2013 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE parking brake

Engine stop
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the windows and injure
themselves. ◀
Set the handbrake and further secure the
vehicle as required
Set the handbrake firmly when parking; other‐
wise, the vehicle may roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash
To make it possible for the vehicle to roll in an
automatic car wash, follow the information on
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page 259.
Switching off the engine
Manual transmission1.With the vehicle at a standstill, press the
Start/Stop button.2.Shift into first gear or reverse.3.Set the handbrake firmly.4.Remove the remote control from the igni‐
tion lock.
Automatic transmission
1.Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.3.Set the handbrake firmly.4.Remove the remote control from the igni‐
tion lock.Handbrake
The concept
The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent
the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes
the rear wheels.
Also follow the instructions under Switching off
the engine, refer to page 66.
Setting
The lever engages automatically.
Releasing
Pull up slightly, press the button, and lower the
lever.
Notes Using the handbrake while driving
If it should become necessary to use the
handbrake while driving, do not pull the hand‐
brake too forcefully. Keep the button on the
handbrake lever pressed at all times.
Excessive application of the handbrake can
block the rear wheels and lead to fishtailing of
the vehicle. ◀
The brake lamps do not light up when the
handbrake is pulled.
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All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐
trate and water; if needed, add antifreeze ac‐
cording to the manufacturer instructions.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐
centrate and do not fill in pure water; this could
damage the washer system.
Do not mix window washing concentrate from
different manufacturers; this could cause the
washer nozzles to clog.
CapacityApprox. 2.6 US quarts/2.5 liters.
With headlamp washer system:
4.7 US quarts/4.5 liters.
Manual transmission
Pay attention to the shift plane
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage. ◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When
the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight
resistance needs to be overcome.
Automatic transmissionwith Steptronic
In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears
can also be shifted manually using Steptronic,
refer to page 71.
Parking the vehicle Secure the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐
gine running, move the selector lever to posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake; otherwise, the
vehicle will begin moving. ◀
Disengaging the remote control
To remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, first move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove
the remote control from the ignition lock, refer
to page 64.
Selector lever positions
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4.Turn the bulb counterclockwise and re‐
move it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the covers
in reverse order.
Replacing the parking lamp bulb and
roadside parking lamp bulb
5-watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Turn the wheel.2.Remove cover 2.
To do this, turn the cover counterclockwise.3.Turn the upper bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Replacing the front fog lamp bulb
H8 bulb, 35 watt
1.Turn the wheel.2.Remove cover 2.
To do this, turn the cover counterclockwise.3.Pull off the plug-in cable connector.4.Turn the lower bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Lateral turn signals
5-watt bulb, W 5 W
1.Push the lamp forward with the air grille
and remove it.2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove it.3.Pull out the bulb and replace it.4.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
reverse order.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 244.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, PY 21 W
Brake lamp: 21-watt/5-watt bulb, W 5 W
Remaining lamps: 21-watt bulb, P 21 W
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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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