed.Automatic transmission: switch from
S/M to D or avoid manual shift inter‐
ventions.Manual shift transmission: follow
shifting instructions.Manual shift transmission: engage
neutral for engine stop.
Coasting
The concept
The system helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐
sion when transmission position D is engaged.
The vehicle continues traveling with the engine
idling to reduce fuel consumption. Transmission
position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coasting.
As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is de‐
pressed, the engine is automatically coupled to
the transmission again.
Hints Coasting is a component of the GREEN mode,
refer to page 131, driving mode.
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Coasting is automatically activated when
GREEN mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control, refer to page 88.
The function is available in a certain speed
range.
A forward-looking driving style helps the driver
to use the function as often as possible and
supports the fuel-conserving effect of coasting.
Safety mode
The function is not available if one of the fol‐
lowing conditions is satisfied.▷DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.▷Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.▷Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces‐
sive current.▷Cruise control activated.
Functional requirements
In GREEN mode, this function is available in a
speed range from approximately 30 mph, ap‐
prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h,
if the following conditions are satisfied:
▷Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.▷The selector lever is in transmission position
D.▷Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
Display
Display in the instrument cluster The mark in the bar display be‐
low the tachometer is high‐
lighted green and appears at the
zero point. The tachometer ap‐
proximately indicates idle speed.
Deactivating the system manually
The function can be deactivated via the radio,
e.g., to use the braking effect of the engine
when traveling downhill.1. "Settings"2.If necessary, "Driving mode" or "GREEN
Mode"3."Coasting"
The setting is saved for the profile currently be‐
ing used.
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Run-flat tiresLabel
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 79.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 76.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Repairing a flat tire Safety measures in case of a breakdown
Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Switch on the hazard warning system.
Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels
are in the straight-ahead position and engage
the steering wheel lock.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away by set‐
ting the parking brake.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehi‐
cle and ensure that they remain outside the im‐
mediate area in a safe place, such as behind a
guardrail.
If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an ap‐
propriate distance.
Comply with all safety guidelines and regula‐
tions. ◀
Mobility System
The concept
With the Mobility System, minor tire damage
can be sealed quickly to enable continued travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the
inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
inflation pressure.
Hints▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant bottle.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.▷Contact the nearest service center if the tire
cannot be made drivable.▷If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.▷Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
bottle and apply it to the steering wheel.
Storage
The Mobility System is located under the cargo
floor panel in the cargo area.
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MaintenanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
MINI maintenance system
The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 60, can be displayed on the radio.
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control. Yourservice center will read out this data and sug‐
gest the right array of service procedures for
your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control that you used most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures, such
as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for
US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Book‐
let for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor‐
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require‐
ments.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have regu‐
lar maintenance procedures recorded in the ve‐
hicle's Service and Warranty Information Book‐
let for US models, and in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
These entries are proof of regular maintenance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
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Parking lamps/fog lamps/daytime
running lights
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 187.
Bulbs:▷Parking lamps for halogen headlamps:
W5W
Parking lamps for LED headlamps:
W5W NBV▷Daytime running light: PSX24W▷Fog lamp: H81.Turn the steering wheel.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 2, and
remove.3.Remove the corresponding connector.4.▷Remove bulb socket of the parking
lamp, arrow 1, by turning it counter‐
clockwise.
Pull the bulb out of the fixture.▷Remove the bulb socket of the daytime
running lights, arrow 2, by pressing to‐
gether the top and bottom latch mech‐
anism.
For better accessibility, if necessary, re‐
move the bulb of the fog lamp before‐
hand.▷Turn the bulb socket of the fog lamp
counterclockwise, arrow 3, and re‐
move.5.Insert the new bulbs and install the cover in
the reverse order.
When installing the daytime running lights,
audibly latch the bulb socket first at the
bottom, then at the top.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance
Vehicles with a rear fog lamp
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Vehicle with two rear fog lamps1Side tail lamps2Rear fog lamps3License plate lamp4High brake lights
Side tail lamps
1Brake lights/tail lights2Turn signal3Reversing lights
Side LED tail lamps
1Tail lights2Turn signal3Brake light4Reversing lights
Side tail lampsFollow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 187.
Bulbs: P21W
1.Open the tailgate, refer to page 24.2.Remove left or right cover.3.Through the opening, loosen the plug con‐
nector on the bulb holder.
Push together the latches and remove the
bulb holder.4.Remove the bulb holder from the opening.5.Press the defective bulb gently into the
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