MOBILITYReplacing components
234
Check Control messages are no longer dis-
played.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets installed in the vehicle at the fac-
tory; otherwise you may cause damage to the
battery. <
Only charge the battery in the vehicle when the
engine is off. Connectio ns, refer to Jump-start-
ing on page 236.
General information
To guarantee the full service life of the battery,
make sure that the battery is always properly
charged.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in the
following situations:
>If frequent short trips are taken.
> If the vehicle is frequently parked for more
than a month.
Disposal
After replacing old ba tteries, 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 function al and may require ini-
tialization. Individual settings are also lost and
must be reprogrammed:
> Time and date
These values must be updated, page 66.
> Radio
In some cases, statio ns may have to be
stored again, page 143.
> Onboard monitor
Operability must be waited for, page118.>
Glass sunroof, electric
It may only be possible to tilt the sunroof, if
applicable. The system must be initialized.
Contact your near est MINI dealer.
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 th e 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.
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REFERENCEEverything from A to Z
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Engine malfunction
– indicator lamp13
Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils 216
– alternative oil types 216
– approved engine oils 216
– capacity 216
– checking level 215
– dipstick 215
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 64
– MINI Maintenance System 218
Engine oil level, checking 215
Engine output, refer to Engine data 244
Engine starti ng, refer to
Starting the engine 51
Entering destination 120
Entering intersection 121
Entertainment sound output on/off 140
Entry map for destination 125
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 72
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 105
Exterior mirrors 44
– adjusting 44
– automatic dimming
feature 45
– automatic heating 45
– folding in and out 44
External audio device 97
External audio device, refer to AUX-In connection 153
External care 220
External devices
– random play sequence 156
– Software update 161
External temperature display
– change units of measure 64
– in the onboard computer 64External temperature
warning 61
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 238
– for tying down loads 112
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 67
Failure of an electrical consumer 234
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 42
Fastest route for
navigation 129
Fast forward
– CD player 152
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 67
Faulty
– tire 76
Filter
– microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 91
– microfilter for air
conditioner 89
Fine wood, care 223
First aid pouch 236
Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 50
Flash when locking/ unlocking 28
Flat load floor 109
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 212
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 77
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 75
– indicating a flat tire 76
– initializing the system 75
– snow chains 75
– system limits 75
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 211
Floor mats, care 222 Floor plate, refer to Flat load
floor 109
FM, waveband 143
Fog lamps
– replacing bulb 226
Folding rear seat backrest 106
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely 105
Footwell lamps 87
For your own safety 4
Four-wheel drive, refer to ALL4 74
Front airbags 81
Front fog lamps 86
– replacing bulb 226
Front seat adjustment 39
Frost on windows, refer to Defrosting windows 89,91
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 75
Fuel 201
– gauge 60
– high-quality brands 201
– quality 201
– specificati
o
ns201
– tank capacity 251
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 60
Fuel consumption display
– average fuel consumption 61
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 60
Fuel filler flap 200
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 200
Fuses 234
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 93
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel consumption 61
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 201
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