2013 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE overheating

To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Radio ready state and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays
go out.
The ignition switches off automatically when
the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/
Stop button again switches the ignition back
on.
For example, the ignition is not switched off in
the following situations:▷Depress the clutch or brake pedal.▷The low beams are switched on
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas. ◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
shift to neutral or engage transmission posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake firmly; otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to roll. ◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter. ◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary; start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
Do not depress the accelerator when starting
the engine.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 37.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Depress the clutch pedal.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Automatic transmission
Remote control in the ignition lock or, with
Comfort Access, inside the vehicle, refer to
page 37.
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Move the selector lever to position P or N.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
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LoadingVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
General information Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure. ◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐ aged. ◀
Determining the load
limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐
hicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transfered to your
vehicle. Consult the manual for transporting
a trailer to determine how this may reduce
the available cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity of your vehicle.
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MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster:
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Engine oil, filling capacity 273
Engine oil, MINI maintenance system 241
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 239
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 239
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 75
Engine power, refer to Engine data 266
Engine, RPM 266
Engine start, assistance 254
Engine, starting 65
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 37
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 64
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button 64
Engine, switching off 66
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 101
Exchanging wheels/tires 231
Exterior mirrors 57
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 57
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 57
Exterior sensors, care 262
External devices 171
External temperature dis‐ play 74
External temperature display
– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure 78– On computer 78
External temperature warn‐
ing 74
Externel temperature dis‐ play 74
F
Fader 158
Failure messages, refer to Check Control 82
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 55
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 82
Filling capacities 273
Filter– Refer to Activated-charcoal
filter 110– Refer to Microfilter 110– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 112
First aid kit 254
First aid, refer to First aid kit 254
Flashing when locking/unlock‐ ing 33
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor 94– Indicator/warning lamp 94– Run-flat tire 95– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM
– Flat tire message 94– Initializing the system 94– Limits of the system 93– Snow chains 93
Flat tire, wheel change 249
Floor mats, care 262
FM/AM station 160
Fog lamps 87
Folding roof, refer to Convertible top with
integrated sliding sun‐
roof 42
Foot brake 126
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 88
Front airbags 90
Front fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 246
Front fog lamps 87
Front lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 245
Front passenger airbags, de‐
activating 91
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 93
Fuel 220
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption 76
Fuel, additives 220
Fuel, average consump‐ tion 76
Fuel cap, closing 218
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion 76
Fuel filler flap, closing 218
Fuel filler flap, opening 218
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion 218
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel, saving 131
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 273
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 273
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 273
Fuse 253
G Gasoline 220
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 75
Gasoline quality 220
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 149
Gear change
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 71
Gear display, automatic trans‐
mission with Steptronic 70
Glass sunroof, electrical
– Convenient operation 32– Remote control 32
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐
gation system 136
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Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐phone 182, 192
Mobility System 233
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Monitor, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 59
MP3 player 171
N
Navigation 136
Navigation data 136
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 136
Navigation system– Destination entry by
voice 144
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints 56
New wheels and tires 231
Notes 6, 209
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 113
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 242
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 242
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 220
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 220
Odometer 74
Office 204
Oil additives 239
Oil level 238
Oil types, alternative 239
Oil types, approved 239
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 242
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 243
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 37– From the inside 35– From the outside 32– Using the door lock 34– Via the remote control 32
Opening and unlocking
– From the inside 35
Operating concept of the on‐
board monitor 18
Outside air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 111
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 109, 111
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 75
P Pairing, mobile phone 182, 193
Park Distance Control PDC 106
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 106
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 106
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 66
Parking lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 246
Parking lamps 85
Parking lamps/low beams 85
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 106
Personal information 204
Personal Profile 31
Plastic, care 262
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter 110– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter 110– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter withautomatic climate con‐
trol 112
Position, storing 140
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 139
Power, refer to Engine data 266
Power windows 41
Power windows
– Initializing 41
Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 41
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 239
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 95
Pressure, tires 222
Pressure warning, tires 93
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 230
Profile, tires 229
R
Radio 160
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 64
Radio ready state, switched off 65
Radio ready state, switched on 64
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 64
Rain sensor 68
Random 169
Random playback 169
Range 76
RDS 161
Reading out loud 210
Rear fog lamp 88
Rear fog lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 247
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